When I read that Mark Zuckerberg, who made billions starting Facebook, was giving $100 million to the Newark, N.J. Public Schools, I wondered how I would spend that money if I had the opportunity.
Sustainability, green, high-performance
different words, similar meaning. In the '60s it was about the environment. In the '70s it was about gasoline shortages and energy efficiency. Today's green building movement grew out of the need and desi
Launched in September 2009, Marshall's Sustainability Department is partnering with other campus offices including Housing and Residence Life and students to address important energy and environmental conservation issues that affect the
Across the country, college and university administrators are devising innovative programs to help protect our most valuable asset our planet. Here, we take a look at programs on three campuses.
Colleges and universities are turning to advanced technology to manage facilities and coordinate appointments between people. These technologies, often referred to as event management systems, can work within individual buildings, colleges on university c
Ten years ago, many thought that the green buildings movement would be a passing phase. History will show that it is not. This is one movement that has the buy-in of all age groups, from the flower children of the '60s to the young children of today.
With few exceptions, crisis situations at institutions of higher learning have not resulted in such wide public awareness that a single word or phrase has become recognizable. As with the other incidents mentioned, these tragedies have fortunately resulte
The educational benefits promised to students by computer technology sounds irresistible: Computers can put the Web's virtually infinite research capabilities to work. Teachers can record assignments online; automate testing, create online pod-cast l
Whether here in the U.S. or in another country, we should all be deeply impressed with, and grateful for, those school employees of any job description who understand how important it is to make things happen FOR students, instead of letting things happen
For those college and university administrators who would like a greater campus-wide commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing energy consumption, perhaps following that simple principle is a good way to start: first leverage a small commi
Since buildings are responsible for nearly 50 percent of our energy consumption, we concluded that the school should be a model of energy efficiency a place where children engage the intertwined ecological, social, political and economic realities
Cyberbullying, a recent trend with the increasing use of technology among students, is a pernicious form of harassment that can cause serious damage on college campuses. It is often said that nothing on the Internet is private, and when students cyberbull
Windows and doors are such basic components of any building that it would be easy to assume that the choices are so standardized there wouldn't be much need for discussion or debate, especially in terms of questions such as energy efficiency and LEED cert
Unfortunately, what constitutes "green cleaning" isn't necessarily what constitutes "healthier cleaning" despite the implication that the terms are interchangeable. In fact, some of the green cleaning products we assume are
Study abroad enrollment for students at U.S. colleges and universities is projected to increase six percent in 2010-2011 over 2009-2010 numbers, according to the 2010 IES Abroad Membership Survey Report, an annual survey of the 185 top tier public and pri
Phase 2 of Race to the Top funds winners were announced last month, along with the hope that these states will serve as trail blazers in school reform. We spoke with administrators about the importance of Race to the Top funds and what they hope they can
Universal, one-size-fits-all classrooms cannot match the demands of the 21st century. Instead, campus planners and administrators should consider a range of solutions to fit different academic disciplines, faculty and student needs, and administrative req
In recent years, however, school design has shifted to include some very modern thinking how to create school buildings that not only reflect their surroundings, but also safeguard and respect the natural world around them. The principles of sustai
Crimes on campus robberies, assaults, burglaries, motor vehicle thefts, arson, and worse damage an institution's reputation, recruiting efforts, and retention capability. A technology like video analytics that can help prevent crime can also
Because atriums are so fundamental to a building's geometry, their effects should be studied early, and as thoroughly as possible. While energy modeling is usually undertaken only at the end of construction documentation, it's usually impossible to go bac
Many students would be quick to assert that they just use Facebook for fun. They don't believe that they are at risk. It is Facebook's vague and complicated privacy structure that leads to this misunderstanding. No matter how a student controls his or her