From the roof to the floors and everything in between, building systems are being re-evaluated for the college and university market. What are some changes that may make their way into your school's next building?
All public and private institutions of postsecondary education participating in federal student aid programs are subject to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
A new report entitledThe State of School Safety in American Schools 2004-2005” speaks of sexual assault, violent cliques and violent parents as commonplace in the nations schools.
There are many fire safety products, but by far, the most common systems are standard fire alarm sounders and detectors.
Should you hire your own security guards? Or contract with a security guard company?
Every disaster offers lessons on emergency preparedness. Katrina is no exception.
Recent technological advances have certainly had an effect on education, but don't give all the credit to the computer, the Internet or the World-Wide-Web.
Offered by a handful of U.S. colleges and universities, undergraduate space science programs require unusually sophisticated — and expensive — facilities.
The field of education is rife with bullying prevention programs.
The American Society of Safety Engineers Fire Protection Branch offers tips and suggestions to prevent fires on and off campus.
Computer viruses are becoming ever more dangerous and fast-spreading.
In the course of a few days, hundreds of schools in Louisiana and Mississippi were virtually erased. How will the Gulf coast rebuild its educational infrastructure?
A new national study by a University of Missouri-Columbia researcher found that large, high-poverty middle and high schools are most likely to take disciplinary action.
When school budgets tighten, maintenance managers feel the pinch right away. Facility and maintenance directors share their most effective cost-cutting ideas.
Studies show how higher education institutions can improve classroom instructional and listening environments with teacher audio enhancement. The result can improve student attention and understanding, and has the potential of increasing student achieveme
Asbestos has been linked to serious and often fatal health problems. The fibers can easily penetrate body tissues especially the airways and lungs where they can remain undetected for years.
Changes in technology and the campus environment are driving library furniture design.
In virtually every school construction project, there comes a time when the desires of the educators clash with the realities of the budget.
A successful design gives the University of Southern Maine the second LEED-Certified building in the state.
As I have for the past six years in this column, I urge readers to avail themselves of quality free resources.
Giving your students the best for the performing arts should include the best possible acoustical environment — whether that's an auditorium, gym or cafetorium.