Higher Ed


Separate But Equal

Two different schools; one lot of land. How can the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia Community College make their co-located campuses work?

A Quest for Bandwidth

Here's how Portland State University has brought broadband into its older residence halls.

Data Linking Requirements in Facilities Condition Audit RFPs

Here's how to make it less difficult to get an apples-to-apples comparison of proposed work versus price when seeking bids on a proposed facilities condition audit.

Choosing Geothermal as an HVAC System

Master planning is an important step in looking into replacing an existing mechanical system or planning for new construction.

Getting In, Getting Out

News about doors and door hardware for use on campus.

You Can Make Your Facilities Services Provider Part of the College Community

Here are five attributes that, when well implemented, form the framework for successful relationships between college administration and services companies.

Making Safety Systematic at City University of New York

Safety and security are year-round priorities at CUNY, thus reducing the risk of fires, accidents and injuries. Here's how it's done.

How Private Colleges Navigate Tough Economic Waters

Managing the financial resources of a private college or university is always daunting. But managing them in a weaker economy requires a strategic plan and varied responses

Solid Planning Assures Smooth Telecommunications Upgrade

Making early and thorough plans to replace their antiquated telephone system helped administrators at the University of Minnesota meet specific requirements.

Facility Focus: Academic Buildings

While academic buildings serve a specific and necessary mission, it's important to remember that they also help define your campus image

A Discovery in Education Seating

Chair designer Richard Holbrook shares his thoughts about the process of creating an ergonomic chair series.

Standing Seam Metal Roof Systems: Ideal for New Construction and Renovation

Administrators at Tuskegee University are choosing standing seam metal roofs because they are durable, long lasting and weathertight.

Elements of a Successful Campus Plan for Public and Private Schools

Planning and design decisions are critical for developing your campus, but a successful master plan also nutures the campus legacy for generations to come.

Building Blueprints: From Physics Lab to Campus Center

In this facility, the romantic old and the modern new complement and graciously contrast with one another, creating a sense of community.

A New Approach to Community College Master Planning

A master plan helps community college administrators stay prepared for change and ready for immediate action as unexpected funding becomes available.

How to Reduce the Risk of Residence Hall Fires

Statistics show a decline in fires in college and university residence halls. But experts warn against complacency, saying that the only sure way to prevent fires is constant vigilance.

Maintaining Precious Library Resources

Maintaining today's college and university libraries requires a big-picture approach and extensive communication among all users.

Behind Closed Doors

The dos and don'ts of protecting property and privacy at the same time.

Here Comes the Sun

Need a Web service that is a little bit smarter? Check out this one.

The Paperless Office - Myth or Possibility?

No digital technology so far has replicated paper's usability and familiarity.

Student Activity Center Trends

What are today's students doing, and how should facilities change to accommodate their activities?

Thermoplastic Single-Ply Roof Relieves Water Damage and Inconvenience

Administrators at Mars Hill College had many historic buildings that needed leaky roofs replaced without damaging the facilities.

A New Curriculum: Energy Outsourcing Brings Cost and Energy Benefits

Administrators are realizing the benefits of upgrading their energy infrastructure and using outsourcing energy management functions to outside experts.

The Deep Mystical Secrets of Attracting Endowments

How do you get donors to make lasting contributions to your institution? It's easier than you think!

Seeing the Light

Aluminum-clad wood windows can mean a bright future for your school's maintenance and energy bills.

How to Improve Your Shipping and Receiving

The guys buried in your warehouses know a thing or two about saving money. Take a look at how some campuses are shaping up how they ship out.

Theatrical Comfort - From the Bottom Up

Sometimes sticking to a budget becomes a sticky situation. Ask the officials behind LSU's Reilly Theatre, who discovered audiences couldn't sit in their seats.

Are You Ready? Basics of Emergency Operations Planning

Everyone talks about safety on campus during these dangerous days. Now here's what to do about it.

Trends in Educational Lighting Systems

The application of new technologies is improving lighting on campus.

A Radical -- and Practical -- Approach to Classroom Allocation and Scheduling

This CSU-Fullerton administrator discovered that, with a little research and a lot of elbow grease, it is possible to improve efficiency in classroom allocation and scheduling.

How Cool Is Your Roof?

Cool roofs reduce electricity costs for air conditioning, along with the price of air conditioning units. Here is how cool roofs work.

Establishing a Successful Smart Card Program

Successful smart card programs require comprehensive planning, support from the top and an eye toward the future.

Getting a Grip on Facility Condition Assessments

Handheld pen computing devices and specialized software put educational facility condition assessments in the palm of one's hand.

Design That Makes a Statement

University planners and donors often express a desire for facilities that do more than provide usable space. These design-intensive buildings can help the institution convey its unique vision of higher education.

Designing an Effective IT Backbone

Here's a quick look at elements you must consider when planning your campus's technology infrastructure.

Get Wired - Get Hired

Need some professors? Climb out from under the reams of curriculum vitae and into the World Wide Web, as California State University-Channel Islands did with their online-only process.