Higher Ed


Spotlight on Campus Library Design

College and university libraries are important campus spaces—places for students to study, reflect, and gather research materials. Jeffrey Sronkoski, principal and director–Higher Education practice for Legat Architects, knows all about these spaces, as he has helped Legat advance their expertise in academic libraries in higher education. College Planning & Management asked some questions about designing libraries that also function as a versatile academic space; something Jeffrey is quite familiar with.

Food for Thought

Award-winning waste management efforts are working for Central Michigan University.

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What's Up With the Roof?

Out of sight, out of mind should not apply to your facilities' roofs. Attention to evaluating, maintaining, repairing, and ultimately replacing your roofing systems is vital to avoiding unexpected expenses and possible catastrophic damage.

Technology Trends for Higher Education

There is both good and potential danger in the 2018 outlook for technology on campus.

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Lighting the Way on Campus

What's new in lighting technology for campus facilities as well as the campus itself? The answers might surprise you.

Miami University

Miami University

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The New Class

The bionic classroom is here. Packed with technology, reconfigurable on a moment's notice and ready to foster innovation, these spaces help forward-thinking instructors educate next-generation students. College Planning & Management profiles five new spaces that push the edges.

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Setting Goals in a Digital Age

With a little goal setting, administrators can use technology to advance education and meet students’ needs. Here are two ways in which technology is providing what today's students expect—in the classroom and beyond.

What is FM About?

It's still not about the buildings. Not really.

Make it Right

If an emergency occurs, we need a comprehensive plan that includes everyone.