Higher Ed


A New President's First 120 Days

Observations on and advice for the start of a new presidency.

Syracuse University

A Framework for Learning

A bold vision for campus redesign is navigating old and new at Syracuse University.

Healthy Facilities

Healthy Facilities

The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI), in partnership with School Planning & Management and College Planning & Management magazines, held the first annual Healthy Facilities Award program. This special section highlights the standouts among the entries received.

Sustainable Grounds

Villanova University is working to achieve a more natural campus experience.

unlocking value on campus

Capitalizing on College Spaces and Places

From loading docks to libraries, evaluating space and leveraging resources is essential to good planning — and to unlocking value on campus.

A Blueprint for Title IX Compliance

A working model for responding to reports of sexual harassment and violence.

green purchasing

Are We Green Yet?

The concept of green procurement has been around for nearly two decades. Are colleges and universities on board?

BU Castle

Transforming BU Castle

From a heritage building to daily-use venue for alumni, faculty and students, an iconic mansion undergoes historic restoration for new life as an alumni center.

parking

Parking Goes Hi-Tech

Technology is transforming parking, adding cost-saving efficiencies and sustainability to a campus necessity.

fire security

Technology Enhances Fire Security

Today's integrated fire detection, alarm and sprinkler systems are being designed into facilities as an integral part of improved occupant safety.

Fire Safety Tips

Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology

A Bright Partnership

The University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology are collaborating to spur light and sound innovation.

A New School of Thought on Collaboration Spaces

Colleges and universities can make every space on campus a learning space - corridors, outdoor spaces, entryways and more. Greater use of collaboration spaces helps prepare students for the workplace.

Active Shooter Training

Training for The Unthinkable

Does your options-based active shooter training approach meet standards of care?

TCU flooring

Purple Pride

Walls

The Handwriting Is on the Wall

Take a look at the next big thing in college and university classroom design: walls you can write on and push around.

Let's Talk About PM

A look at the preventative maintenance model vs. "run to failure" model.

A Green Revolving Fund

The University of Dayton sees sustainability as the greater good.

Cybersecurity Attacks

It's not a matter of "if," but "when." Is your institution prepared?

Executing a 'Power Play'

Using athletics to bolster recruitment and retention efforts.

Microgrids

Off the Grid

Microgrids offer college campuses energy independence, resiliency and lower power bills. Are you ready to take your school off the grid?

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