Higher Ed


Fire-Mitigation Planning

Developing a fire-mitigation plan is as important as the plan itself.

Computer Power Management

EPA ENERGY STAR makes it easy to save up to $50 per PC annually.

Security Technology

The Right Security Technology for the Job

Technology can help protect people and property on a university campus. Too often, though, schools have the wrong technology.

The Consumerization of IT

Implications of the increasing consumerization of technology in higher education.

Building Better Peer Mentoring

Recruiting students to work with incoming freshmen benefits all.

energy savings

Is It Hot In Here?

Or is it just you? Internal air quality and comfort are more than just temperature. Whether your school is pushing the envelope or making small changes, there are many ways to keep building occupants happy and energy bills in control.

Communication Tools

Communication Tools: Meeting Expectations

With effective and timely communication vital to all campus constituents, the right tools must be planned, in place and operating smoothly.

Does Washington Still Work?

Congress is on a five-week recess that began on Aug. 1 and returns on Sept. 8. Don’t blame them for taking the time off; they are legally required to do so. Yes, they are off campaigning for himself or herself or someone else, as well as taking a vacation. Many would question whether they deserve it, given the number of critical issues left unresolved or unfinished.

athletic facility construction

New Look, New Logic

Often, the most cost-effective route to a state-of-the-art facility involves the adaptation and reorganization of existing spaces.

Campus fencing

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors

Campus fencing serves many different functions, be it to enhance landscaping or visual identity, for safety, noise reduction and privacy, or directing traffic. There are any number of types of fencing and other amenities to consider when site planning on campus.

Invincible?

Developing a Social Media Strategy

Harness the potential of social media for your institution's advantage.

Career Services

Career Services: The Times, They Are A-Changin'

College and university career service offices are changing to meet new expectations.

Geothermal Energy Project

Underground In Missouri

The Geothermal Energy Project at Missouri University of Science and Technology

The Unasked Questions

The devil is in the details when coordinating campus activities and events.

student and faculty recruitment

Finders Keepers

With the competitive nature of student and faculty recruitment growing more intense each year, it is now more important than ever to understand what makes the process of recruiting for each group similar and successful.

Campus Ballpark

A Campus Ballpark, A Community Asset

Curtis Granderson Stadium, the new $10-million ballpark for the UIC Flames, is designed to be a ballpark that redefines what a collegiate athletic facility can provide a team, a campus and a larger community.

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