July 03, 2009

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Aid for Facilities

Economic stimulus funds from the federal government provide numerous avenues for schools and universities to improve facilities.

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Web Exclusive:
20th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report

View additional data from the 20th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report and other Web Exclusive data.

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No alcohol at new University of Minnesota stadium

University leaders say the decision was forced upon them by the legislature and could prompt an estimated $1 million in givebacks to fans who…

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Project: University of Florida's Delta Delta Delta

The architects began working with the sorority in 2003, facilitating discussion of whether to renovate the chapter's existing house or build a new structure.

View our new Web Exclusive section. This month you'll find exclusive data not found in the print version of the Residence Hall Construction Report.

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20th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report

By Joe Agron

Even in difficult economic times, colleges and universities continue to invest in residence hall construction projects as a way to attract new students and keep existing ones on campus....

Easy Access

By Alan Gettelman

Following ADA accessibility guidelines helps staff and students, and keeps schools in legal compliance....

Healthful Cleaning

By Charles P. Gerba

The importance of infection control in education institutions....

One Flu Over

By Susan Lustig (slustig@asumag.com)

This spring, many people across the country were scrambling for masks and hand sanitizer. The National Pork Producers Council was trying to do damage control (and maybe still is)....

Facility Planning: An Eye-Opener

Tech Talk: Vendor as Consultant

Green Cleaning: Recognizing Green

Updated July 1, 2009Daily News

New York City school board is revived after legislature fails to extend mayoral control of system

Board is expected to keep chancellor Joel Klein in charge of nation's largest school system...

Chicago district expected to lay off 550 administrative employees

Nation's 3rd-largest district may have a second round of job cuts later this summer...

Detroit school district weighs pros and cons of filing for bankruptcy

New Jersey law eliminates 26 non-operating districts

New York City Council supports adding 2 Muslim holy days as school holidays

Community colleges may not be able to handle surge of students

Alumni and others want to preserve 93-year-old Dallas high school

Missouri Center for Safe Schools will shut down

Alumni group buys campus of Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio

Chicago district expected to lay off 550 administrative employees

New York City school board is revived after legislature fails to extend mayoral control of system

Florida voucher study shows no difference in student performance

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Products

New products/case studies, including: cleaning success story, energy-conserving spirit, an inspiring gesture, working hand in hand, portable dispensing system, fan-coil unit, furniture line, and more....

School Security Product Solutions

New products/case studies, including: web-based access control; ceia usa metal detectors; campus mass notification; and SAFLOCK MT....

The Top 10 Products

In 2008, AS&U showcased some of the hottest products in the industry. Following are the 10 most requested, as determined by readers....

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March 2009 Green Schools & Universities supplement issue cover for American School & University

On the Cover

In many buildings, sustainability is invisible. But at Pioneer Middle School, the value of sustainable choices and building features is prominent…

Finding Funding

By Paul Bunton

Deciding to build more sustainably can uncover additional sources of financing that wouldn't be available for a more conventional school…

Green Opportunities

By Susan Haifleigh

Existing buildings are a key component in making a campus sustainable…

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37th Annual M&O Cost Study: Schools and Colleges

19th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report

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Achieving Digital Printing Goals in Challenging Economic Times

Learn about ways to reduce your carbon footprint, save money, lessen risk and get the most from your printing solution.

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Enhance Communication Effectiveness on Your Campus

Read how a campus migrated to a digital two way radio system to enhance their ability to communicate clearly and securely throughout their campus.

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