February 09, 2010


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Maintenance/Operations

For everything you need to know on the maintenance side, look below for the latest on operations and facilities management, grounds maintenance and transportation.

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Outlook 2010: Tight job market sparks big jump in community college admissions 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

At the postsecondary level, one byproduct of the ailing economy is a dramatic spike in the enrollment of students in community colleges....

Outlook 2010: Funding setbacks slow building projects on some campuses 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

The poor economy has slowed construction plans for some schools and universities, but many education institutions that have available funding are able to take advantage of...

Outlook 2010: Preventive maintenance is key for schools trying to conserve resources 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

Improving maintenance management is one way a school or university can improve facility operations without a huge capital investment....

Fuel for Thought 

By Joe Agron (jagron@asumag.com)

January marks the relaunch of an invaluable tool and resource for anyone building, modernizing, repairing or researching education facilities: SchoolDesigns.com....

Outlook 2010 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

Continuing economic difficulties will challenge education institutions in the year ahead....

Outlook 2010: School, university budgets under pressure from continued money woes 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

No one knows with certainty how severe the economic collapse would have been without federal intervention, but it's clear that even with stimulus relief, many schools and universities will have to continue to address financial obstacles that threaten...

Outlook 2010: Stimulus helps education institution stay afloat, but for how long? 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act enacted by Congress in 2009 was a life preserver for many states and education institutions, helping to rescue budgets for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years....

Outlook 2010: Funding crunch could lead to larger class sizes 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

No one knows with certainty how severe the economic collapse would have been without federal intervention, but it's clear that even with stimulus relief, many schools and universities will have to continue to address financial obstacles that threaten...

Outlook 2010: Advances in technology provide more learning opportunities for students 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

Computers and Internet connections have become classroom fixtures for today's students, but schools and universities can't afford to take time and savor that accomplishment....

Outlook 2010: Student enrollment projections show growth in West, decline in Northeast 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

At the preK-12 level, student enrollment is projected to increase every year until at least 2018. But the overall national figures obscure significant differences in growth from region to region....

Outlook 2010: States seeking savings may try to merge school systems 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

As economic hard times continue for many school systems, several states are pursuing, or at least considering, the politically thorny step of merging small districts....

Outlook 2010: Federal Race to the Top contest provides incentives for school reform 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

One highly publicized element of the economic recovery package for schools is the Race to the Top Fund, a school reform measure that is enticing districts with $4 billion that will be award to states in a national competition....

Outlook 2010: Energy conservation can help schools save sparse funds 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

A key aspect of sustainability is using energy efficiently. Schools and universities have plenty of opportunities to upgrades facilities and equipment to conserve energy and save money....

10 Stimulating Ideas 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

The federal government's economic recovery package provides many avenues for schools and universities to receive financial help for their facilities....

10 Steps for Success in 2010 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

While enduring severe financial setbacks, schools and universities must continue to deliver high-quality education to students....

Minding the Gap 

By Mark Dilworth

How to integrate design, capital funding and academic planning during a recession....

Life Choices 

By Joe Agron (jagron@asumag.com)

The concept of life-cycle costing is getting increased attention from education institutions — and rightly so....

Savvy Spending 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

Incorporating life-cycle costing into facility decisions enables schools and universities to have buildings that operate efficiently for the long term....

Measured Success 

By Tom Keating

Measuring cleanliness can foster feelings of respect among students and the staff responsible for keeping schools clean and healthful....

Maintenance 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

Despite budget constraints, custodial staffs shouldn't ease up on cleaning standards....

Secure Rides 

By Bret E. Brooks

Physical security programs can detect, deter, delay and diminish the effects of transportation safety- and security-related issues....

Bonds Build Interest 

By Joe Agron (jagron@asumag.com)

There is no shortage of interest among education institutions looking to capitalize on the $22 billion in tax credits available over the next two years through the Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) program....

A Pest-Free Process 

By Rosemary Hallberg and Janet Hurley

Incorporating integrated pest management into the construction process can help ensure an energy-efficient and virtually pest-free school for years....

Flooring/Carpeting 

By Bob Abrams

Backpack vacuum cleaners play an important role in the commercial cleaning industry....

Restroom maintenance tips 

The Collaborative for High Performance Schools Best Practices Manual for Maintenance and Operations provide recommendations for maintaining restrooms....

Essential Reading

The Subtle Stuff

Vikas Nagardeolekar and Edwin Merritt

It's hard to win passage of a school construction bond — whether through a citizen referendum or the vote of a town council or general town meeting.

Hear and Now

Michael McKeon and Lincoln Berry

When acoustics are mentioned with regard to schools, many people first think of performing arts.

Making it Readable

Peter Gisolfi

When my daughter was 10 years old, she left the comfort of her elementary school for the unfamiliar territory of the middle/high school building — a crazy quilt of pieces from the 1910s, 1930s, 1960s and 1970s.

Echo Boom Impact

Phillipe Dordai and Joseph Rizzo

Like their baby-boomer parents, the echo-boom generation is reshaping the college and university landscape.

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Green Cleaning Your School in the Age of H1N1

View this special webinar designed to highlight best practices and practical tips for green cleaning in the age of H1N1.

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North Park University Keeps Campus Safe with Two-Way Radios

Read how a university security staff is now connected and ready to respond, ensuring the safety of students, faculty and staff, and the peace of mind of parents.

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Now Accepting Entries: Educational Interiors Showcase 2010

Entry forms due March 5. Click here for the official Call For Entries.

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