September 2008
Editor's Focus
Security Insight
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Joe Agron
With school back in session, what steps have you taken to ensure the safety of students, staff and facilities? ...
Cover Story
The AS&U 100
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Mike Kennedy
In a new trend, most of the largest school districts have begun to experience a decline in enrollment....
Features
Money on Your Mind
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Julie Hall
Despite spending constraints, schools and universities can find creative ways to finance quality furniture purchases....
Good Stewards
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Jim French and Rod Oathout
High-performance facilities reduce operating costs, improve learning, benefit the environment, and provide a good example for the next generation....
Safe Entry, Easy Exit
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Mike Kennedy
Bolstering security at campus doors is critical for schools and universities....
Inside:
Nationwide Buying Power
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM
More than 32,000 public agencies, including thousands of schools and universities, have saved money and streamlined their purchasing processes....
System upgrade cuts through bureaucracy
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Volusia County (Fla.) school district's enhancement of its online purchasing system....
Award-winning system
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM
eVA, the commonwealth of Virginia's e-procurement system, has received the 2007 Innovation In Government Award....
Virginia statistics
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Who's using eVA, the Commonwealth of Virginia's online purchasing system for state and local governments? 171 State government agencies, including universities,...
Construction Zone
Construction Zone: Energy-saving school
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM
River Crest Elementary School, Hudson, Wis....
Know-How
Know-How: Washrooms
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Mike Kennedy
Schools and universities must ensure that their washrooms are accessible to people with disabilities....
Viewpoint
Tech Talk: Up Close
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By C. William Day
Short-throw projectors are an impressive new technology tool....
Facility Planning: Name Your Price
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By James E. Rydeen
Do schools really cost too much?...
Green Cleaning: Taking Stock
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Stephen Ashkin
Conducting an audit for green-cleaning success....
Product Solutions
School Security Section
When Seconds Count
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Patrick V. Fiel Sr.
The main ingredients in an emergency plan are prevention, preparedness, response and recovery....
Controlled Viewing
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Rueben Orr
Tips for choosing a Web-based access-control ssytem that fits with your overall security program....
