Putting Together the PiecesJonathan L. Hale Although colleges and universities have used card-based systems for many years, most have not thoroughly evaluated how or whether these systems should... |
Safe HavensJoe Agron The rash of school shootings over the past year hit a nerve in the nation's collective consciousness-igniting a renewed focus on school safety and security.... |
Putting Out FiresTom Dondero If you think a fire could not start in your school district, think again. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of 8,200 school... |
Door SelectionTimothy T. Taylor Doors and their associated hardware are an integral part of a school facility that, if not specified and installed correctly, can cause major problems.... |
Full HouseLyn White ID cards and one-card systems are an integral part of life on college and university campuses. The idea of one card, instead of many, for all the functions... |
Protecting Against VandalismAlan Gettelman Vandalism and heavy use and abuse are a fact of life in school washrooms, as is the continuing need for on-going maintenance, equipment replacement and... |
Gaining AccessStan Wand and Adam C. Thermos Access-control systems have been marketed to education institutions for more than 20 years. Prior to the early 1970s, the burglar-alarm industry was maturing... |
Security in MotionJ. Barry Hylton Effective school planning begins with a commitment to make safety/security a top priority, and integrate security programs and systems into the school... |
Preventive MedicineDick Jozwiak Shattered bottles. Rocks. Tree limbs. Balls of all sorts. While these may not sound like much of a threat by themselves, each one or a combination can... |
Securing a Lock on SafetyKathy Daneman Security used to mean a security officer, a building alarm or a simple door lock on a residence-hall room. All of that has changed. Whether it is a card-access... |
Making an EntranceGrant O. Young The story is probably not that uncommon. A door is installed and, a few months later, it is not working properly. While the door manufacturer may be the... |
Access GrantedSusan M. Cox From laundry rooms to bookstores to security, institutions are taking advantage of card technology; however, not all colleges have made the leap to these... |
A Team EffortAlfred W. Dean and Marj P. Leaming There is no single cause of school safety problems, whether it be illegal drug sales, possession and use of weapons, physical attacks or theft. Consequently,... |
More Than Meets the EyeDana L. Spoor Pick a card, any card. While magicians may use this line to capture the attention of their audience, universities are faced with different cards and different... |
Confronting Violence on BusesJames D. King As violence in schools becomes more prevalent, those in positions of authority have to take charge to keep students and staff safe. One area of concern... |
Covering All the BasesJudy Sutton Security is an issue that is, at best, secondary in the minds of many students on college and university campuses. Yet it is one that administrators must... |
Maintaining the Best DefenseDavid S. Ring No educational facility is safe from the hands--and feet--of vandals. Some students find pleasure in defacing school property, especially equipment found... |
Safe and soundLanny I. Felder, IFMA Student and faculty safety. Secure equipment and facilities. These are primary concerns of every school administrator. The most effective way to protect... |
