Facility management today is the management of increasingly complex processes with an increasing number of team members. Facility managers must become leaders. (MLF)

This manual is designed primarily for use by those persons at Illinois public community colleges who are responsible for planning and keeping records of college facilities. The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is mandated by law to approve the expenditure of state funds for purchase of sites and the construction of facilities and to…

Elements necessary in designing physical facilities for industrial arts/technology education programs in higher education are considered: (1) evolving patterns and projection of present trends to accommodate foreseeble changes, (2) designing physical facilities to accommodate unforeseeable changes and (3) considering foundational elements in the…

A process for assessing the condition of nonindustrial physical plant facilities such as campuses, school systems, and office complexes is presented. Text and figures illustrating an assessment performed for the city of Seattle, Washington, include a facility management system flowchart, information records, cost estimates, and a database design.…

This book outlines information needed to embark on a library building project, serving as an overview of the entire process, not merely focusing on the librarian's traditional role. The book begins by discussing ways librarians can prepare themselves and their staff to function effectively in the midst of a building project. Chapter 2 focuses on…

This material is excerpted from the first book of the Addison-Wesley series on computers in education titled "Practical Guide to Computers in Education." Details on planning the physical setup, the question of access, providing the information needed, and establishing rules for computer use are presented as a guide. (MP)

This handbook on energy cost reduction for automotive service facilities consists of four sections. The importance and economic benefits of energy conservation are discussed in the first section. In the second section six energy cost reduction measures are discussed: relamping interior areas; relamping and reducing interior lighting; setting back…

Discusses the role of consulting firms in site development for outdoor education centers and recreational camps. Services include inventories of flora and fauna to assess the site's potential for environmental education, and design recommendations to minimize detrimental effects of development on the environment. (LP)

This publication is a guide to the Total Educational Energy Management (TEEM) approach for energy conservation at community colleges. This guide includes step-by-step procedures for establishing a program task force, defining specific tasks, and assigning responsibilities. Action plans are developed, energy consumption monitored, goals set, and…

This booklet is designed as a reference for Oregon music educators and administrators who are considering building or improving school music facilities. It outlines typical specifications and points out problem areas that can spoil an otherwise well-planned facility. The booklet is divided into seven parts. The areas addressed include: (1)…

This book examines the institutional movement toward outsourcing support services, focusing on the development of outcome-oriented performance indicators and continuous self-assessment. Using 125 "lessons" based on support service theories, philosophies, and practices at George Mason University (Virginia), which collectively are termed…

This publication provides an overview of the energy crisis in schools. This overview has been written for school administrators who desire to understand their energy problems and to know what to do to conserve energy in their schools. Included are: (1) the impact of the energy crisis on the nation and the schools; (2) what state education agencies…

The document offers guidelines effectively monitoring the quality of care provided in community residences serving people with disabilities. An initial section offers suggestions on observation and evaluation procedures. The remainder of the document lists possible questions to be asked in 19 areas: location, building and yard, relations with the…

Explains how to plan, build, and stock a darkroom. (FL)

After five years of research, custodial staffing guidelines were developed to determine the proper custodial staffing of office, classroom, and laboratory facilities, including ways to tailor the staffing for specific circumstances. Four figures illustrate the factors involved. (MLF)