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Embersits, John F. – AGB Reports, 1976
Suggested guidelines for energy saving on campus include a 3-phase plan: (1) Quick Fix--effective management of what you already have; (2) Refitting--modification of existing systems and installation of simple controls; (3) Systems Convert--installation of computerized controls, waste-heat recovery, solid-waste recovery utilization and other…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Administration, Cost Effectiveness, Costs
Potter, George T.; Potter, Laurie S. – AGB Reports, 1978
Ramapo College identified many problems that need to be met to make a campus truly accessible to the handicapped student: rest rooms, residence hall ramps, locks, showers, roomate indoctrination, emergency situations, snow and ice, elevators, and fire precautions. Solutions to these problems are described. (Author/LBH)
Descriptors: Architectural Barriers, Campus Planning, College Housing, Design Requirements
Speer, Edgar B. – AGB Reports, 1977
The president of U.S. Steel explains the thinking behind the Cost Reduction Incentive Award Program: it is a way to involve everyone in saving energy and cutting other costs. He hopes that this awards program will help develop a broad awareness of cost problems among those associated with institutions of higher education and the need for a total…
Descriptors: Administration, Building Operation, Campuses, Cost Effectiveness
Bowman, William W. – AGB Reports, 1977
An AGB- and NACUBO-sponsored survey showed that "wish lists" are accumulating overdue major maintenance projects because energy costs are consuming physical plant budgets. Problem areas are discussed: budget "guesstimation," preventive maintenance, deferred maintenance inventory, the APPA accounting format, resource allocation,…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Administration, Costs, Deferred Maintenance
Johnson, David F. – AGB Reports, 1977
Many developing trends will have major impact on both trustees and physical plant administrators. Face-to-face contact between the two will help both and benefit the institutions, especially regarding accountability, technological change, and regulations on the handicapped. (Editor/LBH)
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrator Role, Architectural Barriers, Board Administrator Relationship
Gale, Robert L. – AGB Reports, 1978
Governance trends that promise to improve quality in higher education include: regular presidential evaluation; private fund raising by public institutions; greater attention to physical plant and energy problems; meticulous long-range planning and resource management; and resistance to pressures on institutional independence. (Author/LBH)
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, College Administration, Educational Quality, Facilities
AGB Reports, 1978
The University of Illinois' program of "Quick Fix, Refit, and Systems Convert" is described. Lists are given showing conservation measures already taken, under way, or under active consideration. (LBH)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Energy Conservation, Equipment Maintenance, Facilities
