The question of renovation (renewal) versus replacement of campus landmarks is discussed. Historical and architectural values must be considered along with technical problems and academic programs. It is suggested that an upper limit, perhaps 65 percent of a replacement cost, should be fixed for renovation. (Author/MLW)

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…

The top internal issues identified by leaders in higher education management as most likely to influence colleges' financial and competitive positions in the near future include tuition policy and financing, capital renewal and replacement, research funding, planning and budgeting, and cost and productivity. (Author/MSE)

Presents the rationale for recycling campus building (renovating, remodeling, and reconstructing) for functional, aesthetic, and financial reasons. Emphasizes the need for long-range planning. (JT)

Deferred maintenance is reaching crisis proportion on many campuses. An overview of this priority for governing boards and a look at how trustees should be involved is presented in an interview of Harvey Kaiser, vice president for facilities administration at Syracuse University. (Author/MLW)

Capital renewal--repair and replacement of facilities--is discussed, as well as inflation, government regulation, changing technology, and financing. A national inventory of campus needs, based on standard definitions and methodologies, and survey and evaluation of current renewal and replacement policies are advocated. (Author/MLW)

The magnitude of funds needed to rectify the college deferred maintenance crisis make a quick fix unrealistic. However, by increasing funding levels and shifting spending patterns over time, institutions can address the problem without jeopardizing other goals and projects. A consortium of higher education associations recommends a…

Campus research facilities are threatened by deteriorating building conditions, obsolete laboratories, and out-of-date research equipment. Higher education must lobby Congress to replace deterioriating facilities and outmoded equipment. (MLW)

A framework for college building is offered: (1) solve current plant problems without increasing the volume of enclosed space, (2) build only when there is a clear future need, (3) engage an architect only after policy formation, (4) develop a capital budget, and (5) treat facilities as a resource. (Author/MLW)

Priority internal administrative issues include tuition policy and financing, capital renewal and replacement, faculty and staff salaries and benefits, minority hiring and enrollment, and costs and productivity. Although costs and minority issues are more prominent than in recent past, endowment management, debt financing, and charitable…

Widespread efforts by colleges and universities to reduce expenses and raise revenues can increase the institution's exposure to risk. Common risks arise from neglect of physical plant, government regulation, financial burdens, campus security and crime, sexual harassment, third-party contracts, staff reduction, failure to educate, and…