This school facilities evaluation instrument was used in a pilot survey of facilities in New Jersey, and will soon be used as part of a survey of all public school facilities in the state. While the pilot survey was made by an outside consultant, which will also be the case for the statewide survey, the instructions and format of this publication…

Standards regarding physical facilities for programs serving visually handicapped and blind students are presented. Standards address the following topics: planning for new construction and renovation, suitability of present facilities, activity areas, health and safety, and evaluation. (CL)

This document presents rules and regulations of the Michigan State Board of Education concerning procedures for the approval of teacher education institutions and teacher education programs. The first section details processes in institutional approval, presenting: (1) legislative authority; (2) characteristics of the Approved Program System; (3)…

This monograph describes the role of medical and graphic arts units within the comprehensive communications departments of health science educational institutions. Historical trends and contemporary practices are described. Suggestions are made for: organizational structure; services and activities; staff requirements; budget; facility…

This paper reviews some of the literature pertaining to the need for child care centers in postsecondary institutions, discusses the relevance of a child care center to Bladen Technical Institute (North Carolina), and proposes the establishment of a child care facility with a capacity of 29 children. The primary purposes of establishing a child…

The experiences and expertise of many individuals and organizations who have successfully implemented an arts facility development program are described. Some recommendations came from interviews with people involved in various phases of arts facility development. Other recommendations came from a retreat held in 1989 where representatives of…

These guidelines describe both the role and preparation of a Program of Requirements (POR) in the planning and design of capital improvements projects. The purpose of POR is to define very clearly facility needs and objectives to the designer. The POR consists of five parts: (l) the title page; (2) part A, a summary of the project and general…

This book provides information that will help in purchasing the kind of food service equipment most useful in any given facility. Hence, it should be of value to architects, contractors, administrators, dietitians, managers, and others involved in remodeling a facility, replacing equipment, and/or improving the efficiency of food service…

Under legislation passed at the January 1973 Session of the Rhode Island State Legislature, the Board of Regents has, as one of its specific functions, the determination of the necessity of school construction and the approval of standards for design and construction of school building throughout the state. The procedures contained in this…

In the introduction or expansion of art facilities in individual schools, there is a general movement away from the single, multipurpose art room concept. More consideration is being given to the variety of functions that the area must accommodate, adequate working space, separate storage areas, and more display facilities. This booklet contains…

At a time when demands on medical education institutions are changing and expanding, instructional development provides a problem solving approach which identifies student needs, determines an appropriate instructional process for satisfying those needs, and defines an evaluation process to measure outcomes. This requires a statement of existing…

These guidelines provide a handbook for use by federal organizations in structuring physical security and risk management programs for their automatic data processing facilities. This publication discusses security analysis, natural disasters, supporting utilities, system reliability, procedural measures and controls, off-site facilities,…

General advice is offered about measures to take before closing underutilized school buildings. If the building has potential value to the school district, tenant, buyer, or other public agency, specific measures are necessary to protect the building. On the other hand, depending on the size, zoning, location, and age, the building may have no…

This publication, covering a broad spectrum of sports safety problems, is designed as a source of information for those who plan, organize, administer, or evaluate various physical education and recreational activities, athletics, or sports. In the first section, the prevention of sports injury is stressed with attention to different age groups…

With school enrollments fluctuating, educational administrators need to do a more thorough job of planning for future educational facilities. Educational specifications can provide a helpful planning foundation for the educator and the architect. The specifications should provide specific objectives that consider the teaching/learning process to…