THE ARTICLE FOCUSES ON MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL FACILITIES THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED WHEN DEVELOPING A LONG RANGE MASTER PLAN. DEVELOPMENT OF THE MASTER PLAN SHOULD CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING--(1) COMPARATIVE FUEL COSTS, (2) POWER DISTRIBUTION, (3) HEATING PLANT, (4) CENTRAL PLANT SITE, (5) COOLING PLANT, (6) WATER SUPPLY, (7) STORM DRAINAGE, (8)…

Enrollments, building planning and the utilization of space is discussed and a contribution toward the development of a master plan for higher education in Illinois is made. The first section presents information regarding limitations or ceilings which institutions now have or plan to have on their enrollments, the additional enrollment capacities…

The creation and meaning of a comprehensive outdoor recreation plan for the state of Texas is the topic of this address presented to the Department of Recreation and Parks, Texas A & M University, in February, 1968. Overall, the plan is concerned with any and all participation in leisure time activities conducted in an out-of-doors setting,…

Explains why school administrators should review their campus Master Plans every five to 10 years, and highlights guidelines for developing a Master Plan. Three examples are provided of how school administrators succeeded in developing their campus Master Plans as are suggested tips for Master Plan development that can guarantee positive outcomes.…

Throughout the end of the 1990s and the early years of the current decade, states experienced severe downturns in their economies. As has happened during other recessions, higher education, often viewed as discretionary spending compared to other budget demands, was hit particularly hard. During these years of severe fiscal constraints, however, a…

Traces the experience of the Connecticut Commission for Higher Education in developing a master plan, including the timetable, who should participate, and how to evolve recommendations. (Author/PG)

This report describes the organization, functions, and scope of the state's community college system, including its background and beginnings, in the hope that it will help other educators who wish to expand educational opportunities in their own regions. The section on institutions covers their establishment (or conversion), types, duties of…

By 1985 Hillsborough Junior College will be a comprehensive community college composed of five campuses, each having four sub-colleges, and a total enrollment of 25,000 students. This report outlines the long-range goals of the institution as well as the objectives to be met during the 1969-70 academic year. To meet these objectives, the college…

Specified in this master plan are many facets of the environmental problem-solving process which help depict Florida's concern for its environment. This concern to preserve the riches of its natural resources and beauty has resulted from rapid growth and development necessitating the need to control and improve the quality of the environment.…

Examples of environmental problems in Rhode Island are specified in this document. Listed are needs of 12 identified target groups (agriculture, business and industry, citizen organizations, elementary and secondary schools, government, higher education, individual citizens, labor, mass communications, professional and trade organizations,…

Condensed in this collection are ideas which should aid planners in developing state master plans for environmental education. Based on a review of such plans from eleven states, comments are directed toward five topics: (1) the need for an acceptable definition of environmental education, (2) some commonalities in the goals of environmental…

A comprehensive plan for environmental education in Minnesota is developed in this report. Organizational recommendations are defined first, indicating the need for an organizational structure, one consisting of eight regional environmental education commissions and one state environmental education planning-coordinating council. The commissions…

Specified in this master plan are many facets of the environmental problem-solving process which help visualize Florida's concern for its environment. This concern to preserve the riches of its natural resources and beauty has resulted from rapid growth and development necessitating the need to control and improve the quality of the environment.…

A landscape architect describes his 15-year association with the University of New Mexico and how its campus developed. (Author/MLF)

Provides an overview of the factors that must be examined and the issues to be addressed when assessing an institution's utility systems. Describes the management, planning, financing, and political dynamics surrounding the ownership of an institution's energy facilities. (GR)