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American School and University, 1972
A directory of products and manufacturers to help solve problems of building and running educational facilities. (Author/RA)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Directories, Educational Facilities, Purchasing
Sapp, Ronald E. – American School and University, 1976
Johns Hopkins has over 100 copying machines on its campuses. Purchasing 20 of the machines outright, instead of leasing them, offers substantial savings. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education, Office Machines, Purchasing
American School and University, 1981
School buses approach individual custom design when all the options and accessories have been chosen. Available options and accessories are listed. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Purchasing, Safety Equipment, School Buses
Musemeche, Richard A.; And Others – American School and University, 1980
The inflationary spiral, coupled with restrictive bidding practices, has been costly to colleges and universities. Results of a survey of at least one higher education institution in each of the contiguous 48 states shows the legally established maximum beyond which bids are required and when the maximum was established. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Educational Finance, Higher Education, Inflation (Economics)
Garvin, John D. – American School and University, 1975
Presents tips from a superintendent of buildings and grounds who visited various colleges to see what worked -- and what didn't -- in dormitory windows. (Author)
Descriptors: College Housing, Dormitories, Higher Education, Purchasing
Hester, Dwight A. – American School and University, 1983
Before renewing or purchasing additional school insurance, school business officials should identify one person as insurance coordinator, complete and update a risk management audit, develop coverage specifications, determine whether the purchases will be by bid or negotiation, and develop procedures for reviewing policies once they have been…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Insurance, Purchasing, Risk
Asai, Janine – American School and University, 1984
The breakup of the Bell System makes it necessary for educational administrators to understand the types of telecommunications services needed and what services and products are available. (MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Equipment Maintenance, Purchasing, Telephone Communications Systems
American School and University, 1981
The annual Exhibit in Print is intended to give school business officials the opportunity to tour an exhibit hall much like the ones at major conventions and annual meetings. The special section contains information about the companies that serve the educational community--their products, services, techniques, and case histories. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Exhibits, Higher Education, Merchandise Information
Harrison, Barker – American School and University, 1978
School districts can economize by central purchasing; standardizing equipment, materials, and supplies that are in general use; and listing supplies in a supply catalog. (MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Elementary Secondary Education, Facility Inventory, Purchasing
Fallon, Irving – American School and University, 1978
As part of an overall energy management program, the central steam plant at the University of Connecticut at Storrs has a fuel contract method in which vendors bid on a specification based on heating value as opposed to just volume. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Energy Conservation, Fuel Consumption, Fuels, Higher Education
Portner, Robert – American School and University, 1978
Some advice about what to look for when purchasing band uniforms. (MLF)
Descriptors: Bands (Music), Clothing Design, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education
Weinberg, Sandy – American School and University, 1985
New "supermicros," extremely powerful microcomputers, may take the place of minicomputers in college administration. The differences between the two types of computers are explained and suggestions are offered for what and when to buy. (MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Equipment Evaluation, Higher Education, Merchandise Information
Carlini, Tod – American School and University, 1974
To avoid delays, mistakes, and burdensome detail, a streamlined system for handling purchase orders is outlined. (Author/MF)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Information Storage, Instructional Materials, Office Management
Cargill, Jennifer – American School and University, 1981
Many library routines can be accomplished more efficiently by the use of an electronic typewriter or word processor. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Electronic Equipment, Higher Education, Library Acquisition, Office Machines
Amport, Fredrick R., Jr.; Reis, Heidi M. – American School and University, 1979
Explains the various types of word processing systems and factors to be considered in assessing needs for a word processing system. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education, Office Machines, Office Management
