Examines development of the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officer's guidelines for assisting colleges and universities in gauging how many maintenance tradespeople they will need. (GR)

As Aborigines have gained self-determination, the incorporation of their communities into the mainstream can actually increase state supervision and threaten cultural independence. Indigenous Australians are forced to operate according to nonindigenous criteria such as return on investment. (SK)

Explains how routine maintenance can help schools and universities avoid plumbing disasters. Common trouble spots and preventive techniques are discussed, as are tips for making repairs without disrupting school activities. (GR)

Discusses ways to prevent school roofing failure through good maintenance practice and the proper handling of emergency situations. What types of problems show up when roofs are not maintained are highlighted. (GR)

Discusses computer software that can help school maintenance department cut their costs. The use of a maintenance management system is examined along with examples of how these systems can actually operating costs. (GR)

Discusses the essential role played by the school custodian in providing a clean and healthy environment. Details various floor cleaning methods and materials. (EV)

Discusses each of the major system components of a maintenance survey that can provide pool facilities with the information needed to properly maintain aging pools. Components examined include mechanical and structural systems; pool structure; and the filtration, circulation, and chemical treatment systems. (GR)

Explains how computerizing the custodial department can be achieved through bar coding, hand-held readers, and the appropriate software packages. Software programs that aid cleaning management, track assets, and manage stock are discussed. (GR)

Discusses language maintenance and language shift among historical German-speaking North American Amish and Mennonite communities. Supports the view that individual communities may actively direct language change. (Author/VWL)

A study of 10 U.S. born or raised bilinguals literate in English and their heritage language shows that biliteracy is aided by (1) perceived language vitality from parental, institutional, or peer support for cultural identity and (2) access to heritage-language literacy environments. The social nature of literacy development was affirmed.…

Describes cooperative effort between Association of School Business Officials, International and National Forum on Education Statistics to develop a guide to facilities maintenance planning, to be completed in 2 years, for use by local school districts. (PKP)

Explores ideas for controlling mold buildup in educational facilities. Topics addressed include source identification, prevention of standing water, carpet cleaning, and odor removal tips following water damage. (GR)

Describes how organizations can become effective, efficient managers of the large maintenance part of their information technology budgets by using service management processes. Discusses the example of the University of Sydney Library's use of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) set of service management practices. (EV)

Offers 10 tips that can help school and university custodial staffs maintain a healthy physical environment. Suggestions include ideas for carpet cleaning, maintenance planning, and trapping outside dirt.(GR)

Friends with benefits relationships (FWBRs) are defined as relationships between cross-sex friends in which the friends engage in sexual activity but do not define their relationship as romantic. Relationship scholars have only recently begun to examine these relationships, despite their mention in the popular media (e.g., HBO's 'Sex in the City,'…