Provides contact information for more than 1300 companies that produce products and services directed specifically for the college and university market. Over 250 product and service categories are listed along with a directory of associations for information on project design, construction, and management issues; and indexes of advertisers and…

Using a 2x2x2 factorial design, data from 282 respondents illustrate that people with more product knowledge ("experts") are more likely to be persuaded by complex than simple product information. "Novices" reacted similarly to simple and complex information. The type of information provided influences purchasing decisions. (SK)

Examines furniture-buying tips, involving workplace-needs assessment, that can help make the organization's workplace more effective. Stresses the importance of planning, tying the furniture purchasing into the strategic business, considering alternatives to furniture ownership, evaluating employee health and safety, and understanding any added…

Discusses how, despite the renovation and construction activity college residence halls go through during the summer, planners can make sure dormitory furniture is ready when the students arrive. Suggestions are provided for the disposing of old furniture, project planning, incentives to help assure project completion dates, and cost-saving…

In-depth interviews with 22 children in migrant work camps (ages 9 through 12) indicated that most were significantly involved in family food preparation, but less in food purchasing. They did not prepare or plan meals based on knowledge of nutrition of safe food-handling practices. (SK)

Discusses how schools and universities are turning to the Internet to improve business and facilities operations. The use of websites to help institutions manage most or all of the purchasing process and the Internet services targeting education are described. (GR)

Discusses security requirement needs when selecting windows and doors for schools. Issues addressed include key and lock management, window sturdiness, and emergency exiting. (GR)

Discusses decision making factors when choosing doorframes for educational facilities. Focus is placed on how doorframes have evolved over the years in ways that offer new choice options to consider. (GR)

Describes one Kansas school district's efforts to connect all the classrooms in 23 schools through computers, and to do so with wiring that would not become overburdened. The decision-making process to use fiber optics is examined. (GR)

Discusses school locker characteristics and evaluation steps to consider before purchasing them. Locker door features are highlighted and the importance of knowing the degree of personal storage, strength, and security needs is addressed. (GR)

Lists the factors that must be considered when specifying a roof for an existing or new facility. Factors discussed include cost, longevity, value of operations, warranties, building structure and design, and old vs. new system compatibility. (GR)

Offers comments from an interior designer about purchasing school library furniture. Comments cover such areas as client preference, the most important factors to consider when buying furniture, factors administrators should consider when choosing a library furniture supplier, wire management, and library floor planning that administrators can use…

Offers suggestions on choosing modular space for schools. Advice is provided based on school needs: (1) How soon is the space needed? Is there a crisis situation or time to plan? (2) How much flexibility is needed for relocation? and (3) What are the financing issues? Is it better to buy or lease? (EV)

Interviews with 48 consumers found that they desired moderate to high levels of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Precontemplators (n=16) did not base purchasing on CSR and contemplators (n=11) only moderately. The action group (n=8) had stronger beliefs about CSR but did not always purchase accordingly. Maintainers (n=9) practiced socially…

Presents practical steps for avoiding overbuying when selecting copiers for university administration. Evaluating copying needs, eliminating excessive features, examining the dealer's capabilities, and being patient for the right price are discussed. (GR)