School planning is a critical process in melding a school with its educational programs in order to facilitate the efficient operation of these programs, and the administrative planner is central to the success of this process. This publication assists the planner in identifying the people and organizations that should become involved in the…

The first universal library in history, the Alexandrian Library, was established in the fourth century B.C. in Greece and disappeared in the third and fourth centuries A.D., according to various accounts. In an attempt to preserve Egypt's historical heritage, the Egyptian government has decided to build a new library in its place--the Bibliotheca…

In October 1992, Maryland Governor William Donald Schaefer established a 21-member task force to conduct an in-depth study and review 8 specific areas of the state's public school construction program. This report summarizes the committee's activities, findings, and recommendations. The first recommendation, to review project requests from the 24…

A discussion of school planning--program and facilities--includes some guidelines and self-tests. Emphasis is placed on program strategies as they lead to facilities development, with applications for vocational-technical schools. (BP)

Plans for the Columbus Metropolitan Career Center give promise of being an imaginative approach to career education. The aim is to offer at one location a career mix that parallels the real work where technicians, professionals, and craftsmen work together. Three occupational centers will open in the fall of 1976. (Author)

In a description of a technology center at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California, emphasis is placed in its mammoth aircraft maintenance technology instruction facility. (BP)

A planner discusses problems in planning and constructing school buildings. Recommendations for planning and design improvement are included. (DW)

Guidance is provided in the area of facilities planning, design, and management. Facilities directly influence learning in physical as well as psychological ways. In facilities development, long-range plannning is critical. Strategic and tactical planning characterize an effective planning process. Facilities advisory committees should be involved…

A number of factors in society affecting the curriculum and thereby creating futuristic facility trends are identified in this paper. People are living longer, technologies are available, and new leadership roles are emerging. These factors present resulting educational implications for curriculum and the school facility. Instead of being isolated…

In response to a mandate from the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, this report analyzes current minimum standards for instructional programs, faculty, and facilities in the community college system and offers proposals for Board discussion and modification. First, background information is provided on the Board's criteria…

If the American schoolhouse symbolizes public concern for children, millions of today's youngsters are receiving a negative message. Based on available statistics and information, and using a representative sample of one-half of the country's public school buildings, this investigation found that 25 percent of the nation's school buildings are…

This practicum involved the design and construction of an outdoor playground for infants and toddlers. The primary goal was to design and construct a playground scaled to the size and developmental needs of infants and toddlers. The second goal was to evaluate the overall playground in terms of contents, maintenance and usage. The third goal was…

The new building facilities are described at the Department of Industrial Education and Technology at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. (EA)

A checklist is provided of practical steps to be considered and acted upon in planning and implementing an open-space school. The document divides the process into three phases: initial planning, just prior to moving, and post-move. Considerations in the planning stage involve: staff and community input in deciding upon open space; clarification…

Discusses some of the most important structural features found in modern chemical laboratories, including building shapes, floor plans, and window utilization. (MLH)