Results of a survey of college business officials and their perceptions of security problems, their reactions (including personnel and mechanical measures taken to deal with them), and their expenditures. (Author/MLF)

Responses of chief housing officers of 118 4-year colleges and universities to a survey focusing on costs, security, policies, and preferences provide a picture of college housing. More than 67% of respondents say that their colleges are planning to build more residential space. (SLD)

Reports on the third annual survey of college and university construction in the United States. Finds that almost $5.8 billion worth of construction was completed in 1997, and $6.3 billion will be finished in 1998. Offers information on regional construction activity, profiles of new buildings on campuses, residence hall amenities, and other data.…

A survey takes an indepth look at the school business official. Questionnaires were sent to 5,200 school business officials throughout the U.S. (Author)

An annual survey of college construction finds that more than $11 billion in projects is expected to be completed, and another $11 billion started, in 2002. Just $6.6 billion is being invested in new structures; the rest is earmarked for renovating and expanding existing facilities. Includes several data tables. (EV)

Presents 1999 comparative survey data on school construction in the United States revealing rapidly increasing numbers of construction projects. Data are presented by region on school construction projects completed in 1999; projects expected to be completed and started in 2000; types of schools being built, expanded, and renovated; and what the…

Almost 1,000 supervisors of buildings and grounds respond to a survey about their position, educational background, years of employment, salary, and purchasing power. (MLF)

Provides estimates on school construction completed in 2001, construction projected to be completed in 2002, and projects identified as starting in 2002. Several data tables present profiles of what is included in buildings, expenditures by building type, and building activity by region. (EV)

Discusses survey results from 269 colleges, including 96 two- year, 85 four-year, and 88 universities about their use of technology in running and operating their facilities. Results show that colleges get high marks for thinking about automating various facility functions, but low marks on implementation. Technology use in security, building…

Despite continually rising costs of fuel and other utilities, the cost of maintenance and operations in public school districts is not rising as quickly as the general cost of education. A state-by-state cost comparison is included. (Author/MLF)

In a survey of school superintendents, 87 percent of the respondents reveal the use of carpeting in instructional areas. (Author)

Examines teacher salaries based on surveys sent to five randomly selected school districts in the 48 contiguous states. Census data are used to compare the salaries in relation to household income. Teachers in most school districts are paid more than the average household. How much more and how teacher salaries relate to local household income…

These study figures can serve as a guide to school business officials attempting to reduce costs without endangering educational programs. (MLF)

Part two of a survey shows how school districts are coping, or not coping, with vandalism, theft, and other problems of security. (Author)