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Sözen, Erol – Journal of Pedagogical Research, 2019
Natural disasters cause serious effects on economic, social and sociological areas in Turkey. Earthquakes are one of the major natural disasters in Turkey. They affect social and economic life and education negatively. The more preparedness and awareness are provided against natural disasters, the safer society will be. This study was carried out…
Descriptors: Seismology, Natural Disasters, Undergraduate Students, Knowledge Level
Sözen, Erol – Online Submission, 2019
Natural disasters cause serious effects on economic, social and sociological areas in Turkey. Earthquakes are one of the major natural disasters in Turkey. They affect social and economic life and education negatively. The more preparedness and awareness are provided against natural disasters, the safer society will be. This study was carried out…
Descriptors: Seismology, Natural Disasters, Undergraduate Students, Knowledge Level
Denker, Deb; West, Lee – American School & University, 2009
For education administrators, campus fires are not only a distressing loss, but also a stark reminder that a campus faces risks that require special vigilance. In many ways, campuses resemble small communities, with areas for living, working and relaxing. A residence hall fire may raise the specter of careless youth, often with the complication of…
Descriptors: Campuses, Fire Protection, Prevention, Dormitories
Curley, Patrick – American School & University, 2003
Discusses the reasons for and advantages to transforming college campuses from commuter to residential facilities or expanding existing facilities, suggesting that the design for new student residence facilities must provide for a wide variety of functions above and beyond the spaces required for sleeping and bathing. Incorporating study lounges,…
Descriptors: College Housing, Dormitories, Educational Facilities Design, Flexible Facilities
American School & University, 2003
Presents college residence halls/lounges considered outstanding in a competition, which judged the most outstanding learning environments at educational institutions nationwide. Jurors spent two days reviewing projects, highlighting unique concepts and ideas. For each citation, the article offers information on the firm, client, total area, total…
Descriptors: College Housing, Dining Facilities, Dormitories, Educational Facilities Design
Cain, David A. – Facilities Manager, 1998
Describes how Office of Residential Life at one university met maintenance challenges facing its residential and food-service facilities. Discusses study conducted in 1992 to evaluate widespread management practices and addresses its findings, including six recommended practices. Examines development and implementation of facilities audit,…
Descriptors: Audits (Verification), Benchmarking, Building Operation, Dormitories
Fender, Rickard C. – Business Officer, 1996
The University of South Florida's emergency plans were found inadequate when its campus newspaper received a letter threatening extensive destruction. A group of 31 representatives of 20 areas of the institution created 11 subplans for an emergency preparedness center, personnel, events and activities, faculty/student relations, communications,…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, College Administration, College Faculty, College Students