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Ashley, Warren H. – American School and University, 1972
Argues that (1) the reason most architects who specialize in the design of public schools are in a state of despair these days is that the public, in its anxiety to reduce costs, is focusing on the wrong things without first correcting the fundamental problem--the school itself and (2) that the cost of public education can be reduced without…
Descriptors: Architects, Architectural Programing, Community Centers, Educational Change
Gary, Benjamin W. – American School and University, 1972
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Facility Planning, Flexible Facilities, Found Spaces
Hansen, Shirley; Crittenden, Chris – American School and University, 1985
The second part of the article published in "American School and University," December 1984 (EA 518 236), outlines specific steps administrators need to take to determine whether or not a direct purchase of natural gas is going to benefit their schools. (MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Regulation
Smith, Tom E. C. – American School and University, 1984
Administrators are offered a brief guide to facilities planning procedures to ensure disabled children's access to all programs. Types of information needed, whom to include in the planning process, and how to develop an ongoing monitoring and evaluation plan are outlined. (MJL)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Administrator Role, Disabilities, Educational Facilities Improvement
American School and University, 1977
Commuting college students outnumber their residential counterparts by about three to one. Administrators need to become conscious of the needs of these students and strive for practical solutions. (MLF)
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, College Planning, Commuting Students, Facility Guidelines
Graves, Ben E. – American School and University, 1981
Guidelines are offered to help school districts obtain the same level of community involvement as was reached in Tucson (Arizona) by the schools' committee on district facilities utilization. (MLF)
Descriptors: Board of Education Role, Citizen Participation, Community Involvement, Educational Facilities Planning
Agron, Joe, Ed. – American School and University, 2004
Each month, "American School & University" provides a mix of thought-provoking features, how-to-articles, industry reports, exclusive surveys, new sections, insightful columns, new product introductions and case histories to assist education officials in better performing their jobs. This November 2004 issue includes the following: "Honoring…
Descriptors: Manufacturing Industry, Technology Transfer, Research Universities, Educational Environment
Agron, Joe, Ed. – American School and University, 2005
Each month, "American School & University" provides a mix of thought-provoking features, how-to-articles, industry reports, exclusive surveys, new sections, insightful columns, new product introductions and case histories to assist education officials in better performing their jobs. This June 2005 issue includes the following: "Raising the Bar"…
Descriptors: Horticulture, Maintenance, Information Technology, School Security
Dorough, J. Donald; Weinberg, Harry C. – American School and University, 1975
A successful bond campaign must be highly organized with tasks specifically delegated. A guide for school board members and administrators describes the steps to be taken. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Boards of Education, Community Coordination, Educational Finance
Tucker, John M. – American School and University, 1977
College administrators faced with declining enrollments must take a realistic approach and recognize the effect of any planned actions. Some financial warning signals are listed, and guidelines are offered to adjust management practices and philosophies to the enrollment trends. (Author)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Guides, College Planning, Cost Effectiveness
Miller, Leon – American School and University, 1972
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Construction Programs, Demography, Educational Objectives
Robison, Rita – American School and University, 1980
Some advice to administrators involved in building or renovating school buildings. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Construction Programs, Consultants, Cost Effectiveness
Brubaker, C. William – American School and University, 1980
The growing interest in historic preservation has sparked interest in recycling existing school buildings. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Community Schools, Declining Enrollment, Educational Facilities Improvement
Abramson, Paul; And Others – American School and University, 1981
Four people who were extremely active in shaping the schools of the sixties and who remain active today offer their opinions on what should be applied to the new schools of the next decade. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Birth Rate, Building Innovation, Community Schools, Educational Facilities Design
Anderson, Allan – American School and University, 1979
Part 2 of a two-part article describes how managing decline can be seen as an opportunity to improve school buildings that will result in a more economical education system. (MLF)
Descriptors: Declining Enrollment, Design Requirements, Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Planning
