Presents the key principles and practices that guided Buena Vista University (Iowa) safely through its wireless technology planning process. Principles and practices covered include linking information technology to institutional missions with clearly articulated goals; recognizing the human above and before technology; and seeking workable…

Examines the elements to be considered when planning a campus's technology infrastructure to a unified, high-speed system architecture. Topics such as platform or protocol selection, cabling issues, cost control, and project close out are discussed. (GR)

Discusses how to implement a smart card system at a college or university, and explains what smart cards are, their potential applications, benefits, and costs. Provides a resource for obtaining additional information about smart cards. (GR)

Explains the maintenance options available for hardwood flooring that can help ensure long life cycles and provide inviting spaces. Developing a maintenance system, knowing the type of traffic that the floor must endure, using entrance matting, and adhering to manufacturers guidelines are discussed. Daily, monthly or quarterly, and long-term…

Explores ways to replace facility windows more easily and efficiently by evaluating long-term needs and window options. Recommends obtaining references from window manufacturer and installer, scheduling the work during times the facility is unoccupied, and ensuring that historic and life-safety issues be considered. (GR)

Shows how properly planned campus landscapes can generate long- term savings and help create rich natural settings. How important good landscaping is to a college campus's image is reviewed. (GR)

Examines the use of debit cards for parking meters at the University of Maryland. Installation planning, budgeting, and cost benefits are discussed. (GR)

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…

Discusses how some college administrators have found "over-the-counter" cures for deferred maintenance problems resulting from budgeting shortfalls. Catch-up approaches discussed include those involving planning, prioritizing, partnering, and gift giving. (GR)

Shows how the revitalization of a college neighborhood can show a strong commitment to a city's comeback. The renovation of Union College within the city of Schenectady, New York is presented to illustrate the renovation planning, budgeting, implementation, and affects on the surrounding neighborhood. (GR)

Discusses key issues in the success of campus renovation projects as viewed by a project manager and an architect. Their observations are presented on economic aspects of renovation, cost control, and project management. (GR)

Describes how making early and thorough plans to replace their antiquated telephone system helped administrators at the University of Minnesota meet specific requirements. (EV)

Examines how universities and colleges can economically and efficiently implement an enterprise resource planning project when designing their administrative information system. Administrative steps discussed include conducting a needs assessment, deciding on the right system that matches the assessment, developing the correct contracting…

Explores how one private liberal arts university fulfilled its commitment to extend computing power to every student, faculty member, and staff person. Stresses the importance of planning for hardware and software standardization and creating a broad range of support mechanisms. (GR)