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Biemiller, Lawrence – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2008
This article features university architect Ron McCoy and describes his work at the Arizona State University (ASU). McCoy, now on his fifth year of overseeing construction on all four Arizona State campuses, came to ASU 14 years ago as a professor and director of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. He was thinking seriously about…
Descriptors: Campuses, Architecture, Physical Environment, School Maintenance
Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, 2010
The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education is directed by the Nebraska Constitution, Article VII, Section 14(3) to "review and modify, if needed to promote compliance and consistency with the "Comprehensive Statewide Plan" and prevent unnecessary duplication, the budget requests of the governing boards" prior to…
Descriptors: Funding Formulas, Expenditures, Higher Education, Community Colleges
Weidner, John M., Sr. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
In 2009, a replication of the Pool study was conducted. This study, however, focused on the school systems classified as Class III districts. Nebraska has 252 Class III districts. Compared with Class II (21), Class IV (1), and Class V(1) districts, the Class III districts offer a wide array of school settings, from urban to extremely rural, and…
Descriptors: School Districts, School Buildings, School Surveys, Superintendents
Earthman, Glen I.; Lemasters, Linda K. – Journal of Educational Administration, 2009
Purpose: This research was designed to investigate the possible relationship between the attitudes, teachers have about the condition of their classrooms when the classrooms were independently assessed. Previous research reported teachers in unsatisfactory classrooms felt frustrated and neglected to such an extent that they sometimes reported they…
Descriptors: Physical Environment, Teacher Attitudes, Classroom Environment, Teaching Conditions
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2008
Schools and universities should have a thorough plan that sets priorities for the most pressing facility renovations. With remedial programs, enrichment offerings, recreational activities and extended-year schedules, many school facilities are no longer dormant in the summer months. The increased year-round use of education facilities benefits…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Facilities, Educational Facilities Planning, Scheduling
Agron, Joe – American School & University, 2009
Despite the worst economic environment in generations, spending by K-12 institutions on maintenance and operations (M&O) held its own--defying historical trends that have shown M&O spending among the most affected in times of budget tightening. This article presents data from the 38th annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study for…
Descriptors: School Maintenance, Operating Expenses, School District Spending, Elementary Secondary Education
Ogbogu, Christiana O. – Journal of International Education Research, 2011
This paper examined the modes of funding Nigerian universities with a view to assessing their adequacy and effectiveness. The implications of the mechanisms of funding on university performance were investigated. The history of university funding in Nigeria was explored in order to determine the causes of shift in financing the system since 1948…
Descriptors: Human Capital, Income, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Finance
Group of Eight (NJ1), 2010
In 2008 the Group of Eight (Go8) released a first report on the state of its buildings and infrastructure, based on a survey undertaken in 2007. A further survey was undertaken in 2009, updating some information about the assessed quality, value and condition of buildings and use of space. It also collated data related to aspects of the estate not…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Definitions, Facilities Management, School Buildings
National Indian Education Association, 2012
This volume contains advocacy briefing papers presented at the 15th Annual National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Legislative Summit held February 15-15, 2012 in Washington, DC. The following papers are included: (1) Become a Powerful Advocate; (2) NIEA Legislative Priority for 2012: Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education…
Descriptors: Student Records, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Pilot Projects
Arkansas Department of Higher Education, 2010
This publication details the institutional goals, objectives, and strategies of public universities in Arkansas as related to their appropriations requests. It also provides operating and capital recommendations of the Arkansas Public Higher Education Coordinating Board for 2011-2013 biennium for each institution. (Contains 10 tables.) [For Volume…
Descriptors: Higher Education, State Universities, Two Year Colleges, Educational Finance
Hohman, James M.; Anderson, Dustin D. – Mackinac Center for Public Policy, 2010
Privatization of support services has been a method that Michigan school districts have used for several years to lower costs. More than ever before, Michigan school districts are privatizing the three main support services they offer--food, custodial and transportation. The annual survey finds that 48.8 percent of Michigan school districts are…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, School Districts, Privatization, Student Transportation
Agron, Joe – American School & University, 2006
As the nation's school buildings age and deteriorate, spending on maintenance and operations (M&O) remains paltry, especially when compared with historical figures. This article presents the findings of "American School & University's" 35th annual Maintenance and Operations Cost Study. According to the M&O Cost Study, the median school district…
Descriptors: School Buildings, School Maintenance, School Districts, Questionnaires
Boulard, Garry – Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2009
Addressing ongoing and costly deferred-maintenance needs is a challenge for any two- or four-year school. During an economically challenging time, many HBCUs have put energy efficiency and other green projects on the back burner. However, some are finding that deferred maintenance does not have to be a barrier to becoming green. Despite budget…
Descriptors: School Maintenance, Energy Conservation, Educational Finance, Community Colleges
Rathey, Allen – American School & University, 2006
Poor indoor air quality in school facilities can detract from the health and productivity of students, teachers and other employees. Asthma--often triggered or aggravated by dust--is the No. 1 cause of chronic absenteeism in schools. Using vacuum cleaners equipped with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters to clean education institutions…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, School Maintenance, Pollution, Diseases
Modern Schools, 1973
A well-planned lighting maintenance program can provide more light for your money, better appearance of the lighting system, lower overall cost of light, and fewer accidents and better visibility for users of the school. (Author)
Descriptors: Lighting, School Maintenance