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COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACILITIES
Information on the planning, design, construction, repair, and modernization of community college facilities, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities. 
Educational Environments 4.
(Visual Reference Publications Inc., New York, NY , 2009)
Presents examples of innovative new educational facilities, organized by the architectural firms that designed them. The examples are largely higher education projects in the United States, with a few K-12 projects included. A short description of each project is accompanied by photographs. 258p.
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Bladen Community College Facilities Master Plan.
http://www.bladencc.edu/pdf/FMP%20May%2031%202008%20final%20draft.pdf (Bladen Community College, Dublin, NC , Jun 02, 2008)
Presents this North Carolina community college's facilities master plan, with ten projects selected based on collaboration between academic departments, design professionals, and administration. The three projects to receive immediate attention are detailed, and the key implications derived from these projects are discussed. 16p.
Mission College Campus Master Plan: Design Guidelines.
http://www.missioncollege.org/gen_info/efmp_master_plan/6-design_guidelines.pdf (Mission College, Santa Clara, CA , 2008)
Presents Mission College's design guidelines, written to help to ensure that the campus evolves over time in a manner consistent with its established vision and mission. The design guidelines emphasize integration of design to provide a cohesive identity for the institution and include siting, pedestrian and public spaces, gateways and entrances, wayfinding, landscaping, sustainability, architecture, interior design, standardization of environments, passive and active solar design, and effiencies of materials and energy. 33p.
Community Colleges: How Can an Effective Facilities Bond Program Be Managed?
http://www.stratus-heery.com/higher_edu/papers/CommunityColleges-EffectiveFacilitiesBondProgram.pdf Graham, Douglas (Stratus-Heery, Los Angeles, CA , 2008)
Explains why so many community college construction bids are over the budget, and suggests remedies. These include precisely differentiating needs from wants, prioritizing projects, ensuring that a facility or program is not already available within the community, assessing how space is currently being, and establishing campus-wide space standards to assure interoperability. Advice on establishing a timeline, working within the budget, and getting the best result for money spent is also included. 6p.
Funding Issues in U.S. Community Colleges: Findings From a 2007 Survey of the National State Directors of Community Colleges.
http://www.aacc.nche.edu/Publications/Reports/Documents/fundingissues.pdf Katsinas, Stephen G.; Tollefson, Terrence A.; Reamey, Becky A. (American Association of Community Colleges , 2008)
Because of the direct relationship between adequate facilities and access, and because a first-rate, quality education over time cannot be delivered in third-rate educational facilities, a special section assessing perceptions of state support for facilities was included in the 2007 survey. The results reflect a highly varied process by which facilities are supported across the states. It is also very clear that the fierce competition for scarce state tax dollars is challenging states to provide quality facilities for community college students. 24p.
To Build New Strengths: The Future of Clinton Community College, and of North Country Community College. Education Policy Brief.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/3e/74/3f.pdf Shaffer, David (Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, State University of New York , 2008)
Clinton Community College and North Country Community College could explore deeper collaboration and other options for strengthening the educational services they provide across a sprawling region of Northern New York State. This report examined a number of possible options for their future. Facilities issues are discussed. Responses from the Campuses are appended. 37p.
Salt Lake Community College Facilities Design Standards.
http://www.slcc.edu/facilities/docs/designguidelines.pdf (Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT , May 2007)
Details the design standards for this institution, organized by CSI Masterformat Divisions. The rigor of these design standards is emblematic of the college?s historical commitment to trade education. 34p.
A Report on the High Cost of Construction for K-12 Schools and Community Colleges in California by an Interdisciplinary Ad-Hoc Roundtable.
http://web.archive.org/web/20071030230137 (Parssons, Inc., Pasadena, CA , 2007)
Presents the findings of a group of representatives from California s governmental, educational, legal, design, and construction communities recently detailing why construction costs are so high for kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) educational facilities and community colleges in California. Reasons for these high costs including economic conditions, competitive construction market conditions, increases in the number and complexity of designs, seismic requirements, and legal restrictions for project delivery and contracting processes. The report also identifies initiatives to lower costs without sacrificing public and educational objectives, including broadening the choices for project delivery and contracting, as well as collaboration to standardize design and construction. 27p.
New Facilities for Community Colleges.
http://www.pkal.org/documents/New%20Facilities%20for%20Community%20Colleges.pdf (Project Kaleidoscope. Volume IV: What Works, What Matters, What Lasts. , 2007)
Provides recommendations for designing and building a science education facility on a community college campus. 2p.
Salt Lake Community College Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan 2008—2028.
http://www.slcc.edu/masterplan/about-slcc.html (Salt Lake City Community College, Utah, 2007)
Presents the facilities master plan for this instituion consistint of three full-service campuses, 11 sites, an eCampus for online learning, and nearly 1,000 continuing education sites. The plan reflects existing programs and facilities; regional population, employment and transportation models for Salt Lake County; and broad models for comprehensive community colleges. It includes college-wide recommendations, as well as recommendations for individual campuses
Tacoma Community College Facilities Master Plan.
http://www.tacomacc.edu/abouttcc/capitalconstruction/facilitiesmasterplan/ (Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA, 2007)
Presents this institution's 2005 long range facilities master plan, along with a 2007 update, outlining a vision of the campus and facility development for the next 20 years.
The document is organized into 5 sections addressing the master planning goals and strategies, program needs analysis, existing conditions, planing and design guidelines, and developm recommendations and implementation plans.
Green River Community College Facilities Master Plan.
http://www.greenriver.edu/MasterPlan/default.htm (Green River Community College, Auburn, WA, 2006)
Details the facilities master plan for this community college. The master plan incorporates future renovations, replacement, and growth projects for funding over the next several State of Washington funding cycles. In addition to planning for future development, master planning work has also established conceptual criteria for a variety of campus planning, infrastructure, and environmental topics. The primary goal of this master plan is to provide a tool that will assist GRCC with its decisions regarding ongoing and emergent facilities development issues.
The Learning Studios Project, Estrella Mountain Community College.
http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/P7102cs6.pdf Lopez, Homero; Gee, Lori (Educause, Boulder, CO , 2006)
Profiles two learning studios at this Arizona institution that feature "teaching stations" rather than fixed podiums, and radically flexible furniture that could be configured for individual or group study. Extensive feedback from students and faculty improved the model, which was applied to 22 additional classrooms at the school. The chapter also describes what makes the project successful, how technology is used, design principles, and what is unique about the project. 19.1-19.7p.
Sauk Valley Community College Facilities Master Plan.
http://www.svcc.edu/InfoMenu/about/policies/fac-master-plan-05.pdf Jul 2005)
Presents the ten-year facilities plan for this rural Illinois institution. An introduction is followed by six sections that discuss needs for different types of indoor and outdoor space at the college, including grounds, academic structures, accessibility, and administrative space. Section 9 summarizes and prioritizes the recommendations that are made throughout the plan, within the categories of high, medium, and low priority projects. 28p.
Maryland Community College Facilities Manual.
http://www.mhec.state.md.us/publications/finance/MDFacilities/TOCLinks.asp (Maryland Higher Education Commission, Annapolis , Jun 06, 2005)
This manual was jointly prepared by Maryland Higher Education Commission, the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, the Maryland Department of General Services, and the Facilities Planners Council to assist the Maryland community colleges in the planning, design, and construction of buildings, site improvements, and facilities. The Manual also covers the preparation of facilities master plans, capital budgets, and the planning and acquisition of real property or interests in land required in connection with buildings, site improvements, and facilities of Maryland s public junior or community colleges and regional community colleges. 217p.
Contra Costa Community College District Facilities Design and Construction Guidelines.
http://web.archive.org/web/20060411075459 (Contra Costa Community College District, San Martinez, CA , Mar 2004)
Presents a summary of procedures and standards for the construction, remodeling or alteration of the College's facilities and infrastructure, intended to direct consultants, facilitate coordination, and improve communication among the design team(s) and all the College's departments involved in the design and construction phases of facilities. The College's general guidelines are presented in Part I, with material and methods specifications in Part II, arranged according to CSI Masterformat divisions. 247p.
Sustainability on Campus: Stories and Strategies for Change.
Barlett, Peggy; Chase, Geoffrey (MIT Press, Cambridge, MA , 2004)
Presents personal narratives of college campus "greening," written by faculty, staff, administrators, and students. Reports from institutions ranging from two-year community colleges to famous universities tell of environmental stewardship on campus, curriculum changes, green building design, and working with local communities. 327p.
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California Community Colleges Design-Build Guidelines.
http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/smccd/departments/facilities/DBGuidelines.pdf (San Mateo Community College District, San Mateo, CA , 2003)
Advises California community college districts on the Design-Build project delivery method, helps the governing boards of approved community college districts determine if the Design-Build process is right for their projects, and assists the community college districts and the chancellor's office in complying with the state requirements. These guidelines explain each step of the Design-Build process, and some potential problems that may occur in completing a Design-Build project. Individual chapters address each step of process, including an explanation of the participants' roles, checklists, state reporting requirements, definitions, and a list of resources and recommended reading. 54p.
Joint Use Cooperative Agreement for the Lincoln Public Library at Twelve Bridges.
http://www.ci.lincoln.ca.us/pagedownloads/12%20Bridges%20Joint%20Use%20Library.pdf (City of Lincoln, California , 2003)
Formalizes the agreement between the City of Lincoln (California), the Western Placer Unified School District, and the Sierra Joint Community College District to build and operate a library to be shared by all three entities. From a tract of land owned by the community college, the city agreed to buy five acres and build the library. The school district agreed to buy 35 acres and build a new high school. The community college agreed to retain and construct a campus on the remaining 23 acres. All three institutions agreed to share the operation and maintenance costs of the library. Details of funding, collection ownership, library services, rights of use, staffing, and the constitution and powers of the board are detailed. 37p.
Foundation for California Community Colleges (F.C.C.C.) Facility Program: Saving Community California Community Colleges $$$ on Assessments and Bulk Purchasing.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery Chen, Spencer; Toy, Larry (Foundation for California Community Colleges, Pleasant Hill. , 2003)
The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC) is a non-profit foundation whose mission is to support the California Community College (CCC) system and to save the CCC money. FCCC is the official auxiliary to the Board of Governors, the Chancellor's office, and the system of 108 colleges of the CCC. This document provides details on the CCCs, FCCC, and FCCC's facilities program, "facilitybuys.com." Consistent with the CCC system priorities, the primary goals of FCCC are to (1) generate and provide substantial financial and in-kind support to the CCC system; (2) substantially reduce operational, equipment, and other costs for the CCC through establishing and maintaining a Higher Education Cooperative Purchase Consortium, facilitating private sector partnerships, and assisting in the development of partnerships between CCC colleges/districts and businesses/industries; (3) partner with and provide support to the local CCC foundations and the Network of NCCCFs; and (4) promote and support programs that increase access to and improve effectiveness of the CCCs, especially in the areas of technology, access, and competency. By pooling the negotiating and purchasing power and collective knowledge of the individual CCCs, districts, and a number of other institutions of higher education and K-12, FCCC has been able to save approximately $4 million for the CCCs during the first year of the program. 19p.
Post-Bond Program Definition for Community Colleges.
http://web.archive.org/web/20060312024749 Swift, Miriam (3D/I, Houston, TX , 2003)
Advocates promptly defining a community college's program after a successful bond campaign. Program preparation, design standards, and development and project definition and help community college districts develop quality programs and keep their promises. Elements of program preparation are discussed, including alignment of the academic plan with the facilities program, land acquisition and due diligence, verification of existing conditions, traffic, systems and controls, and policies and procedures. Design guidelines and standards are next, followed by elements of project definition. 6p.
From Academic Vision to Physical Manifestation.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery Walleri, R. Dan; Becker, William E.; Linn, Christopher (Paper presented at the Society for College and University Planning Workshop for University and Institute Planners, Sydney, Australia , Feb 20, 2002)
This paper, from Mount Hood Community College (MHCC) in Oregon, describes the complex process of preparing an educational master plan. The paper reflects on how this process involved a number of consultants and a very active strategic planning council within the institution. It discusses three approaches to master planning: (1) not preparing a formal plan, but rather responding to needs and opportunities as they arrive; (2) severely limiting stakeholder involvement by having a plan prepared primarily by a single individual; and (3) designing and executing a comprehensive and exhaustive participatory process, which is the technique MHCC used with much success. Initially, the College employed several outside firms to assist with analyses, held a community forum, conducted an employer survey, and forged partnerships with local businesses. Based on input from various campus units and the community, the president's Strategic Planning Council developed a set of priorities, which were reviewed and acted on by the board. The strength of this participatory process is that it is inclusive, both internally and with regard to the external community. It also behooves the College to secure support for the master plan at the earliest stages of the process. Weaknesses of this approach include potential pitfalls in coordination. In 2001, when a new president joined the College, the master plan was ready to be finalized, and a local bond measure to fund the facilities component was in preparation. (Contains 20 references.) 16p.
Design Features for Project-Based Learning.
http://www.designshare.com/index.php/articles Wolff, Susan J. (DesignShare, Feb 2002)
This publication is a condensed version of a doctoral research study conducted to determine the features of the physical learning environment for collaborative, project-based learning, primarily at the community college level. The characteristics of the physical environment investigated in the study were scale, location, functionality, relationships, and patterns. The findings from the study resulted in 32 design features in the following categories: learning group size; functional spaces for learning activities; adjacencies; furnishings; psychological and physiological support of the learners; and structural aspects. [Author's abstract] 72p.
Bellevue Community College R Building.
http://oikos.com/library/showcase/bellevue/ (Oikos Green Building Source, 2002)
Describes an environmentally-friendly classroom building on the campus of Bellevue Community College in Washington that includes waterless urinals, a geothermal heating and cooling system, and other green innovations.
Sustaining Systems of Relationships: The Essence of the Physical Learning Environment That Supports and Enhances Collaborative, Project-Based Learning at the Community College Level.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery Wolff, Susan J. (Oregon State University, Corvallis , Sep 07, 2001)
The purpose of this study was to determine the design features of the physical learning environment that support and enhance collaborative, project-based learning at the community college level, and to gain an understanding of the rationale for selection of the features. The characteristics of the physical environment investigated in the study were scale, location, functionality, relationships, and patterns. Aspects of the rationale or purpose for the selected features included: (1) important factors for consideration; (2) sequence of consideration among the factors; (3) relationship among the factors; (4) derivation of the factors; (5) design process considerations; and (6) theories used to make the recommendation. Data were collected in three phases using a phenomenological approach to gain an understanding of the two foci areas of the study. Methods for collecting data included site visits, observations, text, interviews, and designs. Participants included architects, educators, and learners. The findings included the initial identification of 44 design features of the physical learning environment that support and enhance collaborative, project-based learning at the community college level and the determination of the rationale for the selection of the features. Analysis and synthesis of the features resulted in 32 design features that were placed in the following 6 categories: learning group size, functional spaces for learning activities, adjacencies, furnishings, psychological and physiological support of learners, and structural aspects. The study concluded that the essence of designing physical environments that support and encourage collaborative, project-based learning is the interrelationship among the categories and features within the categories. (Appendices contain research forms. Contains 104 references.) 256p.
Trade and Industrial Education Facilities Guidelines.
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/Cate/ti/tifacil.pdf (Texas Education Agency, Austin , 2001)
Provides information regarding the physical requirements for some of the most popular trade and industrial education instructional programs. Guides teachers, administrators, architects, and other professionals in building or converting trade and industrial education instructional laboratories to train students in the knowledge, skills, and processes commonly found in today's industry. Recommendations were drawn from national program standards wherever available, and from community colleges, other states, and teachers. 123p.
Community Learning Centers: A Reality for the Twenty-first Century.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery/servlet/ERICServlet?accno= ED426724 Warford, Larry J. (Lane Community College, Eugene, OR , 1998)
This document provides information about the creation and implementation of
12 community learning centers at selected high schools within the Lane Community College
(Oregon) district. Community learning centers are founded on the belief that high schools are
the center of education in communities and that community colleges should take
learner-centered curricula directly to the communities they serve. Through distance learning that
employs a combination of synchronous telecourses, modem learning, and computer online
facilities, learners aged 16 to retirement age can have access to higher education and continuing
education opportunities during day, evening, and weekend hours. The facilities act as one-stop
centers where high school students or community residents may register and pay for classes,
attend telecourses, be tested, receive academic or financial aid counseling, or participate in any
other function found at a traditional community college campuses. 21p.
Western Campus Addition and Renovation, Wayne County Community College District.Design Cost Data; v54 n1 , p26,27 ; Jan-Feb 2010
Profiles this project that transformed the image of this institution from an industrial expression to a more collegiate, higher education look. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, plans, and photographs are included.
Tunxis Community College.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0909/090917.html Design Cost Data; v53 n5 , p17-19 ; Sep 2009
Profiles this addition that wrapped the existing campus, a former shopping mall, with new facilities that give the institution a street presence and provided state of the art classrooms and amenities. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
How a Community College Makes Room.
Hoover, Eric; Wilson, Robin
Discusses the recent surge in demand for instructional space at community colleges, which are experiencing rapid increases in enrollment, from the unemployed to those seeking continuing education and higher education at an affordable price. Conversion of existing non-instructional space into classrooms is highlighted.
All the Bells and Whistles.
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/07/16/centers Moltz, David Inside Higher Ed; Jul 16, 2009
Describes how community colleges are increasingly building full-service facilities similar to those of four-year institutions.
Creating Global-Ready Places: The Campus-Community Connection.
http://www1.scup.org/PHE/FMPro?-db=PubData.fp5&-lay=ART&-format=read_inner.ht m&- error=error.htm&ID=PUB-CZLElYTKNZYIMRTVw&-Find Chapman, M. Perry Planning for Higher Education; v37 n2 , p5-15 ; Jul 2009
Describes the historic cosmopolitan connection between cities and universities, discusses the global forces affecting that relationship today, and offers case illustrations of campus-oriented civic relations associated with the Sorbonne, MIT, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of South Carolina.
St. Cloud Technical College and Workforce Center.
LeFevre, Camille Architecture Minnesota; , p40-43,62 ; Mar-Apr 2009
Profiles this addition to an disliked, sprawling, one-story community college that offers a lively atrium and easier wayfinding to student services, laboratories, and classrooms.
Campus Conversion.
Neubeck, Kurt Texas Architect; v59 n2 , p52-57 ; Mar-Apr 2009
Profiles the conversion of an office complex into a Houston Community College campus. Finishes that were preserved and enlivening of the interior spaces are described.
Dormitories Bring Nothing but Trouble.
Ritschel, Robert E. Chronicle of Higher Education; v55 n29 , pB20 ; Mar 2009
Advocates of campus housing at community colleges suggest that dorms are an effective means of replicating a full college experience at a lower price. In the author's opinion, community colleges should focus on the transfer, technical education, and work-force needs of the community, not attempt to be knockoffs of more-prestigious four-year institutions. The author offers a few examples of his own experiences with dorms at a community college to illustrate that building dorms at community colleges bring nothing but trouble.
Green as the New Norm.
http://asumag.com/green/green-practices-schools-universities-build-renovate-200902/ American School and University; v81 n6 , p16-18,20,22,23 ; Feb 2009
Reviews the advent of sustainable school design from a "cult topic" to a standard in the last five years. While only 120 K-12 facilities have received LEED certification so far, more than 1,000 schools under construction have applied for it. The aggressively "green" building program of the Los Angeles Community College District is profiled. Advice on avoiding "greenwashing," or billing of products as environmentally conscious when they are not, is included, along with considerations for when to pursue or not pursue LEED certification.
Facility Focus: Community Colleges.
College Planning and Management; v12 n1 , p89-91 ; Jan 2009
Profiles three new community college academic buildings, all of which feature comfortable classrooms, sophisticated technology, natural lighting, and acoustical isolation.
Learning Spaces as a Strategic Priority.
http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolu m/Learni ngSpacesasaStrategicPrio/163856 George, Gene; Erwin, Tom; Barnes, Briony Educause Quarterly; v32 n1 ; 2009
Describes how the authors have, by making learning spaces an issue, opened the door for a meaningful institutional dialogue on the quality of teaching at Butler Community College, the role space and technology play in student engagement, and the dynamics of the student-teacher relationship. With learning spaces becoming a strategic priority, Butler pulled together a learning spaces design team with a dozen members representing students, faculty, instructional administration, facilities, student services, research and planning, and technology. Their three-year project will establish guidelines and an implementation plan for engaging, state-of-the-art learning spaces that promote student success. Includes 17 tables.
Landmark Buildings Redefine 2-year Campuses-and Blot Out Ugly Mistakes.
Biemiller, Lawrence The Chronicle of Higher Education; v55 n10 , pB14-B17 ; Oct 2008
Describes several new thoughtfully designed community college buildings, which stand in contrast to an abundance of unloved structures from the community college building boom of the 1960's and 70's.
A "Greenprint" for a Healthier World.
Eisenberg, Larry Community College Journal; v79 n2 , p20 ; Oct-Nov 2008
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) embraced a precedent-setting green policy, a "greenprint" for how environmental design and construction could be done. It mandates that all new buildings funded with at least half of the funds from its $2.2 billion Bond Construction Program be developed to fit Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. As a key component of the sustainability policy, the LACCD developed a renewable energy plan that included generating enough on-site, alternative power through solar, wind, geothermal, hydrogen-generation, and storage technologies at each campus to make all nine colleges energy-independent.
Putting Green to Work on Your Campus.
Ellis, Martha Community College Journal; v79 n2 , p36-37 ; Oct-Nov 2008
Many community college presidents have signed the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, a pledge to reduce the carbon footprints of their institutions. But the task is not easy. Each community college is different and faces the political realities of the community it serves. Each president must decide how to address significant challenges, including lack of money, state mandates, the retrofitting of older facilities, rising utility costs, and the question of how, when, and whether to move forward with sustainability initiatives.
Built to Last.
Flynn, William Community College Journal; v79 n2 , p22-26 ; Oct-Nov 2008
This article discusses a few steps to consider in building new instructional space where learning, creativity, and discovery occur. It is important to develop a vision of what the facility "could" be, given no boundaries to the imagination. Budgetary and size limitations must be taken into account, but initially, it is important to envision an ideal learning space and the capabilities it would possess.
Community Colleges Join the Green Movement.
Ullman, Ellen Community College Journal; v79 n2 , p14-18 ; Oct-Nov 2008
This article discusses various efforts of advancing sustainability at the community college level, including institutional leadership and planning, facilities, student life, curriculum, and community partnerships.
Snapshots: Colleges and Universities Teach Sustainability through Green Campus Building Design and Construction.
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/bnp/edc_200809/ Environmental Design and Construction; v11 n9 , p30,32-34,36 ; Sep 2008
Briefly profiles sustainability initiatives at the University of Southern Maine, Pacific Lutheran University, the University of California San Diego, Florida State University, Virginia Tech, DePauw University, and Delaware County Community College.
A Science Building that Goes Easy on Energy.
http://www.djc.com/news/co/11203990.html Mason, Craig; Johnson, Lisa Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce; Aug 28, 2008
Profiles the Marve Nelson Science Learning Center at Washington's Green River Community College. The building features stacked labs that minimize the footprint and maximizes sharing of systems.
Colleges Expand to Meet Health Care Demand.
http://www.djc.com/news/co/11203992.html Stoller, Mark Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce; Aug 28, 2008
Profiles the expansion of health care science facilities at Skagit Valley College, Central Oregon Community College, and Clackamas Community College. Input from surrounding health care institutions helped program the facilities.
Facility Focus: Community Colleges.
College Planning and Management; v11 n7 , p45-47 ; Jul 2008
Briefly profiles new community college campuses in Newton, Georgia; Wildwood, Missouri; and Corpus Christi, Texas. These campuses incorporate environmental sensitivity and provide much-needed practical education for previously underserved areas.
Out with the Old, In with the New.
http://www.campussafetymagazine.com/Articles/?ArticleID=188 Willis, Ashley Campus Safety; v16 n4 , p36,38,40,41 ; Jul-Aug 2008
Describes how Riverside Community College District upgraded its student ID cards from simple identification for library use to cards that enabled the recording of laboratory use and access to ATM machines.
Build It and They Will Come: Innovative Facilities Help Colleges Meet Academic Goals.
Joch, Alan Community College Journal; v78 n6 , p16-18 ; Jun-Jul 2008
This article describes how community colleges are discovering the connection between an innovative approach to facilities design and academic success. Case study of Lone Star College, CyFair campus in suburban Houston, a 550,000-square-foot campus, paid for with $90 million from a bond referendum and $20 million from state and local sources, Lone Star created an academic oasis complete with modern classrooms, a man-made lake, marshlands, and fields of native grasses.
Shared Facilities: Working Out the Kinks.
http://www.peterli.com/cpm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1832 Kollie, Ellen College Planning and Management; v11 n5 , p37,38,40 ; May 2008
Describes how Michigan's Lansing Community College created a learning center in partnership with select higher education partners in order to provide seamless transfer to a four- year program. The modern facility includes and compliments a renovated early 20th century Carnegie library.
Sustainable Education: Community Colleges as Environmental Champions.
Wong, Wylie Community College Journal; v78 n5 , p22-24 ; Apr-May 2008
This article describes how community colleges, as educational institutions, play a central role in the sustainability movement and in the battle against climate change. They are building new green buildings, upgrading their facilities to be more energy-efficient, and installing new equipment, such as solar panels or wind turbines, to generate electricity. At DeAnza College, educators not only are preparing students to live as good stewards of the natural world, they are also leading by example, creating a hands-on, organic learning environment that serves as a living, breathing reminder of the fragile state of the planet on which people live--and society's charge to protect it.
Project Data: Lac Courte Orielles Ojibwa Community College, Hayward, Wisconsin.
http://www.schooldesigns.com/ResultsDetail.asp?id=2976 SchoolDesigns.com; 2008
Traditional Ojibwa imagery and sacred symbols adorn the new library at the Lac Courte Orielles Ojibwa Community College campus in Hayward, Wisconsin. In addition to traditional library functions, the building offers up a space for the tribal community to gather, grow and learn.
Facility Focus: Community Colleges.
College Planning and Management; v10 n12 , p39-42 ; Dec 2007
Profiles four new community college campuses, describing their notable structures and site planning.
Berkeley City College's Skylighted Quad Earns LEED Silver.
http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek07/1130/1130p_berkeley.cfm Boniface, Russell AIArchitect; Nov 30, 2007
Profiles this LEED Silver-certified single-building community college, built on an urban infill site. Ample daylighting and movable classroom walls are featured.
Building Blueprints: Schools Elementary through Community College.
Svigals, Barry School Planning and Management; v46 n11 , p42,43 ; Nov 2007
Profiles art installations that engage students at the Beecher School and Columbus Family Academy in New Haven, Connecticut, as well as in the Norwalk Community College.
You, Too, Can Be Green: The Case for Campus Commitment and Action.
Gross, Michael Community College Journal of Research and Practice; v31 n6 , p463-474 ; Jun 2007
Over the course of a decade, Cape Cod Community College gained regional and national recognition as a leader within the "green campus" movement. Becoming "green" has meant becoming a local, regional, and national leader, a policy-change agent, and a financial beneficiary, with significant financial savings--some from lower costs, others from specific "green" choices.
Passing Bond Measures in Conservative Times
http://www.league.org/publication/leadership/issue.cfm Carroll, Constance M. Leadership Abstracts; v20 n4 ; Apr 2007
Case study of a bond campaign for capital funds for San Diego Community Colleges in 2006.
Crafting the Master Plan.
http://www1.scup.org/PHE/FMPro?-db=PubItems.fp5&-lay=ART&-format=read_full Colyer, Alan; Seeger, Chuck Planning for Higher Education; v35 n3 , p63-69 ; Apr 2007
Advises on creating a campus master plan to manage enrollment growth at community colleges. Varying planning approaches used at two institutions in California and Texas are examined, with administrative, funding, and goals compared. Essential data, techniques for consensus building, visioning the future, establishing planning principles, community relations, and sustainability are covered, as they relate to the master planning process. Includes three references.
Education Makeover.
http://www.newyork.construction.com/features/archive/2007/04_feature1E.asp Parsons, Jim New York Construction; Apr 2007
Profiles the new facility for the Daylight Twilight School in Trenton, New Jersey. The innovative school teaches school age children by day, and adult high school dropouts by night. The new facility also includes space for the local community college, public library, and a YMCA. A list of project participants is included.
Learning Centers Versus Campus Development: Growing Pains for Community Colleges.
http://www1.scup.org/PHE/FMPro?-db=PubItems.fp5&-lay=ART&-format=read_full.htm Smith, Debra Planning for Higher Education; v35 n3 , p34-44 ; Apr 2007
Reviews two neighboring community college districts and their differing plans for expansion. Both districts have large growth rates. One has opted to expand by creating educational learning centers to provide facilities more quickly, with less cost, and in areas located closer to the users. The other has opted to maintain a single college with multiple campuses. The elements of student demographics, economic industry, ethnicity, age, transfer rates, and funding that inform the districts' choices are reviewed. Includes ten references.
Designed to Share: Oregon Academic Facility Pioneers New Approach.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/1322.shtm Sanders, Gregg College Planning and Management; v10 n3 , p44-47 ; Mar 2007
Profiles a joint venture between Southern Oregon University and Rogue Community College to build an academic facility in downtown Medford. Components of their shared vision and the challenges of their shared vision, funding, planning, and design are considered.
'Community' College.
Schultz, Chris Texas Architect; v57 n1 , p42-45 ; Jan-Feb 2007
Reviews the master plan of a new San Antonio area community college, consisting of buildings clustered around plazas and a planned combination of intentionally formal and informal spaces. Photographs, plans, and a list of project participants are included.
Community Colleges: Affordable Education to Workforce Training.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/1220.shtm College Planning and Management; v9 n10 , p18,20,22 ; Oct 2006
Profiles Maui Community College and South Texas College as representatives of institutions that are preparing students for the workforce, rather than just serving as a prelude to university study. The locality, programs offered, growth, and funding of these colleges are described.
Facility Focus: Theater/Music Facilities.
College Planning and Management; v9 n10 , p72-7 ; Oct 2006
Profiles three higher education performing arts facilities: Paradise Valley Community College's Center for the Performing Arts, Seattle University's Lee Center for the Arts, and Wilmington College's Oscar F. Boyd Cultural Center. For each the public spaces, performing halls, equipment, and service spaces are described.
The Community College Classroom Environment: Student Perceptions.
Veltri, Sandra; Banning, James H.; Davies, Timothy Gray College Student Journal; v40 n3 , p517-527 ; Sep 2006
This qualitative case study investigated how community college students perceived specific classroom attributes as contributing to or hindering their learning. The study addressed three questions: What has been the role of students in classroom design within the community college campus? How do students assess the classroom's physical design impact on their learning? And, what can students tell us about their needs for future classroom design? Students were able to clearly identify classroom attributes that enhanced their learning as well as those aspects of the built environment that inhibited their learning. Students completed "wish drawings" that depicted what they believed the ideal built environment would be for them. The article closes discussing how past, present, and future students can be used by community college facilities planners to better design the built environments to make them more conducive to optimal student learning. [Authors' abstract]
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Architects Lead the Way in Community College Partnership Projects.
Maso, Maurizio; Jurewicz, Zofia College Planning and Management; v9 n5 , p46,47 ; May 2006
Describes the role of architects in the growth of community colleges, through their matching through design of local "partner" needs and the institution's educational program. The skills that architects typically bring to the collaboration of industry, community, and education are described, and lessons learned by the author in recent projects are listed.
Building a Culture.
Ashburn, Elyse Chronicle of Higher Education; v52 n34 , A36-A38 ; Apr 28, 2006
Profiles Northeast Lakeview College, a San Antonio community college designed from the outset to accommodate the latest technology, to provide maximum convenience and flexibility to the faculty and students, to be adaptable to educational program changes, and to accommodate community use of its library.
Sustainability is Here to Stay.
Eisenberg, Larry College Planning and Management; v9 n4 , pG4,G6 ; Apr 2006
Describes the Los Angeles Community College District's $2.2 billion building program. The 500 sustainable projects include new construction, upgrades, modernization, and renovation, with each of the 140 design teams including a certified LEED professional.
Joining Forces.
http://asumag.com/mag/university_joining_forces/ Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v78 n9 , p16-18,20,22,23 ; Apr 2006
Describes a variety of joint use arrangements between municipalities and public schools and/or community colleges. Resources that the various partners typically bring to the project are discussed, as are some successful and unsuccessful joint-use endeavors.
Facility Focus: Mult-Purpose and Community Facilities.
College Planning and Management; v9 n3 , p45-48 ; Mar 2006
Describes the design and programming of four multi-purpose higher education facilities: Cornell's school of hotel administration, continuing/vocational education centers in Illinois and Texas, and a community athletic facility at New Jersey's Raritan Valley Community College.
Partners in Excellence: Development of the Temple College Clinical Simulation Center
Coker, Neil Community College Journal of Research & Practice; v30 n2 , p175-176 ; Feb 2006
Temple College (TC) is a comprehensive community college located in Temple, Texas. Temple also is home to Scott & White Hospital, Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, King's Daughters Hospital, and Texas A&M University College of Medicine's clinical campus. In the summer of 2001, TC's health-sciences programs were scattered across three campuses in inadequate space with outdated equipment. This article describes how TC developed a plan to consolidate its health care education programs onto a single site, provide adequate space and updated equipment, and develop multidisciplinary, integrated laboratory experiences with expanded use of clinical simulation.
Centennial HP Science and Technology Centre.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/universities/04_centennial/overview.asp Architectural Record; Dec 2005
Describes this Scarborough, Ontario, community college academic building designed to respond to the changes of its industry-oriented curriculum. The Centre features daylighting, informal teaching spaces, and operable windows which create stack ventilation. Includes photographs, plans, and project information.
Santa Monica College Library.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/universities/04_santaMonica/overview.asp Newman, Morris Architectural Record; v192 n12 , p204-210 ; Dec 2005
Describes this community college library expansion which doubled the seating, provides conference rooms, and created an outdoor seating area which has become the social center of the campus. Includes photographs, plans, and project information.
A Design of Their Own.
Mellow, Gail Chronicle of Higher Education; v52 n10 , pB16, B17 ; Oct 28, 2005
Argues for a new kind of built environment for community colleges, leaving behind the mundane strip mall or institutional look, and reflecting instead their importance as educators of almost half of all American undergraduates and the majority of students of color. Areas addressed for reassessment include classrooms, public spaces, faculty offices, spaces for nontraditional students, student life facilities, and street presence.
Fostering Success Within the Cyclic Workforce: Seminole Community College's Innovative Approach to Helping Apprenticeship Students Live, Work, and Learn
Garlich, Michael; Tesinsky, Suzanne Community College Journal of Research & Practice; v29 n8 , p591-597 ; Sep 2005
A first of its kind in the state of Florida, the Seminole Community College's Center for Building Construction was constructed as a partnership project between Seminole Community College, industry persons and the state of Florida. A training facility for students in the Construction Trades Apprenticeship Program, the building stands on the SCC Sanford/Lake Mary Campus. Funding originated with donated trade services, labor, and cash from over 90 professionals, contractors and vendors in the surrounding community. Those donations were then matched by the state of Florida in order to provide the facility to Seminole Community College at no cost.
Collegiate Makeover.
http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/CA6256190.html Watts, Merritt Building Design and Construction; v46 n9 , p26-30,32,34,36 ; Sep 2005
Describes the trend toward "university quality" facilities at community colleges in order to accommodate more sophisticated academic programs, an influx of more full-time students attending directly after high school, and heavier community use. Several notable structures are cited.
Compact Community College Is "Calling Card" for Rural Area.
http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek05/tw0715/tw0715pw_camden.htm Ostroff, Tracy AIArchitect; Jul 2005
Describes this new, one-building, community college that uses traditional collegiate architecture to avoid a "commuter school" look and to establish the institution's presence in the rural coastal community.
Planning a Green Campus: New St. Louis Community College Campus Planning Process Offers Lessons in Sustainability.
http://www.edcmag.com/CDA/Archives/1afdb5ecec697010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0____ Young, Dennis ; Brown, Gregory D. Environmental Design & Construction ; Jan 12, 2005
When St. Louis Community College began planning a new campus in West St. Louis County, the Trustees committed themselves to sustainability, a concept consistent with the college's philosophy that education should be "... a rewarding experience offered in an environment that fosters the growth and well-being of all members of the community it serves." They recognize that wise use of resources has health, quality of life, and financial benefits.
Continuous Commissioning of Salt Lake Community College South City Campus.
Deng, Song; Turner, Dan; Hood, Jim; Glenn, Mike; Jones, Jerry; Lund, Bob Energy Engineering; v102 n6 , p26-28,31-38 ; 2005
Describes the measures taken and savings that resulted from the Continuous Commissioning process for the HVAC system of a 1930's community college building that was originally a high school. The energy savings amounted to 15 percent of the annual utility bill. While most of the savings were attributed to the commissioning process, part was attributed to the on-site facility operators who implemented measures over and above those recommended by the engineers.
2004 Architectural Portfolio: Main Winners.
American School and University; v77 n3 , p18-24 ; Nov 2004
Presents the three main winners in this competition: a public arts magnet school, a community college technology center, and a private elementary school. Project information and photographs are included.
Open and Shut.
http://www.architecturemag.com/architecture Bussel, Abby Architecture; v93 n10 , p71,72 ; Oct 2004
Describes the unusual exterior on the South Mountain Community College performing arts center, consisting of horizontal metal fins that appear to be randomly placed, but are actually built of four palette profiles and four horizontal course dimensions. A floor plan and building skin details are included.
Pooling Resources.
Calkins, David J. Urban Land; v63 n10 , p82-89 ; Oct 2004
Community colleges are creating innovative partnerships with their surrounding communities, sharing resources and facilities more extensively than ever. Together they are developing creative approaches to financing and are working to master plan new campuses and communities that integrate both town and gown. Includes case studies of Cy-Fair College outside of Houston, Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga, California, American River College in Sacramento, Montgomery College in Maryland, and Portland Community College in Oregon.
Childcare Centers.
American School and University; v76 n13 , p66 ; Aug 2004
Describes the Elgin Community College childcare center, selected for the American School & University 2004 Educational Interiors Showcase. The entire wainscot surface is markerboard that can be used for writing and art projects.
Case Study: New Cogeneration Facility Taps Unused Landfill Gas for a Community College.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/726.shtm College Planning and Management; v7 n7 , p30,32 ; Jul 2004
Describes a cogeneration facility at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York. The system utilizes methane gas from a closed landfill and generates enough electricity to supply all the college's need.
Joint-Venture Facilities.
Athletic Business; v28 n6 , p150,152-154 ; Jun 2004
Describes three athletic facilities built as a joint venture between the community and a local school system or community college. Includes photographs.
Fine Arts/Business & Industry Center, Caroll Community College.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0405/040564.html Design Cost Data; v48 n3 , p64,65 ; May-Jun 2004
Describes this Maryland combination fine arts and business instruction building that features a 400-seat auditorium, art gallery, and music instruction and practice rooms. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Underfloor for High-Tech Campus.
Inghram, David ASHRAE Journal; v46 n5 , p48-50 ; May 2004
Describes the under-the-floor HVAC system at Des Moines Area community College that takes advantage of the raised floor created for power and technology cabling. A nearby pond assists with geothermal heating and cooling. The system reduced energy costs by 43 percent.
Community College Innovation Awards Program.
College Planning and Management; v7 n3 , p20,22,24,26 ; Mar 2004
Describes eight winners in a contest to showcase innovative ways that community colleges are serving their communities.
Rethinking Community College Space Planning to Accommodate Workforce Development.
Germishuizen, Anton; Hassan, Haydar Facilities Manager; v20 n2 , p36-39 ; Mar-Apr 2004
Discusses space planning for rapidly-expanding workforce development programs in community colleges. Students in these programs are typically working adults, married with families, and more likely to be immigrants. The amenity requirements vary widely and are frequently not recognized until programs are established and outgrowing their space.
Adaptive Reuse Roundup.
Wiens, Janet College Planning and Management; v6 n10 , p18-20 ; Oct 2003
Describes three adaptive reuse higher education projects: Rhode Island College created administrative space from institutional residential buildings; Pratt converted a loft building into laboratory, teaching, and exhibit space; and Capital Community College (Hartford) converted an historic retail building into teaching and administrative space.
Unique Partnership Yields Renovated College Campus.
Sitton, Douglas D.; Maue, Jean F. Facilities Manager; v19 n4 , p44,46-47,49 ; Jul-Aug 2003
Describes how Southern Illinois University Edwardsville took over the campus of the defunct Metropolitan Community College of East St. Louis, establishing a consortium of three colleges in new and renovated buildings.
Community College Innovation Awards Program.
College Planning and Management; v6 n5 , p13-18 ; May 2003
Describes eight winners in an inaugural contest to showcase innovative ways that community colleges are serving their communities.
Designing Student Spaces for Community Colleges: How Four Schools in Oregon Did It.
Delansky, Barbara Bulletin ; v71 n3 , p45-50 ; May 2003
Describes how Oregon's Linn-Benton Community College, Lane Community College, Chemeketa Community College, and Portland Community College Cascade recently created areas specifically for their student activities programs.
Community College Deans of Instruction: Their Role in Institutional Facilities Planning.
Walters, Arthur L. Jr.; Keim, Marybelle C. Community College Journal of Research and Practice; v27 n4 , p263-272 ; May 2003
Reports on a survey of deans of instruction at 300 community colleges that determined (1) their preparation for facilities and institutional planning; (2) the degree to which they are and should be involved in planning; and (3) challenges and obstacles to planning. A total of 201 deans responded, for a 67% response rate. (Contains nine references.)
Safety and Security: Lessons Learned from 9/11.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/412.shtm Schmitz, William J. College Planning and Management; v5 n12 , p20-22 ; Dec 2002
Discusses issues faced by the Borough of Manhattan Community College following the September 11th terrorist attacks: the expense of recovery and budgeting for it, developing an emergency preparedness plan, the characteristics of emergency management and disaster recovery plans, technology and its role in emergency management, being prepared for obstacles in recovery, documentation, HVAC and air handling systems, building and facility design, and business management and purchasing.
Community College Design Reflects New Realities.
http://seattle.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2002/12/02/focus18.html Williams, Tim Puget Sound Business Journal; Nov 29, 2002
Discusses trends in community college design particular to their role in educational delivery. Compared to four-year institutions, more parking is typically needed. Buildings also need to be flexible for curriculum that changes more rapidly than at four-year institutions. Examples from community colleges in the Seattle area accompany the text.
Indoor Field Trips.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Jones, Morgan School Construction News; v5 n7 , p30-32 ; Nov-Dec 2002
Describes the design of a new technical education center at Daytona Beach Community College. The facility was designed to be an educational tool to enhance the curriculum's workforce development efforts.
Facility Focus: Performing Arts Centers.
College Planning and Management; v5 10 , p36-37 ; Oct 2002
Describes the design of the Arts Center of Iowa Western Community College and the renovation of the Athena Theater at Ohio University. Includes photographs.
What the Disaster Planning Lessons Didn t Teach You.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/400.shtm Sturgeon, Julie College Planning and Management; v5 n10 , p17-18 ; Oct 2002
Describes how officials at the Borough of Manhattan Community College dealt with the emergency created by September 11, and offers a list of tips for dealing with out-of-the-ordinary emergencies.
Mesa Community College at Red Mountain, Mesa, Arizona.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0207/020723.html Design Cost Data; v46 n4 , p23-27 ; Jul-Aug 2002
Describes the Desert Willow Library and Classroom Building, Mesquite Student Services and Administration Building, Palo Verde Science Laboratories and Classroom Building, and Ironwood Central Plant of the title college, including educational context and design goals. Includes a general description; information on the architect, construction team, and manufacturers and suppliers; and a case study of costs and specifications.
Department Reengineering Improves Service at Miami-Dade Community College.
Menendez, Alfredo Facilities Manager; v18 n4 , p47-48 ; Jul-Aug 2002
Details the process of reengineering Miami-Dade Community College's maintenance department to lower costs while increasing services. Changes included work flow, communications, purchasing, staffing, and technology methods.
Separate but Equal.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/392.shtm Milshtein, Amy College Planning and Management; v5 n7 , p14-18 ; Jul 2002
Describes how the University of Washington-Bothell and Cascadia Community College came to share a single site successfully.
Facility Focus: Academic Buildings.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/378.shtm College Planning and Management; v5 n6 , p64-67 ; Jun 2002
Describes the Humanities Building at Rice University, the Health Sciences Center at Lake Sumter Community College, and the Norman S. and Lida M. Smith Academic Technology Center at Bentley College as examples of the importance of academic buildings in helping define campus image. Includes photographs.
A New Approach to Community College Master Planning.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/375.shtm Demonica, Dominick; Ogurek, Douglas College Planning and Management; v5 n6 , p42,44 ; Jun 2002
Discusses the usefulness of a well-defined master plan to community colleges and explores trends in master planning that place more emphasis on issues that attract and retain students; these include the first impression, a sense of place, a concern for the environment, student housing, parking, and partnership zones.
The Latest at Longview: 12. How To Get What You Want When Working on a Renovation Project.
Roark, Steven College Planning and Management; v5 n6 , p55 ; Jun 2002
Describes how administrators and instructors in the Art Department of Longview Community College in Kansas City, Missouri, found a solution to incorporating a desired renovation feature (a sink in the ceramics and clay studio) within budget constraints.
Building Blueprints: A Clear View of Technology.
College Planning and Management; v5 n5 , p26-27 ; May 2002
Describes the design of the technology center at Laney College in Oakland, California, which was renovated from a welding shop. The building, which illustrates a "transparency" theme, houses the computer information systems department and serves as a multimedia teaching laboratory for the entire campus and local businesses. Includes before and after photographs.
Sound Good?
Lempke, David College Planning and Management; v5 n5 , p28,30 ; May 2002
Discusses the importance of thorough research when considering construction of a campus performing arts center, including retaining an acoustical consultant or acoustician to recommend a similar center and guide a tour. Offers the example of the Southwest Iowa Arts Center located on the campus of Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs.
Facility Focus: Athletic Centers.
College Planning and Management; v5 n4 , p38-39 ; Apr 2002
Describes the designs of the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at Ohio State University and the fitness center of Scottsdale Community College in Arizona. Discusses design goals and unique features and includes photographs.
Making Spaces: Two-Year Campus Residential Facilities.
Saffian, Steven R. Community College Journal; v72 n5 , p42-45 ; Apr-May 2002
Discusses new trend among community colleges to build student housing, which helps meet existing needs and serves as a recruitment tool, especially for international students. Describes housing programs at several community colleges, one of which has increased its student diversity--and its enrollment--significantly.
The Latest at Longview: 10. Your Architect Can Be a Powerful Fundraising Tool.
Roark, Steven College Planning and Management; v5 n2 , p56-57 ; Feb 2002
The tenth in a series of articles exploring a single building project from commission through occupancy (the expansion and renovation of Longview Community College's Liberal Arts Building), this article explores how the architect can help to raise funds for building projects.
Seminole Community College Oviedo Center, Oviedo, Florida.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0201/020144.html Design Cost Data; v47 n1 , p44-45 ; Jan-Feb 2002
Describes the building of the community college named in the title in Florida including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; a general building description; and a case study of construction costs and specifications. Also provides the floor plan and photographs.
Co-Located Campus Overcomes Odds through Careful Planning.
Sanford, Bill Educational Facility Planner; v37 n3 , p25-29 ; 2002
Describes planning and design of the co-located campuses of Cascadia Community College and the University of Washington Bothell. The process spanned nearly a decade and involved numerous government agencies, local and regional jurisdictions, and educational institutions.
Planning and Designing a Community College for a Lifetime of Learning and Change.
Wolff, Susan J.; Troyer, Diane; Pang, C. K. Educational Facility Planner; v37 n3 , p5-9 ; 2002
Describes the planning and design of Cy-Fair Community College in Houston, particularly the emphasis on collaboration in both the facility design and organizational structure for learning.
The Latest at Longview: 9. How To Deal with Noise and Change Through Renovation.
Roark, Steven College Planning and Management; v4 n12 , p36 ; Dec 2001
Discusses the solutions that administrators at Longview Community College in Kansas City, Missouri, used to deal with unanticipated noise, classroom disruptions, inaccurate existing engineering drawings, and groundwater collection caused during facility construction.
At Home on the Community College Campus.
Milshtein, Amy College Planning and Management; v4 n10 , p16-18 ; Oct 2001
Explains why some community colleges are offering on-campus housing, and illustrates some of the challenges and issues they faced. New challenges addressed include student health and productivity, housing funding, and maintenance.
The Latest at Longview: 8. Fighting Fire with Ingenuity.
Roark, Steven College Planning and Management; v4 n10 , p41 ; Oct 2001
Explains how Kansas City, Missouri's Longview Community College successfully relocated and shuffled class schedules around the construction of its liberal arts building.
The Latest at Longview: 7. Down to the Wire.
Roark, Steven College Planning and Management; v4 n8 , p41 ; Aug 2001
Presents the seventh installment in a series of articles that examine the expansion and renovation of Longview Community College's Liberal Arts Building in Kansas City, Missouri. This article discusses finalizing design modifications, assessing the feasibility of various building options and scheduling preliminary construction meetings.
The Latest at Longview: 6. Maximizing Every Construction Dollar.
Roark, Steven College Planning and Management; v4 n6 , p52-53,61 ; Jun 2001
Administrators and architects define project parameters to reduce costs at Longview Community College's, Kansas City, Missouri, liberal arts building project. Refining the project design is discussed.
The Latest at Longview: 5. Time, Money, and Quality.
Roark, Steven College Planning and Management; v4 n4 , p50-51,74 ; Apr 2001
Presents the fifth installment examining the expansion and renovation project of Longview Community College's Liberal Arts Building in Kansas City (Missouri). Reviewed are the gaining of final approvals from administrators on project plans and the detailing of wall construction, structural systems, HVAC units, and finishes.
Cecil Community College Careers Building.
College Planning and Management; v45 n2 , p56-57 ; Mar-Apr 2001
Describes the architectural design, costs, general description, and square footage data for the Cecil Community College Careers Building, North East, Maryland. A floor plan and photos are included along with a list of manufacturers and suppliers used for the project.
Montcalm Community College, Beatrice E. Doser Building.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0103/010360.html Design Cost Data; v45 n2 , p60-61 ; Mar-Apr 2001
Describes the architectural design, costs, general description, and square footage data for the Montcalm Community College, Beatrice E. Doser Building, Sidney, Michigan. A floor plan and photos are included along with a list of manufacturers and suppliers used for the project.
The Latest at Longview: 4. Searching for Planning and Design Solutions.
Roark, Steven College Planning and Management; v4 n2 , p54-55, 62 ; Feb 2001
Presents the fourth article in a series on the Longview Community College (Kansas City, Missouri) Liberal Arts building project. How architects are revising floor plans, engineers are evaluating building systems, deciding on furniture, and dealing with building codes are discussed.
Paul A. Elsner Library & High Technology Complex and Life Science Building, Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0101/010148.html Design Cost Data; v45 n1 , p48-49 ; Jan-Feb 2001
Presents design features of a community college library and high technology complex and life science building that combines traditional library functions with computer and multi-media commons, mediated classrooms, video communications network studios, and administrative offices and student services. Photos are included.
Building Blueprints: Bye-Bye, Heartburn.
Kollie, Ellen College Planning and Management; v4 n1 , p50-51 ; Jan 2001
Explains how Sinclair Community College (Dayton) renovated and expanded its cafeteria to meet the needs of today's students, staff, and local community. Photos are included.
The Paul A. Elsner Library and High Technology Complex--A Place for Learning
Moore, Chas. T., Jr.; Sugiyama, Kaoru K. Community & Junior College Libraries; v10 n2 , p9-27 ; 2001
Discusses the new Paul A. Elsner Library and High Technology Complex at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona. Describes six planning goals for the facility, including access, integration of services, academic linkages, college services, district-wide services, and linkages with the community. Reports that the library offers faculty support services, classrooms, and administrative offices.
The Latest at Longview: 3. Delving Into a Myriad of Details.
Roark, Steven College Planning and Management; v13 n12 , p30-31 ; Dec 2000
First in a series of articles discussing the process for building the Longview Community College's Liberal Arts Building in Kansas City, Missouri. This focuses on the planning process, including the identification of design requirements and priority setting for each department. Construction scheduling and project statistics are provided.
American School & University Architectural Portfolio 2000 Awards: Main Winners.
American School and University; v73 n3 , p14-21 ; Nov 2000
Presents photographs and basic information on architectural design, costs, and principle designers of the three main winners of the American School & University Architectural Portfolio 2000 competition. One high school, a community college, and an Indian community early childhood center are featured.
Pushing the Boundaries of Technology, Education, and Design.
Schneider, Jay W. School Construction News; v2 n7 , p14-16 ; Nov-Dec 2000
Examines Sinclair Community College s (Dayton, OH) development of their 75,000 sq.ft. Center for Interactive Learning where the limits of technology in education can be experimented with, explored, and tested. Design planning, building function, design features, and furniture and finishes are discussed.
The Latest at Longview: 1. The Process Begins.
Roark, Steven College Planning and Management; v3 n8 , p40-41 ; Aug 2000
First in a series of articles following the Longview Community College Liberal Arts (Kansas City) building project. The process begins with architects and administrators working together to validate the need for the project, develop its scopes and assess opportunities to save both time and money during the process. Areas discussed include ADA and building system requirements, and project scheduling.
Building Blueprints: The Transformation of a Traditional Library.
College Planning and Management; v2 n12 , p24-25 ; Dec 1999
Examines the renovation of a community college's traditional library into a combination library and technology center, including providing additional square footage, creating a new identity for the main entry, minimizing costs by preserving the existing structure, and revitalizing the interior spaces. Before and after photos are provided.
The Center for Interactive Learning: An Incubator for Hatching Technology.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/106.shtm Coburn, Janet College Planning and Management; v2 n3 , p44-46 ; Mar 1999
Describes a state-of-the-art community college facility, the Center for Interactive Learning, that helps professors integrate technology and instruction and provides students with unique technology-enhanced learning experiences. The Center's planning, distinctive features, and amenities are detailed.
The Emergence of Community Colleges.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/104.shtm Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v2 n3 , p18-19,22,24,26 ; Mar 1999
Examines the complex responsibilities facility managers face when community colleges broaden their mission. The many distinct services that community colleges provide their surrounding communities are highlighted, followed by an examination of the differences between conventional and community college facilities and the facility management challenges to be addressed.
Community Colleges Demand More from Their Buildings.
Adams, Matthew C. Facilities Manager; v14 n5 , p49-51 ; Sep-Oct 1998
Discusses the financial and operational difficulties inherent in community college facilities management. It explains why the primary source of plant operation cost and waste starts with satisfying the scheduling and changing educational needs of its students. Problems in planning and executing major maintenance activities are also addressed.
Classroom Design For Video Teleconferencing.
http://www.tipsnews.org/newsletter/98-07-08/design.html Shearer, Rick L. DEOSNEWS California Community Colleges; v2 n7 ; Jul-Aug 1998
This discusses classroom design from the perspective of how the room will be used. Will it be used primarily as a teaching site, a receiving location, or a combination of both? Also, will the facility be used by other members of the institution for other purposes? The article then outlines design issues and equipment requirements for a broadcast model classroom and an instructor-controlled model.
Two-Year Colleges Without Walls?
Milshtein, Amy College Planning & Management; v1 n2 , p36-38,40-41 ; Mar 1998
Presents the highlights of a study examining what community or technical colleges will look like in the twenty-first century. Reports on the increasing integration of these schools into communities, combined with the evolution of a design-down process in which schools increasingly share space in existing buildings in communities.
American Association of Community Colleges
http://www.aacc.nche.edu/Pages/default.aspx AACC is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's community colleges. The association represents almost 1,200 two-year, associate degree–granting institutions and more than 11 million students. It serves as a national information resource.
Community College Facility Coalition (California)
http://www.caccfc.org/ CCFC was formed for the purpose of providing advocacy for facilities issues and providing critical information and services to California's community college districts and their business partners on facility matters.
U. S. Department of Education. Office of Vocational and Adult Education.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/ The OVAE website has information, research, and resources to help prepare young people and adults for postsecondary education, successful careers, and productive lives. OVAE's activities fall into four areas: High Schools, Career and Technical Education, Community Colleges, and Adult Education and Literacy. Includes information on these topics, plus related legislation, grants and other resources.
Campus Architecture http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/campus_architecture.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on the planning and design of college and university facilities, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.
Case Studies--Higher Education Facilities http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/case_studiesHE.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Descriptions, photographs, and floor plans of specific college and university facilities projects, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.
Classroom Design--Higher Education http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/classroom_design_HE.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on the design and layout of classrooms for colleges and universities, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.
Distance Learning and Videoconferencing Classrooms http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/distance_learning.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on the design of classrooms and the implementation of technologies for distance education, e-learning, and videoconferencing in school and university facilities, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.
Green Colleges and Universities http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/high_performanceHE.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on high performance, sustainable, green college and university facilities, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, including sustainability and green design issues, cost and funding concerns, and educational and community benefits.
Library Facilities Design --Higher Education http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/LibrariesHE.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on the planning, design, construction, and operation of libraries in higher education institutions, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.
Science Facilities Design--Higher Education http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/science_HE.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) NCEF's resource list of documents, reports, links, books, and journal articles exploring the planning, design, construction, and renovation of science facilities in higher education institutions.
Technology Integration--Higher Education
http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/technologyHE.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on computer and electronic communications technologies for classrooms, labs, student learning spaces, and other campus environments at colleges and universities.
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