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The 2024 State of Facilities in Higher Education

University Business

Higher education is still finding its footing post pandemic. Age-old notions of what a campus is and what it could be are evolving, student demographics are changing, inflation is compressing operations budgets, and the facilities workforce is shrinking. Please read the Gordian Privacy Policy for more details.

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Facility reinvestment, bogged by inflationary costs, manages upswing in 2024, report

University Business

Colleges and universities are trudging through inflationary construction costs to successfully reinvest in their existing facilities as students’ interactions with the campus community change in an ever-digitalized world, suggests data from the 11th edition of the State of Facilities in Higher Education report.

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The Future Proof Campus: Taking A Data-Driven Approach to Facilities Investments

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Register Now Date & Time: Thursday, May 23rd at 2 pm ET Across higher education, institutions of every size and type are facing looming challenges posed by aging campus buildings and a growing backlog of deferred maintenance needs.

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The 2023 State of Facilities in Higher Education

University Business

For ten years the State of Facilities in Higher Education has been recognizing trends and opportunities based on our database of information from schools around the U.S. Over time, the insights in the State of Facilities have evolved and our recommendations have followed suit.

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Survey: Campus facilities' impact on student success

Inside Higher Ed

Image: A common concern among campus facilities directors has long been not having a seat at the table of top institutional officials. In other words, facilities leaders shouldn’t just be brought in to execute building projects after details have already been determined. Don’t give up that seat.” block:block=176].

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The Green Campus: Practical Facilities Improvement Strategies 

University Business

Topics will include: Energy efficiency practices that can significantly reduce operational costs How sustainability can enhance the institution’s reputation Ways to engage students in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of sustainability projects Real-life case studies and green energy strategies from leading institutions (..)

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DeSantis Allocates $10 Million for 'Facility Hardening Needs' at Four HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million each for four HBCUs for “facility hardening needs,” the Florida Phoenix reported. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s proposed 2024-2025 budget includes a designated $2.5 The four HBCUs are Florida A&M, Bethune-Cookman University, Edward Waters University, and Florida Memorial University.

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