The Commons is the newest student housing at Villanova University
WEBSep 19, 2019 · Villanova University in Villanova, Pa., has opened its newest living and learning community, The Commons, which provides housing for 1,135 students.. The university says The Commons is a $225 million development that consists of six apartment-style residence halls—Arch Hall, Canon Hall, Chapter Hall, Cupola Hall, Friar Hall and Trinity Hall. They are the first new residence halls built at ...
Former college campus for sale in Vermont
WEBJun 19, 2019 · The 155-acre campus in Poultney, Vt., that was the home of Green Mountain College is up for sale.. The school closed its doors last month because of low enrollment and financial difficulties. Colliers International’s Capital Markets, which is seeking to sell the campus, describes its availability as a unique turn-key opportunity.
Top Ten: Issues Impacting College Administrators
WEBJan 1, 2001 · Government statistics show that the average tuition, room and board at a public four-year college or university has climbed from $2,577 in 1976-77 to $11,834 in 1998-99. Costs at private four-year schools, which can't depend on public funding, have risen even faster, from $3,977 in 1976-77 to $19,970 in 1998-99.
CCTV Basics for Schools - American School & University
WEBJul 1, 2004 · CCTV Basics for Schools. July 1, 2004. Effective school security starts with a plan. Jeffrey A.Lupinacci. To establish the “basis of design” for a CCTV project, education institutions need to understand that a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system is only a tactic. A surveillance system by itself will not provide a security solution.
Learning in Comfort - American School & University
WEBLearning in Comfort. Oct. 1, 2012. Ergonomic considerations are an important factor in classroom furniture. Mike Kennedy. Students spend hours a day in classrooms, so it is critical to their learning to have places to sit that are healthful and comfortable. Schools and universities should outfit their classrooms and other learning spaces with ...
MacMurray College is closing after 174 years - American School
WEBApr 7, 2020 · After years of financial struggles, MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill., will shut down for good at the end of the spring semester. The Springfield State Journal-Register reports that leaders of the four-year liberal arts college decided there was no viable financial path forward in light of declining enrollments, rising competitive costs, and an insufficient endowment.
Keeping it Clean | American School & University
WEBJun 1, 2002 · Every day, students, staff and visitors walk through school doors and throughout buildings on campus. Dirt, sand, grit and substances such as asphalt, driveway sealer, oil and grease can be tracked easily into a building, causing floors to become dirty, unattractive and even hazardous.
$375 million high school is in the works for Waltham, Mass.
WEBDec 28, 2020 · Mike Kennedy. A $375 million high school is in the works in Waltham, Mass. Waltham Pitch reports that the new Waltham High School is slated to be about 414,854 square feet and serve 1,830 students when it opens in 2024. The existing high school building is 449,700 square feet and was constructed in 1968; additions were built …
Nation's Most Rigorous Colleges - American School & University
WEBOct 21, 2013 · Nation's Most Rigorous Colleges. Oct. 21, 2013. The Daily Beast website has compiled rankings of what it has concluded are the most rigorous colleges in the United States. Here are the rankings of the Top 10.
Clean and Safe Washroom School Maintenance
WEBMarch 1, 2012. Washroom maintenance is an important component of overall school health. Mike Kennedy. Having clean, safe, well-maintained washrooms may not enhance a school’s reputation—the good maintenance practices may not provide any clues about the quality of the teachers or how well students are performing.