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Translate As the 2024 holiday season begins, APPA has a gift for members and non-members—our annual Holiday Sale! Whether you are looking for the latest operational guidelines or a classic text related to facilities planning and management, educational facilities management professionals can find what they need in the APPA Bookstore during the sale that runs from November 29, […]
Don’t Delay Registering for APPA U in Fort Worth, TX
Now is the time for you to register and make sure you have a spot for the first offering of APPA U for 2025, which will be held in Fort Worth from January 6 to 9. Sessions are beginning to fill up, with a couple close to selling out. APPA U consists of the long-standing Institute […]
APPA Signs Letter Supporting The FAFSA Deadline Act
APPA has joined other educational associations in signing a joint letter to the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H.R. 8932, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Deadline Act. Passage of the legislation would move the current statutory date for the annual release of the FAFSA from January 1 to October 1 […]
Survey Invitation: Facility Manager’s Perceptions Towards Resilience Within the Built Environment
Facilities professionals are invited to take an online survey being conducted by Dr. Sandeep Langar at the University of Texas at San Antonio and Dr. Sarel Lavy at Texas A&M University. The purpose of the survey is to collect data to allow the researchers to determine the perceptions of facility managers towards resilience practices they […]
BOK Chapter Update: Communication
The chapter on Communication has been updated in the Body of Knowledge (BOK). It appears in Part I: General Administration and Management. Communication is the process of passing information and understanding from one person to another. However, effective communication is more than a core leadership skill; it is essential for leadership success. Communication includes speaking, […]
New BOK Chapter: Construction Project Management
The Construction Project Management chapter has been added to Part IV: Planning, Design, & Construction section of the Body of Knowledge. The construction phase is critical as this is where the “rubber hits the road.” Until the start of the construction phase, the institution may have spent between 10–15 percent of the project budget on design […]
APPA Announces Michelle Frederick as New Senior Director of Learning & Certification
APPA is excited to announce the appointment of Michelle Frederick as Senior Director of Learning & Certification. A graduate of the University of Maryland, Frederick comes to APPA from American University, where she served as senior director of talent development. Before coming to American University, she was a training specialist for the Office of Physical Plant […]
Job Express: The “Go-To” Center for FM Employers & Applicants
Are you looking for a job or an employee in facilities management? APPA has you covered with Job Express, which is a go-to career center for educational facilities professionals and their employers. Whether you’re looking for a job, writing a job description, or searching for the perfect candidate, Job Express will help you find what […]
APPA’s President & CEO Virtual Office Hours
This past August, Lalit Agarwal stepped into the role of President and CEO of APPA. Since then, he’s prioritized connecting with members during the recent regional conferences, holding “office hours” for institutional and business partners to engage directly with him. For those who couldn’t meet with him during these events, Lalit is once again setting aside […]
CFaR Report: Maintenance Decision Criteria in Facility Management
A newly published CFaR report examines the role of building maintenance in the realm of facilities management responsibilities. Building maintenance plays a critical role in ensuring that buildings perform according to required standards and minimizing the risk of equipment and system failures. Maintenance and repair activities account for 79 percent of total FM responsibilities within […]
BOK Chapter Update: Leadership
The Leadership chapter has been updated in the Body of Knowledge (BOK). It appears in Part I: General Administration and Management. Many thanks to APPA Fellow William Daigneau, the author, for this update to his chapter. Today, many believe education is entering a new transformative phase, and the question being debated is whether it will […]
Plan Ahead for APPA’s 2025 Regional Meetings
This year’s regional meetings for APPA’s six regions—Eastern, Southeastern, Midwest, Central, Rocky Mountain, and Pacific Coast—wrapped up last week, with the SRAPPA meeting being held in Chattanooga, TN. At each regional meeting, plans and dates for the 2025 regional meetings next fall were announced. Traditionally, regional meetings are held in the fall to provide professional […]
