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Translate APPA has joined other educational associations in signing a joint letter to the U.S. Department of Education, requesting a delay in the reporting requirements for the Financial Value Transparency (FVT) and Gainful Employment (GE) rule beyond the newly established February 18, 2025, deadline. The request for a delay was prompted by the change in administration […]
Open Volunteer Position: SRAPPA Vice President of Communications
SRAPPA seeks a dynamic, strategic, and innovative leader to serve as the Vice President of Communications (VP of Communications). This position will oversee and direct all communication strategies and initiatives supporting SRAPPA’s mission and vision. The VP of Communications will be key in elevating the association’s brand, enhancing member engagement, and ensuring consistent, clear, and […]
Early Bird Registration Open for APPA’s 2025 Spring Conference in New Orleans, LA
APPA’s 2025 Spring Conference will return for its second year on April 9–11, 2025 in New Orleans, LA, after a successful, sold-out inaugural conference held in Nashville, TN, in 2024! Early Bird Registration is open until February 14, 2025. The Spring Conference is replete with general sessions addressing campus-wide topics directly impacting FM, networking opportunities, and […]
APPA Stands with California’s Educational Facilities Professionals
To our colleagues across California facing devastating fires, we extend our heartfelt condolences and unwavering support. We know that your dedication to protecting the safety, functionality, and well-being of educational institutions is being tested in unimaginable ways. Please remember that resources such as APPAconnect and the APPA365 app are always available for finding information, sharing best practices, and connecting […]
BOK Chapter Update: The Five Styles of Negotiation
The chapter on the Five Styles of Negotiation has been updated in the Body of Knowledge (BOK). It appears in Part I: General Administration and Management. When we hear the word negotiation, we often imagine an acrimonious process between management and labor over contract terms or a stuffy boardroom of well-dressed people debating a complex […]
Volunteer Leadership Opportunities with APPA
APPA – Leadership in Educational Facilities invites applications for two key volunteer leadership roles: Chair of the APPA Board of Directors This is an exciting opportunity to lead APPA during a transformative time for educational facilities management. The Chair will serve as a strategic partner, advancing APPA’s mission and supporting professionals in designing, planning, and […]
First 2025 APPA U in Fort Worth A Great Success!
Over 400 facilities professionals, including three from outside the United States, convened in Fort Worth, Texas, as APPA U started 2025 with an attendance level not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic! After registration and a networking lunch, core classes for the Institute for Facilities Management (IFM) and Supervisor’s Toolkit kicked off the first day […]
Anna Welscott & Audrey Sorensen Join APPA Staff
Left: Anna Welscott; Right: Audrey Sorensen Two new individuals have joined the APPA staff, bringing to the association their varied backgrounds in our efforts to better serve our members. Anna Welscott is taking the role of Program Manager for APPA. She will be responsible for coordinating and managing a portfolio of APPA’s programs and initiatives, […]
APPA U Begins in Fort Worth with a Pre-Pandemic Attendance Level
Over 400 facilities professionals, including three from outside the United States, are in Fort Worth, Texas, as APPA U kicked off with an attendance level not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic. After registration and a networking lunch, core classes for the Institute for Facilities Management (IFM) and Supervisor’s Toolkit began the first day of […]
