For the first time ever, APPA is providing valuable training to virtually all levels of educational facilities professional in one location during the same week. The training will take place throughout the week of September 10, 2023, at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in centrally located Indianapolis, IN.  In conjunction with the twice-yearly offering of APPA […]

An occasional blogpost from Lander Medlin, APPA’s President and CEO Member Connection – Transitioning for the Future: Your Association…Your Opportunity…Your Engagement! September 20, 2021 — Last Friday, we welcomed several panelists who shared their passion and stories about what why they got engaged in APPA, and the benefits they have derived for themselves and their institutions.  We […]

The APPA Facilities Symposium (AFS) gives you inside access to cutting-edge solutions in facilities management while providing spaces for you to engage with our collaborative community. Each day the AFS will offer a highlighted session known as APPA Talk from guest speakers. Our programming various key topic areas, including leadership, planning, design & construction, energy and utilities, […]

As we navigate the evolving COVID-19 situation and the reopening of buildings and campus, APPA is preparing an hour and a half discussion that will highlight best practices for ensuring students, faculty and staff health and safety. The exponential change we’ve experienced from this pandemic and the corresponding shift in mindset remains critical for us […]

Join us for the last comprehensive virtual learning opportunity of the season. APPA’s Facilities Symposium, March 31 – April 2, will feature new technically based sessions covering relevant and current topics related to educational facilities. Log into your myAPPA account and reserve your seat now! Visit us today to explore a must attend unique program just for you!

A report from and discussion with Terry Hartle, senior vice president for government relations at the American Council on Education.  Please note new time for this Town Hall:Friday, February 5, 20211:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Moderator: E. Lander MedlinAPPA’s Executive Vice President Register Here for the Town Hall. Watch past recorded Town Halls.Visit APPA’s COVID-19 Resource […]

While the robust content will continue to inform APPA members with up-to-date articles, the new magazine format adopted by FM makes on-the-go reading easier, with a scrolling format and searchable text. It offers more interactivity through search features and embedded links, so members get the same content-rich resource with a better user experience. “APPA has […]

During this current age of uncertainty we are experiencing an impact, not only on our daily operations on campus, but one that is leaving an indelible mark within the structures of our teams and community. It is the strength of our core belief and trust in one another that will not only sustain us now, […]

Now Available in the APPA Bookstore! This new ANSI approved standard is available in the APPA Bookstore, and lays out the steps and defines the implementation and supporting data elements fundamental to the successful implementation of APPA’s Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Building on APPA 1000 Part 1: Key Principles, Part 2 establishes a common […]

On September 24, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released the final rule increasing the salary threshold for white-collar exemptions to the federal overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act from $23,660 to $35,568. DOL did not make any changes to the duties test. The Labor Department has reaffirmed its intent to update the […]

The July/August 2019 issue of APPA’s Facilities Manager magazine will highlight innovative uses of technology in your facilities-related work at colleges, universities, schools, and museums.  Send us your case study on how applied technology helped you or your department solve a problem or improve your productivity and effectiveness.

Essentials of Facilities Management Training Seminar is a foundational development program for college union professionals and other facility administrators. This event, co-presented by ACUI: Association of College Unions International and APPA, will take place June 17-21, 2019 at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. The program is designed for professionals who are new to facility management or are transitioning […]

We are pleased to announce the newly elected President-Elect for APPA’s 2019-2020 administrative year is Jim Jackson of the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Jim and other board members will take office at the APPA 2019 conference in Denver, Colorado, July 15-17, 2019. Thanks to the Tally Committee for tabulating and verifying the ballots:* Al Stearns, chair* Mike Sofield