September/October 2021 • volume 37, number 5

Dave Irvin’s Ongoing Leadership Journey

New Board Chair, New Structure, New Processes: Dave Irvin Is Prepared for APPA’s New Day

Ruth E. Thaler-Carter

As International APPA stretches its systems, techniques, and programming in new ways following a major governance restructuring, Dave Irvin, associate vice president for facilities at Florida State University (FSU), is the first APPA volunteer leader to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors under the association’s visionary strategic framework, Preparing for Every Future (see […]

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What Opportunities for Change Have Emerged from the Pandemic?

E. Lander Medlin

We have certainly experienced a great deal of change. Much of it we had no experience, or muscle memory, to manage. From the reaction of immediate school closures in March 2020, to the pivot to online learning modalities and planning protocols and processes for fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters, educational facilities professionals were front […]

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A Holistic Design Approach for Campus, Community, and Planet

Stu Rothenberger, AIA, LEED AP

DLR Group is fortunate to design educational environments for some of the most innovative, forward-thinking institutions across the globe. Working collaboratively with colleges and universities and their stakeholders, we approach each project with a holistic mindset, focusing on solutions that positively impact the campus and local community, and contribute to a healthier world. By embracing […]

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Kent State University Expands Solar Capacity

Melanie Knowles and Robert Misbrener

Kent State University (KSU) installed nearly 4 megawatts of ground- and roof-mounted solar panels in the last year and has plans to add up to 6 additional megawatts in the coming year. KSU’s commitment to alternative energy improves its microgrid capabilities, diversity, and reliability, positioning it for manageable utility costs over the next 25 years. […]

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Effective Risk Management Strategies Used in College Athletic Facilities

Angela I. Hayslett, J.D., and Emeka Anaza, Ph.D.

In a survey, 113 athletic facility managers across all three National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) divisions reported on how they perceived the effectiveness of Pantera et al.’s (2003) recommended risk management strategies. However, inconsistent with Pantera et al. (2003), the respondents from this study did not agree that all of these strategies are effective, at least not all of the time.

From the Editor Sep/Oct 2021

Steve Glazner

Facilities Digest Sep/Oct 2021

Anita Dosik

The Bookshelf: Sep/Oct 2021

Theodore J. Weidner, Ph.D., P.E., CEFP, AIA

New Products Sep/Oct 2021

Gerry Van Treeck

Membership Matters

The Power of Three

Andrea Smith, MBA, PMP

There are three reasons why your membership in professional organizations like APPA is so important: 1. Who else will understand what you are going through as a professional and leader within your institution? There is so much to gain from like-minded individuals who speak the same language and live the same challenges as you do […]

Perspective on the Profession

We’ve Fallen Down on Our Assets

Sabrina Hebeler

You know the list. It is a mile long and incomplete. When it comes up during your leadership meetings, you sink in your seat, nod in dismissive agreement about the hole your organization is in, and choose to allow this thought to rush out of your mind as you proceed to the next pressing challenge. […]

Code Talkers

How to Leverage Your Data for Your Institution’s Success and Value

Erik C. Backus, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, ENV SP, FMP, and Markus Hogue

“Dear APPA Informatics: I am the new facility manager at Jellystone Idealized University responsible for the energy budget, among other things. Given the COVID pandemic, we had to rapidly change our HVAC systems to adjust to provide for increased air-change rates in many of our buildings. Because things happened so rapidly, we didn’t have time […]

Facility Asset Management

The Buzz About Drones, Part 2—Interior Scanning

Markus Hogue

In the previous article [Jul/Aug 2021 issue], “The Buzz About Drones,” the discussion focused on outside scanning of university buildings. This article will go into detail on interior scanning and refer to cases where data was collected, as well as showcase different ways to scan, view, and utilize the data collected. The University of Texas […]

Technology + Trends

The Next Chapter of Campus Innovation: Robotics as a Commitment to Safe and Healthy Reopening

Brady Watkins

Since the spring semester of 2020, colleges and universities have been in a state of near-constant disruption, managing the ongoing challenges of protecting the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff amid a global health crisis. Over a year later, much has changed, and most of us are eager to return to normal operations […]

Power Tools

Safeguarding Historic Buildings with Advanced Smoke Detection

Khaleel Rehman

Colleges and universities are included among some of the world’s historic, cultural, and architectural treasures and are at risk of being damaged or lost to fire. When structures are hundreds of years old and not designed with smoke detection or fire suppression in mind, protection can be challenging. The high ceilings and voluminous spaces in […]