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Sustainability in Teaching, Research, and Community Practice: The FCS Department at California State University, Northridge
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Pontikis, Kyriakos; Martin, Allen; Cai, Yi; Kim, Jongeun; Cao, Wei; Giordano, Angie; Torabian-Riasati, Setareh – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2011
The purpose of this article is to demonstrate how a large comprehensive family and consumer sciences unit has incorporated sustainability into its curriculum and research agenda. It summarizes how each area within the department (Interior Design, Apparel Design and Merchandising, Consumer Affairs, Family Studies, Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food…
Descriptors: Foods Instruction, Interior Design, Dietetics, Seminars
It's All about Flex-Ability
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Grush, Mary – Campus Technology, 2009
At Santa Clara University (SCU), Vice Provost for Information Services and CIO Ron Danielson led the design and construction of the campus's 194,251-square-foot Harrington Learning Commons, Sobrato Technology Center, and Orradre Library, a single building opened in March 2008. Danielson and his team were responsible for describing design goals,…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Design, Cooperative Learning, Higher Education, Information Technology
Child Care Design Guide.
Olds, Anita Rui – 2001
This book provides architects, interior designers, developers, and child-care professionals with detailed information on the planning and design of child care centers. Part 1 examines the current state of child care in the United States and offers an overall philosophical concert--the spirit of place--as the framework for all center design. Part 2…
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Facility Guidelines, Interior Design
A Poetic Indoor/Outdoor Space
Progressive Architecture, 1977
Imaginative graphics are conducive to the learning experience in a first-grade classroom. (MLF)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Elementary Education, Graphic Arts, Interior Design
Counseling Offices and Facilities: California Community Colleges.
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Clark, Robert M. – 1971
The Reedley College (California) counseling staff, before their new counseling center was built, undertook a survey of 63 community colleges in California to obtain information on actual and desirable counseling offices, counseling hours, and facilities. The optimal office size was found to be 10 x 11 1/2 feet. Size, however, depends on the…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Equipment, Guidance Centers, Interior Design
The Theater as Stagecraft
McCoy, Esther – Progressive Architecture, 1972
A performing arts center projects the image of the theater itself as a stage set. (Author)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Architectural Character, Building Design, Dance
Program Plan for Community College Home Economics.
California Community Colleges, Sacramento. Office of the Chancellor. – 1986
This guide outlines the core curriculum and articulation plans that were developed by a home economics task force for the purpose of improving and standardizing home economics education programs at community colleges throughout California. The first five chapters deal with the following subject areas addressed in home economics education: child…
Descriptors: Accountability, Articulation (Education), Behavioral Objectives, Child Development