Risk management encompasses far more than an insurance program alone. The basic elements consist of--(1) elimination or reduction of exposure to loss, (2) protection from exposure to loss, (3) assumption of risk loss, and (4) transfer of risk to a professional carrier. This survey serves as a means of evaluating the methods of application of these…

This comprehensive examination of Arizona junior colleges covers their development, philosophy, present activities, and trends. Enrollment projections for the seven districts must allow for both normal population growth and for commuting distances in thinly populated areas. Existing and planned physical facilities and their use are described in…

This publication is a compilation of talks delivered during the spring of 1977 by Charles Wing. Contents of the booklet include retrofitting old houses, condensation and vapor barriers, solutions to the vapor barrier problem, and how much of which insulation to use. The publication includes charts, drawings, and equations to illustrate the topics…

This instructional package is one of three designed for educable mentally impaired students in the vocational area of building maintenance and engineering. The thirty learning modules are organized into two units: floor care and general maintenance tasks. Each module includes these elements: a performance objective page which tells the student…

This instructional package is one of three designed for educable mentally impaired students in the vocational area of building maintenance and engineering. The thirty-four learning modules are organized into six units: general maintenance tasks; restrooms; chalkboards; carpet care; office cleaning; and grounds. Each module includes these elements:…

This publication comprises a collection of papers and synopses of discussions dating from the "Teaching the Teachers in Building Climatology" colloquium which was held under the auspices of the International Council for Building Research (CIB) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The papers deal with the use of various…

Man's use and misuse of energy have created problems in all sectors of society. Many are asking what can be done to help solve these problems so that future energy needs will be met and the quality of life in Canada can be assured. This guide of directions and information focuses on information known to be readily available locally. Introductory…

In the introduction or expansion of art facilities in individual schools, there is a general movement away from the single, multipurpose art room concept. More consideration is being given to the variety of functions that the area must accommodate, adequate working space, separate storage areas, and more display facilities. This booklet contains…

Designed for the architect and student, the text concerns the health of the disabled as seen through the eyes of the architect. The total environment of the handicapped is the focal point of the approach. It begins with schools; then looks at medical treatment and rehabilitation as dealt with in hospitals, special rehabilitation centers, and…

This guide is intended to assist industrial arts teachers, school administrators, and architects in planning and designing functional facilities for instructional purposes or in remodeling existing facilities. It was developed under the auspices of the Council for Industrial Arts Education and published by the Missouri State Department of…

This handbook explains planned preventive maintenance program, which is an operational system of maintenance designed to increase the effectiveness of the maintenance staff and the use of maintenance funds through efficient scheduling of inspections and follow-through of work to be performed. Sections are included for the chief administrative…

This report describes a project experiment, the goal being to improve the quality and efficiency of instruction at Rensselaer Polythechnic Institute. To that end it assembled a staff of professionals and technical people, established a broad spectrum of programs and services, and initiated a goal of educational innovation both of Rensselaer, and…

A study of total energy (central heating, cooling, lighting, and power systems) was made by an independent agency in order to objectively determine the implications and advisability for use in American schools and colleges. The resulting report includes case studies, feasability guidelines, plant and equipment design guidelines, and a discussion…

This bibliography comprises 153 references with abstracts on school building publications published during the period of 1960-1966. The references have been grouped under seven headings--(1) air conditioning and ventilation, (2) bibliography and research reports, (3) construction systems, (4) design development, (5) furniture, (6) lighting, and…

It is noted that supervision of construction by school district inspectors is a twofold task--first, to provide a safe structure, and second, to insure that all phases of construction are performed in conformance with plans, specifications and other applicable codes, regulations, and directions. Within this context, guidelines are presented for…