Some federal guidelines for boosting utilization; descriptions of two recently completed vocational facilities that incorporate advanced ideas. (Author)

New methods change design and speed construction. (Author)

Eight established general contractors in commercial, institutional, and industrial fields discuss the contractor's role. (Author)

Includes texts and extracts of speeches and resolutions made at the conference. (RT)

Discussion of proper thermal environment for protection of sophisticated educational equipment such as computer and data-processing machines, magnetic tapes, closed-circuit television and video tape communications systems.

A comprehensive school design features an integrated youth center and numerous social welfare facilities intended to extend the use and influence of the school beyond school hours and school years. (Author/MF)

Bimonthly Supplement to Ind Arts Vocat Educ; v58 n9 Nov 1969

The Facilities Audit Workbook, a useful tool used by Suffolk University, is described. It explains how to periodically assess physical plant quality, establish maintenance priorities, and develop programs to overcome deterioration. It can also help pinpoint the kind of data needed for fund raising. (MLW)

The optometry program at the Inter American University in Puerto Rico is profiled, with highlights of admission criteria, temporary and permanent facilities, faculty, governance structure, curriculum, research opportunities, and relationship with the university as a whole. (MSE)