This study attempts to establish empirically the significance of the cost of time as part of the price of recreational pursuits. (RC)

The results of a questionnaire survey in a student population on the use of health services show a positive relationship between attitudes and both the decision to utilize professional medical services and the type of services used. (JA)

TO FACILITATE CIRCULATION PLANNING IN BUILDINGS USED FOR HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION AND RESEARCH, A PILOT STUDY WAS CONDUCTED WITH THE INTENT OF DEVELOPING GENERALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CIRCULATION FACILITIES. A SURVEY TECHNIQUE WAS DEVELOPED AND APPLIED TO FOUR CLASSROOM AND TWO RESEARCH BUILDINGS IN ORDER TO OBSERVE…

A high speed computer is recommended for performing calculations and producing tables on current facility utilization. Increased efficiency and cost reduction are suggested results of this program. Facility usage is analyzed by establishing relationships between factors of space capacity and space occupancy. Four formulas determine room…

This document presents a bibliography of papers, articles and books dealing with the various facets of higher education physical facilities planning and utilization. The documents are organized by publisher, such as state commissioners or other agencies. (HS)

The Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Technical Center is located in Washington, D.C. This booklet describes the layout, equipment, status of personnel, and--briefly--the functions of the center. Performance to date indicates that the center is meeting the design criteria of good technical quality and cost effectiveness. (JK)

One practical suggestion for recycling old school buildings is to use them for housing. (MJB)

Discusses the management process: (1) problem definition, (2) development of alternative solutions, and (3) decisionmaking and implementation in facilities planning. (Author)

In planning the first building of a proposed $80 million facility, Florida International University combined the classical open-space design with some modern cost-cutting measures. (Editor/PG)

Using a computer to help design a facility with optimized student traffic flow between departments. (Author)

A study examined the distribution, use, and effects of 30 research and development products to improve vocational education for handicapped learners. These research and development efforts were studied through a mail survey returned from 321 respondents, telephone interviews with 100 respondents, and case studies of seven sites where these…

A student follow-up system was designed and implemented at Gadsden State Junior College (GSJC) in Alabama which revealed several administrative problems in integrating student follow-up into the institutional planning process. Development of the system involved tailoring existing pre-packaged follow-up methodologies to meet GSJC's individual needs…