Security Layers in Higher Education
Crime on campus continues to be a major concern for colleges and universities. According to a report by the National Center for Education... More
Multidisciplinary Building for Problem-Based Science
Research and teaching approaches to science are becoming increasingly problem focused rather than discipline focused. This shift means that... More
Working with Architectural Firms to Maximize the Campus Experience
Following the destruction of the Commons Chamber during WWII, British political leaders debated the question of rebuilding. At the heart of... More
Compost Topdressing: One Step toward Campus Sustainability
Topdressing—the application of any product on the top of any surface, such as sand on a street, salt on a parking lot, fertilizer on a... More
A Sense of Place
Anya Sheldon (’20) speaks of the Wellesley landscape as if it is a person. “I thought Alumnae Valley was really interesting because of... More
Making the Financial Case for Saving Water
As private schools and universities look for ways to reduce costs and become more fiscally responsible, one area that seems to get... More
High Sustainability. Low Cost. Better Air.
Universities can have better environmental standards with higher levels of sustainability and with lower costs of operation. New strategies... More
Active Learning Needs Active Solutions
When asked to picture a classroom or lecture hall, chances are the image most people conjure will include rows of fixed chairs or desks... More
Infectious Enthusiasm for Student Research at Catawba College
Jay Bolin, Associate Professor of Biology and Dean of Natural Sciences at Catawba College, is a botanist who continuously seeks to expand... More
Fostering Dialogue and Discovery with Residential Learning Communities
When prospective students envision living on campus, they often imagine the traditional college dorm—rooms with beds bunked over desks,... More