Marquette University Opens High-Tech Nursing Simulation Center
MILWAUKEE — Students at the Marquette University College of Nursing in Milwaukee, Wis.
October 25, 2012
Mobile Furniture Moves Classrooms Towards the Future
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The future of classroom furniture can now be found in more compact and flexible designs. Education Solutions, a division of Steelcase Inc., has redefined its approach to classroom furniture by incorporating designs that accommodate the needs of students, teachers and the educational approach of the future.
Pediatrics Association Requests Safer Facilities for Cheerleaders
ELK GROVE, Ill. — A new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) argues that cheerleaders need to be treated like other athletes, not just as a matter of respect, but for their safety. If groups like the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) are convinced to recognize the activity as a sport, it could lead to an increase in spending on facilities and equipment. A similar boom in athletic facilities occurred when Title Nine was instituted on a national level, forcing schools to fund women’s athletics at a closer level to men’s sports.
California Voters to Decide on Education Spending
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Though the state has had difficulty balancing its budget, California’s economy continues to rival those of many countries in terms of overall production. The San Francisco Bay Area has also managed to maintain a mini housing and tech bubble. The sheer size of the state’s economy means most industries perk up their ears when California residents head to the polls.
British Government Trims Down School Sizes
LONDON — The British government released guidelines for a new direction in education infrastructure in early October. Officials say the change will result in a reduction of cost, with average funding required for new schools dropping to $22.4 million (U.S. dollars), after that number sat around $33.6 million under the previous administration. The government has informed builders to expect school projects to be approximately 15 percent smaller than under the previous administration.
Fleetwood’s Flexible Furniture Wins Bid
HOLLAND, Mich. — Fleetwood Group Inc. is responsible for the design of mobile and flexible furniture, especially for the classroom. A recent contract with the Charleston County School District in South Carolina has reassured the company’s position in the school furniture industry.
Sacramento Unified School District Asks Voters for Support
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Unified School District (SUSD) has done its research and is now counting on county voters to help them receive needed funding.
By voting to support measure Q and R on the November ballot, voters would be passing bonds to increase funding for construction, repairs and classroom operations at schools within SUSD.
Ronald H. Fanning
Ronald H. Fanning, AIA, PE, CEFP, NCEE was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the World Congress on Educational Environments, in honor of his contributions to the educational facility planning industry.
John Plooster
John Plooster is now the new regional sales manager for Code Blue Corporation in central North America. In his new role, Plooster will oversee relationships with firms and dealers that stretch from northern Texas into Canada. For over 15 years, Plooster has excelled as a sales engineer and manager in the telecommunications industry, where he worked with a number of schools to implement new solutions and improve usability and reduce costs.
Renewable Energy for Commercial HVAC
The SunSource® Commercial Energy System from Lennox is the first and only HVAC commercial HVAC system to integrate directly with solar power. The SunSource system collects free, clean energy from the sun and feeds it directly into Lennox’ solar-ready Energence® rooftop unit; excess electricity is used to power other electric devices or is sent back to the power grid. Designed to reduce energy spending and emissions, the SunSource system can provide effective efficiency levels of up to 34 SEER and beyond.
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