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October 16, 2024 | Vol. 24, No. 21
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Two At-Large Members Appointed to Board
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The APPA Board of Directors recently appointed Lynne Finn and Kimberly Case-Nichols to at-large positions on the APPA Board. Per APPA’s bylaws, the board chair can appoint up to two at-large voting members to serve two-year terms. The executive committee identifies...
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APPA Signs Letter to Congress Addressing Provisions of FY25 NDAA
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APPA has joined others in the educational community in signing a joint letter from the American Council on Education (ACE) to Senate and House Armed Services leadership addressing key provisions under consideration during the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act...
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APPA Message in Response to Hurricanes Helene & Milton
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In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, APPA extends its heartfelt support to all those affected by the storms and their aftermath. We recognize the immense challenges many of you are facing and want you to know that you are not alone. Educational facilities professionals...
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Congratulations to APPA’s 2024 Awards Winners
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APPA is happy to announce the following recipients of the 2024 Awards Program: three Institutional Awards and two Individual Awards. Congratulations to the 2024 APPA Awards recipients!
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BOK Chapter Update: Change Management
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The Change Management chapter has been updated in the Body of Knowledge (BOK). It appears in Part I: General Administration and Management. Many thanks to the author, John Morris, for this update. We have all heard the adage that the only thing constant is change...
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APPA Events and Professional Development
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APPA U
January 6–9, 2025
Fort Worth, Texas
Institute for Facilities Management: January 6–9, 2025
Leadership Academy: January 7–9, 2025
Registration now open!
Save the Date: APPA U June 2025
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, Orlando, Florida
Institute for Facilities Management: June 2–5, 2025
Leadership Academy: June 3–5, 2025
Registration information coming soon
APPA 2025 Spring Conference
April 9–11, 2025
New Orleans, LA
Registration now open!
Upcoming APPA Webinars
October 17, 2024
Optimizing IAQ: What you need to know now to meet the latest guidelines
Presenter: Siemens
Educational Credits: CEU/PDH/LU/APPA/CEFP Recertification Points/AIA CLUs
Register
October 24, 2024
From Assessment to Action: How to Take a Strategic Approach to Unit Performance
Presenter: Huron Consulting Group
Educational Credits: CEU/PDH/LU/APPA/CEFP Recertification Points/AIA CLUs
Register
Webinars Main Page
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Featured Postings
Work Control & IT Systems Manager
Bates College
The Work Control and IT Systems Manager position is responsible for Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) work control, business process analysis, improvement and alignment with technology, and support of all technology as it relates to Facility Services business functions, including all applications, programs, or tools deployed. Details>>>
Senior Director for Campus Design
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
Position Overview: Dartmouth College is seeking a Senior Director for Campus Design to lead strategic planning and operational initiatives concerning the design of campus properties. This role is pivotal in establishing design standards and overseeing the design process for buildings, landscaping, and hardscaping across Dartmouth's campus, which encompasses over 6.5 million square feet across 165 buildings. Details>>>
Director of Physical Plant & Construction
Stark State College, North Canton, OH
Stark State College (North Canton, Ohio) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Physical Plant & Construction to oversee the planning, management, and maintenance of our campus facilities. The Director will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation of the college’s physical infrastructure across our 90-acre main campus and satellite locations. The successful candidate will lead a diverse team, ensuring clear communication of expectations and providing ongoing support. Details>>
Director Construction/Project Management & Off Campus Properties
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, NY
RIT’s Facilities Management Services (FMS) department is looking for a dynamic Director, Construction Services/Project Management, Off Campus Properties to join the FMS Construction Services team. The FMS Construction Services team is responsible for the execution of the RIT's major construction and renovation projects. Our goal is to set the standard for excellence for higher education facility capital projects. Details>>>
Post your job openings and learn about the “featured postings” option.
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APPA’s App: APPA365
APPA365 is available for both Android and Apple devices, allowing for easy access to several useful APPA resources and contacts, like other APPA members, APPA’s Body of Knowledge, the APPA Bookstore, APPA’s Business Partners, and timely notifications to name a few.
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The Life of a Future-Ready School: Video Visits of Garden City School (Getting Smart)
Selecting The Right Facility Management Software (Facility Executive)
How Did School Infrastructure Get So ‘Dire’? (EdSurge)
Budget constraints and aging infrastructure top K-12 facilities concerns for 2024-25 (FM Link)
Maintenance As the Key to Healthy Indoor Environments (Faciliities Net)
Overcoming Challenges Upgrading Cameras in Old and Historic School Buildings (Ed Tech)
Facilitron Enhances School Emergency Preparedness with Advanced Facility Management Solutions (PR Newswire)
Hurricane Helene underscores the value of facility continuity plans (Manufacturing Dive)
Exploring the Best IoT Devices for Smarter Museum Operations (Museum 411)
Identify and Apply Failure Coding to Help Control Defects (FN Prime)
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Founded in 1914, APPA is a nonprofit organization representing more than 17,000 educational facilities professionals from over 1,200 learning institutions worldwide. APPA’s community represents the broadest coalition of educational facilities professionals possible, ensuring a diversity of experiences and situations, and availability of best practices. Our members also include other nonprofits, libraries, museums, and industry partners. Learn about the benefits of APPA membership.
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