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October 16, 2024 | Vol. 24, No. 21

   
 
 
 
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APPA News

 
 
 
 
 
 
Two At-Large Members Appointed to Board
 
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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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CFaR Report: Performance Management through Service Quality Perspective
 

This newly published CFaR report takes a look at the service provided by facilities management professionals at educational facilities, and how to measure the overall quality of the services provided. As educational facilities professionals, we are the stewards of customers’...

 
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APPA Events and Professional Development

 
 
 
 

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
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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
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Careers

 
 
 
 

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>>>
 

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APPA Resources

 
 
 
 

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.

 
 

 
 

Industry News

 
 
 
 

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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