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Developed specifically for professionals in the educational facilities industry, APPA's training programs provide a solid foundation of facilities management knowledge, as well as the latest trends and innovations. Now more than ever, educational facilities professionals are encouraged to come together to gain knowledge and share experiences to stay current and competitive. Let APPA be your choice for professional development by providing insights and lessons to revitalize your skills and career.
Institute for Facilities Management
The Institute for Facilities Management is APPA's premier educational program. Designed as a four-track course of study, the Institute is held twice yearly and includes core programming in General Administration, Maintenance & Operations, Energy & Utilities, and Planning, Design & Construction. More on Institute for Facilities Management.
Supervisor's Toolkit: Nuts and Bolts of Facilities Supervision
APPA has specifically designed the Supervisor's Toolkit to meet the needs of frontline facilities managers. Visit us today for more information on bringing this hands-on, innovative offering to your campus.
Leadership Academy
In today's challenging and constantly changing environment an institution's success depends on everyone, regardless of their position in the organizational chart. Learn more about APPA's dynamic Leadership Academy, designed to bring out the leadership potential in each individual.APPA 2009: Focusing on the Critical Few
Next year our annual meeting will be in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 8-10. Amid the constant change in educational facilities, a critical few issues remain constant. APPA 2009 will focus on these issues that surround everything you do as an educational facilities professional: Influence/Leadership/Communication; Disciplines/Accountability/Expectations; Sustainability; and Total Cost of Ownership. Learn more about APPA 2009.
Improve Your Custodial Operations with the Touch of a Button
CleanOpsStaff software makes using APPA's Custodial Staffing Guidelines a breeze.
Order the package today.
Thanks to all who made APPA 2008 a success!
Presentations and photos are now available from APPA 2008: the Rise to Greatness.
Mark your calendars for APPA 2009, July 8-10 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Study Shows School Cleanliness Affects Learning
A recent national study of college students determined there is a correlation between the cleanliness of a school’s facilities and students’ academic achievement. Entitled Cleanliness and Learning in Higher Education, the study was based around the five levels of clean identified in APPA’s Custodial Staffing Guidelines for Educational Facilities. More information.The final report is available free to APPA members and for $30 for nonmembers through the APPA bookstore
Reducing Greenhouse Gases & Achieving Climate Neutrality
On June 18 APPA produced a webinar on the topic of sustainability, presented by Walter Simpson and sponsored by Haley&Aldrich.
Miss it or want to watch it again? View a recording of the webinar and download a PDF of the presentation here.
Supporting Sustainability
The Green Campus: Meeting the Challenge of Environmental Sustainability
In the APPA Bookstore
Environmental Compliance Assistance Guide for Colleges and Universities, second edition
Your Vote Your Voice
A nonpartisan, nationwide campaign created by the National Campus Voter Registration Project to engage college students in the electoral process.www.yourvoteyourvoice.org
