Knowledge
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Knowledge
APPA has amassed the largest, most relevant, and comprehensive knowledge bank in the field of educational facilities. APPA’s Body of Knowledge, focused research, targeted publications, and vast resource library keep members abreast of the most current, innovative, relevant issues, and provide access to best practices, creative solutions and tools for educational facilities professionals.
In this section you can learn more about the wealth of APPA knowledge available through:
- Four Core Areas and Body of Knowledge – Providing the foundation for educational facilities education, practice, and credentialing
- Publications – Facilities Manager magazine and the APPA Bookstore
- Research – Research and surveys from the Center for Facilities Research (CFaR) and other expert sources
- Campus Evaluation – The Facilities Management Evaluation Program provides the most comprehensive, interactive analysis of your institution available
- APPA Library – Resources to educate, inform, and support educational facilities
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.
Facilities Performance Indicators (FPI) Report Available for Purchase
Features include: Participant Summary Reports, Dashboards, Detailed Reports.
New Publication for Sale
The Green Campus: Meeting the Challenge of Environmental Sustainability
New Publication for Sale
Environmental Compliance Assistance Guide for Colleges and Universities, second edition
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