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Translate APPA Educational Facilities Professionals Certification (CEFP) Board is seeking nominations for multiple board vacancies Are you passionate about advancing professionalism in educational facilities? APPA invites you to apply for a volunteer role on the Educational Facilities Professionals Certification Board, the governing body for APPA’s Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential. As a board member, you’ll […]
Workforce Development and Talent Retention Panel
Bridging the Talent Gap: Workforce Development and Talent Retention in Educational Facilities The educational facilities workforce is facing a critical contraction. According to new data from CUPA-HR, the sector has shrunk by 9% overall—with a 4% decline in service maintenance roles and a nearly 8% drop in skilled trades. These numbers underscore a pressing challenge: […]
Opening Keynote with Rex Miller
How to Turn Frustration into a Movement for Positive Change Kicking off APPA’s 2025 Spring Conference in New Orleans, futurist and award-winning author Rex Miller delivered a compelling keynote that inspired deep reflection and renewed energy among educational facilities professionals. With humor, honesty, and a powerful personal narrative, Miller invited the audience to turn their […]
Message from the CEO
Reflections on Our April Spring Conference “What an incredible way to kick off FY26! Our Spring Conference in New Orleans was nothing short of amazing—three days filled with energy, insight, and genuine connection. I left the event inspired, recharged, and more confident than ever in the direction APPA is heading.” We hit the ground running […]
APPA FY26 Strategic Priorities
April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 Introduction In January 2025, the APPA Board of Directors gathered in Fort Worth, TX, for a strategic planning session to shape the organization’s future trajectory. Led by Jeff Shannon, Master Facilitator, the session helped the group define what matters most to APPA’s members, identify key markets, and prioritize […]
Tulane University Tour Highlights Campus Innovation and Sustainability
Kicking off last week’s APPA Spring Conference in New Orleans, 98 members joined a behind-the-scenes tour of Tulane University to explore how the institution is tackling facilities challenges with a blend of innovation, sustainability, and long-term vision. The tour offered a ground-level look at how Tulane is reimagining its campus while preserving the architectural heritage […]
Marketing Strategy + Branding
APPA is turning up the volume on its voice through a new marketing strategy that’s clearer, more consistent, and built for growth. With strategic support from Greenough Communications, our refreshed approach is designed to increase brand awareness, connect with new audiences, and better communicate APPA’s impact on educational facilities across North America. It’s not just […]
Reflecting on APPA Membership
As a family of professionals, we connect with each other to collaborate and stay informed in a rapidly evolving landscape. With change seeming to be the only constant, it is increasingly important for institutions to operate efficiently, update best practices, and implement innovative, flexible solutions. The APPA Spring Conference offered a crucial opportunity for facilities […]
Fresh Faces, New Energy
Team Updates at APPA At APPA, we’re not just growing—we’re evolving—building something stronger, more intentional, and better aligned with who we are and where we’re going. As we move further into 2025, we’re welcoming new team members and sharpening our internal focus to better serve our community and mission, and the energy feels real. First, […]
APPA in Conversation at the 2024 Higher Ed Facilities Forum
How ASU, Vanderbilt, and UW-Madison Are Rethinking Campus Infrastructure, Sustainability, and Space Aging infrastructure, shrinking budgets, workforce competition, and aggressive sustainability goals—none of these are new challenges. But what’s changing is how institutions are choosing to respond. At the 2024 Higher Ed Facilities Forum in Tempe, Arizona, APPA President & CEO Lalit Agarwal joined senior […]
EdSurge Spotlights APPA on the Strategic Role of Campus Design
Better Design Might Be the Next Frontier in Getting Students Back to Campus There’s a shift happening across college campuses. Colleges are starting to treat campus design not just as a matter of aesthetics or capacity but as a strategic tool for shaping the student experience. They’re asking: Does this place make students want to […]
Join Us at APPA-U June in Orlando, FL!
𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗔-𝗨 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗔-𝗨+ 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻! Join us June 2-5, 2025, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld for a premier professional development experience designed for facilities professionals and leaders in education. Institute for Facilities Management (June 2-5) – Gain essential knowledge and skills for optimizing campus facilities.Leadership Academy (June 3-5) – Develop the leadership strategies needed to navigate […]
