Colleges Under Construction
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Table of Contents
Issue No. 13
June 2006
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Construction Issues on Community College Campuses
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Building the Future
The new editor shares insights on the theme of this month’s iJournal, which focuses on construction issues related to the campus and to student services and the benefit, which accrues to leaders who plan appropriately.
By Edward J. Shenk, Ed.D.
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Planning, Building and Living in a New Student Services "One Stop" Center
This article will review the major aspects associated with building a new Student Services Center, based on a “one-stop” service concept. Essentially, this is a look at how a well thought out planning process can directly impact the design aspect of the facility.
By Audrey Yamagata-Noji, Ph.D.
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Community Colleges "Wrapping Up" Construction Project Savings
Construction project planning should include consideration of an owner-controlled insurance program (OCIP) for insuring the construction project, the contractors and subcontractors. OCIP savings range from 1-2% of the total cost of a construction project, with broader coverage and superior terms and conditions than separate policies.
By Sharon Iburg, Keenan & Associates
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Collaborative Construction Project
The author provides an interesting way for childcare professionals to involve children in the construction projects going on around the Child Care Center and to make it a learning experience.
By Karen Wiggins-Dowler
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Quality or Quantity: What Happens When Facility Building Costs Exceed Bond Resources?
The Vice President for Administrative Services outlines the challenges districts face as construction cost escalate beyond the budget of a planned facility.
By Joe Bissell
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General Interest
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Matriculation and the Persistence of First-Time College Students, Fall 2001 to 2005: An Update
What effect does counseling, assessment, and developing a student information plan have on students staying in college? This brief report updates research published in May 2003 about the effect of matriculation on student persistence, but includes more colleges statewide and uses more current data.
By Daniel Martinez, Ph.D.
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Student Insurance: An Introduction to One of Our Sponsors
In 1950, Bill Hooper saw a need for insurance for student athletes, and founded Student Insurance to provide medical care to injured students in California schools and colleges. Since then, Student Insurance has expanded its programs and services to to fill additional needs, both within and outside California.
By Monique Palmieri, Student Insurance
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Staff Development
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Staff Development Opportunities
The Editor provides information on the NASPA Western Regional conference for student service professionals, and on degree programs in higher education offered by Alliant International University.
By Edward J. Shenk, Ed.D., iJournal Editor
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End Note
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Common Ground in the Art of Student Development: Beyond Collaboration
Two long time vice presidents at El Camino share another viewpoint on the importance of collaboration and student development.
By John Thurlow Baker, Ed.D. & Francisco M. Arce, Ed.D.
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