Articles
B&D professionals publish articles in numerous industry publications, providing the most up-to-date information in the industry. The following articles are in Adobe PDF format. Click here to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Top 10 Auxiliary Services Trends for 2008
Campus Administrators and consultants offer valuable insights into the 10 auxiliary services trends that are most relevant for 2008.
Written by Kevin Keegan, Loren Rullman, LeNorman Strong, Carolyn Farley, and Rob White for "College Services," August 2008
Key Ingredients of a Business Plan
Tips from professionals on developing a successful plan for campus operations.
Written by Jeff Turner, Craig Levin, and B.J. Rudell for "College Services," October 2007
A Case for Cooperation
Insight into how one owner plus four architects and one project can equal success.
Written by Chuck Boschen for "Contract," August 2007
Community Engagement in the Development Process
Community engagement is a key component of many successful development projects. This article highlights discoveries made during a recent panel discussion on the topic.
Written by Chris Lambert and Ben Klein for "ULI Washington," Summer 2007
Sustainable Design: A Small but Worthwhile Investment
A common misperception is that sustainable design is too expensive; the truth is that it is within reach for most institutions. This article describes how.
Written by ShaVon Diaz for "College Planning & Management," April 2007
Investing in Workforce Housing
The benefits of helping faculty and staff find housing close to campus can extend beyond the walls. Like many investments, the resulting gains of workforce housing will not be realized overnight, but are likely to be realized eventually.
Written by B.J. Rudell and Edmund Velasco for "Talking Stick," January/February 2007
What Happens When the President's Vision & Financial Realities Collide?
As costs continue to rise, some colleges are discovering that their housing projects are becoming financially unfeasible. But there are potential solutions to this challenge.
Written by Jeff Turner, Craig Levin, and B.J. Rudell for "College Services," December 2006
Expanding Campus Housing Options
Colleges and universities are increasingly providing housing alternatives to adapt to students' varied and ever-changing needs. As a result, they are bolstering their recruitment and retention efforts.
Written by Chris Lambert and B.J. Rudell for "College Planning & Management," August 2006
12 Tips for Writing a Successful RFP
Writing a Request for Proposal ("RFP") may not seem fun, but it's an important part of the process that can make selecting a service provider more efficient and effective.
Written by Kevin Keegan for NACAS's "College Services," February 2006
Trends and Benchmarking Data for the Modern Union
In the near future, student union professionals will need to think critically about how to ensure their facilities have the proper balance of programmable versus reprogrammed spaces. This college/university trend will continue long into the future.
Written by Jeff Turner, Abby Fifer, and Bart Hall for ACUI's "The Bulletin," May 2005
Should You Restructure the Business Enterprise?
If you're faced with serious budget challenges, consider restructuring via master planning.
Written by Jeff Turner, Abby Fifer, and Harvey Goodfriend for "University Business," March 2004
Restructuring University Business Enterprises
Suggestions for reorganizing auxiliary services to increase savings and improve performance.
Written by Jeff Turner, Abby Fifer, and Harvey Goodfriend for NACAS's "College Services," December 2003
A Focus on Campus Life: What Type of Programming Is Right for Your Campus?
Programming is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Here is an examination of how various campus life models might benefit your campus.
Written by Jeff Turner, Abby Fifer, and Harvey Goodfriend for ACUI's "The Bulletin," November 2003
Internal Revenue
By tapping a variety of sources, today's campus and municipal recreation departments can pay for upgrades to programs and facilities all by themselves.
Written by Brad Noyes for "Athletic Business," October 2003
Stadium Makeovers
Rather than construct a new arena, a number of existing facilities are undergoing renovation to meet modern standards.
Written by Terry Glanville and Jason Thompson for "Urban Land," August 2002
A Modest Proposal
Hiring an architectural team begins with a well-devised, well-managed selection process.
Written by Brad Noyes and Julie Skolnicki for "Athletic Business," August 2001
Securing Funding for Your Project
One of the major hurdles in completing a union renovation or new construction project is securing funding. This chapter discusses various aspects of funding, key terms and processes for securing funds, and how some universities have become successful at it.
Written by Chris Dunlavey, Jeff Turner, and Terry Glanville for chapter 12 of the book "From Vision to Reality: Designing and Building College Unions to Meet the Needs of the 21st Century Student," 2001, edited by Dave Robertson and Alan Kirby
The Montreal Thistle Curling Club: A Sign of the Times
A close examination of efforts to revitalize an historic curling club.
Written by Ann Drummie for "Business of Curling," September/October 2000
Fitness Invasion
With its new recreation facility prototype, the U.S. Marine Corps hopes to establish a beachhead in the fight for fitness.
Written by Brad Noyes and Michael Foster for "Athletic Business," November 1999
Planning, Preparation Lead to Successful Student Fee Referendums
Raising funds through a student referendum continues to be a popular campus response to meets the needs of facilities. Here's how to make your next referendum successful.
Written by Paul Brailsford, Jeff Turner, and Erik Thompson for ACUI's "The Bulletin," November 1999
Locker-Room Talk
A frank discussion about locker-room design can save you valuable time.
Written by Jason Lowe and Brad Noyes for "Athletic Business," September 1999
A Comprehensive Approach to Planning Student Housing: One University's Look at Demolition, Renovation, New Construction and Privatization
By developing a clear understanding of your housing program's direction, as well as analyzing all of your development and financing choices, you can maintain financial health while simultaneously creating a great living and learning experience for your students.
Written by Jeff Turner, Heidi Kaplan, and Carol Thompson for NACAS's "College Services," August 1999
Prepped for Success
A mission-driven approach, combined with the rise in athletic participation and an increasingly competitive market for students, has led more private schools to significantly expand athletic space.
Written by Brad Noyes, Paul Brailsford, and Heidi Kaplan for "Athletic Business," December 1998
FF&E: Frequently Forgotten & Excluded?
The furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) procurement process, while often not given the attention it deserves, can help recreation professionals optimize their equipment purchases.
Written by Tim Miller for "Athletic Business," August 1998
Second Chances
A look at how three universities--after failing to pass a student referendum the first time--applied a new planning strategy to easily meet their objectives the second time around.
Written by Jeff Turner for "Athletic Business," August 1996
The Fragile ‘Yes’
Getting your administration to agree to fund a new recreation facility can be a painstaking and sensitive process of building consensus through all levels of the university. Here's how you can find success.
Written by Paul Brailsford for "Athletic Business," August 1993
Prescription for Health Care Costs: Wellness Programs on Campus
Wellness not only mitigates rising health insurance costs, but also improves morale and increases productivity by providing more comprehensive benefits.
Written by Chris Dunlavey for NACUBO's "Business Officer," July 1992
Get Out the Vote
Stumped for funds for a new recreation facility? Ask students for the cash through a referendum. Here's how to get them to say yes.
Written by Paul Brailsford and Mark Rollings for "Athletic Business," March 1992
Step-by-Step Weight Rooms
If a weight training is intended to be successful, then the plan for it must include much more than what kind of equipment to buy and what color combinations to use.
Written by Paul Brailsford and Mark Rollings for "Athletic Business," October 1989
