November 4, 2015Vol. 15, No. 21

APPA Events

Add Your Own Events!APPA's Online Calendarof EventsFocus on EducationalFacilities

Nov 6, 2015Call for ProposalsDeadline! 2016 Smart andSustainable CampusesConferenceBaltimore, MD

Nov 13, 2015Convener's Meeting ­APPA/NFPA Standardsand Codes Work GroupWeb program

Nov 30, 2015APPA 2016 AwardsApplication Deadline!Institutional & individualawards

Dec 6­9, 2015Women's LeadershipInstituteAmelia Island, FL

Dec 8, 2015APPA Facilities Drive­InWorkshop (spons. byVeritiv)Atlanta, GA (GeorgiaInstitute of Technology)

Dec 10, 2015APPA Facilities Drive­InWorkshop (spons. byONICON)Seattle, WA (Univ ofWashington)

Questions? Comments? News? Contact Steve Glazner, Editor Visit APPA's Virtual Membership Directory Read Inside APPA archives

CONNECT WITH US:

CONTENTSHeadline NewsAPPA NewsProfessional Development and Credentialing Information and ResearchIndustry News

[Sponsored Advertisement by Veritiv]

[Sponsored Advertisement by SchoolDude]

Dec 14, 2015DEADLINE: FacilitiesPerformance Indicators(FPI) Survey Due Today!

Jan 17­21, 2016APPA U ­ Institute forFacilities Managementand Leadership AcademyNew Orleans, LA

Apr 4­5, 20162016 Smart andSustainable CampusesConferenceBaltimore, MD

Jul 11, 2016Emerging Professionals(EP) SummitNashville, TN

Jul 11, 2016Senior Facilities Officers(SFO) SummitNashville, TN

Jul 12­14, 2016APPA/SRAPPA/TNAPPA2016 ConferenceNashville, TN

Sep 11­15, 2016APPA U ­ Institute forFacilities Managementand Leadership AcademyOrlando, FL

APPA Region &Chapter Events

Nov 6­7, 2015AAPPA Fall TrainingConferenceHalifax, NS

Nov 9­12, 2015APPA's Supervisor'sToolkit (spons. by RMA) ­SOLD OUT!Greeley, CO (AimsCommunity College)

Feb 21­24, 2016APPA's Supervisor'sToolkit (spons. byMAPPA)Auburn Hills, MI ­ MiAPPA2016

HEADLINE NEWSLongtime Collaboration with PGMS Garners Gold Award forAPPAAPPA has received the 2015 Gold Award from the Professional GroundsManagement Society (PGMS). The award was presented at the PGMSannual awards dinner on October 23, 2015, and received by APPA Directorof Knowledge Management Steve Glazner. APPA was selected “inrecognition of outstanding and long­term achievements and contributions tothe green industry.” But that barely tells the storyof APPA’s 20­year collaboration with PGMS. Inthe mid­1990s APPA and PGMS entered into astrategic partnership agreement, wherein theyshared memberships with each other’sassociation offices, attended each other’sconferences, and explored ways to shareresources and assistance on publications, conferences, and workshops.When APPA decided to follow up its success of the original CustodialStaffing Guidelines publication with similar books focusing on grounds andmaintenance, PGMS became a natural partner in the development and co­authorship of the grounds edition, published in 2001. No one person, or oneorganization, can do it all by themselves. Ittakes continued and nurtured collaborationthat benefits all parties to achieve theirgoals for their respective members andconstituents. APPA looks forward to ourcontinued collaborations with other greatassociations like PGMS. More on this award forthcoming in the upcomingNovember/December issue of Facilities Manager magazine.

Don't Miss the Next APPA U ­ January 2016 in New OrleansRegistration now open!The next session of APPA U takes place January 17­21 in New Orleans.Plan now to attend to benefit from this combined offering of the Institute forFacilities Management and the Leadership Academy in one venue. APPA Ubrings together two of the profession's leading management trainingprograms in a single location to help you kick 2016 into gear with trainingthat will improve your performance as a facilities manager for the rest of yourcareer! APPA U delivers quality professional training in an environment that

Feb 23­27, 2016CAPPA Technology &Leadership ConferenceSan Antonio, TX

Apr 16­19, 2016TAPPA 2016 Conference(TAPPA's Got Talent!)College Station, TX(hosted by Texas A&M)

Other Events

Nov 5, 2015Public Health Matters:Flu Webinar1:00 p.m. Eastern

Nov 12, 2015National Association ofState FacilitiesAdministrators (NASFA)National Conference &ExpoConference to be held inPortland, OR

Nov 18, 2015Thermal Summit(Sponsored by theBiomass Thermal EnergyCouncil)Washington, DC

Dec 1, 2015Plug Into EnergySavings: Strategies &Resources for ReducingPlugload Energy Use inYour BuildingsWebinar 3:00 p.m. Eastern

Dec 8, 2015Clean Steam UtilizationTraining CourseAllentown, PA

Feb 8­12, 2015Campus Energy 2016Austin, TX

May 9­11, 2016Better Buildings SummitWashington, DC

encourages professional networking and collaboration with other educationfacilities professionals. This approach allows for less travel, easierregistration, greater sharing of information, and an excellent opportunity forInstitute and Academy attendees to network with each other throughout theweek. Both the Institute and Academy are four­track programs held at APPAU twice every year. Learn more and register today. APPA U attendees areguaranteed a special room rate at the New Orleans Marriott on Canal Streetuntil December 16, 2015 or until the block sells out.

APPA NEWS

Nominations and Applications for 2016 APPA Institutional andIndividual AwardsDeadline: November 30, 2015Showcase your institutional programs and recognize the contributions ofoutstanding professionals by submitting them for consideration for the 2016APPA Awards. Nominations and applications are now being accepted forAPPA’s 2016 institutional and individual awards: Award for Excellence,Sustainability Award, Effective and Innovative Practices Award, APPAFellow, Meritorious Service Award, and Pacesetter Award. Award winnerswill be recognized during the APPA/SRAPPA 2016 Annual Conference inNashville, July 12­14. Award nominations submitted after November 30 willbe held and considered in the 2017 award cycle. Help your excellent workgain the recognition it deserves. Make your nomination or application today!

Be the Next APPA President­Elect—Or Nominate Someone ForThis Important Leadership RoleDeadline for Applications/Nominations is December 15APPA is now accepting nominations for the APPA President­Elect office forthe 2016 elections. The APPA President­Elect:

Serves for a three­year term (President­Elect, President, ImmediatePast President) and will act in the absence or disability of thePresidentBecomes thoroughly acquainted with the affairs of APPA to providecapable leadership upon becoming PresidentProvides oversight for the work of the program areas

This office is important because both as APPA President­Elect, andeventually President of APPA, you make an enormous contribution in termsof giving back to the association and the facilities profession it serves. Youalso gain enormous leadership skills and develop yourself professionally inmany meaningful ways. A strong and steady leadership is essential for anassociation to remain vital and relevant in these ever­changing times. Findout how you can contribute by nominating yourself or someone else byclicking here. Be sure to make your applications/nominations by December15!

How Well Are Your Facilities Performing?

To find out, start collecting your data for APPA's 2014­2015 APPA'sFacilities Performance Indicators (FPI) survey. The deadline for the FPISurvey is December 14, 2015.The FPI survey helps you:

Create a balanced performance scorecard based on critical datafindingsCompare and contrast your facilities operations with other institutionsSuccessfully address capital asset realitiesMake the business case for your facilities needsAlign facilities planning with your institution's mission and vision

The 2013­14 FPI is now open and ready to take your data. The December14 deadline is fast approaching. Now is the time to start collecting theinformation you need. Start early to get the best picture of how your facilityis performing. Learn more and register for the survey athttp://www.appa.org/research/FPI/index.cfm . For assistance, contactChristina Hills at christina@appa.org .

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALING

Submit to the Smart & Sustainable Campuses Call for PapersNovember 6 Deadline Fast Approaching The 2016 Call for Proposals for the 2016 Smart & Sustainable CampusesConference (SSCC) is open, and the deadline is November 6. This year'stheme is "Measuring Our Impact." The SSCC welcome proposals linked tothe following conference tracks: 1. Measuring Our Impact2. Education for Sustainability: Innovating Curriculum & Research3. The Built Environment4. Change Management: Towards Transformation5. Expanding the Sustainability CommunityJoin us in Baltimore on April 4­6. Submit your ideas, or justbe there! Being a presenter at SSCC means you'll be part ofa line­up including visionaries such as:Opening keynote speaker Julian Agyeman, Ph.D., Professor of Urbanand Environmental Policy and Planning, Tufts University. Plenary speaker Leith Sharp, Director of ExecutiveEducation for Sustainability Leadership with HarvardUniversity's Center for Health and the Global Environment.Learn more and submit today!

Plan Now for the Supervisor’s Toolkit Offering Hosted byMAPPA in 2016APPA's Supervisor's Toolkit training is a structured, open­ended, andpragmatic approach to developingsupervisors especially designed for theeducational facilities professional. It isnot so much a training program as it is adevelopment process designed to helpsupervisors realize both personal and professional growth. The program isdesigned for a full week of training. It will help you respond to the demandsof intense competition, advancing technology, and changing values—theforces that are transforming your role as a supervisor. Choose the offeringclosest to you and register today!

Region Location and Details Dates Register by

RMA Aims Community College­Greeley, CO Nov 9­12 SOLD OUT

MAPPA MiAPPA 2016­Auburn Hills, MI Feb 21­24,2016

Registernow.

Online Prep Course and Exam to Obtain Your APPAProfessional Credentialing Certification!A convenient way to fast­track your career success.

The APPA credential prep course and exams are offered exclusively online.This enables self­paced study and eliminates the need for travel budgets anddays away from the office.

The Prep CourseHere are some of the characteristics of this effective and convenient PrepCourse:

Covers all four core Body of Knowledge (BOK) areasSelf­pacedNo travel costsModularFlashcard coursePractice examsSample Q&AKnowledge checks

Testing PlatformT he platform provides an exciting array of online testing options to suit test­takers' needs:

At a local Kryterion testing center staffed with professional proctors;

orOn campus or at home, utilizing a webcam­enabled online proctorarranged by Kryterion.

Optional Review SessionsCustomized Interactive Review (CIR) sessions are available online or inperson to exam candidates who have completed the online prep course. Theinstructor will have access to all practice exam results to customize/tailorthe venue and spend more time productively and efficiently, maximizing thecontent areas that need to be addressed before taking the exams. Learn more about this exciting new option here, and register to prep for your

CEFP credential today! Questions? Contact Christina Hills atchristina@appa.org or call 703­542­3844.

APPA INFORMATION & RESEARCHAPPA Publishes 2015 Thought Leaders ReportFacilities & Technology: The Transformation of "Campus" Educational institutions that master new technologies will have an edge inthe increasingly competitive higher education landscape. They will betterserve learners and sup port instructors, and they'll makesmarter use of limited resources and advance the safetyand sustainability of the institution. APPA's 2015Thought Leaders report discusses the factors related tointegrating technology and the campus built environment;using technology to enhance critical campus functions;and integrating facilities management and informationtechnology.

New technology will require new skills and newapproaches to day­to­day tasks. The result will be a new campus for a newera, which will need to address the following needs:

Restructuring the facilities management organization to effectivelyintegrate new technologyCrafting policies that enhance facilities/IT integrationCreating successful facilities/IT integrationPreparing the facilities professional of the futureImagining the IT/facilities integration of the future: where we are going

The report includes a contextual introduction, a comprehensive section onusing technology to enhance key campus functions, questions for furtherdiscussion, a lengthy resource section, and a list of participants. Downloadthe report at http://www.appa.org/Research/CF aR/tls.cfm , or order fromthe APPA Bookstore . The Thought Leaders report is free and wassponsored in part by Ja cobs .

APPA Standards and Codes Council (ASCC) AnnouncesFormation of ASCC NFPA Standards and Codes Work GroupConvener's Meeting Friday, November 13, 20151:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern The APPA Standards and Codes Council (ASCC) invites all APPA membersto participate in a Convener's Meeting of the newly­established ASCC NFPAWork Group, to take place via web software. There is no cost to attend.The Group's work scope encompasses tracking and monitoring therevision cycle for all NFPA standards and codes relevant to APPA memberinstitutions. These include NFPA 70, the National Electric Code (NEC),NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm andSignaling Code, NFPA 25, and others. Among its activities, the Work Groupwill make recommendations to the Council on any changes recommendedfor formal proposal to the NFPA. At the convener's meeting interestedstakeholders will be introduced to the Work Group's activities; commentsand suggestions on the proposed work program will be encouraged. APPAencourages individuals with responsibilities related to fire and life safety, andNFPA, NEC, and IFC building and campus code compliance to participate.Register today! Contact: Sam Waymire.

Facilities Management Internships Benefit AllInternships offer a great way to introduce new professionals to the field ofeducational facilities management. Interns can bring fresh perspective andup­to­date skills to projects that will help your department while enhancingtheir portfolio when they are ready to pursue a full­time job. The right internexperience could be the first step for a long career in educational facilitiesmanagement. APPA's Job Express is a great way to search for and recruitinterns for your facilities management department – and it’s free! Simply goto the APPA website and click on Job Express for more information onposting your opportunities for an intern to join your team and make adifference!

Tackle Your Top Grounds, Custodial, and MaintenanceConcerns with the Operational Guidelines TrilogyAPPA's updated popular Operational Guidelines trilogy of publications onGrounds, Custodial, and Maintenance incorporates leading­edge topicsrelated to technology, service innovations, benchmarking, outsourcing, andsustainability­­three key areas critical to your facility's success. Order thisvaluable resource as a book or in e­book format at www.appa.org/bookstore.Book/software packages for Custodial and Grounds are also available.

INDUSTRY NEWSAASHE Releases 2015 Sustainable Campus IndexThe Association for the Advancement ofSustainability in Higher Education's (AASHE)2015 Sustainable Campus Index highlights top­performing colleges and universities in 17 areas,as measured by the Sustainability Tracking,Assessment & Rating System (STARS). Thereport also highlights best practices from over 50U.S., Canadian, and Mexican institutions thathave submitted a STARS report in the last 12months. Average scores in each impact areabased on institution type and country areincluded. The institutions that achieved the topspot in each impact area are:

Arizona State University (Purchasing)Colby College (Air & Climate)Colorado State University (Public Engagement, Waste, Wellbeing &Work)Columbia University (Transportation)Green Mountain College (Curriculum)Pennsylvania State University (Water)Stanford University (Diversity & Affordability)Sterling College (Dining & Food)Unity College (Energy, Investment)University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign (Buildings)

Access the full list of top performers in each impact area in the report.

The Economist’s Inaugural College RankingWashington and Lee University takes the top spot in The Economist’s newcollege ranking. Washington and Lee is where APPA's Immediate PastPresident, Randolph Hare, serves as director of maintenance andoperations. The top ten institutions in The Economist’s ranking are:

Washington and LeeBabson CollegeVillanova University HarvardBentley UniversityOtis College of Art and DesignLehigh University

Alderson Broaddus UniversityTexas A&M International UniversityCalifornia State University Bakersfield

The magazine notes that the main goals of a college ranking are "to attractattention, reflect the values of the publication, and provoke readers justenough." In The Economist's case, this means focusing on money—specifically in the form of alumni salaries. The Economist calculated howmuch graduates of colleges could be predicted to earn based on a range offactors, including the institutions’ religious affiliation, average wages in thearea, and percentage of students receiving Pell grants. Then, it comparedthose predicted outcomes to "actual" earnings data listed in the CollegeScorecard. Schools where the Scorecard earnings were much higher thanthe predicted earnings were ranked higher. Like many rankings, thismethodology requires some complex statistics. Learn more.

NASFA’s 2016 Call for Presentations is OpenYou are invited to submit a proposal to present a plenary or concurrentsession at the National Association of State Facilities Administrators(NASFA) National Conference & Expo. The sessions will facilitate dialogueon ways to provide improved general facility management and in addition,there will be specialsessions for thedepartment oftransportation, realestate, natural resources,and capitol restorationand preservationprofessionals. Th e conference will be held June 12­15, 2016 (Sun. ­ Wed.)at the Red Lion on the River – Jantzen Beach Hotel in Portland, Oregon. This year’s hot topics include:

Alternative Delivery Methods (e.g., Alternative Means of ConstructionDelivery)SecurityRegulatory Issues ­ New StandardsArchitecture & Engineering Planning MaintenanceEnergy ProjectsOther topics relating to issues relating to:

Department of TransportationReal EstateUniversitiesNatural Resources

Learn more.

Plug into Energy Savings: Strategies and Resources forReducing Plugload Energy Use in Your Buildings

December 1, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET Plug and process loads become a larger piece of the building energy pie asthe low hanging fruits of energy efficiency, such as lighting retrofits, areharvested. This webinar will include a discussion on simple low­cost andportable plug and process loads interventions. Stanford University will shareits successes in creating a plug load inventory, analysis and action plan toreduce associated energy consumption. The General ServicesAdministration will present one of its marquee projects of the federalgovernment leading by example highlighting strategies for reducing plug andprocess loads in an historic zero energy building retrofit. Register.

Public Health Matters ­ Understanding & Preparing for theSeasonal FluNov 5, 2015 , 12:00 p.m. ­ 1:00 p.m. Eastern TimeSeasonal Flu/Human Influenza is a highly contagiousrespiratory infection, generally transmitted throughhuman to human contact, accompanied by fever andoften with respiratory complications. Each year, onaverage, 66 million Americans get the flu. Thiswebinar will help you learn proactive measures youcan take to help reduce risk. Other topics of thewebinar will include “Influenza 101,” predicting thescope of the coming flu season, and six tips to help you improve handhygiene and disinfecting procedures in your facility. Register.

Click here to unsubscribe