EDU 8324 Planning and Facilities
This course will be a combination of field based experiences, presentations from expert practitioners in the field, and a traditional reading/lecture format designed to prepare future administrators to participate intelligently in the design, construction, and operation of new or renovated educational facilities. Issues explored will include but are not limited to: the impact of demographic trends on facilities planning, the financing of school construction projects and the nuances of bond elections, the procurement of architectural and engineering services, the role of the architect in the design-build process, the methods of project delivery, the oversight of the construction process, hiring and training faculty, green building technology, trends in design and construction, the impact of school facilities on learning, community involvement and use, and the maintenance of existing facilities.