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electrical engineering students.
The university intends to keep enroll- ment in the program to about 25 students
a year. Doing so will leverage the univer- sity’s strengths in low student-to-faculty ratio, which currently is 14-to-1.
For more information about the new computer engineering curriculum, visit www.tuskegee.edu/programs-courses/ colleges-schools/coe/electrical-engineer- ing/new-computer-engineering-program.
Wine Spectator
Learning Center
Opens at Sonoma State
The grand opening event and ribbon- cutting ceremony for the new Wine Spectator Learning Center at California’s
Sonoma State University (SSU) took place last month. The event celebrated the new headquarters of the Wine Busi- ness Institute (WBI), a unique public- private partnership between the School of Business and Economics at SSU and the global wine industry.
The Wine Business Institute, estab- lished in 1996, is the first academic pro- gram in the U.S. to offer degrees focused exclusively on the business aspects of the wine industry. Since its inception, the program has awarded 980 undergradu- ate wine-business degrees, 50 master’s degrees in wine-business administra- tion, and 112 MBA degrees specifically designed for wine executives.
The construction and expansion project transformed the existing University Com- mons building into a state-of-the-art learn- ing center that includes three advanced- technology classrooms, student commons, café and garden areas, and collaborative spaces for faculty and business leaders.
Hot Tips
This Month
Flooring Options
How Rubber Flooring
Impacts Costs
FROM CLASSROOMS TO HALLWAYS, steady foot traffic and heavy rolling loads can quickly compromise a floor’s original beauty and integrity. With pressure to lower operational expenses, many institutions are turning to life- cycle cost analysis (LCCA) to determine which flooring material offers the greatest durability and resilience over the lifetime of the product, and how that directly translates to value and cost savings. Rubber flooring has proven to be a leader in this category. Here’s why.
Installation. The cost of installation (including labor and materials) varies greatly be- tween flooring products. Rubber flooring with
a self-adhesive backing can be installed directly over an existing floor. It has fewer seams with less cutting and joint sealing, resulting in faster turn-times, reducing your timeline by up to half.
Durability. The dense surface of rubber flooring can withstand the pressure of heavy loads, dragging desks and chairs, and is resistant to liquid spills and harsh chemicals. This level of ultra-durability is able to support a facility for decades.
Maintenance. Flooring maintenance can account for 75 to 90 percent of total cost over the product’s projected lifespan. Premium rubber flooring has a nonporous surface that repels stains and can be cleaned with little more than water. Unlike other resilient floor- ing, rubber’s uncoated surface means the floor never needs to be stripped and resealed.
Sustainability. Rubber flooring is naturally sourced and has a low-VOC rating, contributing to a healthier environment and improved indoor air quality (IAQ) for students and staff alike.
Premium rubber flooring has significant im- pact on total cost of ownership. Using LCCA during flooring specification helps institutions lower expenses long-term while increasing the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff.
Tasha Hughes is a marketing specialist, PR, for nora systems, Inc. (www.nora.com/us). She can be reached at Tasha.hughes@nora.com or 800/332-NORA.
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