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School of Health and Medical Sciences to create an Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in Nutley and Clifton, NJ.
FRCC to Offer
Bachelor’s Degree
Front Range Community College (FRCC) has received approval to offer a bachelor’s degree in nursing at the college’s Fort Collins and Westminster, CO, campuses. The move will help meet a growing need for skilled healthcare providers in Colorado, while also providing students with an affordable route to good jobs in their home state.
FRCC expects to begin offering the BSN degree program by 2020 at the lat- est. The next step will be for the propos- al to go forward to the Higher Learning Commission for accreditation. The final step will be approval from the Colorado Board of Nursing and a national nursing accreditation agency.
Boise State to Pioneer
Subscription-Based
Degree Program
Boise State University and inaugural partner CapEd Credit Union are rolling out a unique program that will enable more than 75,000 Idaho-based credit union members to pay a monthly sub- scription rate for online college courses, allowing them to earn a college degree or certificate at a significant cost savings over traditional tuition.
The new program, known as Boise State Passport to Education, will pro- vide students individualized academic advising and student success coaching in a high-quality, affordable online degree program.
By delivering a college degree that is affordable, targeted to individual career needs, and accessible across the state, the program addresses several pressing challenges—combating cost and stu- dent debt, delivering skills and compe- tencies employers are demanding, and
Hot Tips
This Month
Energy-Efficient Facilities
Reducing Your
Energy Use and Cost
WITH BUDGET CUTS IMPACTING COLLEGES
and universities across the nation, many campuses are searching for ways to stretch their dollars. Investing in renewable energy and products saves money in the long run. Not to mention, consuming energy unnecessarily can hurt your bottom line. Consider these easy ways to reduce your energy use.
Build with Efficiency in Mind
Entry doors can leak both air and heat, contributing to significant energy loss. Special- ized door assemblies and accessories are avail- able to help combat these losses and improve a facility’s overall energy efficiency. Don’t forget about classroom doors! The simple addition
of self-adhesive weather stripping can reduce energy losses and improve soundproofing.
Invest in Energy-Efficient Locks
Smart locks connected to a power source can use a lot of energy. Think of all the doors in your building. How many are secured by electri- fied locks? Hardware manufacturers make locks that draw approximately 90 percent less power than other models, and they’re just as secure.
Install Self-Powered Door Controls
Door control devices are another unsuspecting energy user. A small number of door operators are innovatively designed to generate and locally store energy, so they don’t even need a dedicated power source to open or close.
There are additional ways you can make your campus more energy efficient without a huge investment. Find a manufacturing part- ner that is invested in your success and safety; one with a wide range of progressive products, support tools and services to assist you; and one that can help you make your campus more energy efficient, secure, and sustainable.
Amy Vigneux is director, Sustainable Building Solutions for ASSA ABLOY.
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