8.27.08 | Reston, VA | The National Wildlife Federation released the Campus Environment 2008 research report for colleges universities. The survey indicates that campuses are making headway in integrating sustainability as a core value in leadership and campus operations practices, but they are falling short in advancing the issue on the academic front. Findings were compared with those of a benchmark study conducted in 2001. 

8.25.08 | Orleans, IN | Paoli will sponsor the International Facility Management Association's Fall Symposium, October 11-14, 2008, in Dallas, TX. The four-day learning event presents CEU credit courses for members pursuing credentials as a Certified Facilities Manager or Facilities Management Professional. 

8.15.08 | Grand Rapids, MI | The Steelcase Workplace Index Survey reports that most office workers fear a backlash for telecommuting, yet see the trend as increasing. The results, reported by Prime Newswire, www.primenewswire.com/, found that office workers fear that telecommuting can hurt their career prospects due to a lack of contact with the employer and the company's preference to control the work environment and prevent a decline in productivity. However, a majority of the respondents believe that current technology allows them to be just as connected to the office and that a different environment can actually make them more productive.