Learning Resources

Abstract: The landscape of a campus is often what makes it memorable. Landscape can unify a campus and represent a college's devotion to stewardship of the land. It is helpful to look at three main landscape designs: hard surface areas, site furniture, and soft surface areas. A balance must be achieved between hard paved and soft, grassy surfaces. Among concerns that must be dealt with are the proper width for pedestrian paths, disabled access, the cost of various paving materials, and the encroachment of vehicular traffic and parking. Colleges and universities should have site furniture that is unified, consistent, and compatible with the campus architecture and the values of the institution. Barbecue areas near dormitories, trash receptacles, security lighting, and quality of signage have all become increasingly important or popular. Planning of soft surface areas contributes greatly to the beauty of the campus; however, environmental concerns have made sustainability a goal. Trees must be carefully planned, yet with regard to ordered plantings, tree replacement planning is a must. To support funding for a high-quality campus landscape, it takes a commitment from administrators, trustees, and leading faculty. With such a commitment, a natural environment that nurtures the scholarly life can be created .

Abstract: Book review: No Way to Build a Ballpark and Other Irreverent Essays on Architecture, by Allan Temko. Chronicle Books (San Francisco), 1993. 267 pages. ISBN 0-8118-0296-5.

Abstract: Subtitles: The new outlook; Advantages of a merger; What kind of planning? Pull quotes: "You can count on one hand those created by merger." "They are planning with the aid of mergers." "Battles can rage as the institutions negotiate.

Abstract: Book Review: Creating Distinctiveness: Lessons from Uncommon College and Universities, by Barbara Townsend, L. Jackson Newell, adn Micheal Wiese. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report No. 6, George Washington University, 1992. 94 pages. ISBN 1-878380-19-2.

Abstract: Book Review: Looking Around: A Journey Through Architecture, by Witold Rybczynski. Viking, 1992. 301 pages. ISBN 0-670-84421-7.

Abstract: Book Review: Office Access, by The Understanding Business. Harper Collins, 1992. 94 pages. ISBN 006-277-061-6.

Abstract: Book Review: Race Matters: Intellectuals, Race, and Change, by Cornel West. Beacon Press, 1993. 105 pages. ISBN 0-8070-0918-0.

Abstract: Book Review: The Economics of American Higher Education, edited by william Becker and Darrell Lewis. Kluwer, 1992. 349 pages. Higher Education and Economic Growth, edited by William Becker and Darrell Lewis. Kluwer, 1993. 182 pages.

Abstract: Book Review: Revitalizing Undergraduate Science: Why Some Things Work and Most Don't, by Shelia Tobias. research Corporation, 1992. 192 pages.