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Contents VOLUME 15 ISSUE 11 | NOVEMBER 2012 On the Cover 18 STEM and the Community 18 27 College A focus on STEM initiatives at commu- nity colleges is putting many students on the path to success in the new economy. BY AMY MILSHTEIN Columns 32 Features [ FACILITIES ] 22 The Next Step in Cutting Utility Costs Energy savings are adding up in facilities that are installing and implementing monitoring-based commissioning systems. BY MICHAEL FICKES 27 Going Green With Modular Construction Modular, ICF, and precast construction options are becoming increasingly common… and increasingly green. BY MARK ROWH [ SAFETY & SECURITY ] 32 SafeCampus A new, integrated mass communication system for the University of Washington in Seattle has streamlined and improved campus safety. BY SCOTT BERMAN 44 The Sustainability and Innovation Awards This awards program highlights the most innovative solutions that address today's sustainability design challenges in educational facilities. design Education Showcase 4 COLLEGE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT / NOVEMBER 2012 [ BUSINESS ] 36 Revolutionizing Construction Management Collaboration and cooperation, using Lean Construction and the Last Planner System, result in time and dollar savings. BY JAMES GROSSMAN [ TECHNOLOGY PLANNING & MANAGEMENT ] 39 Lecture Capture Provides an Interactive Classroom Experience Here's a look at how lecture capture is pro- viding a shift in the traditional classroom learning setting, providing benefi ts on both sides of the professor's desk. BY ELLEN KOLLIE SPECIAL SECTION 36 6 Editor's Note 10 Recruit & Retain 12 Business Practices 14 Fire & Life Safety 16 Facilities 62 Trends in Green 3 Campus Scene 3 Ask the Expert 8 Hot Tips 9 Campus Security Watch Departments Products 55 Info Marts 56 Case Histories 58 Product Showcase 60 Advertiser Index Technology Planning & Management 41 Emerging Technology 42 Tech Watch 43 Tech Upgrade [ COVER PHOTOGRAPH ] The Center for Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston. Photo courtesy of Perkins + Will College Planning & Management® (ISSN #1523-0910) (USPS #017-207) is published monthly for $23.95 per year (add $5.00 per year for foreign postage), by Peter Li, Inc., 2621 Dryden Rd., Ste. 300, Dayton, OH 45439. Periodicals postage paid at Dayton, OH, and additional mailing offi ces. Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to College Planning & Management, Box 49699, Dayton, OH 45449-0699. WWW.PLANNING4EDUCATION.COM