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Selecting architects for designing large educational campus buildings typically involves a structured process that ensures the chosen architect meets the project’s functional, aesthetic, and budgetary requirements. Here’s an overview of the typical steps involved:
1. Defining Project Goals and Requirements
- The institution or client identifies the purpose of the building, the estimated budget, sustainability goals, and any specific design or functional needs.
- A detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is prepared, outlining project objectives, scope, timeline, and submission requirements.
2. Public Announcement or Invitations
- The RFP/RFQ is distributed through professional networks, industry publications, or procurement platforms.
- Invitations may also be sent directly to pre-identified firms with expertise in similar projects.
3. Initial Submissions
- Interested architectural firms submit their qualifications or proposals. These typically include:
- Firm portfolio: Highlighting past projects, especially in educational architecture.
- Design approach: How the firm plans to address the project goals.
- Team composition: Key personnel and their relevant experience.
- References and certifications.
4. Shortlisting Candidates
- A committee reviews submissions and shortlists firms based on criteria such as experience, design philosophy, project understanding, and compatibility with the client’s goals.
5. Interviews and Presentations
- Shortlisted firms are invited for interviews to present their ideas, discuss their approach, and answer questions.
- Some institutions may request preliminary concept designs to gauge creativity and alignment with the campus’s vision.
6. Evaluation of Proposals
- Proposals are evaluated based on:
- Design capability: Innovation, sustainability, and functional design.
- Experience: Success in similar projects.
- Cost efficiency: Ability to meet the budget without compromising quality.
- Cultural fit: Alignment with the institution’s mission and values.
7. Final Selection
- The committee selects the architect based on scoring, deliberations, and sometimes a voting process.
- Contract negotiations follow, detailing scope, fees, and deliverables.
8. Community and Stakeholder Engagement
- In some cases, stakeholders, including faculty, students, and local communities, are involved in providing feedback or participating in design workshops.
9. Formal Approval
- The governing board of the institution or a similar authority often gives final approval.
This process ensures transparency, accountability, and the selection of the most qualified architect for the project.
Related:
Society for College and University Planning
Higher Education Facilities Act of 1963
Homeschool Laws By State
Education happening outside the home offers several advantages that contribute to the holistic development of children:
Socialization: Interacting with peers and teachers in a structured environment helps children learn social skills, cooperation, and conflict resolution, which are essential for navigating the complexities of adult life.
Diverse Perspectives: Schools expose children to a variety of viewpoints, backgrounds, and cultures, fostering tolerance, empathy, and understanding of diversity.
Specialized Instruction: Qualified educators are trained to teach specific subjects and tailor instruction to different learning styles, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education.
Access to Resources: Schools provide access to resources such as libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, and technology that may not be available at home, enriching the learning experience.
Extracurricular Activities: Schools offer extracurricular activities like sports, music, drama, and clubs, which help children discover their interests, develop talents, and build leadership skills.
Preparation for the Real World: Schools simulate real-world environments, teaching children important life skills such as time management, responsibility, and teamwork, which are crucial for success in adulthood.
Professional Development: Educators undergo continuous training and development to stay updated with the latest teaching methodologies and educational practices, ensuring high-quality instruction for students.
While home-based learning can complement formal education and offer flexibility, the structured environment and resources provided by schools play a vital role in shaping well-rounded individuals ready to thrive in society.
Punxsutawney Coffee & Shoefly Pie
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Daviess County Bourbon
History: How Kentucky Became the World’s Bourbon Capital
Code of Federal Regulations: § 5.143 Whisky (Whiskey)
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
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Root Beer Olympics
“Standard Root Beer” is typically made using a combination of ingredients that include water, sugar, sassafras root or extract, and various other flavoring agents. Here’s a general overview of the process:
- Sassafras Flavoring: In traditional root beer recipes, sassafras root or extract is a key ingredient. However, it’s important to note that sassafras contains safrole, a compound that has been deemed potentially carcinogenic. For this reason, commercial root beers often use a safrole-free sassafras flavoring.
- Sweetener: Sugar is commonly used to sweeten root beer, although some recipes may use alternatives like corn syrup or honey. The amount of sweetener can vary based on personal preference.
- Water: Root beer typically starts with plain water as its base. The water is heated to dissolve the sweetener and other ingredients.
- Flavorings: Besides sassafras flavoring, root beer can include a range of other flavorings to create its distinct taste. These may include wintergreen, vanilla, anise, licorice, molasses, or other herbs and spices. The exact combination of flavors varies among different root beer recipes.
- Carbonation: Carbonation gives root beer its characteristic fizz. This can be achieved by using carbonated water or by introducing carbon dioxide gas into the mixture. In commercial production, carbonation is typically added during the bottling process.
- Yeast Fermentation (optional): Some traditional homemade root beer recipes involve a fermentation step. Yeast is added to the root beer mixture, which consumes the sugar and produces carbon dioxide as a byproduct. This creates a natural carbonation in the beverage. However, this step can also increase the alcohol content, so it’s important to be mindful of the fermentation duration.
- Bottling and Aging: Once the root beer is prepared, it is typically poured into bottles or kegs and sealed. Some recipes may recommend allowing the root beer to age for a certain period to develop the desired flavors.
It’s worth noting that the commercial production of root beer may involve different processes, as well as the use of artificial flavors, stabilizers, and preservatives to ensure consistency and shelf life. The specific recipe and production methods may vary among manufacturers.
S. 5: Laken Riley Act
Curated list of federal legislative actions affecting United States educational settlements.
Bad Gateway messages — often sporadic — originate with broken links to federal databases
H.R. 8913: Protecting American Students Act
Laken Riley Act passes 251-170, with 37 Democrats joining all Republicans in support
The murder of Laken Riley occurred on February 22, 2024, in Athens, Georgia. Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student at Augusta University, disappeared when she was jogging at the University of Georgia (UGA). Her body was found near a lake of a wooded area at UGA; her death was caused by blunt force trauma. The police described Riley’s killing as a “crime of opportunity”, and that no murder had been committed at UGA in almost 30 years; a gap filled by the open border policy of Democrat President Joseph Biden, Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and chain of Democrat District Attorney’s who let the perpetrator run free.
The murder has international news, generating extensive media attention — though not nearly as much as the George Floyd tragedy and the Black Lives Matter zietgeist — sparking debate over illegal immigration in United States after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed that Ibarra is a Venezuelan illegal immigrant who is not a U.S. citizen and was caught crossing the border but released back into the United States
Jose Antonio Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan citizen who entered the US illegally, was arrested by UGA police and has been charged with felony murder, false imprisonment, and kidnapping.[4] Ibarra lived about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the area where Riley’s body was found..
European leaders are indifferent to the rape and murder of their young women by migrant men also:
It happened again. Another European girl was killed at the hands of a migrant in Vienna and she wasn’t the first one this week. And tomorrow it will happen again, because white lives don’t matter to our globalist leaders.
But they matter to me, so I’m making you a promise. 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/fAS93ux8CQ
— Eva Vlaardingerbroek (@EvaVlaar) March 6, 2024
“But what is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.” — James Madison, Federalist 51
Relevant Federal Executive & Legislative Committees
House of Representatives: Committee on Education & the Workforce
Senate: Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
SCOTUS: West Virginia, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency
H.R. 221: Expand Pell Grant eligibility to certain trade schools
H.R. 193: Teach Relevant Apprenticeships to Drive Economic Success Act
H.R. 302: Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023
The University Campus As A Designed Work and an Artefact of Cultural Heritage
New update alert! The 2022 update to the Trademark Assignment Dataset is now available online. Find 1.29 million trademark assignments, involving 2.28 million unique trademark properties issued by the USPTO between March 1952 and January 2023: https://t.co/njrDAbSpwB pic.twitter.com/GkAXrHoQ9T
— USPTO (@uspto) July 13, 2023
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