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Dedicated to Cultivating the
Community: A Profile President
Ruthann Manlet
By Ruth E. Thaler-Carter
Facilities management goes beyond a mere job for APPA President
Ruthann Manlet. e work and the nature of the environment—and
her colleagues—keep her going, making involvement and community
crucial to her management approach.
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Infrastructure Resiliency Model
By Brian Cowperthwaite and John D'Angelo, P.E., CHFM,
CHEP, CMVP
Using the Infrastructure Resiliency Model (IRM) allows the facilities
team to specifically apply the data already developed for its deferred-
maintenance or FCI benchmark.
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Logistics and Planning Considerations
for Major Infrastructure Upgrades
By Mary Acciani, P.E., CEM
Upgrading campus infrastructure can be one of the most challenging
aspects of facilities management on a campus. However, upfront
planning can help assure a more successful project.
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A Survey Study of University
Tree-Care Practices
By Mikaela Schmitt-Harsh, Ph.D.
is CFaR research project collected data on campus tree inventories
and management strategies. e findings help promote the effective
management and stewardship of campus trees.
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2019 Conference Highlights:
Denver, Colorado
Photos by Rhonda Hole
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