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Myth or Fact? Misconceptions about Outsourcing

When schools outsource the physical plant, current employees lose their jobs.   Myth. Employees are a valuable asset and National’s model is to retain them. The institutional knowledge and relationship with students and stakeholders are pivotal to success. National typically matches wages and benefits to keep the current team intact.

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BACK TO SCHOOL II: Top 3 Ways to Prioritize

There are a lot of projects to complete before students come to campus – but what if everything doesn’t get done? How do you prioritize projects with schedules? Back to school preparation can involve more than routine maintenance, repairs and sprucing up. There are capital projects that can potentially become

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BACK TO SCHOOL: How National Helps Campuses Look Their Best

What do flawless landscaping, spotless dorms, meticulous maintenance and hungry goats have in common? They’re all vital to preparing college campuses for new and returning students this fall. We talked to three of National’s valued directors about their summer projects and what makes the National approach for each campus different.

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Sustainability Saves Money: Oglethorpe University Explains How

  Oglethorpe University recently embarked in a few money-saving sustainability projects funded through the Grants to Green initiative. This initiative, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta, promotes sustainability in the non-profit sector. National’s Director at Oglethorpe, Lance Knight, has been integral in implementing these projects. We recently caught

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Private Universities Can Benefit from USDA Rural Development Loans

Located between Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tennessee Wesleyan University is a comprehensive liberal arts institution located in rural McMinn County. Home to just over 1,000 students, the university’s main campus is comprised of 21 buildings on 40 park-like acres. And, like most thriving private universities of its size, Tennessee Wesleyan is

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Move-in Week is Almost Here: Are You Ready?

It’s becoming that time of year again. At colleges everywhere, move-in week is fast approaching, and it’s a time filled with both excitement and anxiety for students and parents alike. Students are thinking about classes, making new friends and being on their own for the very first time, while parents

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Want More Donor Dollars? Make Sure Your Campus Looks the Part

  Fundraising is the lifeblood of colleges and universities—without it, many would cease to exist. Student tuition alone isn’t enough to keep schools running or to maintain and grow the physical structure of the campus, making a continued influx of donor dollars essential. While colleges know there are many ways

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