The Higher Ed Facilities Forum is an invite-only gathering for facilities leaders at the nation’s top colleges and universities.
April 7-9, 2019 | Hollywood, FL
INTIMATE & PERSONABLE.
PEER-LED LEARNING.
UNFORGETTABLE NETWORKING.
Meaningful Content
The Higher Ed Facilities Forum combines a balance of thought-provoking presentations and peer-to-peer discussion groups on the most relevant issues and challenges for facilities leaders at the nation’s leading colleges and universities.
CONNECT WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS
The days of strolling a trade show floor are over! We curate a diverse group of leading suppliers so you can schedule one-on-one meetings with only the ones that match your campus facilities needs.
PURPOSEFUL NETWORKING
We understand that the ability to network is a chief reason people attend conferences. Thus, we carefully select the social activities that take place at our retreat. A Catamaran tour and a Dinner Cruise are just a few of the highlights we have planned.
Experience it Yourself
Check out this highlight video from the 2018 Higher Ed Facilities Forum…
2019 Discussion Leaders Include:
High Point University
Western Michigan University
University of Miami
University of Colorado Builder
University of Iowa
Carnegie Mellon University
International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
Michigan State University
The Changing Landscape of Higher Education:
Insights for Facilities Leaders
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Destination: Paradise
HEFF ’19 will be hosted at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort located just minutes from Ft. Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport. Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of songwriter and author Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville is a destination resort and entertainment complex on the legendary Hollywood Beach Broadwalk.
From the blog
Leadership Series: Donald Moore, Drexel University
Donald Moore, VP of Real Estate & Facilities at Drexel University, discusses how the skill-set for higher ed facilities management has evolved, his refreshing perspective on town-gown relations, and why universities need to get better at “doing more with other people’s money”...
How to Change the Facilities Conversations Among Campus Stakeholders
Have you ever wondered why your board isn’t more focused on facilities stewardship? After all, your institution’s most valuable asset is its physical campus. Why is it so challenging to get board members to commit to the necessary funding to maintain this asset and drive high-priority projects forward?
How Can Facilities Better Align with the Academic Mission?
How can facilities leaders better align with the academic mission? We reached out to administrators from Virginia Tech and Virginia Commonwealth University who have been proactive and intentional in achieving this elusive “facilities/academic mission” symbiosis.
April 7-9, 2019 | Hollywood, FL
Join Us in Florida!
HEFF is an invite-only gathering. Invited participants are senior facilities management, capital project and physical plant administrators from the nation’s leading colleges and universities.