Major aspects of the management of the physical plant of campuses are considered in 42 chapters. The five major sections cover: personnel services; budgeting and accounting; maintenance management; plant operations; and planning, design, and construction. A conclusion describes proven methods and criteria for self-evaluation of the physical plant. Chapter titles and authors include the following: "Recruitment and Employment Practices" (Susan Jackson, H. R. Patterson, Jr.); "Employee Relations" (Patrick Cunningham); "Training and Development" (Jack Hug); "Formula Budgeting as a Technique" (William S. Gardiner); "Zero-Base Budgeting as a Technique" (Ronald R. Blickhahn); "Maintenance Management Systems" (Michael D. McGough, David J. Gojdics, Edward B. Phillips); "Preventive Maintenance" (Michael J. Dwyer, Jr.); "Grounds Maintenance" (Dean A. Ramsey, Denise M. Candelari, James D. Long); "Custodial Services" (Kirk Campbell); "Building Mechanical and Electrical Systems" (Robert Hascall, Larry Johnson); "Energy Management and Conservation" (Joe J. Estill); "Computerization of Plant Operations" (Earl W. Hawkey); "Campus Master Planning" (Harley A. Schrader, Richard R. Williams); and "Design Phase" (Lawrence F. O'Neill). (SW)