Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for University Of Missouri Kansas City.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Kansas City
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
14,732
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
178402
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Roos
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,858.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
55%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from University Of Missouri Kansas City
The UMKC University Libraries' strategic plan outlines its aspiration to be an exemplary public urban research library, fostering equity in critical inquiry, providing meaningful access to information, and empowering researchers and learners. It promotes the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge and creative work. The plan is structured around five key pillars: providing exceptional student learning, success, and experience; becoming a thriving discovery enterprise; transforming the community and region with impactful engagement; fostering an environment of invigorating multiculturalism, globalism, and inclusion; and developing strong and resilient people, processes, and physical infrastructure. A foundational commitment is placed on the unwavering development of its people.
The University of Missouri-Kansas City's 2018-2028 Strategic Plan aims to elevate the university's excellence in education, research, and community engagement. The updated plan maintains its strategic themes but revises goals and metrics to adapt to changing needs. It focuses on providing exceptional student learning experiences, advancing a thriving discovery enterprise, transforming the community through impactful engagement, fostering an inclusive environment, and developing resilient infrastructure. Key priorities include increasing retention and graduation rates, growing research expenditures, and strengthening partnerships to address regional workforce needs and promote economic development.
The UMKC Faculty Senate meeting included an address by UM System President Mun Choi, who discussed the university's current state, budget limitations, and the importance of improving graduation rates for Black and Hispanic students. Concerns about distrust in higher education were raised, along with updates on tuition rates and research project funding. Announcements were made by UMKC Chancellor Mauli Agrawal regarding Giving Day donations and a capital campaign, and by Provost Jennifer Lundgren about the new Dean of the School of Dentistry and the search for the Vice Provost of Student Affairs. The meeting also covered proposed changes to executive guidelines, an IFC report on international students and academic freedom, and campus elections.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track University Of Missouri Kansas City meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Public-sector contacts connected to University Of Missouri Kansas City.
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