Innovation and the Public Procurement Process
Moving to an interview-based procurement process could vastly expedite the current approach to...
Partnerships: The For-Profit Side of the Story
The for-profit approach to procurement allows for a faster and more efficient purchasing and...
The College as a Client: Evaluating Vendor Relationships
Institutions cannot possibly have in-house expertise in every area related to running a successful...
Exploring the Ethics of University-Vendor Relationships
In order for a service partnership to be widely accepted by all institutional stakeholders, college...
Communication Critical for a Successful Partnership
Through effective communication, service providers can help overcome some of the roadblocks that...
The Fight for Quality Education: Understanding Faculty Opposition to Partnering
When it comes to partnering, especially on teaching and learning functions, faculty have major...
Outsourcing Continuing Education: Issues for the Institution
The commonly outsourced academic and administrative services change from institution to...
In-House Program Creation Ensures All Stakeholders are Involved
Developing innovative technologies in-house can ensure a connectedness with student, faculty and...
How Businesses Benefit from Service Partnerships with Universities
Service partnerships in commoditized marketplaces are valuable because they provide research and...
The Value and Limitations of Service Partnerships in Higher Education
One of the biggest challenges standing in the way of partnerships between service providers and...
Vendor Practices Must Change to Improve Student Outcomes
Institutions must focus on implementing good business practices, while vendors must recognize that...
Exploring the Negative Reputation of Service Providers
Institutional leaders are more interested in entering long-term strategic partnerships with service...
