Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Bluefield University.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Bluefield
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
959
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
231554
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Rams
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
141.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
18%
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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Board meetings and strategic plans from Bluefield University
The event celebrated student achievement in academics, leadership, and character, highlighting those who exceeded expectations and embodied the university's mission to develop servant leaders. Key segments included a scripture reading and reflection by Dr. Emily Lambert, the 2024 recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award, focusing on the privilege of serving others. Awards were presented to students from various classes (freshman, sophomore, junior, non-graduating senior) for academic excellence, including those on the Dean's and President's Lists. Specific outstanding graduate awards were presented for Biology, Business Administration (MBA), Communication Arts, Counseling, and Criminal Justice programs, recognizing dedication, resilience, and leadership qualities.
The document pertains to the Winter Commencement ceremony. Key elements included the welcoming of graduates, the Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff. Greetings were extended by the Board Chair, Dr. David Bailey. An honored guest, US Senator-elect Tim Kaine, addressed the assembly, discussing service, faith, and community values, and subsequently received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Awards presented included the Wampler Cadell Distinguished Faculty Award to Dr. C. Summerfield and the Wampler Cadell Inspire Student Leadership Award to Ashley Reese. The proceedings also featured scripture readings from Isaiah and Mark, musical performances, and reflections on recent tragic events, emphasizing the graduates' role as a light in the world.
The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for Bluefield College, named 'The Confident Communicator,' aims to improve students' writing skills across all disciplines. The plan includes assessing writing abilities at multiple levels, establishing a writing program with foundational courses and discipline-specific instruction, and enhancing the senior writing experience through capstone projects. The goal is to cultivate confident communicators who can write with purpose and clarity, benefiting both their future careers and the college's retention and enrollment rates.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Bluefield University meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Bluefield University.
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