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Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Des Moines
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,592
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
235431
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Thunderbirds
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
646.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
35%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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This is a purchase order from Highline College to Modern Campus USA Inc for Website Content Management System (CMS), website hosting, and related services. The services are for a period from May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2026, with a total cost of 196840.75 USD. The purchase order references two other agreements: #PSA2223017 and SBCTC MASTER AGREEMENT #SC 2022-23-144.
This document is a Purchase Order (WA090-0000004344) issued by Highline College to SHI International Corp for various Microsoft software licenses and subscriptions, including M365, Visio, Project, SQL Server, Windows Remote Desktop, O365, Power BI, and Teams Phone. The services are effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The total amount for this purchase order, including SUT, is $141,454.16.
This document is a Change Order (Revision 1, dated 2023-07-19) for Purchase Order WA090-0000002454, issued by Highline College to SHI International Corp. It covers the procurement of various Microsoft 365 and Power BI educational subscriptions. The services are effective from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The total amount for this change order is 136081.94.
This document is a Purchase Order (WA090-0000001475) from Highline College to SHI International Corp for various Microsoft software subscriptions, including M365, O365, Windows Remote Desktop Services, SQL Server, Visio, Project, and Power BI. The services are effective from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. The total amount for this purchase order, including all items and taxes, is $80,644.89.
This document is Purchase Order WA090-0000003344 issued by Highline College to SHI International Corp on June 27, 2024, for a total amount of 126,970.02. The PO covers various software subscriptions, including Microsoft Visio, Project Professional, M365 A5, and Power BI, for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Payment terms are Net 30. The PO also references SBCTC Contract #060331.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Highline College
The study session focused on a comprehensive review of the preliminary fiscal budget for the 2027 fiscal year. Key discussion topics included an analysis of state funding sources, including operating and capital budgets, comparisons of state funding for higher education versus other sectors like corrections, and a breakdown of state budget allocations. The meeting also addressed specific budget planning objectives, such as strategic retention of students and personnel and the enhancement of physical and non-physical infrastructure. Additionally, the process for budget planning was reviewed, highlighting the role of the budget advisory council, the transparent planning process, and specific impacts such as faculty salary adjustments, changes to Running Start funding, and ADA compliance initiatives.
The meeting included an action agenda covering the revision of Board Chair and Vice Chair terms and duties, board officer and committee assignments for the upcoming year, authorization to expend funds, tenure recommendations, and the approval of the 2026-2027 SNA budget. Discussion topics included an inquiry regarding the tuition waiver policy and safety management fees for employees, as well as an introduction to the presidential recruitment process and the search committee.
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The Board of Trustees held a study session that included an update on commencement planning, covering logistics for the ceremony, graduate participation figures, staffing, and budget considerations for ADA compliance and audio-visual improvements. Additionally, the board reviewed the proposed Services and Activities fee budget for the upcoming fiscal year, including discussions on allocation methodologies, the financial code amendments regarding student employee positions, and strategic efforts to reduce reliance on reserve funding. Updates were also provided on the transition of certain student employee roles and budgetary adjustments for campus programs.
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