Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Black Hills State University.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Spearfish
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,346
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
219046
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Yellow Jackets
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
335.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
43%
Procurement Difficulty 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 guidance and navigation tips.
These purchasing programs appear in Black Hills State University's records. Starbridge can help check which contracts cover your product.
Procurement Difficulty Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
This contract outlines a five-year agreement between Instructure, Inc. and the South Dakota Department of Education for comprehensive educational cloud services. The services, commencing April 1, 2023, and concluding March 31, 2028, include subscriptions for Canvas Catalog, Canvas LMS, and Canvas Studio, along with 24x7 support, Tier 1 support, technical consulting, and an implementation bundle. The total contract amount is not to exceed $940,170.00. The agreement also incorporates stringent IT security and data handling requirements as mandated by the South Dakota Bureau of Information and Telecommunications.
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Expiring contracts, renewals, and award history
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Black Hills State University
This document pertains to the 180th commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 at Black Hill State University, held in the morning. The ceremony included the presentation of colors by the BHSU ROTC Color Guard and remarks from Vice President for University Advancement Steve Meeker, who welcomed attendees and emphasized safety protocols, including mask usage. Dr. Greg Farley, Dean of the College of Business and Natural Sciences, led the ceremony. Addresses were given by President Lori Nichols, who acknowledged the challenging circumstances of the last two semesters due to the pandemic, and Dr. Holly Downing, the 2020 Distinguished Faculty Member, who retired last May and offered advice focused on embracing uncertainty, the importance of social contact and community engagement, and promoting civil discourse. Regent Joan Wink also delivered greetings.
Black Hills State University initiated a new five-year strategic plan, titled 'Climbing New Peaks', during the past year. This plan serves as a roadmap for the university's future direction.
Public-sector contacts connected to Black Hills State University.
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The document pertains to the 131st (later corrected to 181st) Commencement Ceremony for the 9 AM session, including the College of Business & Natural Sciences. The ceremony involved the presentation of colors by the BHSU ROTC Color Guard and remarks from university leadership, including the Vice President for University Advancement and the President. A significant portion of the event recognized the Class of 1970 celebrating their 51st reunion and the presentation of an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service to alumnus Johnny D. Johnson, detailing his career achievements, particularly his leadership in developing CHS into the largest farmer-owned agricultural co-op in the U.S. Remarks to graduates emphasized perseverance through challenging times, the value of education, and key life lessons learned, such as the importance of continuous learning, positive attitude, hard work, communication skills, and life balance.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Black Hills State University meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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