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Sep 9, 2026
Oct 12, 2026
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Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Columbus
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
7,913
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
139366
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Cougars
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
812.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
42%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
72 / 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
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This document outlines the renewal of TargetX PremierX and SMS Messaging services for Columbus State University by TARGETX.COM, LLC (Liaison International). The services, effective from May 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, encompass comprehensive support, training, system upgrades, and high-usage SMS messaging. This agreement, with a total value of $12,713.00, replaces an existing SMS contract and ensures continued CRM functionality and communication capabilities for the university.
This document outlines an amendment to an existing Master Service Agreement between Columbus State University and Liaison International LLC (TargetX.com, LLC) for the integration of the TargetX Retention Suite. The amendment, effective February 7, 2024, initiates a one-year subscription for TargetX Suite and Implementation services for a committed total of $70,000. While the full contract duration could extend to February 6, 2027, with a total value of $155,000 if optional years are exercised, the current firm commitment, as indicated by the Purchase Order and Notice of Award, is for the first year.
This document details the renewal of a contract between Columbus State University and Liaison (TARGETX.COM, LLC) for TargetX software and services, encompassing Recruitment Suite, Retention Suite, PremierX Services, SMS messaging, and Informatica Cloud integration. The initial term is from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with an initial cost of $127,187.00, processed under Purchase Order 30000-0000560579. The contract includes four renewal options, extending the full potential contract duration to June 30, 2030, with a comprehensive total contract value of $542,187.00 if all options are exercised.
This document outlines the renewal of a contract for TargetX Recruitment Suite and related third-party products (Informatica Instance and FormAssembly) for Columbus State University. The services are provided by TARGETX.COM, LLC, an affiliate of Liaison International, LLC. The contract's effective term is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a total cost of $49,350.00. The agreement is documented through a Purchase Order, a Renewal Order Form, a Master Service Agreement, and a Contract Approval and Routing Form, confirming the terms and total amount.
This document outlines a multi-year agreement for Anthology Engage software and services between Anthology Inc. of NY and Columbus State University. The main Anthology Order Form, effective July 1, 2025, details an initial 12-month period and four optional 12-month renewal periods, with a total potential contract value of USD 78,582.68 if all options are exercised. A specific Purchase Order and a Renewal Confirmation Notice for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 (corresponding to Period 2 of the main Order Form) are also included, totaling USD 15,245.45.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Columbus State University
This document outlines Columbus State University's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) process, a requirement for institutional accreditation. It details that a new QEP is implemented every ten years, with the next plan scheduled for presentation in spring 2026. The previous QEP, 'We Solve It!' (2016-2021), focused on enhancing students' creative, real-world problem-solving skills through high-impact practices, resulting in curriculum enhancements and a new General Education learning outcome. The plan aims to ensure continuous improvement in educational quality.
The document outlines Columbus State University's mission, vision, and priorities, focusing on student success, responsible stewardship, community impact, and economic competitiveness. It details the university's aspirations to be a leader in transformative education, innovation, and strong partnerships. The plan emphasizes initiatives to enhance student growth, well-being, career readiness, and campus engagement, while also promoting ethical resource management, community giving, and alignment of degree programs with workforce needs.
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The 2030 Strategic Plan for Columbus State University focuses on four key areas: student success, responsible stewardship, community impact, and economic competitiveness. The plan aims to increase student retention and graduation rates, improve resource management, enhance community engagement and partnerships, and drive economic development through innovation and workforce alignment. Specific goals include increasing scholarship dollars, decreasing time-to-completion rates, expanding experiential learning opportunities, and aligning degree programs with regional workforce needs. The plan emphasizes ethical resource management, philanthropy, and fostering a campus culture of excellence, creativity, engagement, sustainability, inclusion, and servant leadership.
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