The Kansas Board of Regents is seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive, objective study of the future of Kansas public higher education. The study will examine current systems, workforce alignment, financing, governance, and institutional operations, and deliver a strategic roadmap, benchmarking data, and recommendations for sustainable improvement. The engagement is expected to run from award through December 31, 2027, and proposals will be evaluated on technical approach, experience, personnel, stakeholder engagement, work plan, cost, and responsiveness.
The Kansas Board of Regents is seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive, objective study of the future of Kansas public higher education. The study will examine current systems, workforce alignment, financing, governance, and institutional operations, and deliver a strategic roadmap, benchmarking data, and recommendations for sustainable improvement. The engagement is expected to run from award through December 31, 2027, and proposals will be evaluated on technical approach, experience, personnel, stakeholder engagement, work plan, cost, and responsiveness.
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City
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Topeka
Procurement Hell Score
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46 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If neither coops nor resellers fit, pursue a campus-run sole source only with strong uniqueness/compatibility justification.
Coops:Frequently procures through Kansas Statewide contracts, MHEC, OMNIA, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Regents institutions use cooperative purchasing as a practical bypass; policies encourage use of State central purchasing and co-ops, but KBOR does not curate a catalog. Use these programs and guide each campus to piggyback: you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Kansas Board of Regents
Technical Education Authority Budget and Finance Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed progress on existing goals and discussed proposed objectives for the upcoming year. Key topics included a status update on services for active-duty and veteran students, specifically regarding the articulation of military-originated credit. Additionally, the committee discussed strategies to increase adult education funding, focusing on the re-implementation of the 'ability to benefit' option which provides financial aid access to students without a high school diploma. Finally, the committee recommended re-operationalizing the performance review process for existing institutional programs.
Kansas Board of Regents Fiscal Affairs And Audit Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed and approved the annual work plan, discussed fiscal and audit policies, and authorized various capital improvement projects, including renovations and new facilities at K-State, KU Medical Center, and Wichita State. Additionally, the committee addressed property transfers, the Wichita State mill levy, budget appropriation requests, and policies concerning leases and easements under House Bill 2560.
Board Special Board Meeting
Key Contacts
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JL
Jennifer L. ArmourAssociate Director, Private Postsecondary, Academic Affairs
The meeting focused on the discussion and review of proposed board policy amendments regarding state university affiliated corporations. Key topics included the definition of material discussions, the role of the board in reviewing transactions involving private equity or venture capital entities, and the importance of maintaining institutional flexibility while ensuring financial viability and fiduciary responsibility. The board also discussed the need for a uniform framework for how universities approach the board with potential agreements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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