Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Southwest Baptist University.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Bolivar
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,199
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
179326
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Bearcats
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
274.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
55%
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 Southwest Baptist University
The podcast episode outlines the vision and strategic direction for Southwest Baptist University for the 2025-2026 academic year. The plan focuses on welcoming new students, fostering community engagement and service, and upholding the university's Christ-centered mission. Key strategic pillars include enhancing campus facilities, driving student enrollment, and increasing donor support. The theme, 'SPU Forward' and 'Forward in Faith,' is guided by a 'pray it, plan it, do it, celebrate it' framework, with a focus on 'students first, belong, discover, serve, excel,' aiming to prepare servant leaders for global impact.
The strategic plan focuses on growing enrollment by identifying and promoting the college's strengths, enhancing academic programs by ensuring value and clarity, and strengthening the student learning experience by establishing a strong divisional identity and providing opportunities for engagement with potential employers. It also aims to integrate biblical truths and faith into the curriculum, enhance faculty and staff wellbeing through professional development and support, and pursue operational efficiency and a stronger financial position by optimizing course enrollment and increasing scholarship funds.
Southwest Baptist University's 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, built on the themes of Belong, Discover, Serve, and Excel, aims to make the university a regional institution of choice by its 150th anniversary in 2028. The plan prioritizes enhancing a Christ-centered culture to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff; advancing relevant academic programs to promote student discovery and vocational readiness; equipping students with servant leadership skills through intentional development and service opportunities; and modernizing processes and infrastructure to ensure the university's future success. The plan emphasizes a 'Students First' motto and seeks to cultivate a strong sense of community, foster intellectual growth, prepare students for service, and position the university for continued excellence.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Southwest Baptist University meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Southwest Baptist University.
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