Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Western Michigan University.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Kalamazoo
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
16,744
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
172699
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Broncos
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,466.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
58%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 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.
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Quick Decision Flow
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This Order Form details the agreement between Salesforce, Inc. and Western Michigan University - Main for a variety of Salesforce cloud services. The contract commences on June 3, 2024, and concludes on June 2, 2027. It includes services like Signature Success, Service Cloud (Flex User and Unlimited Edition), Customer Community, and Employee Apps, totaling USD 935,552.89. Billing will occur annually with Net 30 payment terms.
This Order Form from Salesforce, Inc. outlines the provision of 'Signature Success - Marketing Cloud Engagement' services to The Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University on behalf of WMUx/OIT. The overall contract period is from June 3, 2024, to June 2, 2027. The specific 'Signature Success - Marketing Cloud Engagement' service is effective from June 3, 2025, to June 2, 2026, with a total cost of USD 147,150.00. Payment terms are Net 30, with annual billing.
This document is a Lease Agreement outlining the terms for Follett Higher Education Group, Inc. (Tenant) to lease space in Western Michigan University's Bernhard Center for operating a college bookstore. The lease commenced on April 11, 2013, and is set to expire on April 30, 2018, with renewal options. It specifies a nominal base rent of $1.00 per year and details extensive mutual responsibilities regarding premises maintenance, operations, improvements, utilities, and various termination conditions. The agreement emphasizes its conjunction with a separate Bookstore Operating Agreement, which holds precedence in case of conflicting terms.
This Bookstore Operating Agreement between Western Michigan University (referred to as 'School') and Follett Higher Education Group, Inc. ('Follett') outlines the terms for Follett to operate bookstore services, including physical stores and an online presence, for the School. Key provisions include the agreement's effective date of April 11, 2013, and an initial term ending April 30, 2016, with options for renewal. Follett commits to spending $1,625,000 on store improvements and providing a $460,000 one-time payment to the School. The agreement details Follett's operational responsibilities, stock and sales policies, and a tiered royalty payment structure based on gross revenue. It also covers a textbook rental program, insurance, indemnification, and general contractual clauses.
This document is a Second Amendment to the Bookstore Operating Agreement between Western Michigan University and Follett Higher Education Group, Inc., effective May 1, 2018. It extends the agreement term until April 30, 2023, and includes key revisions such as Follett committing up to $50,000 for store improvements. Royalty payment structures are adjusted to 14.75% for commissionable sales up to $10,000,000 and 15.75% for sales exceeding that threshold. New provisions are added for negotiating payment adjustments due to declining revenue and for handling confidential information under the Follett Discover program, ensuring FERPA compliance.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Western Michigan University
The meeting included the approval of the agenda and the recognition of faculty and staff achievements, including research awards and external honors. Presentations were delivered regarding university community service projects and the particle accelerator laboratory. Action items addressed a labor agreement with the American Association of University Professors, the nomination for an honorary degree, and various consent agenda items. The President's report highlighted the start of the academic year, new enrollment agreements with local community colleges, updates on administrative redesign, and ongoing searches for leadership positions, including the Athletic Director and Chief Financial Officer. The University's bond rating was also noted as being upgraded.
The board discussed several key agenda items, including the 2026-2027 general fund operating budget, tuition and fee rates, and differential tuition rates. Key actions included the consideration of labor agreements with the Teaching Assistants Union and the Michigan State Employees Association, the initiation of a search for a new Senior Vice President of Budget and Finance, and faculty recognition for tenure and promotion. The board also reviewed updates on university enrollment, student achievements, transfer agreements with Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and the status of the new Valley Oaks residence hall.
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The board meeting focused on several key institutional updates, including the success of the university's giving day and national championship titles achieved by the hockey, dance, and skating teams. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to honoring the outgoing university president for his leadership and impact. The board announced the renaming of the student essential needs program to the McGomery Essential Needs Program to commemorate his legacy. Stakeholders, including representatives from the faculty senate and student association, provided remarks reflecting on the president's tenure and his contributions to student success, retention, and persistence initiatives.
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