Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Converse University.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Spartanburg
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,787
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
217961
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Valkyries
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
251
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
62%
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 Converse University
This New Year's Message from Converse outlines the institution's vision for the next decade, focusing on becoming a stronger, nationally recognized doctoral university and a destination of pride. The strategic direction emphasizes fostering future leadership by empowering student voices, providing accessible and transformative educational experiences, embracing diversity, and driving positive change through community engagement, innovation, and mentorship. It also highlights the institution's resilience, program expansions, and financial achievements in a challenging year.
The document primarily details an awards ceremony recognizing distinguished faculty and graduating seniors. Key recognitions included a special presentation to Jeffrey R. Willis Jr. for 50 years of service, the Katherine Amelia Brown award for teaching excellence presented to Dr. Douglas P. Jensen, the KO Award for Faculty Excellence presented to Dr. Chandra Owen B. Hopkins, the O'Haren Award for Faculty Excellence presented to Dr. Miracle Hull, the Alfred C. Morgan award for highest academic honor given to seniors Jenna Brock and Leslie Harden, the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Award presented to Darby Jones, the Wher Cup senior award presented to Laura Anne Dixon, the Excellence in Community Service award presented to Ametria Harrison, and the Mary Mildred Sullivan award for outstanding citizenship presented to Mrs. Liberty Kater.
The event featured remarks from the 2018-2019 Student Government Association President, Jayda Means, welcoming trustees, faculty, staff, and students. The address commemorated 129 years since the institution opened its doors as a pioneer for women's education, and concurrently marked 50 years of African-American students on campus. The president emphasized the importance of acknowledging the past, envisioning a better future, and celebrating black women, urging attendees to promote unity by engaging with peers who have different backgrounds and beliefs to foster community growth.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Converse University meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Converse University.
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