The primary goal is to maximize opportunities for participation in contracts for goods and services provided to the University. The University uses the Federal definitions of minority and woman owned businesses and does not have a set aside program or give percent preferences to minority or woman owned businesses. Identify small minority and woman owned businesses for the University Interface with other affirmative action programs at the University and in the community Interface with the Buyers and University departments regarding goals and opportunities, and problem resolution related to minority and woman owned businesses. Serve as a liason between the minority and woman owned businesses and the University. Develop and provide educational programs and presentations that further the University goals.
More detailed information is available in the minority section.
The Purchasing Department buys all goods and services to support the schools, colleges and medical center. This includes goods and services for educational areas, office and administrative areas, medical areas, research, housing and food areas, athletics, building and ground maintenance and other support services. We are part of the Materiel Management organization of the University which includes Surplus Property, Postal Services, Recycling, Fuel Management, Records Management and the Small Business Purchasing Program. While appointments are not necessary, appointments are encouraged to insure that the appropriate Buyer is available. You can call 277-2036 to make appointments.