• Consultation on becoming a Kent State University vendor.
• Liaison between external business owners and Kent State departments.
• Outreach to advocacy organizations.

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Partner's First Meeting Hosted at Kent State University 2006

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Kent State Welcomes Dr. Lester A. Lefton
New President Applauds Supplier Diversity Initiative

"Supplier diversity is an important initiative within our larger diversity agenda, and smiply a smart way for a university such as Kent State to do business," Dr. Lefton said.

"We will continue to build on our progress through our solid supplier diversity plan, dedicated  supplier diversity advisory
board, and committed faculty and staff," he added.

President Lester A. Lefton

Supplier Diversity Mission Statement

Kent State University is committed to a proactive and a comprehensive supplier diversity program that ensures an active and full participation of historically disadvantaged, economically and socially underutilized businesses located within the university's geographic region and beyond with specific attention to include Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WOBE).

Kent State University recognizes supplier diversity as an important component of its overall diversity effort.  In Support of those efforts, the Procurement Department fosters continuous relationships with minority suppliers.