Supplier Diversity
Welcome to Kent State University's
Supplier Diversity Program
The Procurement Department provides services for minority and women business owners including:
- Consultation on becoming a Kent State
University vendor. - Liaison between external business
owners and Kent State departments. -
Outreach to advocacy organizations.
LEFTON2012web Kent State President Lester A. Lefton
President Applauds Supplier Diversity Initiative
"Supplier diversity is an important initiative within our larger diversity agenda,
and simply 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.
RESOURCES FOR VENDORS
Current Requests for Proposal/Bids
Vendor Registration (Word Doc)
Vendor Registration Process
Commodity Classifications - University Purchasing Agents
Conditions Precedent for Execution of a Construction Contract
The Akron Procurement Technical Assistance Center
State of Ohio Equal Opportunity
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
Women's Business Enterprise National Council
Northern Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (NOMSDC)
U.S. Small Business Administration
RESOURCES FOR UNIVERSITY PURCHASES
List of Diverse Suppliers Registered at Kent State
State of Ohio Certified Vendor
Search
MBE
EDGE
City of Cleveland Certified MBE/Women Owned Business Search
University Purchasing Agents
Guidelines For the Buying Process
Supplier Diversity Advisory Board Newsletters
Issue 1 - Spring 2006
Issue 2 - Fall 2006
Issue 4 - Spring 2007
Issue 5 - Summer 2007
Issue 6 - Winter 2008
Fall 2008 Issue
Northern Ohio Live Nov/Dec 2008 Edition
Article "Dollars and Senses of Economic Inclusion, Diversity 2008-2009"
African American Lifestyle Magazine Jan/Feb 2009
Article "Kent State's Supplier Diversity"
Matchmaking Event
Kent State University Office of the University
Architect Matchmaking Event
Diversity Initiatives at Kent State University
The Office of Diversity and Academic Initiatives
Please direct inquires to Veronica Cook-Euell, Supplier Diversity Program Manager at 330-672- 9195 or vcook3@kent.edu
