Supplier Diversity

Supplier Diversity 

Vision: Expand efforts to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion into work with vendors and suppliers 

Intended Outcomes: (1) Enable qualified businesses to be included in procurement process; (2) Equitable consideration and access to opportunities; (3) Integrate DEI into supply chain decisions, improve participation; (4) Increase supplier diversity in the supply chain 

Strategic Alignment: 

• University Strategic Plan Vision: expand opportunity, advance equity, elevate excellence  
• University Strategic Plan DEI Strategic Theme: Objective 5 (proactive community engagement)  
• DEI Report and Plan Strategic Goal Four: Enhance Outreach and Engagement (vendors and suppliers)