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

Partner's First Meeting Hosted at Kent State University 2006

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 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. 
   

Supplier Diversity Advisory Board Newsletters

Issue 1 - Spring 2006

Issue 2 - Fall 2006

Issue 3 - Winter 2006

Issue 4 - Spring 2007

Issue 5 - Summer 2007

                               Issue 6  - Winter 2008
                
                               Fall 2008 Issue

Kent State University Office of the University Architect Matchmaking Event 2007

Diversity Initiatives at
Kent State University

The Office of Diversity and Academic Iniatives

Northern Ohio Live Nov/Dec 2008 Edition
Article "Dollars and Senses of Econoimic Inclusion, Diversity 2008-2009"

African American Lifestyle Magazine Jan/Feb 2009
Article "Kent State's Supplier Diversity "

Please direct inquires to Janet A. Vacula, Senior Purchasing Agent and Supplier Diversity Champion at  330-672- 9193 or jvacula@kent.edu