Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for University Of Houston Downtown.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Houston
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
13,730
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
225432
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Gators
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,152.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
33%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from University Of Houston Downtown
The meeting covered the election results for the Academic Affairs Council and the status of website updates for university councils. An update was provided on the relocation of the Gator Success Institute into academic affairs to improve student outreach and support. The discussion included the progress of the presidential search and a review of the academic calendar creation process, specifically regarding coordination with local school districts. Various policy updates were reviewed, including revisions to the faculty probationary period, faculty teaching workload, academic honesty procedures, freshman course placement, and student publications.
The City Council recognized the University of Houston Downtown for 50 years of higher education service. The Mayor of Houston issued a formal proclamation designating August 20th as University of Houston Downtown Day to honor the institution's significant impact on the community and its commitment to supporting first-generation students.
The meeting served as the first session of the academic year, focusing on the Faculty Council's role as a consultative body tasked with defending faculty interests and shaping university policy. Key discussions included an update on a recently approved statute change regarding the annual review of academic council documents. The council also reviewed procedural protocols for future meetings, including recording guidelines and communication expectations. Additionally, the temporary university president addressed the council, emphasizing the importance of shared governance and community engagement.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track University Of Houston Downtown meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to University Of Houston Downtown.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
