Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for University of Bridgeport.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Bridgeport
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,838
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
128744
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Purple Knights
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
478.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
41%
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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Board meetings and strategic plans from University of Bridgeport
The event marked the Health and Sciences Graduate Winter Commencement Ceremony for the graduating class of 2019, noted as the last graduating class of that decade. The proceedings included congratulations to graduates from the Acupuncture Institute and School of Chiropractic, and recognition of family and friends joining via webcast. A key component involved the introduction of the stage party, featuring university officials, directors, and administrators, followed by the national anthem and an invocation. The commencement speaker, Dr. Stephen Pearl, delivered an address focusing on altruism in healthcare, the importance of continuous learning (sabbaticals for growth), handling the demanding nature of their studies (mentally, physically, socially, emotionally), and the necessity of adapting to change in the healthcare marketplace, referencing concepts from 'The Rainbow Fish' and 'Who Moved My Cheese'.
This address outlines the University of Bridgeport's current achievements and future strategic directions. Key initiatives include enhancing marketing and admissions through a new website and mobile app, expanding outreach to diverse and non-traditional student populations, and leveraging the university's unique location and diversity as strengths. The plan emphasizes improving student retention by fostering a student-centered campus, upgrading facilities, and introducing student-focused amenities. Faculty development is a priority, with efforts to optimize teaching loads, address salary equity, and increase full-time faculty to support student mentorship. The 'Bridgeport Plan' aims to demonstrate return on investment for students and parents by providing career readiness and essential life skills. Additionally, the university is actively engaged in advancement efforts, including fundraising for athletics, establishing new scholarships, and developing innovative spaces like the Bauer Innovation Center. The overarching vision is significant growth and positive transformation over the next five to ten years.
The University of Bridgeport's strategic plan focuses on developing inter-institutional partnerships to build enrollment and stability through diverse business units and income streams. It aims to enhance academic and professional flourishing by raising student retention rates and promoting UB as a "Best Place to Work." Additionally, the plan seeks to expand and reimagine the UB metropolis by creating impactful opportunities to live, work, and learn in the UB Neighborhood and developing new markets for stability and growth.
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