Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for East Tennessee State University.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Johnson City
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
13,728
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
220075
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Bucs
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,540.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
53%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 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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Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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This document outlines a Cloud Software Order Form (S2023-37) between Ellucian and East Tennessee State University for various cloud software licenses and information services, including CRM Advance Enterprise and associated components. Services are primarily scheduled from February 1, 2023, to June 30, 2027, with a total authorized contract value of $761,953.00. The agreement is subject to a 2004 Master Amendment and includes exhibits detailing software supplements, maintenance standards, service level agreements, and statements of work for implementation. An amendment letter from June 2024 details the early termination of the Address Validation subscription, effective June 30, 2024, for which a credit of $1,339 is to be issued.
This document is a University Addendum to an existing Agreement between Ellucian Company LLC (Contractor) and East Tennessee State University (University). It integrates specific terms and conditions addressing legal compliance with Tennessee state laws, including sovereign immunity, self-insurance, and fund allocation. The addendum establishes a maximum agreement term of 5 years and details clauses on indemnification, liability limitations, travel reimbursement, data privacy (FERPA), software accessibility (VPATs), and various certifications. The terms of this addendum supersede conflicting terms in the original Agreement and became effective upon signing on October 15, 2025.
This contract consists of Master Terms and Conditions and a Modernization Order Form between Ellucian and East Tennessee State University. The Order Form details the university's adoption of Ellucian's cloud software (e.g., Banner SIS SaaS), professional services for implementation, and continued software support for existing and transitioning systems. The agreement specifies payment schedules for various components, with services commencing as early as January 1, 2026, and extending through December 31, 2031.
This contract is an ordering document between Oracle America Inc. and East Tennessee State University (ETSU) for Oracle Cloud Services and related professional services. The agreement, identified by Contract Number 2206930, includes a 120-month service period for core cloud services (CPQ-2448595) and a 12-month service period for an EDU Cloud Applications Learning subscription (CPQ-2448207). It also covers Oracle Cloud Priority Support, guided learning services, and consulting fees. The total cost for all services is $8,365,432.10, covering a contract term from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2032.
This document is an Amendment to an existing Oracle Cloud Services ordering document (CPQ-3620484-1 from October 4, 2024). Its primary purpose is for East Tennessee State University (ETSU) to release Oracle America, Inc. from any claims arising from the alleged failure of Highstreet IT to correctly implement Oracle Fusion Services previously purchased by ETSU. The amendment clarifies that it, along with the original order, constitutes the complete agreement for the Cloud Services.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from East Tennessee State University
The Board discussed record university enrollment figures and the opening of new student housing. Key administrative actions included the appointment of new board members and the approval of permanent positions and salary increases for university staff. The meeting featured reports on academic research, audit planning, and institutional finance, including a policy on non-resident student fees and the acceptance of a $15 million donation to rename the College of Arts and Sciences. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved a new employment agreement for the university President.
The committee reviewed and acted upon several financial items, including the tuition and mandatory fees for the upcoming fiscal year, housing and meal plan rates, and the Gatton College of Pharmacy tuition. The committee also examined spring estimated and July proposed budgets, approved capital budget submittals and disclosures for various campus projects, and reviewed a new Financial Exigency Policy. Additionally, the committee received a quarterly financial update and a report on agreements exceeding $250,000.
Public-sector contacts connected to East Tennessee State University.
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The Audit Committee meeting covered several key agenda items, including revisions to the fiscal year 2026 Audit Plan, the annual review of Audit Committee, Internal Audit, and Compliance charters, and the annual review of internal audit and ethics policies. The committee reviewed audits and investigations conducted from February through April 2026, including a report on employee fee waivers and tuition reimbursements. A status update on the recommendation log was provided, and the committee convened in an executive session to discuss active audits, enterprise risk management, and university internal controls.
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