Expanding Purchasing Power for California’s Private Colleges
From l to r: Jorge Burwick, Senior Manager, Procurement Services, FoundationCCC; Danyelle Okamoto, Danyelle (Norman) Okamoto. Director of Membership Services and Strategic Initiatives, Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities; and Jennifer Keiper, Senior Director, Procurement Services, FoundationCCC
Last month, AICCUBuys officially became a program of FoundationCCC, demonstrating our commitment to serving California’s higher education community.
Developed in partnership with the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU), AICCUBuys exemplifies the evolution of CollegeBuys’ role as a long-standing resource for private colleges looking for cost-effective solutions for their campuses. As a formal part of FoundationCCC’s growing portfolio of services, the program will provide institutions with greater visibility into the products and services that best suit their needs.
This development brings AICCUBuys under the umbrella of FoundationCCC’s extensive infrastructure and expertise in serving California’s higher education institutions. Member colleges will continue to access the same competitive discounts on industry-leading software, technology, high-quality office and classroom furniture, and more.
This partnership enables California’s private colleges to stretch their budgets further while maintaining the quality and innovation their campuses demand. AICCUBuys helps institutions across the state invest in exceptional learning environments for students. At a time when budgets are tight and efficiency is critical, leveraging collective spend helps us strengthen purchasing power, reduce costs, and ensure our campuses have access to the tools they need to thrive.
As part of FoundationCCC, AICCUBuys will continue to expand vendor partnerships and negotiate competitive pricing to reflect the needs of private colleges. The program is dedicated to providing personalized service, streamlined procurement processes, and significant cost savings to colleges.
For more information about AICCUBuys and how institutions can benefit from this purchasing program, please visit https://purchasing.aiccubuys.org/.
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