Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Gardner-Webb University.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Boiling Springs
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,104
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
198561
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Bulldogs
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
514
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
55%
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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Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Gardner-Webb University
This document provides an overview of the Gardner-Webb University Physician Assistant Program, outlining its core goals and operational strategies. The program's primary objectives include preparing highly competent physician assistants who excel in direct patient care and pass the PANCE, with a specific focus on delivering primary care to underserved patient populations. It emphasizes fostering professional leadership, offering a technologically advanced and supportive learning environment with small class sizes, and actively engaging students in community health initiatives.
The event served as a special ceremony to honor an individual, Mason Miller, by retiring his jersey number 17, ensuring it will never be worn again by another player. The speaker reflected on Miller's journey, including initial recruitment in 2020 after an inquiry about a pitcher throwing 95 mph, Miller's decision to join the 'Running Bulldogs,' his collegiate achievements such as leading the pitching staff to the highest finish in school history in the Big South and setting a record for conference wins in 2021, his subsequent professional career milestones (third-round draft pick, MLB debut in 2023, 2024 All-Star game), and the significant challenges he overcame, including a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in 2018 and subsequent injuries. Gratitude was expressed to his wife, parents, coaches (especially Jim Chester and high school coach Joe Renali), teammates, and the Lord for guidance and support throughout his career.
The event was the official welcome and introduction of the new Vice President and Director of Athletics, Dr. Andrew T. Goodrich. The proceedings included expressions of gratitude to the outgoing athletics director, Chuck Burch, for his 25 years of service, guiding the athletics program into NCAA Division One and the Big South Conference, and adding seven sports. Recognition was also given to the executive search firm, Collegiate Sports Associates, and the members of the search committee. Dr. Goodrich detailed his extensive background and outlined his vision for Gardner-Webb Athletics, focusing on fostering a culture of competitive excellence, maximizing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities while maintaining integrity, developing an incredible fan experience, and being intentionally creative and entrepreneurial to boost key metrics like graduation rates and alumni giving. He concluded by emphasizing two foundational principles: acting like champions before becoming champions (from Bill Walsh) and being good and faithful servants with the talents received (from the Parable of the Talents in Matthew).
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Gardner-Webb University meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Public-sector contacts connected to Gardner-Webb University.
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