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Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
San Marcos
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
19,550
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
120971
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Comets
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
944.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
38%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
41 / 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 Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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This Software-as-a-Service Agreement between AdmitHub, Inc. and Palomar Community College District, effective December 16, 2020, outlines the terms for accessing AdmitHub's SaaS platform, including chatbots and knowledge base. The agreement is supported by two distinct Order Forms (Exhibit A and Exhibit B) that detail specific services, pricing, and terms for different service packages, both active from December 16, 2020, to December 15, 2021. Key provisions cover intellectual property, payment obligations, data confidentiality and security, indemnification, and insurance.
This Professional Service Agreement between Palomar Community College District and Huron Consulting Services LLC, effective September 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024, outlines services for recruitment strategy, outreach, and enrollment tactics. The total compensation for these services is not to exceed $360,000. The agreement details the scope of work (Exhibit A), compensation terms, indemnification, insurance, and termination clauses. This agreement is subject to an underlying Master Services Agreement #0000-3590.
This document outlines a contract between Palomar Community College District and Huron Consulting Services LLC for enrollment, marketing, and recruitment consulting services. The Professional Service Agreement, dated September 12, 2023, detailed an initial cost of $360,000 for services expected to run from September 2023 to April 2024. An Amendment, effective July 12, 2023, increased the total to $379,000 to cover travel expenses. A Purchase Order dated December 18, 2023, reflects this amended total and references both contracts #24-A-160 and #24-A-210. Services commenced around July 2023 and are anticipated to conclude by June 30, 2024.
This contract outlines a Bookstore Operating Agreement between Palomar Community College District and Follett Higher Education Group, Inc. for the operation of the District's bookstore. The agreement covers exclusivity rights, revenue sharing through commissions with a guaranteed annual income, additional financial considerations including donations, scholarships, and store investments, and detailed operational clauses. The original agreement became effective November 1, 2009, and has been modified by several amendments. The most recent 'Amended and Restated Fourth Amendment' establishes a new contract term starting June 1, 2018, for two successive five-year periods.
This document is Amendment #1 to Agreement #24-A-160 for consulting services between Palomar Community College District and Huron Consulting Services LLC. Effective July 12, 2023, it amends the original agreement dated September 12, 2023. The amendment increases the maximum travel expense reimbursement to $19,000 and updates the overall maximum not-to-exceed total to $379,000. Additionally, it revises clauses pertaining to indemnification, insurance requirements, and limitation of liability.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Palomar College
The meeting included a presentation and discussion regarding chair duties, tenure and evaluation processes, and planning and resource allocations for the Summer 2027 session. Additionally, the committee addressed updates from department chairs and directors regarding new programs and partnerships, as well as updates provided by the Dean.
The taskforce reviewed and approved a board policy regarding registered sex offenders. They also conducted a first reading of several Board Policies and Administrative Procedures, including discussions on district mission, governing board self-evaluation, grants management, nondiscrimination policies, prohibition of harassment, and Title IX discrimination procedures. Proposed revisions included language updates for gender inclusivity, clarifying grant processing, and cross-referencing academic freedom policies.
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The Budget Committee discussed the Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, which projects a $4.5 million deficit despite a strong fund balance. The discussion covered revenue sources like state COLA funding and RDA resources, expenditure challenges such as rising healthcare and pension costs, and potential growth through the expansion of classes at the Rancho Bernardo Center. Future planning includes identifying $2 million to $3 million in expenditure reductions for coming years to maintain reserves, an update on the Promise program's expansion to 3,400 students, and a review of the committee's governance documents to address outdated language.
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