TAMUS Outsourcing

Announcement and Discussion

Tarleton State UniversityOctober 12, 2012

Finance and Administration and Student Life

All◦ What we know◦ What we don’t know

Small groups◦ Questions and Concerns

Agenda

What we know: Chancellor wants us to pursue “outsource” opportunities

What we know: Mr. Ray is gathering information

Outsourcing is the contracting out of a business process, which an organization may have previously performed internally.

The practice of purchasing a business function—instead of providing it internally—is a common feature of any modern economy and common across higher education.

An outsourcing deal may also involve transfer of the employees and assets involved to the outsourcing business partner.

Outsourcing is an attempt to leverage specialization and training for improved services.

Outsourcing is an attempt to leverage economies of scale (with a national or larger company for example) to lower costs.

What we know: “outsourcing” definition

Local outsourcing examples◦ TSU bookstore (Follett)◦ TSU dining service (Sodexo)◦ TSU job order contracting (Alpha)

TAMU example◦ http://youtu.be/Gpt_h3Dl0oE ◦ http://youtu.be/i9ZZc-S4ryE

What we know: outsourcing examples

We need our service staff – regardless of any outsource decision.

We (administration) want service staff who are fully engaged, satisfied and enjoying their work – regardless of any outsource decision.

We (administration) will work to make sure that all service staff are fully engaged, satisfied and enjoying their work - regardless of any outsource decision.

What we know: regardless of any outsource decision

If When What How Who

How it is working for service staff at local ISD…

How it is working for service staff in Dining Services…

What we don’t know

For those who feel they might be affected and want to discuss further, please stay for small group discussions.

Those who don’t want to stay and discuss further are free to go.

Balance of meeting -

Small group (5 people) discussion of questions/concerns

Regroup to list top 5 questions/concerns

Questions/Concerns?

We will continue to communicate what we know – do you want a monthly meeting?

We will analyze with Mr. Ray to see if this even makes sense at TSU.

Let’s continue to communicate and work together to create the best outcome.

Let’s manage the rumors – if you hear something, check the facts. Call me or Mr. Standridge.

Let’s stay focused on our mission, and no matter what, WE NEED YOU, to accomplish our mission.

Thank you!

Wrap up