Lake Area Technical College
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Lake Area Technical College.
- Buyer type:
- Higher Education
- Location:
- Watertown, SD
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Lake Area Technical College.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Watertown
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,312
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
219143
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Lola
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
215
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
73%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
71 / 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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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Lake Area Technical College
This document from Lake Area Tech details a two-year academic curriculum for an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Livestock Production and Management, outlining specific courses, credits, and semester schedules for the 2026-2027 academic years.
The strategic plan, titled "Evolve 2025," serves as a roadmap for the Higher Learning Commission, focusing on five core pillars: Equity, Vision, Outcomes, Leadership, Value, and Engagement. Key initiatives include promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through updated operational principles and advocacy for broadband access; gathering stakeholder input to shape the future vision of higher education; emphasizing student outcomes through graduation studies and differential accreditation; fostering leadership development; enhancing member value with improved data systems like "Canopy"; and strengthening external engagement with government and through civic learning initiatives and student guidance resources.
This document outlines a vision to establish an educational community of care that respects all individuals and fosters holistic learning. Key strategic areas include providing accessible, confidence-building environments for students, prioritizing academic integration, innovative programs, and student-centered services. The plan emphasizes continuous adaptation through instructional and technological innovation, leading with excellence, and forming partnerships to bridge education and career pathways. The overarching goal is to shape future leaders and innovators, meet societal demands, and empower individuals to achieve their aspirations by redefining possibilities through innovation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Lake Area Technical College meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Lake Area Technical College.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership