| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.18 |
| Liaison | Ken Foster |
| Submission Date | July 27, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Vassar College
Tier2-2: Local Businesses
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Karen
Gallagher Buyer Purchasing |
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Does the institution give preference to local products and businesses in its purchasing decisions? Local food purchases, which are covered in OP Credit 6: Food Purchasing, are not included in this credit.:
Yes
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A brief description of the program:
Vassar defines local businesses as locating within a 50-mile radius of campus. Vassar strives to prioritize purchasing from such businesses. The Purchasing Department runs annual reports through the Banner Financial Tracking System to determine the percentage of funds directed towards local businesses.
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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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