Institutional Research & Effectiveness - 2003-2004 Institutional Effectiveness Plans
Volunteer State Community College

Purchasing & Contracts
Account Number:  2-63110 

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Related College Strategic Goal & Objective	Objective(Please number each objective and provide a detailed description)	Measurable Outcome Directly Related to the Objective	Expected Cost (Budget: Adequate or Increase $______)	Steps for Assessing Outcomes for each Objective
V.1.	1. Implement the SCT Purchasing Software Module.	Software to be utilized by 1/1/04.	Adequate	1.       On-line operation for Purchasing and Accounts Payable by 1/1/04. 2.       Evaluate for any changes needed 3.        Remainder to utilize by 1/1/05.
V.1.	2. Update the Purchasing Website.	Website to be updated by 9/30/03.	Adequate	1.       Review all documents to be placed on website 2.       On-line operation of website by 9/30/03.
V.1.	3.  Implement new automated contract database to account for College contracts that will provide necessary information in a more timely manner.	On-line database operational by 3/31/04.	Adequate	1.       Enter all existing contract information into the new database. 2.       Test database for accurate queries. 3.       On-line utilization of automated system by 1/1/04.