Steelcase Series 1 Desk Chair: Is It Right for Your Campus?
Campuses include a mix of environments with different seating demands. Administrative offices, libraries, and shared workspaces typically require reliable, comfortable seating, but not every space justifies high-end ergonomic chairs. Yet you need durable and comfortable chairs fit for flexible use. In higher education, about 68% of new furniture purchases now incorporate modular or flexible elements, […]
Steelcase Leap Chair vs. Gesture: A Higher Education Buyer’s Comparison
Selecting the right ergonomic chair for faculty and staff environments is not a minor decision. You want durable and comfortable solution as they’ll remain in use for years. That’s one reason why many colleges and universities choose Steelcase office chairs. You have plenty of options, but two models are consistently chosen: the Steelcase Leap Chair […]
How to Furnish Campus Workspaces with Steelcase Desks and Series 2 Seating
Across higher education, a shift is driving a broader rethink of how campus workspaces are furnished. Institutions are no longer selecting desks and seating based solely on immediate needs. Instead, they are evaluating how furniture supports flexibility, long-term durability, and evolving teaching and work models. Steelcase Desks and Series 2 seating are frequently part of […]
Why Colleges and Universities Choose Steelcase Furniture Through Cooperative Contracts
Partnerships with the right suppliers play a central role in helping colleges and universities meet procurement goals. Combining the rugged, durable, and high-quality furniture of Steelcase Inc. and E&I Cooperative Services makes for a powerful duo. Together, they help higher education institutions address three of today’s most pressing procurement challenges: cost savings, compliance, and service. […]
The Complete Guide to Steelcase Office Chairs and Furniture for Higher Education Procurement
Higher education institutions spent more than $2.32 billion in 2025 as the modernization of campuses is expected to increase by 18% over the next five years, despite tight budgets and uncertain enrollment. Procurement teams play an increasingly central role in balancing modernization with cost control, compliance, and long-term planning. When it comes to furniture, Steelcase […]
Maverick Spending on Campus: How to Identify It, Stop It, and Reclaim Budget Control
Maverick spending is a problem, especially when budgets are tight. Research shows that organizations can lose up to 16% of negotiated savings when internal stakeholders purchase from suppliers outside approved agreements. Among other challenges, maverick spending leads to: Increased purchasing costs and missed savings opportunities Decreased negotiating leverage Lack of standardization Compliance challenges Supply risk […]
How Colleges and Universities Are Responding to Budget Cuts Without Cutting Services
Are you seeing an increased workload? It’s estimated that procurement workloads rose 10% in 2025 while budgets only averaged a 1% increase. This “9% efficiency gap” requires more efficient solutions just to meet current needs. While some institutions have seen revenue gains, the majority of colleges and universities are dealing with revenue fluctuations, making smarter […]
How to Measure and Prove Procurement Cost Savings to University Leadership
In 2025, public degree-granting institutions saw spending reach approximately $42,100 per full-time student. Private institutions saw even higher numbers. With shifting budgets and uncertain enrollment, there is intense pressure on colleges and universities to optimize every dollar of “non-instructional” spend. At the same time, expectations for procurement have shifted. Besides handling transactions, procurement teams are […]
Higher Education Financial Planning and Procurement: Building a Smarter Spending Strategy
According to the Higher Learning Commission, total annual expenditures across higher education reached $2.34 trillion in 2025. Financial management at this scale is a challenge, especially as institutions deal with enrollment volatility, rising operating costs, and increased expectations for student services. These pressures are forcing finance and procurement leaders to rethink how money is allocated […]
Higher Education Procurement Cost Savings: The Complete Guide for Procurement Leaders
Despite a record $130 billion in appropriations for public higher education in 2025, per-student spending decreased for the first time since 2012. The State Higher Education Executive Offices Association (SHEEO) reports that student tuition and fees as a percentage of budgets decreased to 38.4%, but still make up more than 50% of total revenues across […]