E&I Board Names Eric Frank as New Chief Executive Officer
March 16, 2020 | Frank to Drive Strategic Growth for E&I and its Members in Education
Supplier Spotlight: Tarkett
An Interview with Roxane Spears, LEED AP, Vice President for Sustainability, North America We sat down with Roxane Spears, LEED AP, Vice President for Sustainability, North America at Tarkett. With a background in interior architecture, Roxane has been with Tarkett for 15 years, beginning her career at the company in sales. Two years ago, she […]
Supplier Spotlight: Mythics for Oracle
Why IPHEC Selected E&I’s Mythics for Oracle Contract Aaron Carter, Assistant Vice President, Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC), shares why they selected the E&I Mythics for Oracle agreement and how it’s helping IPHEC institutions. What ERP requirements were IPHEC institutions looking to fulfill? IPHEC had a general licensing agreement with Oracle, and it was […]
Esports is Hitting a Home Run in Education
It’s Not Just a Passing Fad for K-12 and Higher Education No matter where you look in education news today, you’ll see articles about the rise of esports in K-12 and higher education. Topics include everything from why esports should be in education to discussions about how it’s shaping education, the benefits it offers institutions […]
7 Reasons Supplier Diversity Programs Fail – And How You Can Succeed
Overcoming the Challenge of Creating a Successful & Sustainable Supplier Diversity Program In the ever-changing world of public procurement, creating a successful and sustainable supplier diversity program can be challenging. Does it feel like your program is failing or has plateaued? Or are you in the beginning stages of getting your program off the ground? […]
Supplier Spotlight: CDW-G
An Interview with Melissa Deets, Manager – Education, Contract Execution at CDW-G Melissa Deets, Manager – Education, Contract Execution at CDW-G, shares the benefits, advantages, and goals of the two technology contracts with E&I. Tell us about the two E&I CDW-G contracts. What do you think is the biggest value each contract brings to our […]
Supplier Spotlight: Enterprise Holdings
An Interview with Lee Lewis, Global Supplier Diversity Manager We sat down with Lee Lewis, Global Supplier Diversity Manager at Enterprise Holdings to discuss the company’s commitment to supplier diversity, trends in this area, and how other organizations can successfully implement their own supplier diversity program. Please talk a little about your organization’s commitment to […]
Fingerprinting-Only Gets a “C” When Conducting Background Checks for K-12 Schools
But Fingerprinting + a Thorough Background Check is a Prerequisite for Making the Grade When hiring new teachers, K-12 school administrators and parents often take comfort in the safety net of fingerprinting. They see it as a foolproof way to catch individuals who’ve had brushes with the law – and to avoid those who might […]
Supplier Spotlight: Humanscale
An Interview with Jane Abernethy, LEED AP, Chief Sustainability Officer at Humanscale We sat down with Jane Abernethy, LEED AP, Chief Sustainability Officer at Humanscale to discuss the company’s commitment to sustainability in both their manufacturing processes and internal practices, and how other organizations can build their own robust sustainability program. Tell us a little […]
Guidelines for Designing Safe Lab Spaces
5 Steps to Consider Before Getting Started Having an efficient and safe lab will help reduce unforeseen costs in the future, such as safety remediation and lost products due to improper storage or spills. Whether you are renovating an old lab or building a new one, the following steps will help you balance the needs […]
