TAMUS Outsourcing Announcement

TAMUS Outsourcing Announcement and DiscussionTarleton State UniversityOctober 12, 2012 Finance and Administration and Student LifeAllWhat we knowWhat we dont know

Small groupsQuestions and ConcernsAgendaWhat we know: Chancellor wants us to pursue outsource opportunities

What we know: Mr. Ray is gathering information

Outsourcing is the contracting out of a business process, which an organization may have previously performed internally.

The practice of purchasing a business functioninstead of providing it internallyis a common feature of any modern economy and common across higher education.

An outsourcing deal may also involve transfer of the employees and assets involved to the outsourcing business partner.

Outsourcing is an attempt to leverage specialization and training for improved services.

Outsourcing is an attempt to leverage economies of scale (with a national or larger company for example) to lower costs.What we know: outsourcing definitionLocal outsourcing examplesTSU bookstore (Follett)TSU dining service (Sodexo)TSU job order contracting (Alpha)

TAMU examplehttp://youtu.be/Gpt_h3Dl0oE http://youtu.be/i9ZZc-S4ryE

What we know: outsourcing examplesWe need our service staff regardless of any outsource decision.

We (administration) want service staff who are fully engaged, satisfied and enjoying their work regardless of any outsource decision.

We (administration) will work to make sure that all service staff are fully engaged, satisfied and enjoying their work - regardless of any outsource decision.What we know: regardless of any outsource decisionIf WhenWhatHowWho

How it is working for service staff at local ISD

How it is working for service staff in Dining ServicesWhat we dont knowFor those who feel they might be affected and want to discuss further, please stay for small group discussions.

Those who dont want to stay and discuss further are free to go.Balance of meeting -Small group (5 people) discussion of questions/concerns

Regroup to list top 5 questions/concernsQuestions/Concerns?We will continue to communicate what we know do you want a monthly meeting?

We will analyze with Mr. Ray to see if this even makes sense at TSU.

Lets continue to communicate and work together to create the best outcome.

Lets manage the rumors if you hear something, check the facts. Call me or Mr. Standridge.

Lets stay focused on our mission, and no matter what, WE NEED YOU, to accomplish our mission.

Thank you! Wrap up