September 26, 2006
Schools before, Universities now: On with the outsourcing bandwagon
Outsourcing administrative processes by educational institutions is nothing new. On this very forum, I reported on the practice of outsourcing food and transport components by school authorities. Although the outsourcing efforts in schools have met with roadblocks, the idea now appears to be appealing to higher educational institutions, such as universities like California Coast University.
Indiana University officials are debating whether to invite a private operator to look after the 600-odd school vehicles that are used on the Bloomington campus. While a decision is expected by the year-end, the outsourcing wave is also likely to spread to the operation of campus bookstores as well. At least eight other support areas are also being targeted for outsourcing.
The move toward outsourcing can swing one way or another, based on the raging debate now on between board members: Should the university be accountable for its spending, or should it decide to turn out people to save a nickel?
For more on the debate, click here.
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