Fast Five February 2025

Dear colleagues,

Welcome to the Fast Five with OF&S! This campus-wide monthly publication highlights the latest updates on our key initiatives. Here are the five things you need to know about OF&S this Friday:

  1. Master the Fundamentals with Budget & Finance Training
    Your pathway to financial mastery begins here—join Budget & Finance’s dynamic training programs today! READ MORE
  2. Real Estate & Facilities Organizational Changes
    Strengthening Our Foundation, Enhancing Our Future. READ MORE
  3. ConnectSmart App Offers Alternative Transportation Options
    Discover how Houston ConnectSmart is transforming transportation for the Rice community—offering smarter routes, sustainability tracking, and rewards for eco-friendly commuting! READ MORE
  4. Introducing Netskope: Enhancing Data Security Across Campus
    OIT rolls out a tool to help secure sensitive data and protect the privacy of our students, staff, and faculty. READ MORE

  5. Insights with an OF&S Leader: Lisa Lee
    Meet Lisa Lee, an OF&S leader who is protecting Rice’s future through collaboration and proactive leadership. READ MORE

All my best,

Kelly Fox, Executive Vice President for Operations, Finance, & Support