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:
- Embracing Our Community of Care: Season of Sharing and Blue Santa Toy Drive
Explore how Rice's Season of Sharing and the Blue Santa Toy Drive exemplify a community of care, spreading hope and fostering belonging across campus. READ MORE
- Refreshing Engagement Events for 2025
Exciting updates to Lunch & Listens, Coffee with Kelly, and the Administrators’ Forum! READ MORE
- Two New Chatbots Now Live!
AI-powered chatbots are revolutionizing support for the Registrar’s Office and Strategic Sourcing & Procurement. READ MORE -
Campus Services & Sustainability Leading Innovation in Customer Service with Concierge Services
CS&S sets a new standard for campus life, delivering creative solutions and seamless experiences through its idea incubator, Concierge Services. READ MORE -
Insights with an OF&S Leader: Paul Padley
In his new role as advisor to President DesRoches and Kelly Fox, Paul will work to enhance efficiencies in administrative processes for faculty. READ MORE
All my best,
Kelly Fox, Executive Vice President for Operations, Finance, & Support