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:
![]() |
![]() |
|
Building a Better Way to Work From research to HR to purchasing, Rice’s Building Momentum Together is simplifying processes and improving tools to make daily work easier for everyone. |
[Video] New Electric Buses Are Rolling Onto Campus Five new electric buses are hitting Rice’s inner and outer loops, delivering quieter rides, reduced emissions, and a more accessible transit experience for all riders. |
![]() |
![]() |
|
Strengthening Service: Updates to Campus Safety & Research Security and Real Estate & Facilities Two organizational changes aim to provide better service to the Rice community. |
Introducing WorkDNA: A Smarter Way to Document Your Job A new tool to capture key activities that often go undocumented. |
![]() |
|
|
What is Rice's FY27 Budget Outlook? Rice’s FY27 budget will focus on continuing commitments aligned with strategic priorities, with limited capacity for new requests. |
Missed a Fast Five?
|
All my best,
Kelly Fox, Executive Vice President for Operations, Finance, & Support





