Fast Five October 2024

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. Perch Perspective Informs the Future of Working at Rice
    Discover how Rice is leveraging key findings from the Perch Perspective survey to become an employer of choice. READ MORE
  2. FY25 Strategic Investments
    Learn more about the specific investments made in three key areas—Research & Innovation, Infrastructure, and Students—for FY25. READ MORE
  3. Budget & Finance Excellence: Strategic Sourcing
    With new leadership and a fresh perspective, the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement team is unlocking value for the university. READ MORE
  4. The Board of Trustees Guides Rice’s Future
    Learn how Rice’s Board of Trustees operates and what makes it unique. READ MORE
  5. Insights with an OF&S Leader: Katrina Spencer
    Meet Katrina Spencer, an OF&S leader who is transforming Budget & Finance through strategic leadership, innovative training programs, and a collaborative culture. READ MORE

All my best,

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