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In order to fulfill the vision of being one of the nation’s top 20 public universities, Clemson University has identified strategic, 10-year goals, including the goal to “Strengthen our sense of community and increase our diversity.” Achieving this goal will require a broad-based approach that encompasses the student body, faculty and staff as well as the community of vendors and contractors with whom the university conducts its business and any university-affiliated organization.   Just as Clemson has established a goal of no less than double-digit minority student enrollment, we also endorse and adopt the State of South Carolina’s goal of ensuring that minority-owned businesses represent a minimum of 10 percent of state agency procurement contracts.  As Clemson expands its research and academic presence across the state, these developments should reflect a similar level of diversity in the vendor/contractor community. Adherence to these guidelines will be required of both public and private investments.   The president will assign specific individuals to manage this diversity vendor and procurement initiative and develop metrics to measure progress.     Clemson University – ICAR:  Minority Business Utilization Program   Clarifications to Minority Business Utilization Program for RFP 06/05/06