Collaboration/Services

Savings opportunities are available to all 33 member colleges through OFIC’s collaborative programs, which enable these smaller, private colleges and universities to take advantage of cost savings usually available only to much larger institutions.

OFIC member colleges and universities take a leadership role in determining collaborative efforts. OFIC serves as facilitator of programs after a level of member interest and potential cost savings or benefits have been determined.

By negotiation agreements with individual vendors and buying consortiums, OFIC provides member campuses with resources to reduce operating expenses: