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OE2C Savings as of Dec. 1, 2015. Photo credit: Rachel Gorgol

A student’s guide to OE2C

Rachel Gorgol December 7, 2015

As SMU jumps into its second century, big changes are coming to campus, but most of them are not apparent to SMU’s largest population: the student body. Operational Excellence for the 2nd Century,...

OE2C move to Shared Services brings staff changes, eliminations

OE2C move to Shared Services brings staff changes, eliminations

Christina Cox August 19, 2015
The decision to move to Shared Services by the Operational Excellence for the Second Century (OE2C) Initiative brought significant staff changes to the finance, information technology, and facilities teams at SMU this month.
OE2C continues work, implementation during summer months

OE2C continues work, implementation during summer months

Christina Cox July 5, 2015
The Operational Excellence for the 2nd Century (OE2C) Initiative continued with the diagnostic, development and implementation stages of its seven initiatives this summer.
OE2C savings to fund University-wide Fellowship Initiative

OE2C savings to fund University-wide Fellowship Initiative

Christina Cox April 5, 2015
Over the past year, SMU has continued working on its Operational Excellence for the 2nd Century (OE2C) initiative to increase savings and streamline operations throughout SMU’s campus.
OE2Cs IT team begins work to reduce costs

OE2C’s IT team begins work to reduce costs

Christina Cox February 8, 2015

The Information Technology (IT) Initiative team of the Operational Excellence for the 2nd Century (OE2C) Campaign met for the first time Wednesday to discuss potential savings in technology spending. According...

Members of the Faculty Senate ask Paul Ward questions at Wednesdays meeting. Photo credit: Ally Van Deuren

Faculty Senate discusses sexual assault and the OE2C at SMU

Ally Van Deuren February 4, 2015

SMU’s Faculty Senate met on Wednesday afternoon in the Hughes Trigg Ballroom to talk about SMU’s initiatives to eradicate sexual misconduct on campus. President of Faculty Senate Jody Magliolo...

OE2C implements newest travel management company

OE2C implements newest travel management company

Christina Cox January 29, 2015

The Operational Excellence for the 2nd Century Campaign (OE2C) has recommended that Christopherson Business Travel serve as SMU’s new Travel Management Company (TMC) in attempt to increase savings and...

OE2C begins work on Procurement initiative to cut printing costs

OE2C begins work on Procurement initiative to cut printing costs

Christina Cox January 23, 2015
The Operational Excellence for the 2nd Century Campaign (OE2C) moved into its second stage for the Procurement Initiative, exploring new ways to cut printing costs throughout SMU.

OE2C announces possible travel management companies

Christina Cox November 30, 2014

The Operation Excellence for the Second Century (OE2C) Office announced on Nov. 19 its decision to explore four Travel Management Companies (TMCs): Colwick Travel, Corporate Travel Planners,...

OE2C announces staff layoffs will begin January

Christina Cox November 20, 2014

The Operational Excellence for the 2nd Century (OE2C) Office announced Tuesday that staff positions across the University will be impacted after the first of the year. According to the OE2C website, each...

Julie Wiksten. (Courtesy of SMU)

Wiksten appointed associate vice president for operational excellence for OE2C

Christina Cox October 30, 2014

Julie Wiksten has been named the new associate vice president for operational excellence for the Operational Excellence for the Second Century (OE2C) project, SMU announced Thursday.Wiksten will oversee...

When implemented, the changes from OE2C will affect the overall financial climate of SMU (Courtesy of SMU)

Faculty senate suggests solutions for OE2C

Christina Cox September 4, 2014
The Faculty Senate meeting revealed new information about the progress and upcoming solutions to the Bain & Company diagnostics at SMU.
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