WAICU has selected Vertical Bridge to assist WAICU member institutions in leasing campus rooftops and other structures to telecom carriers for placement of 5G antennae. Vertical Bridge is the largest private wireless infrastructure company in the U.S. and has master agreements with all the major telecom carriers. The company maintains a database of marketable rooftops and has a sales team dedicated to leasing third-party owned assets like yours. As carriers build out their 5G networks, properties that are part of this program are much more likely to be chosen for antennae locations.

This is a revenue-generating opportunity with a great deal of third-party expertise and support built in – reducing your administrative burden. Vertical Bridge markets the locations you identify. Campus leaders retain decision-making control throughout the process, from selecting which rooftops are in the database to final approval rights on antennae placement and aesthetic elements. Once all parties agree on an antenna location, Vertical Bridge is responsible for all aspects of project management and lease administration on the owner’s behalf.

Vertical Bridge contact:
Jim McCulloch
jim.mcculloch@verticalbridge.com

To contact WAICU about the program, email collaboration.info@waicu.org.

Staples Contact
Cyndi Castegnaro
cyndi.castegnaro@staples.com
(608) 225-1966

To contact WAICU about the program, email collaboration.info@waicu.org.

Recycle Technologies, Inc. provides dedicated, high-standard service by delivering dependability and peace of mind when it comes to your responsibility of recycling hazardous/universal waste. Let them be your ‘one stop shop’ in your need to recycle any of the items listed below:

E-waste

• Computers, Printers, Fax, Scanners, Laptops, Notebooks, CPU’s
• TV’s, Monitors, LCD, CRT Tubes, POS, Terminals
• Keyboards, Mice, Cables, Disk Drives, Power Supplies, Telephones

Fluorescent Lamps

• 4ft, 8ft, U-shaped, Circular
• HID, LED, Compact, Shielded
• Ballasts, PCB, Fixtures

Batteries and Mercury Devices

• Lead Acid, Alkaline, Ni-Cad, Li-Ion, NiMH, Lithium
• Capacitors, Transformers

Appliances

• Washer, Dryers, Fridge, Freezers, Stoves
• Microwaves, Dehumidifiers
• Air Conditioners, HVAC

Paper

• Weekly Pickups
• Shred Projects

Recycle Technologies Contact
Randy Olson
Recycling Specialist
(414) 651-6734
Randy@RecycleTechnologies.com

To contact WAICU about the program, email collaboration.info@waicu.org.

Have you ever considered whether there’s a more empowering and cost-effective way to purchase natural gas for your campus facilities?  WAICU’s newest cost-saving program introduces a company ready to educate and guide you through the entire process.

WAICU has partnered with Blue Edge Energy (BEE) to launch the WAICU Energy Consulting program. This program is designed to help member institutions simplify and manage energy expenses and implement a best practice strategy for natural gas purchasing, aimed at achieving significant cost savings.

What is Blue Edge Energy’s proven gas procurement consulting process?

• Educate: The process begins with comprehensive education sessions from BEE, tailored to inform members about their natural gas purchasing options. Sharing knowledge and expertise is crucial as the initial step in this journey.
• Compete & Negotiate: The BEE team customizes a natural gas purchasing strategy to align with the institution’s specific budget goals and overall requirements. BEE facilitates connections with multiple gas suppliers through a structured Request for Proposal (RFP) process, negotiating favorable contract terms and conditions on behalf of members.
• Monitor & Manage: BEE acts as a supportive co-pilot, continuously monitoring costs and usage. They provide valuable market insights to optimize gas procurement strategies, offering regular updates and guidance on when to consider hedging gas purchases.

Blue Edge Energy contact
Josh Kaurich
(608) 333-6080

To contact WAICU about the program, email collaboration.info@waicu.org.

Keep your fleet moving forward with the right solutions.

The Voyager Fleet Program offers your organization a single-source solution to help manage and control your fleet’s fuel and maintenance costs. Get the convenience, control, cost savings and customer service you and your drivers need in the office and on the road:

• Ensure drivers can always find a nearby location that accepts the Voyager Fleet Card
• Set controls at the fleet, vehicle or driver level
• Reduce fuel costs, increase driver efficiency and improve processes
• Speak with a live fleet customer service representative 24/7

U.S. Bank contact
Mark Hess
mark.hess1@usbank.com

To contact WAICU about the program, email collaboration.info@waicu.org

Each academic year, highly motivated students, parents, friends and families, prospective students, athletic fans, alumni, registrants and guests are travelling to your campus for institutionally-sponsored events – orientation, sporting events, graduation, conferences, homecoming, and more. When your campus hosts an event that brings visitors from out of town, your campus should be getting the hotel data, reporting and commission!

Campus Travel Management builds and maintains state-of-the-art visitor portals for school websites that makes travel to campus easy for out of town visitors and reduces the site manager’s workload. CTM works with local hotels that visitors are already frequenting and provides data about campus visitors along with commissions on their lodging.

Benefits:

• There is no cost to participate in the program.
• Participating schools receive a percentage of the commissions generated!
• Colleague Reciprocity allows use of any discount at any hotel at any other campus, without limit.

Campus Travel Management contact:
Larry Handel, President
larry@campustravel.com

WAICU’s Investment Consulting Services through Baird Private Asset Management includes investment services, banking and custodial services, and other value-added services such as board education.

Baird Private Asset Management is a nationally recognized, award-winning investment adviser¹ that brings over 25 years of extensive asset management research and financial expertise to colleges and universities as well as institutional business partnerships. Baird Private Asset Management was selected to be the preferred provider of investment consulting services for WAICU members through an RFP process conducted by WAICU and a committee of Business Officers from WAICU member schools. They have also served as the investment consultant for WAICU specific endowment portfolios as well as the WAICU Benefits Consortium funds.

The value and service Baird Private Asset Management provides includes (but is not limited to):

• Maximizing cash flows for Operating Reserves
• Developing optimal asset allocations to meet spending policies while growing the endowment funds
• Serving as a fiduciary hiring the best-in-class managers and partners
• Negotiating and reducing costs to maximize returns
• Conducting scenario analyses to help determine cash flow/liquidity needs
• Customizing reporting to help streamline your work

As a part of Baird, an employee-owned, privately-held global financial services firm, Private Asset Management brings the independence of an unbiased fiduciary with the strength and expertise of a global investment firm.

Below are the list of awards and recognitions the team has received:

Barron’s  magazine
“Top Institutional Advisors,” 2015 (inaugural list), 2016-23
“Top 100 Financial Advisors,” 2007-11, 2015-23
“Top 1000 Financial Advisors, State-by-State,” 2009-24
“Hall of Fame” 2019 (inaugural list), 2020-23

Financial Times
“FT 400 Top Financial Advisors,” 2013-15, 2017-20*

Forbes magazine
“America’s Top Wealth Advisors,” 2016 (inaugural list), 2017-23
“America’s Top Wealth Advisors, State-by-State” 2024 (inaugural list)

National Association of Board-Certified Advisory Practices
“National Premier Advisors List,” 2011-14*

Research magazine
“Top-Ranked Advisor Team in America,” 2005-09*

Reuter’s AdvicePoint
“Top Ranked Advisers,” 2008*

Registered Rep. magazine
“Top 100 Financial Advisors,” 2007-08*

FORTUNE magazine
“Top 100 Financial Advisors,” 2008*
*This ranking ceased publication.

Baird Contact
To get more information or to receive weekly news and insights from Baird Private Asset Management, email PAMServiceTeam@rwbaird.com to get added to the distribution list.

To contact WAICU about the program, email collaboration.info@waicu.org

WAICU partners with The Coalition for College Cost Savings to utilize several of their cost-saving collaborative programs. The Procure to Pay Automation program is one of those affiliate programs.

Corpay provides a streamlined invoice and payment automation platform that brings Accounts Payable (AP) departments into the modern age. Corpay’s platform saves AP departments thousands of hours annually, enhances visibility, increases accuracy, improves efficiency, and earns rebates while reducing paper, fraud risks, and operating costs.

To contact WAICU about the program, email collaboration.info@waicu.org

U.S. Bank offers unique payment solutions tailored to support a diverse portfolio of Public Sector clients. Through the U.S. Bank Commercial Card Program, the goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by utilizing U.S. Bank’s extensive industry experience, comprehensive service structure, and superior products. Their innovative solutions are backed by web-based program management tools, enabling participants to securely access information and manage payables and travel expenses 24/7. From commercial cards to program management tools to innovative payment technologies, U.S. Bank offers clients the solutions they need to cut costs, manage expenses and supplier payments, and operate more efficiently.

The U.S. Bank Commercial Card Program offers solutions such as:

• U.S. Bank One Card – combining purchasing, travel and fleet card programs into a single streamlined payment solution, which leads to reduced costs and increased efficiencies.
• U.S. Bank Instant Card® – extend corporate purchasing power to those who need it in an organization – anywhere, instantly – using a simple mobile app to provision and distribute a virtual credit card for immediate use on a mobile device.
• TravelBank – a unique, all-in-one expense management, travel booking, and card management solution tailored to meet your organization’s needs.

The creditor and issuer of your charge card is U.S. Bank National Association, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.

U.S. Bank Contact
intouchwithus@usbank.com

To contact WAICU about the program, email collaboration.info@waicu.org

WAICU partners with The Coalition for College Cost Savings to utilize several of their cost-saving collaborative programs. The Settlement Recovery Services program is one of those affiliate programs.

Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG) makes “found money” easy to find. MCAG continually searches for class action suits your institution may be eligible for and will let you know when a settlement is pending. You decide whether to opt in. MCAG handles all the submittals on your behalf and performs these services at a discounted recovery fee for WAICU members. If there is no financial recovery, they keep no fee. Registration only takes a few minutes using this link:  https://mcag.us/CCCS

To contact WAICU about the program, email collaboration.info@waicu.org

Core Education, a public benefit corporation, is WAICU’s exclusive partner for business model transformation and a long-term, mission-critical operating partner of colleges and universities. The Core-WAICU agreement allows WAICU-member institutions to enhance their business models through a unique operating partnership designed to leverage economies of scale to improve revenue, technology, and operating effectiveness. Core has established a market-leading platform of transformative business model solutions, including revenue growth and diversification, digital campus transformation, managed technology services, workflow optimization, institutional research, financial planning and modeling, and capital strategies.

WAICU partners with Enterprise/National for their rental needs. All schools under the WAICU program are eligible to use their corresponding corporate ID that provides set discounted rates on rentals. Program highlights include

• Faster rentals and returns for frequent airport travelers
• No second driver fees
• Personal use discounts for faculty and staff
• Longer-term rentals
• Specialty vehicles

The WAICU program also offers a car share program and fleet management for interested schools. Account management is also provided.