Join us for the NAEP TOAL Region Virtual Meeting, a recurring virtual gathering designed to connect and engage procurement professionals within District V. This meeting will provide updates, share best practices, and foster collaboration across the district. Scheduled for June 11 and September 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM CT via Zoom. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and connected with your peers. Save the date and join us online! 

Virtual Meetings

The TOAL Region meets twice in 2026 in the months of June and September at 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT. 

Connect in Circle

Join other TOAL Region members in Circle! We have created private groups our members to share insights, materials, and updates. It is a private group only accessible by current NAEP institutional and association members  – other NAEP suppliers and others members are not able to engage or view the conversations/documents shared in the group.

Visit Circle

June 18, 2026

2:00pm EDT, 1:00pm CDT, 12:00am MDT, 11:00am PDT

Roundtable Description:

Join us Thursday, June 18, 2026 for a Workday Roundtable. Connect with peers across the nation for an open discussion regarding implementations, challenges, and best practices. Our discussion will be led by NAEP regional leaders.

Connect with the Workday group in Circle!

July 16, 2026

2:00pm EDT, 1:00pm CDT, 12:00am MDT, 11:00am PDT

Webinar Description:

In an era of heightened scrutiny, evolving regulations, and increasing reliance on grant funded activities, procurement compliance has become a mission-critical function for institutions of all sizes. Yet many organizations still struggle with fragmented processes, inconsistent documentation, and unclear roles across departments.  This webinar will explore procurement compliance in higher education, highlighting practical best practices to reduce risk, strengthen accountability, and streamline operations for greater organizational effectiveness.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify compliance gaps and develop strategies to improve compliance within their organizations.

2. Recognize common gaps in procurement compliance, such as fragmented processes, inconsistent documentation, and unclear roles, and assess their impact on institutional risk and accountability.

3. Apply best practices to strengthen procurement compliance, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency through more consistent processes and clearer governance.

Webinar Hosts:

Theresa Robinson Harris, Ed.D
Director, Procurement Services
University of San Diego

August 20, 2026

1:00pm EDT, 12:00pm CDT, 11:00am MDT, 10:00am PDT

Webinar Description:

In the evolving landscape of higher education procurement, balancing the efficiency of e-commerce with the institutional mandate for supplier diversity is often viewed as a significant challenge. However, what if your primary e-commerce platform could serve as a catalyst for small and diverse business growth?

This session explores a non-traditional model for supplier engagement, detailing how one institution leveraged strategic partnerships to transform the Amazon Business marketplace into a tool for diversity outreach and spend compliance. We will walk through the journey of engaging small and diverse vendors to understand their unique obstacles, utilizing grant-funded partnerships to build robust compliance dashboards, and facilitating direct roundtable discussions between Illinois vendors and e-commerce leaders.

Learning Objectives:

1. Evaluate how e-commerce platforms can be strategically leveraged to advance supplier diversity goals while maintaining efficiency and compliance.

2. Analyze a non-traditional supplier engagement model, including methods for engaging small and diverse vendors and addressing barriers to participation.

3. Apply practical strategies to advance supplier diversity through e-commerce, including the use of strategic partnerships, grant-funded initiatives, and compliance dashboards.

Webinar Hosts:

Danielle Green

Associate Director

Office of Procurement Services

University of Illinois

September 1, 2026

2:00pm EDT, 1:00pm CDT, 12:00am MDT, 11:00am PDT

Roundtable Description:

Join us quarterly on the first Tuesday of the month for our Community College Roundtables. Meet peers at community colleges across the nation for an open discussion regarding ERP/E-procurement platforms, current projects, and challenges. Our discussions will be led by Allison Canada from Wor-Wic Community College.

Roundtable Host:

Allison Canada, Exec. Director of Business Support Services

Wor-Wic Community College

Join us for the NAEP TOAL Region Virtual Meeting, a recurring virtual gathering designed to connect and engage procurement professionals within District V. This meeting will provide updates, share best practices, and foster collaboration across the district. Scheduled for June 11 and September 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM CT via Zoom. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and connected with your peers. Save the date and join us online! 

Virtual Meetings

The TOAL Region meets twice in 2026 in the months of June and September at 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT. 

Connect in Circle

Join other TOAL Region members in Circle! We have created private groups our members to share insights, materials, and updates. It is a private group only accessible by current NAEP institutional and association members  – other NAEP suppliers and others members are not able to engage or view the conversations/documents shared in the group.

Visit Circle

December 1, 2026

2:00pm EDT, 1:00pm CDT, 12:00am MDT, 11:00am PDT

Roundtable Description:

Join us quarterly on the first Tuesday of the month for our Community College Roundtables. Meet peers at community colleges across the nation for an open discussion regarding ERP/E-procurement platforms, current projects, and challenges. Our discussions will be led by Allison Canada from Wor-Wic Community College.

Roundtable Host:

Allison Canada, Exec. Director of Business Support Services

Wor-Wic Community College

December 15, 2026

1:00pm EDT, 12:00pm CDT, 11:00am MDT, 10:00am PDT

Webinar Description:

This session brings procurement professionals back to the fundamentals that drive successful outcomes. This webinar focuses on the critical early steps of acquisition planning that set the foundation for effective contract management. Participants will explore practical approaches to conducting meaningful market research, assessing risk, and developing clear, well-structured scopes of work.

Designed to strengthen consistency and confidence in pre-solicitation processes, this session equips attendees with the tools needed to build stronger contracts, reduce downstream challenges, and achieve more strategic procurement results.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe real-world procurement challenges and the context in which they occurred.

2. Analyze procurement case studies to identify key issues, stakeholder perspectives, and decision-making factors.

3. Evaluate alternative approaches and outcomes based on ethical, strategic, and procedural considerations.

4. Collaborate with peers to formulate practical solutions and best practices for similar procurement scenarios.

5. Reflect on how lessons learned can be applied to their own professional practice.

Webinar Hosts:

Stacy Gregg, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB

Director of Procurement

SC State University

March 2, 2027

2:00pm EDT, 1:00pm CDT, 12:00am MDT, 11:00am PDT

Roundtable Description:

Join us quarterly on the first Tuesday of the month for our Community College Roundtables. Meet peers at community colleges across the nation for an open discussion regarding ERP/E-procurement platforms, current projects, and challenges. Our discussions will be led by Allison Canada from Wor-Wic Community College.

Roundtable Host:

Allison Canada, Exec. Director of Business Support Services

Wor-Wic Community College