The University Surplus Property Association has been training, developing and educating Universities and Colleges and providing consulting assistance for new managers and programs for over two decades. You will learn how to securely wipe data from equipment, how to assist your organization in recouping funds and contribute to an organization's sustainability by reusing and repurposing items, determine high value metals, landfill diversion techniques and ideas on how to up-cycle furniture that might not normally sell. The USPA is the association to help your surplus program succeed.
Our next conference will be on March 10th - 13th 2024 at Oregon State University. Please check back soon for more information about the next USPA conference.
Thanks to Colorado State University for an amazing conference in 2023.
A vast amount of knowledge and experience are available here to members. Contact us for more details, or sign up as a member to gain access.
Gain access to policies and procedures that have already been created. Don't waste time creating them from scratch.
Use the knowledge of our members to increase your sales. Get new ideas on where to market and ideas on Up-Cycling..
Our Business Partners are the best in their field. They are here to help the USPA members in any and every area. They offer specialized software, hardware, e-waste recycling, and much more.
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The USPA host's a annual conference around the USA. Each year a member will volunteer to host the conference. Members are always excited to travel to a new University or College and see how the host's operation is run and to learn more.
Meet the Board of Directors for the USPA.
Lance Newsome
President
Glenn Feagley
Chairman of the Board
Jake Drenth
Vice President
Bo Solomon
Treasurer
Denise Flack
Secretary
Access to a vast array of knowledge on Surplus goods.
Why reinvent the wheel? USPA members have probably already created a policy that you could use as a template.
Members of the USPA have vast knowledge in all areas of items that come through our Surplus operations. Members share their experiences with other members. We help each other with data security, testing, repairing, documents, and much more.
The USPA has many Business Partners that are hear to help. Reach out to them today to find out how they can help you.
Testimonial - North Carolina State University
April 3, 2023
Have you ever thought of joining a professional organization that focuses on University Surplus? Look no further than University Surplus Property Association (USPA).
The return on your investment as a member and attending the annual conference brings a wealth of knowledge gained through the USPA members and business partners. What you and your organization gain is so much greater than the cost of membership, conference, and travel expenses.
..... With this team of friendly ready to assist members and business partners you will get years of productive experience. Willing to help when you ask for their assistance ready to listen when you have something to share.
I would encourage anyone who works in the University Surplus field to join. It will be a great investment for you and your organization. Bill Carlson, Assistant Director Material Support, NCSU, USPA Member since 2014.
Discover methods for implementing highest-use and best-use practices, policies, and procedures. Learn how to maximize resources and material recovery while considering social, economic, and environmental impacts. Share information on how different types of operations reuse, sell, and divert equipment and goods. Understand how reuse and redeployment can support and align with broader sustainability initiatives. Receive discounted registration rates for the annual conference and gain access to the members-only listserv.
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