Flip-A-Coin Thank You

The NACAS Education Foundation wishes to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Flip-A-Coin fundraisers at the regional conferences. Almost $5,000 was raised ($4,980 to be exact) at the regional Flip-A-Coin events for the NACAS Education Foundation!  (If just one more person had participated, we would’ve reached the $5,000 mark!  Maybe next year!...)  Special thanks to Sodexo, Adirondack Solutions, and Validis Resources for donating the iPad2 and iPads as the Flip-A-Coin prizes.

The Flip-A-Coin totals for each region are:
Central $880
South $1,280
West $1,380
East $1,440
Total $4,980

We also want to extend our thanks to everyone who has contributed to the NACAS Education Foundation by participating in various fundraisers, making online contributions, participating in the Silent Auction and Raffle at the NACAS Annual Conference, or making contributions of any kind to the NACAS Education Foundation.

Where do the funds go? 
Through generous support from our members, our regions, and our business partners, the NACAS Education Foundation has been able to fund new professional development programs, assist in improving technology, provide research funds, and support scholarships. The NACAS Education Foundation has provided support for the following programs:
• NACAS Certification Program
• Institute for Managers
• Advanced Institute for Managers
• Senior Leadership Forum
• Mereese Ladson Diversity Scholarship
• NACAS Innovative Achievement Award
• NACAS Technology Award
• NACAS On-line Community and Library
• NACAS Webcasts

If you’re interested in helping support these programs or support the development of future webcasts and other professional development programs, we hope you’ll consider becoming a contributor to the NACAS Education Foundation. Donations to the NACAS Education Foundation are tax deductible. Donate today or learn more about the NACAS Education

 

Transition Update

The NACAS Transition Plan is proceeding right on schedule. The Needs Assessment Committee completed their work shortly after the Leadership Team Meeting in Dallas. Frank Mumford, NACAS President, summarized the committee’s recommendations in his most recent College Services column. If you missed it, some key recommendations include leaving the National Office in Charlottesville, exploring potential partnership opportunities with other organizations, identifying new approaches to membership recruitment, and conducting a review of communication methods to the membership i.e. social media. For additional recommendations, see Frank’s column.

The Search Committee, under the leadership of Kim Berry, has begun its work. The committee includes volunteers: Laura Stevens, Central; David Courter, East; Connie Davis, South; Sam Wheeler, West; Bob Dunham, Canada; Teri Bump, Business Partner; Marti Gray, Education Foundation; Susan Clough, CCBO; Jeff Purdue, NACAS Staff; and Keith Chapman, ex Officio. The Committee’s first order of business is to review the current CEO job description and identify an Executive Search Firm for assistance. The Committee’s goal is to have a new CEO identified in the summer of 2012, and officially welcomed at the 2012 Atlanta Conference.

According to several change management models, this step in the transition process requires flexibility, the development of strong evaluation criteria, and sufficient financial resources. Some threats for this step include organizational politics, lack of constituent support, lack of financial resources, and "the Grapevine."  Your Board and the Search Committee promise to do their best to maintain transparency.  However, please understand that certain steps in the search process require strict confidentiality. Know that the Search Committee and your Board will do their absolute best to hire a CEO that is the right fit for our Association. The Search Committee will receive adequate financial support and needs the support of all NACAS members. If you have any questions or want more information, please contact  your National Board Representative or your Search Committee Member for the latest updates.

Additional information will be in future NACAS publications. There will also be an update at the Orlando Annual Conference. The Orlando Conference—where you can Explore, Discover, and Connect—promises to be one of the best ever. Don’t miss it! 

 

Serve on a Committee or with the National Board of Directors

Wondering how to get involved in your association? Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or a colleague to serve on a committee or the national Board of Directors. Nominations are currently being accepted for service from November 2011 - November 2012.

Please contact Anne Munson with questions at (434) 245-8425.

Submit your nomination prior to the July 22, 2011, deadline.

Committee & Board Responsibilities
View a description of all committee & board responsibilities.

Nominations Process:

Committee Member
Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or a colleague for the various standing committee positions. Nominations for the next nominations process are due to the NACAS office by July 22 each year.

Once all nominations are received by the July 22 deadline, the NACAS President-Elect then works diligently, in conjunction with the four Regional Boards, to fill all vacancies. The final slate of committee members is reviewed and approved by the NACAS Executive Committee in late summer. New committee members are then notified of their appointment via email by the end of August. Committee members are encouraged, but not required, to attend each NACAS Annual Conference.

Committee Chair
Committee Chairs are required to be a current member of the committee they wish to chair.

Once all nominations are received by the July 22 deadline, the NACAS President-Elect then works diligently, in conjunction with the four Regional Boards, to fill all vacancies. The final slate of committee members & chairs is reviewed and approved by the NACAS Executive Committee in late summer. New committee chairs are then notified of their appointment via e-mail by the end of August. Committee chairs are encouraged, but not required, to attend each NACAS Annual Conference.

Committee Chairs are expected to attend the Annual Leadership Team Meeting and provide an acknowledgement of institutional support in the form of a letter of commitment.

Executive Committee Board Member
Each region is asked every four years to nominate one member to serve as the NACAS President, starting in the Vice President role. The Regional Board of Directors is responsible for submitting the final recommendation that will be considered by the Nominations Committee and the Board of Directors. The Nomination Committee then presents the final slate of officers to the membership for approval during the Annual Business Meeting at the NACAS Annual Conference.

Executive Committee positions are expected to attend the Annual Leadership Team Meeting and provide an acknowledgement of institutional support in the form of a letter of commitment.

Regional Director Board Member
Each region is asked to submit a nominee to represent their region on the NACAS Board of Directors. The Nomination Committee then presents the final slate of Regional Directors to the membership for approval during the Annual Business Meeting at the NACAS Annual Conference.

Regional Director positions are expected to attend the Annual Leadership Team Meeting and provide an acknowledgement of institutional support in the form of a letter of commitment.

At-Large Board Member
Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or a colleague for the At-Large Board positions. The Nomination Committee will review and select the most qualified member and present the final slate of At-Large Members to the membership for approval during the Annual Business Meeting at the NACAS Annual Conference.

 

NACAS Professional Development...FREE to our members.

Virtual Roundtable Discussion:  As identity and security demands grow, how does the campus card program fit in Auxiliaries?
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
12-1 pm ET / 11 am-12 pm CT / 10-11 am MT / 9-10 am PT
Registration Fee: None
Click here for more information, including how to join.

Webinar:  Turbo Marketing: Drive Fast, Take Chances
Thursday, July 28, 2011
2-3 pm ET / 1-2 pm CT / 12-1 pm MT / 11 am-12 pm PT
Thanks to a generous sponsorship from CardSmith, this webinar is free to NACAS Members.
Click here for more information and to register.

Virtual Roundtable Discussion:  Forming Green Teams
Thursday, September 8, 2011
12-1 pm ET / 11 am-12 pm CT / 10-11 am MT / 9-10 am PT
Registration Fee: None
More details to come soon!

 

Women's Leadership Institute: Winter 2011

The Women's Leadership Institute is designed for women who aspire to new leadership positions on campus. The institute features a curriculum with an overall focus on building the next generation of leaders in higher education administration and student affairs. This is a wonderful program for women of all ages to come together to learn and network with one another, forming bonds that will last a lifetime.

Two locations available:

Southern California at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel on Nov. 29–Dec. 2

Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, Florida for a program Dec. 4–7.

Click here to learn more and register now!

 

 

Educational Sessions at the 2011 Annual Conference

The Annual Conference is an amazing ...and efficient... opportunity to learn and network with your colleagues!  Sessions include a variety of topics: 

• parking/transit
• dining/food services
• card services
• college stores
• contract management
• social media/marketing
• technology
• housing
• strategic planning
• student development
• leadership
• personal development
• diversity
• sustainability
• construction planning
• partnerships (public/private, campus, and multi-institutional)
• new revenue streams

Watch our website in July to see the full schedule of educational sessions!

 

NACAS Preconference Workshop Announced

This pre-conference session is intended to explore how student affairs and auxiliary professionals can build successful partnerships that can serve both the needs of the students, the business side of higher education, and meeting the mission of the institution. Organizational structures will be examined; strategies for building these partnerships will be explored; outsourcing of services in regard to institutional mission will be discussed; and skills sets needed by both Student Affairs and Auxiliary professionals will be highlighted. The program is intended to be interactive!

So register now, and plan to join our presenters, who have spent their careers bridging auxiliary and student affairs, to learn more about the partnerships that make institutions even more effective in serving all of their customers. 

Presenters: James Conneely, Associate Provost & Vice President for Student Affairs, Eastern Kentucky University; Dr. Gene Tice, Director, Western Kentucky University-Owensboro; Ron Martel, VP & Dean, Student Affairs, Johnson and Wales University; Patty Eldred, Director, AFS Auxiliary Services, The University of Vermont 

 

 

ITC Systems Teams with MBS Systems for Campus Bookstore Services

ITC Systems, a leading provider of integrated campus card solutions to colleges and universities, and MBS Systems, a campus bookstore systems provider, are pleased to announce a prominent integration capability now available to their campus bookstore users nationwide.

The integration between MBS POS solution and the Multiplan student account solution was smoothly deployed at Kennesaw State University (KSU) when they decided to make the switch from their current vendor to MBS late last year for their campus bookstore.

"In order to aid KSU in a seamless transition with the change in bookstore vendors, ITC Systems rose to the challenge and sought the opportunity in working with MBS to create an integrated platform between the two systems," said Campbell Richardson, CEO of ITC Systems.

ITC Systems worked with MBS using AJB’s Flexible Integrated Payment System (FiPay), an industry standard communication gateway that interfaces store devices and systems. An enhanced functionality through this full integration includes that all communication is encrypted with SSL certification, guaranteeing additional security throughout the entire system. This combined platform has allowed students and administrators an effortless yet valuable consumer experience in their campus bookstore.

"We had a easy transition with the integration between ITC Systems and ourselves and look forward to more opportunities to work together," noted Pat Pellock, Director of MBS Systems Development.

About ITC Systems
ITC Systems serves colleges and universities and a host of other market segments by providing products and services focused on campus ID card privilege control, access control, and copy and print control; the company also offers card-related products and services for food service, laundry and other institution-wide sectors. ITC Systems maintains a large dealer network throughout North America and internationally and it is the industry’s dominant Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).  Founded in 1989, ITC Systems works with organizations in the U.S. and Canada through its primary offices in St Louis and Toronto. To learn more about ITC Systems, please visit www.itcsystems.com.

About MBS Systems
MBS Systems is a division of MBS Textbook Exchange, Inc. Serving more than 2,000 institutions, MBS Textbook Exchange, Inc. offers the largest inventory of used books in the wholesale textbook distribution industry. They also provide bookstore retail enterprise solutions that simplify the essentials of a bookstore business. To learn more about MBS, please visit www.mbsbooks.com.

ITC Systems Contact
Alison Koh
ITC Systems, Marketing?
alison.koh@itcsystems.com ?
1 416-289-2344

MBS Systems Contact
Lois Ahrens
MBS Systems Sales Operations Coordinator
lahrens@mbsbooks.com
800-325-4138

 

San Mateo County Community College District Names Tom Bauer Vice Chancellor of Auxiliary Services and Enterprise Operations

The Board of Trustees of the San Mateo County Community College District unanimously approved the creation of the position Vice Chancellor of Auxiliary Services and Enterprise Operations and appointed Director of Auxiliary Services Tom Bauer into that position at its regular meeting on June 22, 2011. Tom will assume his new position on July 1, 2011. Tom joined the District in February 2005 as Director of Bookstore Operations overseeing the bookstore operations at College of San Mateo, Skyline College and Cañada College. In November 2006, Tom was promoted into the position Director of Auxiliary Services after the three cafeteria operations and district wide vending were added to his organization.

After two years of planning, design and building, the District opened a state-of-the-art fitness and aquatic center on the campus of College of San Mateo in the newly constructed Health and Wellness Building in April 2010. The San Mateo Athletic Club (SMAC) is a 24,500-square-foot Fitness Center along with an aquatics complex containing a 50-meter Olympic-size competition pool along with a 25-meter instructional pool for Adaptive Fitness and other group exercise classes. SMAC is a multi-use facility that serves a number of District programs, including credit classes, non-credit classes, community education and adaptive fitness. Also operating as an enterprise, the SMAC is a community-centered, fee-based operation offering numerous service options to the San Mateo campus community and the community at large. At the end of the first year in operation, the athletic club has more than 3,400 members and is positioned to end the year with a financial surplus. This is significant as the initial proforma for the operation did not project a surplus until the third year of operation. This very successful operation falls under the Auxiliary Services organization under Tom’s direction. In addition, the Auxiliary Services organization assumed the reprographic operation at Skyline College and opened an addition site at College of San Mateo.

The Auxiliary Services organization has grown significantly under Tom’s leadership since 2006. The change in the classification in Tom’s position to Vice Chancellor more accurately reflects the significant increase in responsibilities that have been assigned to the position.

 

 

Weatherhead Foundation Pledges Additional $50 Million to Tulane University

Two years after committing $50 million to create a critical mass of extraordinary university-wide professorships at Tulane University, the Weatherhead Foundation has pledged another $50 million to help Tulane attract more students whose academic achievements are matched only by their passion for community service.

The Weatherhead Scholars Program will be the first program of its kind in the country sponsored by a single donor with the vision of advancing the overall reputation and community engagement impact of the entire Tulane University community. Weatherhead Scholars will be among the world's most academically qualified and will also be dedicated to building a better world through public service.

Participants in the program will receive scholarships to help cover the costs of attending Tulane, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, board and personal expenses. They will also enroll in a curriculum that is focused on community engagement and transforms classroom knowledge into community action. It is expected that the first Weatherhead Scholars will enroll at Tulane by 2013, but the pledge will be given in incremental payments over a period of time in order to keep Tulane’s community engagement mission thriving for years to come.

"By attracting a talented corps of undergraduate leaders who embrace Tulane's public service mission, we can foster the next generation of citizens who recognize that material success is meaningless without the human wealth that comes from joyous interaction with other people," said Albert J. Weatherhead III, president of the Weatherhead Foundation.

Weatherhead and his wife, Celia, a graduate of Tulane's Newcomb College and a member of the Board of Tulane, oversee the Weatherhead Foundation, which has supported higher education for decades. Before arriving in New Orleans, Tulane President Scott Cowen was dean and Albert J. Weatherhead III Professor of Management at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.
 
"This generous pledge greatly enhances the reach and impact of the new Tulane," Cowen said. "Today's Tulane student brings classroom lessons to life by finding innovative solutions to the most pressing needs of our time."

The Weatherhead Scholars Program is a central part of the recently launched Tulane Empowers campaign, which seeks to provide Tulane students, faculty and staff with the knowledge, tools and desire to heal social ills in New Orleans and throughout the world.