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 $4,000 was raised at the regional Flip-A-Coin events for the NACAS Education Foundation.  Special thanks to Adirondack Solutions, American Campus Communities and NEEBO, the Business Partners who donated the iPads and Kindle Fires as the Flip-A-Coin prizes.

The Flip-A-Coin totals for each region are:

West $ 610
Central $ 900
South $ 1040
East $ 1340
Total $3890

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:
• Certified Auxiliary Services Professional (CASP)
• Institute for Managers
• Advanced Institute for Managers
• Senior Leadership Forum
• Mereese Ladson Diversity Scholarship
• NACAS Innovative Achievement Award
• NACAS Technology Award
• NACAS Online 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 Foundation.

Washington, DC: The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) announces the publication of the 8th Edition of the book, CAS Professional Standards for Higher Education, and its release on August 1, 2012. Pre-orders for the updated publication are now being accepted. The book of standards is the defining source of professional standards for many of the services provided to students in higher education.

Along with the book, CAS is also releasing an updated CD of all 43 functional area self-assessment guides (SAGs). The SAGs provide the institution with a strategy for assessing program and service effectiveness based on the evidence a team gathers and evaluates.

NACAS is pleased to announce that Ms. Marla Franco, Associate Director Parking & Transportation Services of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the Mereese Ladson Diversity Scholarship.
   
Although Ms. Marla Franco is not new to higher education, she is new to auxiliaries and business services, particularly Parking & Transportation Services at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP).  She has served as the Associate Director of this department for almost one year and oversaw this $6 million sector of the institution.  She has a new-found passion and appreciation for business services and understands the unique ways that these areas partner with the rest of the campus to provide an enhanced and seamless experience for the campus community. Although she encountered a learning curve, she reached out to others to enhance her knowledge of business services, such as housing services at CPP, as well as parking services at other institutions. 

Funded by the NACAS Education Foundation, the Ladson Diversity Scholarship was established in 2005 in honor of the late Mereese Ladson, Controller at Brooklyn College (CUNY). Ms. Ladson was a President and long-time leader of NACAS East and a great friend to the entire association.  Ms. Ladson’s professionalism, commitment to inclusiveness for all, and leadership were sources of inspiration to our members. This scholarship is intended to further her work to promote the advancement of diverse, career-minded higher education professionals, and to enhance their auxiliary services skill and knowledge base through NACAS professional development programs.

"I am so excited and honored to have received the 2012 Mereese Ladson Diversity Scholarship," said Marla Franco. "In my eyes, this form of recognition tells me that people and organizations in higher education believe in me and are willing to support me in my efforts to make a difference in the lives of others through my work. The ability to apply this scholarship award to professional development opportunities sponsored by NACAS is particularly exciting to me. I am so grateful for this opportunity!"

To learn more about the Mereese Ladson Scholarship or to apply, go to www.nacas.org and visit our Education Foundation webpage. There you can also help fund this scholarship by making a donation to the NACAS Education Foundation. 

Attend our next Virtual Roundtable on "CASP - A Professional Certification Opportunity to Advance Your Career" on July 19 at 1 p.m. ET. CASP is a certification for Auxiliary Services professionals. A 150-question, multiple-choice exam that tests your proficiency in: Management, Leadership, Marketing, Student Development, and Operations. CASP is the next step in your career. Learn more.

Relationship Will Bring Innovative Wireless Payment Solutions to Campus Card Marketplace

NACCU Conference, Seattle, WA April 23, 2012—CardSmith, the leading provider of Cloud-Based campus card payment solutions, and Apriva, the leading provider of end-to-end wireless transactions and secure information solutions, announced that the companies have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver secure, mobile payment solutions integrated with CardSmith’s cloudbased campus card payments platform. Through this relationship, institutions will be able to costeffectively deploy wireless vending and mobile payment acceptance around campus and eliminate the cost, security and maintenance requirements associated with traditional Ethernet and data jack infrastructure. The combined offering supports campus ID card and Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit card transactions.

"We are very pleased to enter into this relationship with CardSmith, which is one of the true innovators in delivering cloud-based payment services to universities and other institutions," said James Lawrence, Vice President of Apriva. "Our work with CardSmith will enable campus card users to conveniently purchase goods and services at more locations on and around campus, including cashless vending machines and locations with mobile or outdoor requirements. In addition, our joint solution will be ideal for sporting events, taxi/bus applications and fundraising activities. Through this combined offering, students and other cardholders will have much more flexibility for using their campus cards to make purchases, while merchants and institutions will have a costeffective
vehicle to tap into the evolving mobile commerce ecosystem."

"Apriva has long been recognized as the industry leader for secure wireless payment processing solutions," noted Taran Lent, Vice President and Co-founder, CardSmith. "We are delighted to enter into a partnership with this highly-regarded provider, and expect that our joint efforts will benefit our many clients who are looking to integrate mobility into their campus card programs." System integration is underway and the companies expect to roll out the first wave of joint wireless payment solutions in the second half of 2012.

About CardSmith

CardSmith is a campus card solutions company serving educational institutions, campus service providers, cardholders, card-accepting merchants, private label card issuers, and closed loop communities nationwide. The company provides the market’s only cloud-based "SaaS" transaction management solution and turn-key card program management service, delivering superior capability, service and performance for less than 50% of the cost of proprietary card systems. For more information, visit www.card-smith.com.

CardSmith Contact:
Donna Franklin, VP Marketing & Communications
dfranklin@card-smith.com
973-224-2529

About Apriva

Founded in 1999, Apriva is the leading provider of end-to-end wireless transactions and secure information messaging solutions that meet the exacting security and reliability requirements of financial services providers, government entities, and public service sectors. Through its two operating groups, Apriva Point of Sale (POS) and Apriva Information Security Systems (ISS), the company offers customers fully-managed, end-to-end, security solutions that incorporate hardware, software, network infrastructure and management tools. For more information, visit www.apriva.com.

Apriva Contacts:
Robin Rotz, Apriva
rrotz@apriva.com
480-421-1275

Glenn Goldberg, Parallel Communications Group
ggoldberg@parallelpr.com
516-705-6116

ColorID supports European Campus Card Association at 10th anniversary.

CORNELIUS, NC - June 5, 2012 - ColorID, LLC recently participated in the 10th annual European Campus Card Association (ECCA) Conference, held at Lund University in Lund, Sweden. Danny Smith, ColorID's Executive Vice President led and participated in both an educational presentation session during the ECCA conference, 'Card and Printing Technologies, Trends and Developments' as well as being part of the global panel expert discussion on 'International Workshop on Campus Card Systems - Advancing into the Future'.

The annual ECCA conference has become the most important campus card conference in Europe. The event is aimed specifically at European higher education institutions that are interested in campus card technologies and identification systems. Seminars and workshops are held covering all aspects of
card-based systems.

Sinead Nealon, Secretary General of ECCA stated, "The European Campus Card Association (ECCA) very much appreciates the participation of ColorID at our 10th Annual Conference which attracted delegates from all over Europe and worldwide. The European Campus Card Association continues to become a
stronger association each year and the past 10 years have been a huge successn in terms of the association's growth and development. ColorID has played an important role in this development of ECCA and of Campus Card systems in Europe. Since the foundation of ECCA in 2002, ColorID has presented at the Annual Conference each year. Our conference schedule this year included a very well attended presentation on 'Card Production & Printing' presented by Danny Smith. The availability of the expertise and knowledge of the ColorID team to our European Universities/Colleges is hugely important to us and is much valued by ECCA".

ColorID's Executive Vice President Danny Smith stated, "We are extremely pleased to continue to support ECCA and its annual conference for the last 10 years. The fellowship and open exchange of ideas and information is an invaluable benefit to the development of card programs throughout Europe. Each year we welcome the opportunity to share our insights and expertise on card technologies and card issuance solutions. ECCA, has done a tremendous job developing the European Education Connectivity Solution (EECS). They are P.O. Box 1350 • Cornelius, North Carolina 28031 • PH 888-682-6567 • FX 704-987-2240
successfully moving towards their goal of creating a standardized, interoperable campus system that will facilitate student mobility across Europe".

Back Row:
Tor Fridell, ECCA President -- Jim Pete, GA Tech -- Eugene McKenna, ECCA

Front Row:
Danny Smith, ColorID -- Sinead Nealon, ECCA -- Cheryl Ruane, Harvard
University, Tom Watkins -- Emory University

About ColorID
ColorID is a leading identification, biometric & transaction solutions provider to education, government, military, healthcare and other businesses. ColorID product offerings include: ID printers, software and supplies, advanced technology smart contact and contactless cards, transaction management products and services, biometric iris and finger print readers, pre-printed and blank plastic cards, and ID badge accessories (such as lanyards and card holders). ColorID offers installation, training, re-carding, extended warranties and support services on all the products we offer. ColorID's manufacturing partners include: HID, Fargo, IRIS ID, Datacard, Gemalto, Zebra, NiSCA, Evolis, Magicard, Integrated Biometrics, Oberthur, Privaris, CardSmith, Monitor and many others. Contact ColorID at 704-987-2238 or toll free in Canada and the US at 888-682-6567. Visit ColorID on the web at: http://www.colorid.com/or mail ColorID at support@colorid.com.

About ECCA

ECCA is the designated authoritative organization for the collection and dispersion of information regarding issues in card systems throughout Europe. ECCA keeps abreast of the knowledge base and technological changes for institutional members. ECCA communicates through a regularly published newsletter and the ECCA website on the Internet. The organization also maintains a library of reference materials, and communicates frequently with card system experts within higher education who share their knowledge to promote trans-national cooperation between institutions. You can visit the ECCA website at http://www.ecca.ie/.

SAVANNAH - Savannah Technical College President Kathy Love, Ed.D. and Georgia Southern University President Brooks Keel, Ph.D. signed an articulation agreement today for Logistics Management between the two institutions of higher education.

"We are pleased to announce the beginning of an important partnership for workforce development in our region," said Love. "This agreement makes this critically important program accessible not only for Savannah, but for all of Coastal Georgia."

The articulation agreement lays the foundation for students to complete a new 74-credit hour associate of science degree in Logistics Management at Savannah Tech. Students will then be able to articulate or transfer their coursework in its entirety to Georgia Southern University toward the bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics and intermodal transportation.

"This new partnership is great for students, great for the state of Georgia and great for both area and international business," said Keel. "With the growth of the port in Savannah as well as others on the east coast of the United States, there is a growing demand for well-educated and well-trained professionals in the field of logistics. This agreement ensures that we will be able to supply a steady and outstanding pipeline of talent to area businesses for years to come."

The agreement next goes to both governing boards for signature and endorsement.  Savannah Technical College projects to begin offering the program beginning with the fall 2012 semester. Upon board approval, Savannah Technical College will be the first college in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to offer an associate of science degree in Logistics Management curriculum. In addition to general core courses, the program will feature 14 semester hours in logistics-related coursework - including supply chain management, transportation and logistics management, warehousing technology and materials management. 

"This program of study grew out of the regional partnership we forged together while working on a regional Work Ready grant to improve workforce development along the I-95 corridor," said Love. "Today we mark an important step toward actualizing that goal of providing the full range of career development in logistics for southeast Georgia."

The Department of Management, Marketing and Logistics in the College of Business Administration at Georgia Southern offers the bachelor of business administration (BBA) degree in the area of Logistics and Intermodal Transportation (LIT). This degree is one of Georgia Southern's fastest growing majors serving the needs of a dynamic industry. Logistics involves ensuring the availability of the right product, in the right quantity and the right condition, at the right place, at the right time, for the right customer, at the right cost. Intermodal transportation is combining the cost and/or service advantages of more than one mode of transportation in an efficient, seamless product movement.

The degree prepares students for the many jobs available in this challenging and rapidly expanding field. LIT courses focus on logistics and transportation concepts and principles. Advanced courses focus on logistics operations, international logistics, and intermodal distribution issues.

Thanks to an agreement signed earlier this year by the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents, there are now 27 core curriculum courses transferrable to USG institutions from TCSG institutions accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The increased number of courses enhances how TCSG students are able to pursue baccalaureate degree opportunities at USG institutions. The new articulation agreement provides Savannah Tech students a pathway to transfer their courses to the Logistics and Intermodal Transportation BBA degree from Georgia Southern.

"Long term, Georgia Southern is looking at how higher education can better serve the needs of students in Georgia.  We must ensure that we are remaining competitive on a national and global level," said Keel.  "This collaborative partnership is just the beginning.  It is a great example of how we can partner to not only put our students in a position to win, but to have a positive and lasting impact on workforce and economic development in our region."

Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 4,500 credit students each semester, Savannah Tech offers nearly 100 different instructional programs in Business and Technology, Public Service, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry. The College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Georgia Southern University, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University founded in 1906, offers more than 120 degree programs serving more than 20,000 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. The University is one of the Top 10 most popular universities in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report, and is a top choice of Georgia's HOPE scholars. Georgia Southern is recognized for its student-centered approach to education. Visit: www.georgiasouthern.edu.

Photo cutline: Georgia Southern University President Brooks Keel, Ph.D. and Savannah Technical College President Kathy Love, Ed.D. signed an articulation agreement today for Logistics Management between the two institutions of higher education.

NC State Students can now use AllCampus account for campus printers

July 18, 2012 (Raleigh, NC)—NC State students will be able to use their AllCampus debit account to access WolfPrint printers across campus beginning June 27. 

"We were eager to simplify the payment process for students needing to print at our more than 165 printers across the campus," said Marc Hoit, vice chancellor for Information Technology.  "AllCampus provides a simple way to pay for goods and services at NC State, so we are pleased to now be a part of their network."

The new system eliminates the need to fund a separate account for printing. Current balances on hand in the current Print Quota system will be transferred over to the new system as Print Credit.  After students use all of their existing Print Credit, the AllCampus account will be used as payment for printing. More information can be found at http://go.ncsu.edu/print.

Director of Materials Management Sharon Loosman added, "WolfCopy is excited to be accepting the AllCampus account for payment.  This change will simplify the payment process for all students that use the WolfCopy-managed printers in the computing labs across campus, and students will no longer have to manage a separate Print Quota account." Loosman describes the change as, "One less nagging detail in the life of a busy NC State student."

WolfPrint joins a list of university departments that also accept the AllCampus account: University Dining, NC State Bookstores, Transportation, Ticket Central, Health Services, Campus Cinema, Carter-Finley Stadium Concessions, and more. For more information about the AllCampus account and the Wolfpack One Card, visit www.onecard.ncsu.edu.

Students and Faculty at NC State University both have access to the AllCampus services through the Wolfpack One Card ID. The service is free and secure, and changes can be made to accounts at the Wolfpack One card office, located in Talley Student Center. Wolfpack One Card Services and the AllCampus Network are units of Campus Enterprises, NC State University’s lead division for retail and hospitality.

BOSTON, MA — June 13, 2012 — Construction is underway on a major renovation of Northeastern University’s Curry Student Center and Eatery. Working closely with Northeastern Dining, Prellwitz Chilinski Associates (PCA) is reviving the center to create a "hip" social and dining hub for the campus.

The Curry Student Center - located at the epicenter of student life on campus - operates as a venue for special events, student services, dining and student activities. The University sought to revitalize the Center, which was last renovated in 1992, to become a renewed center of activity and a showcase for students, faculty and visitors.

PCA’s design program includes the complete renovation of the 514-seat, ground floor dining area and the addition of a new 3,000 SF structural glass mezzanine with 168 dining seats and 28 lounge seats. The mezzanine - "floating" within the two-story space - links dining and student center functions, creating vibrant flow-through and gathering places for both commuter and resident students.

The Center’s setting at the heart of this city campus inspired an edgy, urban feel for the eatery. Chic, up-to-date finishes and comfortable seating areas create a student-friendly ambiance, offering a variety of dining experiences from counters to lounge areas, and encouraging use throughout the day.  The wide array of dining options and vendors are unified with muted individual branding and the use of Northeastern’s bold red color to create a cohesive identity for this active space. Dining selections include Northeastern’s own branded food concepts, popular local operators and national vendors.

With the renovations of the Curry Student Center, PCA has now worked with Northeastern University on all of their dining hall facilities. This long-term collaboration has garnered multiple industry awards and exceeded occupancy/revenue expectations campus-wide. 

About PCA
Prellwitz Chilinski Associates (PCA, Inc.) is a Cambridge-based, full-service architectural firm of 40 people who enjoy putting design into action on behalf of clients. Whether transforming a dated student dining facility into a campus-wide destination or integrating student’s 24-7 study patterns with non-traditional dining options, our progressive, practical approach to student life facilities has enriched campus communities since 1982. Visit www.prellwitzchilinski.com.

Contractor
Suffolk Construction

Contact:
Wendy Prellwitz, 617.547.8120 x216
wprellwitz@prellchil.com

Jef Leon, 617.547.8120 x253
jleon@prellchil.com

Most professionals in the higher education field are permitted to speculate on the future at least once before retirement. I’ll be brief, and rely on the fact that almost no one will check this in 10 years.

When I entered the higher education profession more than 40 years ago, the really BIG idea was "open access."  A nation that had created the highest quality post-secondary institutions in the world took on the task of making education available to everyone. It was a monumental task and it was successful.

But, success at a single task often creates problems in its attainment. The meaningfulness of a two- or four-year degree sometimes was diminished. Open access did not always translate to successful achievements nor degree attainment. Open access may have resulted in some waste and certainly was costly.

The next BIG idea will involve the measurement of quality outcomes for post-secondary education. Students will be required to be successful before moving on to higher learning tasks. That success will involve education in often smaller bites. Quality outcomes will at times conflict with open access as there will be "screening" of those most likely to fail. How the two "Big Ideas" merge will be a significant process during the next 40 years.

Related to this idea will be a reform of financial aid. I’ve publically stated that the current system of loans has been broken for about 30 years. Future systems should likely go directly to students, be uniform independent of the institution attended, AND be closely tied to short-term success. This will create a funding revolution in tuition similar to the decline in state funding.

The open education options brought about through online learning will continue. I worked at a self-instructional segment of a community college in 1976. It has taken 35 years to begin to reach its potential. As students limit their physical attendance at institutions, all of auxiliary services will be impacted. You are seeing the beginning of the impact of electronic books on bookstores, and will also see potential contraction for housing, food services and other functions.

I’ve previously predicted that new challenges for learning will require new professionals to meet those challenges. The good news is that retirements (like mine) will provide tremendous opportunities for new thought and new approaches. The bad news is that the institutional memory of what has made most institutions great will largely leave with those retiring. There will be a temporary "brain drain" that institutions will need to work hard to fill, and then improve upon. 

For NACAS our biggest short-term challenge will be to "deal" with membership, primarily institutional membership but also among business partners. This will require creative thinking. Traditional association membership models suppose a loyalty that isn’t terribly prevalent these days. Rather NACAS will need to work on professional development, certification, business relationships and many more services that directly impact various segments of our auxiliary service audience. Whether NACAS can be "nimble" enough to only concentrate on return on investment of services, rather than membership, will be a future debate in which all who care about higher education will participate. The great news is that our present membership and leadership are up to that task.

Future Funds. The flexibility of any association, but particularly NACAS will be critical. Flexibility is difficult when you must live off of current operational dollars. The NACAS Education Foundation has done a wonderful job of finding the future funds to move and improve NACAS. I look at our updated professional development programs, our certification system and much more, and give thanks to the leaders of NACAS and our the Foundation.

I recently received a report of a similar higher education association that was feuding with its Foundation. The Foundation was angry because the association had a different idea of the future. NACAS and the NACAS Education Foundation do not do that.  Because of the leadership of George Burris, Dr. Jeff Pittman, Patty Eldred,  Frank Mumford, Marti Gray, and many, many other NACAS members, leaders, and staff, NACAS IS the Education Foundation and the Education Foundation IS NACAS. They all work well together to plan for your future in higher education.

Many have asked what I want as I leave. I want every one of you who can to make your first contribution to the NACAS Education Foundation, or increase your existing gift if you can. As we all provide for the future of higher education, you’ll be gifting me with success for my children, my grandchildren, and future generations of students who will eventually be successful graduates, and inevitably better citizens. I expect to see your NACAS success – built upon, yet different from any we’ve achieved to date –leading the way for many years to come.

I haven’t retired yet, so agree or disagree to bob@nacas.org.