Register for Montréal today!
Take advantage of discounted registration rates until July 25 for the 2014 NACAS Annual Conference, the conference for higher education auxiliary services. Featuring over 80 education sessions, the Business Solutions Center with more than 200 booths, and your professional peers from around the world, this is where higher education discovers the solutions of tomorrow. Learn More

 

Webinar: Survival Tips for HBCU Auxiliary Services
July 17, 2014 - 3 p.m. EST: Strengthen your knowledge, skills, and services to meet the challenges of today’s difficult economy with tips on financial management, leadership, and customer services techniques. Your institution will benefit from the latest financial management strategies, leadership practices, and learn how to consistently deliver exceptional customer service to faculty, staff, and students. You will gain insight on survival tips for enhancing revenue and cutting costs. Learn more

 

Senior Executive Institute
July 22 - 24, 2014: Learn innovative thinking strategies that will move auxiliary services into the future! Attendees will discover new ideas, hear best practices, tour the Chick-fil-A Innovation Center, and network with executive leaders from across the industry. Space is limited. Learn more

 

NACCU Regional Workshop, Santa Clara University
July 30 - 31, 2014: NACAS members are invited to register for NACCU’s regional workshop at NACCU member rates. Participants will attend educational sessions, visit with vendors, tour Santa Clara University, engage in roundtable discussions, and network with other campus card professionals. Sessions and roundtable topics will include: Funding a card office, mobile initiatives, card office operations, ID card processing automation, and marketing. Learn more

 

CCBO First Friday: The Right Equation for Energy Management
August 1, 2014 - 1:00 p.m. EST: To get energy costs under control, address all three drivers that have an impact on spending: how you buy it, how much you use it, and when you use it. In this webinar, EnerNOC will share how colleges can leverage technology to build and execute an effective energy management strategy. In addition, John A. Logan College will share how they tackled this challenge and how other colleges may be able to capitalize. Learn More

 

The NACAS National Office welcomes new staff.

	Luis Salazar recently received his masters in accounting and is now part of the financial team at the NACAS National Office serving as the staff accountant. He is a multifaceted professional with a successful record in business development, finance, and military. He served in the U.S. Army as a deep sea diver and currently volunteers, in his spare time, at Habitat for Humanity as a financial counselor and family advocate. He enjoys recreational diving and walks on exotic beaches with his wife.
	Julie Jones joins NACAS as the web and technology coordinator. She holds a B.S. in computer science/business administration from Mary Baldwin College. She has worked in the technology and marketing fields for the past 15 years. As the internal communications coordinator at Washington and Lee University, Jones found her passion in higher education. She took that knowledge to Avotek Aerospace, where she singlehandedly built an e-learning course for certified aviation mechanics. Jones is thrilled to be at NACAS and is excited to watch the Association thrive.
	Tiffany Wagner has joined NACAS as the administrative assistant to the COO. A natural organizer, Wagner is responsible for a variety of duties, from booking travel arrangements to compiling data for analysis. She previously worked for UVA Imaging as the administrative assistant for communications, marketing, and fiscal. When not working, Wagner loves to run and participates in a variety of local races.
	Stephanie Feuerstein joined the NACAS National Office this past June as the new records information specialist. She is a graduate of the Southeast Center for Photographic Studies at Daytona State College with an AAS in photographic technology. As a previous small business owner in the wedding industry, Feuerstein brings with her a colorful background well suited to this new role. She is incredibly appreciative for the opportunity to be working with an association like NACAS.

 

Retirement Award nominations due!
Nominate a colleague (or even yourself) by August 18 for one of the NACAS Retirement Awards. The purpose of these awards is to recognize and honor retired, or retiring, members who have had a continuing positive influence on the profession and the Association.

The Emeritus Award recognizes an employee of a member institution or business partner who retires during the conference year and who has contributed to the auxiliary services profession.

The Silver Torch Award honors an employee of a member institution or business partner who retires during the conference year, who has served in the profession for 10 years, and who has served NACAS on a regional or national level.

Winners will be recognized at the 2014 NACAS Annual Conference and in the College Services magazine, and in addition will receive the retiree rate at all NACAS events, receive NACAS publications, and lifetime access to online NACAS member benefits. Learn more

 

Senior Executive Institute is launching.
NACAS is excited to share with our members that the first Senior Executive Institute (SEI), fully developed by NACAS and our partner Chick-fil-A, will launch in July 22, 2014. The Senior Executive Institute is designed for highly experienced auxiliary services leaders who seek to optimize their performance and the performance of their team. SEI is an intensive learning experience incorporating small group seminars and discussion groups. During the event, business partner executives and higher education auxiliary services executives will network with colleagues experiencing similar challenges and opportunities in the auxiliary services field.

This summer, attendees will spend time in the HATCH Innovation Center at Chick-fil-A, engaging with dynamic presenters who will share their thoughts on innovative ways to support campuses and business practices. Attendees will also engage with the NACAS Board of Directors, NACAS Education Foundation Board of Directors, NACAS CEO Ron Campbell, and other industry leaders. Learn more

For more information as to how you can participate in the 2015 Senior Executive Institute, please contact Anne Wachtmeister, Director of Education & Certification, at anne.wachtmeister@nacas.org or (434) 245-8425.

 

The conference for higher education auxiliary services. We are the business of higher education: bookstores, dining halls, campus card systems, housing, and more. This is the conference where our professional peers gather from around the world, where over 180 companies share tomorrow's solutions in our Business Solutions Center, and where new inspiration and ideas are discovered in over 80 education sessions. Learn more

 

Meet our keynote speakers.
This year's conference brings us some invigorating and knowledgeable speakers who will both entertain and teach. Learn more

	Author of Canada's all-time best-selling book, The Wealthy Barber, and co-star of Dragons' Den, David Chilton has helped to take the intimidation out of financial planning for millions of Canadians. You'll enjoy his funny and practical advice on investment, personal finance, and business strategy, and how to pursue your campus' financial goals with confidence.
	Montréal's Cirque du Soleil is one of the world's most innovative companies, and Lyn Heward is a major reason why: For years she helped shape its performers, designers, and technicians into an artistic and commercial juggernaut. Let her take you behind the scenes at Cirque and reveal how to ignite the creative spark in all of your employees.
	An author, entrepreneur, and acclaimed international speaker, Frans Johansson has founded a software company, an international healthcare firm, and a hedge fund. He advised executive leadership from the world's largest companies as well as startups, venture capital firms, government agencies, and universities around the world.

 

Make sure you have a booth in Montréal.
This is the conference where higher education decision-makers from more than 700 institutions gather together to discover solutions. Whether you are showcasing a product, a service, or looking for new ideas, this is where the higher education industry moves forward, and you can't afford to miss it. Make sure you reserve a booth today. Space is filling fast! Learn more

 

Is your passport current?
Now is the time to make sure your passport is current (or to apply for your first one). International travelers will need a valid U.S passport to enter Canada. Processing times vary, and expedited options can be expensive. Visit the U.S. Passports & International Travel website to guarantee you are ready for Montréal! Learn more

 

The 14th Annual NACAS Education Foundation Silent Auction/Raffle is scheduled to take place during the 2014 NACAS Annual Conference in October in Montréal, Canada. It's fun, rewarding, and all proceeds go to a good cause - the NACAS Education Foundation. The Foundation helps to support all of the NACAS professional development and raises support for members to attend events on scholarship. Learn more

 

CBORD introduces Odyssey Direct hosted campus card system.
CBORD®, the leading provider of campus card systems to colleges and universities, is pleased to introduce Odyssey Direct™, a hosted campus card system that offers full services without adding IT complexity or workload. The new offering addresses a growing need for universities to focus more IT resources on academics and student success, and less on system maintenance. Learn more

 

NC State named one of the top 15 healthiest food service operations in the country.
North Carolina State University’s dining operation–University Dining–has been named to FoodService Director magazine’s list of the 15 healthiest food service operations in the country, based on its establishment of a healthy environment and nutritious food options for its guests and employees. Learn more

 

CASP is a four-year certification for aspiring auxiliary services professionals. It is a 150-question, multiple-choice exam that proves individuals can be directors of auxiliary services. That they have the skills necessary to succeed in auxiliary services. That they are professionals. Like you. Submit your application by the July 16, 2014, deadline so that you can sit for CASP at the 2014 NACAS Annual Conference in Montréal. Learn More