Introducing NACAS Workshops!
This is relevant, practical, and convenient professional development on a budget. Learn how individual operations fit within the campus revenue generation and student success vision. Experience hands-on education and see visionary trends. Built around your busy schedule, these day-and-a-half events are perfect for local drive-ins or one night lodging. Learn more

Upcoming Workshop: Food Services
June 27 - 28, 2016 | University of Notre Dame - Join us to discuss and learn the current trends in higher education food services. How do the food services operations tie into other auxiliary operations on campus? How does marketing or student development fit into the equation? What are today’s challenges, and how do we address them? How do you effectively lead a team who will drive the desired results? We’ll explore these types of questions and more, giving attendees a holistic approach to food services operations. Learn more

For senior management and emerging professionals.
Embracing campus success isn't just for upper management; it needs to extend across your org chart. That's why NACAS Workshops have been designed to encourage institutions to send multiple employees.

Interested in a workshop on Food Services? Send your auxiliary director, and your director of food service and director of campus retail. And to help make this practical, we're discounting registration to $125 for the 2nd attendee, 3rd attendee, and beyond. Learn more

 

NACAS South Regional Conference
April 16 - 20, 2016: A recipient of the prestigious Meetings & Conventions Hall of Fame Award, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is a nationally respected and recognized leader in the convention resort arena. Ideally located in the heart of Walt Disney World, the resort offers 2,267 guest rooms and over 329,000 square feet of meeting space. Features consist of 84 meeting rooms, including two executive boardrooms, four ballroom options, 110,500 square feet of contiguous convention/exhibit space, outdoor function areas and two business centers. The resort offers unique Disney Differences with character appearances, theme park events, Disney Institute seminars, and much more. The sophisticated guest rooms were designed by world-renowned architect, Michael Graves, and feature Westin Heavenly Beds®. Enjoy 17 world-class restaurants and lounges, including steak, seafood, Italian, sushi, poolside dining venues, and 24-hour room service. Other amenities consist of stylishly redesigned lobbies, the luxurious Mandara Spa, five pools, two health clubs, whirlpools, four lighted tennis courts, jogging trails, and a supervised children’s activity center. Guests receive many special Disney benefits, including complimentary transportation to all Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and Attractions, the Extra Magic Hours benefit, and advance tee times on nearby championship Walt Disney World® golf courses. Learn more

Webinar: Bench Building and Succession Planning
April 21, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. ET: Are you frustrated when you need to search outside your institution for new managers? Would you like a proven program that teaches current managers & hourly employees to be your next leaders, but doesn’t absorb too much of your time? Learn more

Webinar: An Introduction to Contract Negotiations
April 26, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. ET: This webinar will provide a general overview of how to negotiate and manage contracts in auxiliary services. Regardless of which operation(s) you serve, there are common contractual issues across auxiliary services. Attendees will be introduced to the principles of contract management and learn what must be included in every contract. Learn more

NACAS East Regional Conference
June 5 - 8, 2016: Join us for the 2016 NACAS East Conference! Take the opportunity to network with colleagues and business partners, creating and renewing connections that will enhance your business/auxiliary services. This year's conference will be held at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center in the heart of Burlington, Vermont. Burlington is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Champlain, where you can enjoy fabulous shopping, colorful nightlife and fantastic dining. Climb the "Road to New Heights" with NACAS East as we experience great speakers, educational sessions and networking. Learn more

NACAS Central & West Regional Conference
June 12 - 15, 2016: Don’t miss out on a Colorado experience! Boulder is at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with breathtaking views of the flatirons and one of America’s Foodiest Towns. Visit historic Pearl Street Mall for unique shops, tantalizing restaurants, musicians and street performers. Benefit from engaging content on management, leadership, marketing, communications, business relations, and student development. Gather ideas from entrepreneurs in operational areas such as facilities, food services, bookstores, card services, and commercial/retail operations. Learn more

NACAS Workshop: Food Services
June 27 - 28, 2016: Join us at the University of Notre Dame to discuss and learn the current trends in higher education food services. How do the food services operations tie into other auxiliary operations on campus? How does marketing or student development fit into the equation? What are today’s challenges, and how do we address them? How do you effectively lead a team who will drive the desired results? We’ll explore these types of questions and more, giving attendees a holistic approach to food services operations. Learn more

Senior Executive Institute
July 27 - 29, 2016: The NACAS Senior Executive Institute (SEI) is designed for highly experienced auxiliary leaders who seek to optimize their performance and the performance of their team. SEI is an intensive learning experience incorporating small group seminars and group presentations. During this time, executives will be networking with colleagues who are experiencing similar challenges and opportunities in the auxiliary services field. Learn more

 

NACAS Education Foundation Announces 2016 Mereese Ladson Diversity Scholarship Recipients
NACAS Education Foundation, a non-profit corporation that promotes the auxiliary services profession through NACAS, announced today they have awarded the 2016 Mereese Ladson Diversity Scholarship to Adrianne Spann, administration & finance manager at Towson University, and Marshall Gray, postal, printing & vending services director at Western Kentucky University. Read more

Would you like to host a NACAS Institute?
We have already started planning for 2017 and beyond! Our institutes focus on a case study unique to the host institution. As a host campus, your institution will gain valuable insight and be provided a strong set of possible solutions to your college's specific challenge. Hosting a NACAS institute is a great way to receive consultation from a diverse set of auxiliary service professionals. Contact the NACAS National Office at info@nacas.org or (434) 245-8425 if you have an idea for a case study that would be beneficial to your institution as a host site.

 

Energy conservation: Where student engagement and saving money meet.
What is your facility's organization doing to engage students? The role of facilities management now extends well beyond the physical and into the educational. Hear how institutions are reaching beyond the campus walls to actively involve students in the effort to reduce energy and minimize environmental impacts.Watch the video

Have You Used NACAS tv?
Take advantage of our professional development video platform, NACAS tv, which is free for members. Accessible from any device, NACAS tv is your latest source for webcasts of NACAS events, features on industry best practices, and other programming related to professional development. Accelerate your professional and personal development today, and stay at the forefront of the college auxiliary services industry with NACAS tv. It’s just a click away with NACAS tv!

 

Conference registration has opened! 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, and where new inspiration and ideas are discovered in over 80 education sessions. Join us in Indianapolis on October 9 - 12, 2016! Register today

Submit your program proposals.
Don't miss your opportunity to present at the 2016 NACAS Annual Conference in Indy! Our educational sessions are the backbone of our conference. Share your expertise on campus stores, transportation, food service, marketing, and everything in between. With two different presentation options to choose from, NACAS is the leader in educational opportunities for auxiliary services. Learn more

Make sure you exhibit in Indianapolis.
The NACAS Annual Conference is where institutions and business partners work together to find solutions. It's not just an exhibit hall, it's a Business Solutions Center. Whether you are showcasing a product and service, or you are looking for new ideas for your campus, this is where the higher education industry moves forward. So join the more than 700 institutions and 200 business partners who are gathered to make our industry a better place. Network with key decision-makers, attend cutting-edge education sessions, and enjoy the rich Indy culture! Reserve your booth

Book your hotel room.
Considered the crown jewel of Marriott Place Indianapolis, the JW Marriott Indianapolis Downtown is a landmark amid the five Marriott hotels connected to the Indiana Convention Center. This luxury hotel in Downtown Indianapolis soars 33 stories above the city and boasts the finest luxury amenities. The best part? It's only steps away from the conference center. Book your room today!Learn more

An award-winning golf course.
Make sure you don't miss the Robert "Bob" DeMoss Golf Tournament at the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course, an award-winning course designed by Pete Dye and featuring 4 holes inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Voted one of America's top 100 public golf courses, Brickyard Crossing is one of the few courses in the country to host LPGA, PGA, & Champions Tours Events. This is the perfect opportunity to have fun, network, and support the NACAS Education Foundation. Learn more

 

Sit For CASP At A Regional Conference
Make sure you submit your CASP application by May 4, 2016 so that you can sit for the exam at either the NACAS Central & West Conference in Boulder, CO or the NACAS East Conference in Burlington, VT. Learn more

A certification designed for you.
Did you know that CASP is the only certification designed for all areas of auxiliary services? Here are just a few of the areas where the more than 140 CASPs currently work: Art galleries, bookstores, bowling and billiards operations, card services, dining services, events and conferences, housing, information services, marketing and communications, mail centers, parking, physical security, ticket services, transportation, and many more. What do all of these individuals have in common? They've demonstrated that they have aptitude and expertise as auxiliary services professionals and a desire to achieve greater things in their career. Learn more