Student Author Contest Deadline is March 1, 2015
This is a great opportunity for students to get involved in NACAS and reflect on the impact of auxiliary services on their campus. Students are encouraged to submit an article on the topic: "How Auxiliary Services Has Influenced My College Experience." The NACAS Communication Services Committee will read each article and then select three contest winners. Cash prizes are awarded to the winning articles, and the grand prize entry will be published in College Services magazine. Learn more

 

The New College Services Website
We are thrilled to announce that we've released a new College Services website! College Services is the publication arm of NACAS. Released every March, June, September, and December as a magazine and monthly as an e-newsletter, it serves to add synergy to and enhance the connections between our members. The new website is designed to provide a clean interface for reading content on any device! Learn more

 

Webinar: A New Dining Vendor: Getting Off on the Right Foot
January 13, 2015, 3 p.m. ET
The Solution Design Group, developers of the RevenueVision® contract and revenue management software, will be co-hosting a webinar with Florida A&M University. Participants will learn how the FAMU Auxiliary Services team managed the opportunity of starting a new dining contract with a new vendor and new facilities. The webinar will include a demonstration of how RevenueVision® is being used at FAMU to record data from dining operations, track investment amortization, track meal plan invoices, and proactively alert the FAMU team on critical contract dates and revenue targets. Learn more

 

2015 NACAS South Regional Conference
April 11–15, Sandestin, FL
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is an amazing destination that has been voted the "Best" resort in Destin, Florida, and the No. 1 resort on Florida's beautiful Emerald Coast. There is something for everyone at this magnificent 2,400-acre property that is located in South Walton, including sugar white sand beaches, full-service beach services, golf for every level of play, a top-rated tennis club, water sports, marina, fitness center, spa, biking and walking trails, and even a pedestrian Village with shopping, dining, events, and entertainment. Learn more

2015 NACAS West Regional Conference
May 31–June 2, San Diego, CA
Planned educational content includes: marketing to engage college students, bridging Student Affairs and Business Services, community colleges, functional business plans, dynamic bookstores and retail environments, leveraging technology and innovation, and a Canada night networking dinner. Learn more

2015 NACAS East Regional Conference
June 7–10, Philadelphia, PA
Join us in the City of Brotherly Love for the 2015 NACAS East conference on June 7–10. This year’s conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency at Penn’s Landing in "Old City" Philadelphia. Located in the heart of American history, you can enjoy a multitude of historical sites or indulge in a famous Philly cheesesteak while you "Stay in the Game" with the latest in auxiliary services. Learn more

2015 NACAS Central Regional Conference
June 14–17, Indianapolis, IN
Come early, stay late! There is never a lack of things to do in Indy. Hit the stores or clubs, play sports or watch the pros do it, admire art, or take a walk in the wild. Experience a 250-acre urban park that includes a scenic canal with gondola rides, or dine at one of the over 200 restaurants conveniently located within walking distance of most of the downtown hotels. Learn more

 

Support NACAS Education Foundation
2014 was a year of innovation and evolution for NACAS and the NACAS Education Foundation. The Foundation continued to work with NACAS leadership to help ensure support for NACAS programs and services, including scholarships, awards, and professional development opportunities. During the past year, the Foundation:

• Provided support for awards, including Innovative Achievement in Auxiliary Services, Innovative Use of Technology, College Foodservice Excellence, Volunteer of the Year, Outstanding Business Partner of the Year, David H. Lord Award for Exemplary Community Service, and the Hassmiller Scholarship.
• Provided funding for the Mereese Ladson Scholarships, the Emerging Leader Scholarship, scholarships for first-time annual conference attendees from the Institute for Managers, and scholarships for CASP candidates.
• Provided $20,000 in support of NACAS professional development activities and an additional $60,000 for CASP.

The Education Foundation continues to receive strong support from our regional boards and sincerely appreciates their efforts to support our fundraising activities. Last fall, NACAS East, with the support of the Foundation, challenged NACAS past presidents to make a donation to the NACAS Education Foundation and offered to match the first $2,500 raised. Over 40 past presidents answered the call and generated more than $16,000 for the Foundation.

The Education Foundation is also thankful for the many committed NACAS business partners who support our efforts through annual and multi-year gifts, sponsorships, and in-kind contributions. In October, business partner contributions helped the Foundation raise more than $16,000 through annual conference fundraising activities, including the raffle, flip-a-coin, and (first-ever online) silent auction, in Montréal.

NACAS members continue to provide substantial financial support to the Foundation to help fund its many scholarships, programs, and initiatives. In fact, more NACAS members than ever are supporting the Foundation, many through automatic monthly donations. On behalf of the NACAS Education Foundation, thank you to those of you who already support this important work. Our honor roll of donors can be found here.

As you consider your giving for 2015, I hope you will include a contribution to the NACAS Education Foundation. The funds raised support programs and services that benefit NACAS members and support the future of your profession. You can become a donor today at nacas.org/donate.

 

NACAS South Announces New Grants
NACAS South, the largest auxiliary and ancillary services support organization serving higher education in the southern region of the United States, announced today that they have established new grants for selected recipients to attend the NACAS South Regional Conference. These grants are for individuals who have not attended a NACAS South Regional Conference before, and the grants cover both the cost of registration and up to four hotel nights. Learn more

 

Biometrics vs. Old Technology
In this video, Marc Robillard, executive director of auxiliary services at Boston University, shares the benefits of using biometrics on today's campuses. Learn more

 

Would You Like to Host a NACAS Institute?
We have already started planning our Institute for Managers, Advanced Institute for Managers, and Senior Executive Institute for 2015 and beyond! 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 an Institute host site.

 

Reserve Your Booth for the 2015 NACAS Annual Conference
While the 2014 NACAS Annual Conference is over, we are already planning for the 2015 NACAS Annual Conference! Next year's conference will be held in sunny San Antonio and exhibits are already being snapped up. Reserve your booth now. Learn more

The 2015 NACAS Annual Conference - A Brave New World
This is the conference where we rethink everything. Where we reinvent and redefine. This is the conference you can’t afford to miss, so make sure that you save the date for the 2015 NACAS Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more

 

ColorID co-hosted a Campus Identity Summit at Harvard University on Tuesday December 9. The summit featured a content rich, interactive format with open discussions and insights from industry and institutional leaders. The exclusive one-day event was planned and presented specifically for those working in the Higher Education Campus Card Industry. 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

 

Meet CASP
They run bookstores, card offices, and conference services. They are Directors of Auxiliary Services, Directors of Business Operations, and Associate Vice-Presidents. They are the non-academic support. The campus experts. Meet some of the first 100 people who didn’t just take CASP, they are CASP. Certified experts who are setting the industry standard by breaking old barriers and creating new expectations.

Christopher is married to his high school sweetheart, with three teenaged children. He holds a Bachelor of Professional Accountancy from Mississippi State University, and a Master of Business Administration from Dartmouth College - Amos Tuck School of Business. He received the CASP designation in 2013. Learn more