Approaching its 2017 bicentennial, the University of Michigan faced some daunting realities: a 10-year decline in state funding, leadership turnover, across-the-board cuts, and cost reallocation. All of this at the same time as the university executes a renewal plan for Student Life facilities.

 

Support your Association. Volunteer!
As a volunteer association, NACAS relies heavily on individuals like you to serve in key leadership positions. Your expertise ensures that NACAS provides its members with the support they need to be successful. Find the volunteer opportunity that best suits your schedule and provides the professional growth you are seeking! Learn more and volunteer

• Join a standing Committee
• Serve on a Regional or National Board
• Volunteer at the Annual Conference
• Volunteer at your Regional Conference
• Submit an article for publication in College Services

Honor the best and brightest.
On your campus, you and your colleagues work hard to break new ground, implement innovation, and achieve success. Now it is time to honor these achievements by nominating yourself or someone you know for a NACAS award. Your nominations make our community a better place and ensure excellence is promoted. Submit your nominations by the awards deadline of July 1, 2015. Learn more and nominate

 

On The Road: Bristol Community College
May 22, 2015 – 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET
Bristol Community College invites you to NACAS East’s On The Road presentation: Serving Commuter Students through Internal and External Partnerships. Your visit to BCC will begin with registration and refreshments, followed by a presentation about BCC partnerships. Learn about our relationships with contracted vendors for dining (FAME Culinary), vending (Elite Vending), bookstore (Follett), and child care (Boyd Center). We’ll consider the importance of internal partnerships with information technology services, culinary arts, fiscal services, facilities, etc. We will discuss our Campus Card program, which began in Fall 2006. A campus tour through several auxiliary departments will culminate in the Faculty Staff Lounge where we will enjoy lunch and networking/roundtable discussions. The program will wrap up at around 2:30 p.m. 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

Senior Executive Institute
July 29 - 31, Chicago, IL
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

On The Road: Virginia Commonwealth University
Oct. 16, Richmond, VA
VCU Business Services invites you to NACAS East’s On the Road presentation "We Serve Rams!: A Glimpse into VCU’s Award-winning Services." The visit will highlight VCU’s facilities and the critical success factors that keep business services relevant at an urban university. While on campus, the VCU Business Services team will provide an overview of marketing and promotions, business operations, outreach/advocacy, and value-added services for its dining and technology store, RamTech. Your visit to VCU will include a presentation, a driving and walking tour of the Business Services locations, and lunch at Shafer Court Dining Center. Learn more

 

NACAS Education Foundation announces 2015 Mereese Ladson Diversity Scholarship recipients.
NACAS Education Foundation announced today they have awarded the 2015 Mereese Ladson Diversity Scholarship to Gino Galutera, director of auxiliary technology at The Citadel, and Danielle Sims, area coordinator at the University of Mississippi. Read more

2015 Student Author Contest winners announced.
NACAS is pleased to announce the three winners of the 2015 Student Author Article Contest. The Student Author Article Contest is an annual competition where current college students submit articles on the topic, "How Auxiliary Services Has Influenced My College Experience." Read more

NACAS announces departure of CEO.
NACAS today announced that CEO Ron Campbell, CASP, is no longer with the association. Read more

 

Improving the modern campus through metrics.
Justin Durham, production manager at Middle Tennessee State University, discusses how students direct the use of technology. Using metrics, Durham could track whether a space was being used optimally to make a case for renovations or repurposing. Ultimately, this can help define how an academic program is going to change. Watch the video

 

Register for the 2015 NACAS Annual Conference.
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 educational sessions. Register today

Make sure you exhibit in San Antonio.
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 educational sessions, and enjoy the rich San Antonio culture! Reserve your booth

Book your hotel room.
Set along the spectacular River Walk, Grand Hyatt San Antonio is steps from the convention center, trendy downtown bars, hot clubs, Zagat-rated restaurants, and all the sites and attractions that make San Antonio one of the most culturally rich cities in the country. Have an unforgettable conference experience enhanced by the exceptional touches and personalized services that define Grand Hyatt San Antonio. Book your room today! Learn more

 

RevenueVision® selected by Duke University.
The Solution Design Group is pleased to announce that Duke University has selected its RevenueVision® solution for contract and revenue management. Duke is using RevenueVision® to track not only its standard auxiliary services contracts, but also its vending and dining operations, as well as off campus providers that accept the DukeCard. Learn more

 

Sit for CASP at the Annual Conference.
Are you coming to the 2015 NACAS Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas? Make sure that you can sit for the CASP exam while there! Apply by Oct. 5, 2015, to secure your place. Learn more

Start preparing for recertification!
After you take and pass the certification exam, you are a CASP for four years. To renew your CASP status, you must meet the CASP recertification requirements. Recertification requires four actions: submit your professional development plan, obtain activity credits, submit recertification application, and pay the recertification application fee. Learn more