The NACAS CEO Search
On May 12, 2015, NACAS announced that they will begin the search for a CEO. Visit the NACAS website to find more information about this process, the position description, the search timeline, and a form where you can provide feedback to the NACAS Board of Directors. Learn more

Annual conference breaking news.
NACAS is pleased to announce that we have accepted over 100 educational sessions for the 2015 NACAS Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Held on November 1-4, 2015, this year’s NACAS Annual Conference will feature 11 educational session tracks and will be the largest and most comprehensive conference dedicated to higher education auxiliary services. Learn more

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

 

Webinar: Fee-based course material implementation challenges
July 14, 3:00 p.m. ET
Fee-based course material programs allow faculty to teach on day one and can improve commissions through auxiliary services. However, the implementation process requires administrative will and a commitment to success. This session includes an overview of two fee-based course material programs with time allocated for questions from the audience. Learn more

Webinar: Community crisis! Are you prepared?
July 23, 2:00 p.m. ET
Baltimore recently experienced civil unrest that altered service schedules in food service, bookstore, and transportation. Colleges were also responsible for student and employee safety, and compliance with curfew law. Are you prepared? Presenters were key personnel in responding to issues for their campuses. They will discuss the impact and lessons learned. Learn more

Webinar: Acquiring & managing actionable customer feedback
August 11, 3:00 p.m. ET
This session will provide examples of successful feedback strategies and technologies used by top schools. Participants will learn how auxiliary services can increase the amount of actionable student feedback. We will share insights that we collected from interviewing over 200 students, food service directors, and auxiliary professionals. Learn more

On The Road: Virginia Commonwealth University
October 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

 

Take the Past President Challenge!
Regional and national past presidents are the backbone of our Association. Their commitment of service and dedication to our Association have been a critical part of our success. In order to encourage their further participation and financial support, the NACAS Education Foundation is proud to announce the Past President Challenge!

Any donation to the NACAS Education Foundation from a national or regional past president will be counted toward that individual's region's participation number.

The NACAS Education Foundation provides financial support in many ways to ensure the continuity of NACAS. The Foundation has funded the work of the Certification Commission, the Certified Auxiliary Service Professional (CASP) certification, as well as annual support of other programs, awards, and scholarships.

Your donations are an investment—not just in the success of the Foundation, but the success of the auxiliary services industry as well! Learn more

 

Dynamic pricing.
In the latest episode of NACAS tv, Jared G. Ceja, director of auxiliary services at Chaffey College, discusses how dynamic pricing, an up-to-the-minute digital pricing system, allows them to stay on top of the market at the campus bookstore. Watch the video

How biometrics is revolutionizing security.
Watch Beth McCuskey and Bill Redwine as they share three tips that will maximize the investment you make on your campus renovation project and ensure that its value will last for future generations. Watch the video

Have You Used NACAS tv?
Take advantage of our new video platform, NACAS tv. 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!

 

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 100 educational sessions. Register today

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

Silent Auction
The 15th Annual NACAS Education Foundation Silent Auction is scheduled to take place during the 2015 NACAS Annual Conference in November in San Antonio, Texas. Last year we introduced online bidding for the first time. This year we will host the event as both online and paper bidding! It's fun, rewarding, and all proceeds go to a good cause. Support the NACAS Education Foundation by donating products valued at $250 or more. Unable to donate an actual product? Donate an amount of $250 or more and NACAS will do the shopping for you! Learn more

Golf
Make sure you don't miss the Robert "Bob" DeMoss Golf Tournament! Tee off at the La Cantera Golf Course, an award-winning course nestled between Six Flags Fiesta Texas and premier shopping at The Shops at La Cantera. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Hill Country and downtown San Antonio from one of the highest points in the area. Ranked No. 2 on the "Top 30 Resorts in North America" and among the "Top 50 Golf Resorts in the U.S." by Condé Nast Traveler, the $115 million hilltop retreat combines the best in golf with the best of luxury. Don't miss this opportunity to have fun, network, and support the NACAS Education Foundation. Learn more

 

Welcome to our new members!
University of British Columbia's Okanagan Campus
Texas Woman's University
Blinn College
Anderson University
Kettering University

 

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

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