Register for San Antonio today.
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

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

 

Webinar: Survival Tips for your first NACAS Conference
October 7, 2:00 p.m. ET
Join in to hear the most useful tips on how to get the most out of your NACAS annual conference experience! You will hear from some of your seasoned NACAS Association members while they share their vast knowledge to help you navigate your first conference. 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

2015 NACAS Annual Conference
November 1 - 4, San Antonio, TX
The conference for campus innovation. 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. Learn more

Institute for Managers
Jan 19 - 22, University of Louisville
The NACAS Institute for Managers (IFM) is designed for managers new to generalist auxiliary service positions, and for operational managers seeking a broader perspective on auxiliary services in higher education. IFM is an intensive learning experience incorporating small group seminars, operational knowledge opportunities, case study work, and group presentations. Learn more

Advanced Institute for Managers
Mar 22 - 25, University of Cincinnati
Searching for a hands-on, interactive, small-group experience to take your auxiliary management skills to the next level? The NACAS Advanced Institute for Managers (AIM) is designed to guide participants through a logical flow of decision-making processes and issues common to auxiliary management. Experience a memorable "roadmap" to customize and use in your own campus support responsibilities. Learn more

Senior Executive Institute
July 27 - 29, 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

 

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

 

Marketing Bookstores to Compete Against Off-Campus Vendors
Mark Reeves, assistant vice president for business and auxiliary services at UWG, discusses the strategies UWG uses to keep their bookstore competitive with off-campus vendors. Watch the video

Biometrics vs. Old Technology
Marc Robillard, executive director of auxiliary services at Boston University, shares the benefits of using biometrics in today's campuses. 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

Pre-Conference Events
This year NACAS is expanding its Saturday, October 31, pre-conference events to include something for everyone. We encourage you to arrive early in San Antonio! Pre-registration is required for all pre-conference events, except for Canada Day. Here are the scheduled pre-conference events:

Golf
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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

Canada Day
8:45 am - 5:00 pm
Canada Day is an all-day, pre-conference workshop open to Canadian institution members to learn about and exchange ideas, trends, and updates in the Canadian higher education environment. It is a truly unique and extremely rewarding event that brings together members from across the country to network, learn, and collaborate in a positive and welcoming environment. Whether it is your first or 20th Canada Day, you will certainly make new connections, learn more about our profession, and find some take-aways to bring back to your campus. Learn more

CASP Prep Course
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you in the process of preparing to sit for the CASP exam? Whether you are planning to take the exam at the Annual Conference or thereafter, this pre-conference Prep Course will provide a unique opportunity to prepare for the exam. Led by a current CASP designee, this course will help you to decrease test anxiety, strategically prepare, and learn from fellow CASP candidates. Learn more

Emerging Professionals Program
5:00pm - 6:30pm
This program is designed for higher education auxiliary professionals with five years or less experience in auxiliaries. It will feature a presentation by Eric Monday, Executive VP for Finance and Administration, University of Kentucky, plus the opportunity to network with peers over light food and beverage. A followup session will be held the morning of Sunday, November 1, which will feature a presentation by Tim Moore, Director of Student Involvement and the Student Activity Center, University of Louisville. Attendees will be invited to partake in an open discussion focused on emerging professionals within NACAS and auxiliary services. Learn more

Senior Management Program
3:30pm - 6:30pm
Designed for upper- and senior- level management, the Senior Management Program will focus on how to lead into the future given the politically charged and complex environments within higher education. The program will focus on the competencies leaders must master to maximize and leverage their work through innovation, collaboration, and the ability to strategically position their departments. Participants will be encouraged to interact throughout the conference both formally and informally through sessions targeted to this audience. 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

Registration numbers are skyrocketing.
Interest in this year's NACAS Annual Conference is unprecedented, and the registration numbers reflect it. Registration numbers for San Antonio are trending almost twice what they were for Montréal. In fact, we've never held a conference with registration numbers this high, this early. You can't afford to miss this conference. See who has registered

 

New member welcome
Welcome to our new members!

Pensacola State College
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
University of Victoria
University System of Georgia Central Office

NACAS Members Joining Buzz.Report
New feedback aggregation technology will allow college auxiliaries to monitor student feedback in real time through a single dashboard that harvests comments from all major digital communication platforms. Sixteen schools, 15 of them NACAS Members, are launching with the Buzz.Report platform to centralize student feedback, filter out irrelevant comments, analyze trends over time, and increase responsiveness to negative comments. Learn more

 

In a climate of ever growing sensitivity to increased costs, college and university auxiliary and business officers have never faced a greater challenge to reduce their expenses and increase their revenues and contributions. Yet to date, the tools to help them navigate their way to this goal have been limited to home grown spreadsheets, and at best, an occasional share drive. In the 2014 CFO Report, published by The Chronicle of Higher Education, 65 percent of the 400 CFOs surveyed rated the quality of current analytics and systems to help guide decisions as "average to poor".

 

A cornucopia of Canadian proteins and produce was on display April 16, at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, when chefs from six Canadian universities took part in the Flavours of Canada guest chef event in the university's Hampshire Dining Commons.

 

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 2015 NACAS 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

New recertification credit requirements
The Certification Commission has approved new credit requirements for recertification. Now you can earn more credits for your volunteer leadership, a minimum of 1 credit for every educational session, 2 credits for being a conference mentor, and more! Visit the CASP website to learn more about these new requirements. Remember, 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