Pre-registration for San Antonio ends in eight days.
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

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

 

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

Webinar: Solution to increased package volume in mailrooms.
October 27 - 3:00 PM ET
Is your institution’s mailroom facing an increase in packages year over year? Are wait times increasing annually? Are bulky mailboxes, that aren’t being used, taking up space in your student center? This session identifies higher-ed mailroom challenges and participants will learn about an operational high density mail solution. 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

Webinar: Aligning Your Services with Your Institution Goals
December 10 - 1:00 PM ET
Utilizing a campus store case study, learn a top-down approach to develop mission/vision statements, strategic plans, policies, and measurable objectives laying the groundwork for communicating the store’s value to administration. Easily benchmarking KPIs to leading industry reports provides the framework to help services prove their value to their campus community. 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

 

Read the 2015 Summer College Services online.
The digital edition of the latest College Services magazine is available now. Read the magazine

New edition of the CAS Professional Standards for Higher Education
The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) ​recently released the 9th edition of CAS Professional Standards for Higher Education. NACAS is one of 41 collaborating professional associations that make up the CAS board, which works to develop standards and guidelines for over 100,000 professionals in higher education. CAS Professional Standards for Higher Education​ is the complete book of standards developed by CAS and includes functional area standards accompanied by introductory contextual statements, along with the CAS Learning and Development Outcomes for 44 functional areas.

The newest edition of the "Blue Book" contains updates to standards and guidelines for 13 functional areas as well as revisions to the General Standards, which guide the culture and standard of practice in our field as a whole. The accompanying CAS Self-Assessment Guides (SAGs) have also been fully reformatted and revised to help practitioners gain informed perspectives on the strengths and deficiencies of their programs and services as well as to plan for improvements.

CAS Professional Standards for Higher Education​ may be ordered online as a single copy, in bulk, or as part of a packaged set including the CAS Self-Assessment Guides. An EBook version is also newly available.

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

 

 

Don't miss this year's 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

 

New member welcome
Welcome to our new members!

Saint Mary's College of CA
South Dakota State University
Ithaca College
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

 

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