Register for Indy 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 80 education sessions. Join us in Indianapolis on October 9 - 12, 2016! Register today

Book your hotel room.
Considered the crown jewel of Marriott Place Indianapolis, the JW Marriott Indianapolis Downtown is a landmark amid the five Marriott hotels connected to the Indiana Convention Center. This luxury hotel in Downtown Indianapolis soars 33 stories above the city and boasts the finest luxury amenities. The best part? It's only steps away from the conference center. Book your room today! Learn more

Sit for CASP at the 2016 NACAS Annual Conference.
Are you coming to the 2016 NACAS Annual Conference in Indianapolis, IN? Make sure that you can sit for the CASP exam while there! Apply by September 9, 2016, to secure your place. 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. The deadline for your nomination is July 15th! 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

 

VR: Is CASP Right for You?
July 21, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. ET: Have you applied or are you thinking of applying for CASP? Need more information on how to study? Have general questions about CASP? This FREE virtual roundtable will discuss study techniques shared from CASPs. We will share tips that will help you gain confidence and prepare for the exam. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a question-and-answer session with presenters. Learn more

Senior Executive Institute
July 27 - 29, 2016: 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

Webinar: Three metrics to improve your store's bottom line
August 9, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. ET: A few quick lessons in retail math during this webinar will give you the ability to understand and monitor some of the most important financial metrics that can make a huge difference in the financial performance of your campus store. You’ll learn how even small improvements in turn rates, for example, can significantly improve cash flow and ROI. Included will be aggregate data compiled from indiCo’s industry-wide Financial Survey of Independent Stores and RMSA’s industry experience to provide benchmarks for inventory management, margins, sales and expenses by product category, among other metrics. Learn more

Webinar: Creating a quality centered workplace
August 23, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. ET: This webinar will focus on the importance of creating a quality management environment that works on continuous improvement, efficiencies, and the development of its employees. Learn more

Webinar: Seven Reasons Why You Need a Marketing Guru
September 28, 2016 - 1:00 p.m. ET: Every Director of Auxiliary Services needs to have a marketing guru as part of their management team. Why, you ask? The return on your investment from hiring a marketing manager includes: increased campus-wide and national awareness of your auxiliary programs, higher levels of community engagement, improved streams of communications, customized marketing materials, launch of innovative special events, and execution of a comprehensive brand strategy that will help your services reach new levels of success. Learn more

 

Flip-a-Coin
Thanks to everyone who attended the NACAS Regional Conferences and played the Flip-a-Coin contests. The NACAS Education Foundation raised $11,330 through this fund-raiser alone!

Because of fund-raisers like Flip-a-Coin, more NACAS members can attend the Annual and Regional Conferences (through NACAS Education Foundation Scholarships) and all members have the opportunity to advance their careers through the many professional development trainings offered (again sponsored by the NACAS Education Foundation).

Look for Flip-a-Coin at the NACAS Annual Conference, October 9-12, in Indianapolis.

Annual Conference
Plan to enjoy these other fund-raisers at the Annual Conference:

• Golf Tournament. Do you enjoy playing golf? Join us at the annual Robert "Bob" DeMoss Golf Tournament, Saturday, October 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This year’s tournament is at the Brickyard Crossing, one of America’s top 100 public golf courses. Register for the golf tournament the same time you register for the conference or "add to" your conference registration.
• Silent Auction. This popular annual event will be available online before and during the conference. Look for information on how to bid for sports memorabilia, new technology like Apple Watches and registration for next year’s Annual and Regional Conferences before the Annual Conference even begins.
• Bowling Tournament. Are you a bowler? Can you throw a strike? A spare? Do you enjoy the excitement of competitive play? Or, do you simply enjoy spending time with friends? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then get ready to bowl at this year’s Annual Conference.

Invest in Your Profession
There’s only one professional association that contributes to all auxiliary services departments and that’s NACAS.

Give back to your profession by donating to the NACAS Education Foundation today.

 

Have You Used NACAS tv?
Accessible from any device and free for members, 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 higher education auxiliary services industry with NACAS tv. It’s just a click away with NACAS tv!

 

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 2017 and beyond! Our institutes focus on a case study unique to the host institution. As a host campus, your institution will gain valuable insight and be provided a strong set of possible solutions to your college's specific challenge. Hosting a NACAS institute is a great way to receive consultation from a diverse set of auxiliary service professionals. 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 a host site.

 

An award-winning golf course.
Make sure you don't miss the Robert "Bob" DeMoss Golf Tournament at the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course, an award-winning course designed by Pete Dye and featuring 4 holes inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Voted one of America's top 100 public golf courses, Brickyard Crossing is one of the few courses in the country to host LPGA, PGA, & Champions Tours Events. This is the perfect opportunity to have fun, network, and support the NACAS Education Foundation. Learn more

Tour innovative campuses.
See what Butler University and IUPUI, two universities on the cutting edge of auxiliary services, are doing to enhance the student experience, streamline business processes, and increase revenue. Both tours will be offered the afternoon of Tuesday, October 11th, 2016, from 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Pre-registration is required and attendance has been limited to 50 individuals per tour. Learn more

Make sure you exhibit in Indianapolis.
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 education sessions, and enjoy the rich Indy culture! Reserve your booth

 

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