Student Author Contest
This is the perfect opportunity for a student on your campus to get involved in NACAS and win a cash prize! Entries have to be on the topic "How is your campus auxiliary services making an impact in the area of sustainability? What additional changes could be made; how would those changes impact the student base on campus and you personally?" and submitted by March 1, 2016.

A grand prize winner will be awarded $1,000 and have their article published in the College Services magazine, a second place winner will be awarded $600 and have their article published in the College Services Monthly, and a third place winner will be awarded $400 and have their article published in the College Services Monthly. All prizes are courtesy of Starbucks. Learn more

Attend a NACAS Institute.
In-depth cohort learning incorporating small group seminars, operational knowledge opportunities, case study work, and group presentations. Hosted by member institutions and business partners, these institutes are specifically designed to cover all levels of experience!

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VR: Campus Card Issues and Innovations
February 11, 2016 - 3:00 p.m. ET: The campus card industry continues to evolve at a fast pace and it can be difficult to keep up with the latest issues, innovations and operating processes. This virtual roundtable is intended to provide discussion, idea-sharing and collaboration. Specific questions are encouraged and all are welcome to listen. Learn more

Webinar: The Digital Mailbox and Campus Mail Services 
February 23, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. ET: This webinar will explain how adding Digital Mailbox capability empowers mail handling centers to upgrade the customer experience, improve efficiency, offer better green solutions, and generate revenue. Learn how institutions have enabled students and faculty to view and manage their postal mail and packages with an app or online. Learn more

Webinar: Graduate Student Housing 2.0: A New Model
March 2, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. ET: Discover the partnerships and processes created to facilitate the success of UC’s piloted off-campus housing program for incoming graduate students through a collaboration between The Graduate School and the Office of Housing & Food Services. Collaboratively, UC developed a financial and operational model avoiding housing rate escalation for undergraduate housing. Learn more

Advanced Institute For Managers
March 22 - 25, 2016: 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

On The Road: Evolving Venues and Emerging Technologies
March 25, 2016: Exploring the evolving nature of auxiliary spaces, the marketing and re-purposing of existing space, and how students/outside clients are driving changes and how we think of defining new spaces. In addition, we'll discuss the impact of new technology across our auxiliary units in areas such as mobile reservations and food ordering systems, space reservation and tabling software, made to order academic resources, including books, print to order copy systems, new ticketing and card linking initiatives, and license plate recognition technology. We plan to have folks tour our new SECU Arena, our on-campus Marriott (stay there for a discounted rate Thursday night), our UStore, and our new West Village Commons during their visit to Towson. Learn more

Webinar: Millennials in the Workplace
April 5, 2016 - 3:00 p.m. ET: This presentation will provide the attendees the resources to find the right Millennial and retain them, provide practical information for employers to use as they manage their workplaces and work alongside Millennials entering the workforce, provide practical information for executives and directors with regards to how Millennials view the workplace. Learn more

 

NACAS South Regional Conference
April 16 - 20, 2016: A recipient of the prestigious Meetings & Conventions Hall of Fame Award, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is a nationally respected and recognized leader in the convention resort arena. Ideally located in the heart of Walt Disney World, the resort offers 2,267 guest rooms and over 329,000 square feet of meeting space. Features consist of 84 meeting rooms, including two executive boardrooms, four ballroom options, 110,500 square feet of contiguous convention/exhibit space, outdoor function areas and two business centers. The resort offers unique Disney Differences with character appearances, theme park events, Disney Institute seminars, and much more. The sophisticated guest rooms were designed by world-renowned architect, Michael Graves, and feature Westin Heavenly Beds®. Enjoy 17 world-class restaurants and lounges, including steak, seafood, Italian, sushi, poolside dining venues, and 24-hour room service. Other amenities consist of stylishly redesigned lobbies, the luxurious Mandara Spa, five pools, two health clubs, whirlpools, four lighted tennis courts, jogging trails, and a supervised children’s activity center. Guests receive many special Disney benefits, including complimentary transportation to all Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and Attractions, the Extra Magic Hours benefit, and advance tee times on nearby championship Walt Disney World® golf courses. Learn more

Webinar: Bench Building and Succession Planning
April 21, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. ET: Are you frustrated when you need to search outside your institution for new managers? Would you like a proven program that teaches current managers & hourly employees to be your next leaders, but doesn’t absorb too much of your time? Learn more

NACAS East Regional Conference
June 5 - 8, 2016: Join us for the 2016 NACAS East Conference! Take the opportunity to network with colleagues and business partners, creating and renewing connections that will enhance your business/auxiliary services. This year's conference will be held at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center in the heart of Burlington, Vermont. Burlington is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Champlain, where you can enjoy fabulous shopping, colorful nightlife and fantastic dining. Climb the "Road to New Heights" with NACAS East as we experience great speakers, educational sessions and networking. Learn more

NACAS Central & West Regional Conference
June 12 - 15, 2016: Don’t miss out on a Colorado experience! Boulder is at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with breathtaking views of the flatirons and one of America’s Foodiest Towns. Visit historic Pearl Street Mall for unique shops, tantalizing restaurants, musicians and street performers. Benefit from engaging content on management, leadership, marketing, communications, business relations, and student development. Gather ideas from entrepreneurs in operational areas such as facilities, food services, bookstores, card services, and commercial/retail operations. 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

 

Have you visited the NACAS Career Center?
Finding qualified people to fill open higher education auxiliary positions can be a difficult chore. The NACAS Career Center offers a place for the seeking and posting of these very jobs. Job seekers and those posting intern positions can use the service for free, while those wishing to post jobs get a significant discount for being a NACAS member. Learn more

 

Contribute to College Services
NACAS is looking for 50 ways our auxiliary services are helping students to save money! With the rising cost of tuition and educational expenses, every initiative whether large or small aids our students to be less stressed, more successful, and to graduate with less debt. Please let us know how you are helping students on your campus.

Please send us your "one liner," 140 characters or less stating how your auxiliary service is helping students to save money! Are you doing something new, different, or innovative to keep food, books, transportation, card services etc. costs down? Are you streamlining programs or processes to keep tuition from skyrocketing? Let us know and we will share with the NACAS community.

Help us get the word out on how auxiliaries are contributing to the success of our campuses and students! Please e-mail your one liner to our NACAS College Services editor, Antonya English, at aenglish@naylor.com.

 

Biometrics vs. Old Technology
Marc Robillard, executive director of housing and dining at Boston University, discusses the security advantages of biometrics vs. traditional card services.Watch the video

Have You Used NACAS tv?
Take advantage of our free, for members, 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!

 

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.

 

Conference registration is opening soon!
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. Registration opening soon!

Reserve Your Booth for the 2016 NACAS Annual Conference
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 Indianapolis culture! Reserve your booth now.

 

New member welcome
Welcome to our new members!

Goodwin College
Iona College
Catholic University of America
Randolph Community College

 

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