We are excited to debut the new look, feel and focus of the NACAS annual conference! The C3X Conference & Expo will be the pinnacle event for the campus auxiliary services industry where we will focus on cultivating campus commerce. Registration for C3X will go live soon, so keep an eye out for more information from NACAS about this must-attend event!

Call for Programs closes March 17! Our educational sessions are the backbone of our conference. Share your expertise across multiple topic areas; including campus stores, transportation, food service, marketing, and everything in between. Don't miss out on this opportunity to communicate your impact on student experience, campus environments, and innovation for future generations! Learn more

Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | 3:00 pm ET

Some NACAS staff members had the pleasure of touring the James Madison University and University of Virginia campuses. Thanks to their business operations leaders, the NACAS staff was able to tour and learn more about the campuses' auxiliary services operations.

At JMU, Chris Dastoli and Ashley Vercellone got an in-depth look at  the Campus Bookstore, Parking Services, Dining Services, Card Services, Student Unions and Residence Life. They were able to ask specific questions about operations, and learn about ways NACAS can better serve our members. 

At UVA, Corey Salem, Lillian De Lisle, Esi Yarney, DJ Pepito and Ben Blohowiak began their tour with a roundtable discussion of the role auxiliaries play on campus, highlighting both the impact on the student population and the financial health of the institution. Following the roundtable, the staff toured one of the newly renovated first-year residence halls, had a high-level walkthrough of one of the campus' self-operated bookstores, and took an inside look at the campus' student union and main dining center.

All-in-all, the tours proved to be a great opportunity for the NACAS staff to better understand our members and their unique needs in operating their auxiliary departments. Thanks to UVA and JMU for their hospitality! 

Jacquelyn Wright recently joined NACAS as the Educational Program Coordinator. She is a native of Richmond, Virginia and received her bachelor's degree in Humanities, Science and the Environment at Virginia Tech.

Prior to joining the NACAS team, Jacquelyn was the Program Assistant for Membership Services at the Association of Zoo's and Aquariums, a Member Advocate for Interfolio, and an intern at the Jane Goodall Institute. 

In her spare time, Jacquelyn loves to watch Parks and Recreation on Netflix, travel to new places and search for new fantasy books to read. 

Join us as David Minutella responds to common misconceptions about Software as a Service (SaaS) and discusses what a SaaS campus card transaction system is capable of doing. Listen also as Andy Kean shares insights on what prompted Austin Peay State University to switch to a SaaS transaction system and what benefits they’ve experienced since their conversion. Learn more

Join us July 19-21 for the Senior Executive Institute in New Brunswick, NJ!

As an Auxiliary Service Executive, no one knows student needs better than you. And no one is better positioned to fulfill these needs. Yet, you cannot operate in the bubble of your own institution to truly transform & future-proof your campus environment. You have the skills. Let NACAS help you create and achieve your vision.

SEI convenes auxiliary service executives to expose you to the latest industry forecasts, threats, and opportunities – so that you can extend your vision, excel in your role and excite your students. This Institute will give you the tools to make informed high-stakes decisions, establish strategic partnerships, and build culturally-relevant campus solutions. Learn more

As you're preparing your institution's budget, please keep in mind that the deadline to renew your NACAS membership will be approaching sometime this year. You can find your accurate rate by logging in to your NACAS account and clicking on the "Memberships" tab. Don't worry, you'll receive a message from the Association three months before your membership end date; we just want to make sure you have NACAS on the brain! 

North American institutional dues are based on the number of full-time enrolled students. *Note: The rates have not changed from last year. 

• Up to 1,000: $295

• 1,001 - 2,499: $425

• 2,500 - 3,999: $500

• 4,000 - 6,999: $695

• 7,000 - 11,999: $850

• 12,000 - 19,999: $1,025

• 20,000 or more: $1,150

• Overseas: $525

CASP is the signature program that invites you to meet a distinguished career milestone in your industry. It demonstrates your expertise as an Auxiliary Services leader – giving you the confidence to apply for promotions, forge business partnerships, and make transformative decisions to benefit your campus community.

Start your journey to obtaining a CASP certification by knowing how to prepare. If you have already started preparations, there have been some recent updates to the exam. Since the program’s launch five years ago, industry practices have shifted and the Certification Commission has aligned the exam content to match the 2015 Work Analysis of our members.

Effective February 2017, the following content is covered on the CASP exam:

• Management
• Leadership
• Marketing, Communications, and Business Relations
• Student Services
• Operational Areas: Food Services, Bookstores/Commercial Retail, Card Services, Physical Facilities, Automated vending  

NACAS looks to CASP designees to lead our association through shifting conditions – as well as inspire on-campus change that improves the quality of life for students, now and for future generations.

Apply for CASP and lead with NACAS.