So what did we learn from SEI? The biggest takeaway from the event was that auxiliaries executives need to focus on providing time and space to implement change on campus. It is important to get out of the day-to-day whirlwind, to sit back and think about what is the biggest impact you can have in your leadership role.

Brittany Crock is our new Event Coordinator! Brittany moved to Charlottesville from Kent, Ohio on July 28, 2017. She studied Hospitality Management at Kent State University and upon graduating, proceeded to work in events management at Experient, dealing heavily with association conference registration, member database management, and logistics. She has managed many different types of special events; from weddings and bar mitzvahs to private events, such as the 2015 NFL Rookie Symposium. The largest association conference she worked on was the National Restaurant Association's Annual Conference, which had 66,000 attendees this May. Brittany's passion for event planning and registration made her a perfect fit for the NACAS staff! Brittany spends the majority of her free time with her husband, playing catch with her dog Ava, and traveling. Her hobbies consist of cooking, baking, and her new-found love for repurposing furniture.

August 23 | 3:00 pm ET

Join Corey Salem, Director of Member Engagement of NACAS, and NACAS Membership Committee volunteers as we explore the breadth of your NACAS membership and all that it has to offer. From reviewing benefits to discussing future benefit launches, this webinar will serve as your A-Z, soup to nuts guide to making the most of your NACAS membership.Learning outcomes: NACAS members will develop a deeper understanding of their NACAS membership and the benefits that come with it.

August 30 | 3:00 pm ET

What would you do if a major event interrupted daily operations? Are you and your facility prepared to survive and serve your campus population for an extended period? Business continuity planning is the practice of organizing how you will run your business when normal operating procedures are not possible. It's taking a snapshot of all functions your department performs and listing resources required to complete tasks and continue your mission. The session will focus on proactive planning to ensure campus foodservice operations are positioned to withstand the initial blow of a disaster and solutions available during response and recovery period.

September 6 | 2:00 pm ET

Discuss the challenges of running a campus child care facility and some potential solutions. This will include possible funding sources to make care more affordable; meeting student needs while still considering the needs of a viable business; scheduling student employees; and managing a waitlist.

September 20 | 3:00 pm ET

As higher education has moved to performance-based funding, auxiliary services are being challenged to demonstrate impact on student retention and success. This program will discuss the relationship between business practices and student engagement theory. It will provide definitive models for using auxiliary services as a tool for student engagement, communication and retention. Specific areas of discussion will include dining, conference management, student unions, housing, and assessment. Participants will engage in creative exercises in rethinking how auxiliary services impacts student success!

September 28 | 2:00 pm ET

Tennessee Tech has had great success in a program to make post office box doors available to alumni. During the first year of the sale (doors only), the University sold over 650 doors with about $50,000 in gross sales. After expanding their offerings by joining with a partner, they sold just over 825 doors from September 2016 through June 2017 with gross sales of nearly $75,000. With schools moving away from traditional mail services, this revenue stream should not be dismissed. And what else are we overlooking as facilities are renovated? Challenges, lessons learned, and rewards.

November 10-12, 2017 | Atlanta, GA

Creating new avenues to affordable textbooks and other course materials is critical to the success of today’s students and future generations who wish to complete their educational goals.

Auxiliary services play an integral role in textbook affordability, and we are committed to provide more access for students to be successful. Our work on course materials affordability will be some of our most important for the next generation of learners—enabling them to achieve their education goals and improve their lives. We invite you to join us!

December 3 – 6, 2017 | Amelia Island, FL

The Women's Leadership Institute is the premier program for women leaders across the university campus. The program is designed for women who aspire to new leadership positions on campus. The institute features a curriculum with an overall focus on building the next generation of leaders in higher education administration and student affairs. This is a wonderful program for women of all ages to come together to learn and network with one another, forming bonds that will last a lifetime.

The Women’s Leadership Institute is co-produced by members of the Council for Higher Education Management Associations, and NACAS members receive the discounted registration price!