Monthly Feature
"Manny was a great friend, both to the association and to the campus services industry as a whole. His legacy of championing students and standing out as a thought leader in auxiliary services will carry on for years to come," said NACAS CEO Kelsey Harmon Finn. |
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NACAS Foundation, a non-profit corporation that promotes the auxiliary services profession through NACAS, announced today they have awarded the 2018 Mereese Ladson Diversity Scholarship to:
- Ana Alvarez, CASP, executive director of auxiliary services at the University of Miami; - Katia Zakhem Nakhle, director of auxiliary services at the American University of Beirut; and - Melvine Walker, director of marketing/communications for Auxiliary Services for Old Dominion University. |
Current Events
Registration closes April 13!
The Institute will give you the opportunity to look at different financial models for auxiliaries - the various income streams, operating models, major expenditures, margins, metrics and more. You’ll also explore proven strategies for strengthening the image of your department, as well as participate in open dialogue with colleagues to discuss challenges on your campuses. If you are a campus auxiliary services leader working at a management or director level with oversight responsibility we invite you to attend!
Presented by Nebraska Book Company
The Institute will give you the opportunity to look at different financial models for auxiliaries - the various income streams, operating models, major expenditures, margins, metrics and more. You’ll also explore proven strategies for strengthening the image of your department, as well as participate in open dialogue with colleagues to discuss challenges on your campuses. If you are a campus auxiliary services leader working at a management or director level with oversight responsibility we invite you to attend!
Presented by Nebraska Book Company
Making the Connection
Join NACAS South at the Charleston Marriott, April 21 - 25, 2018 for the 2018 NACAS South Annual Conference! This year's theme is "Building Bridges through Collaboration," and will be focusing on the partnerships and collaborations that make our institutions stronger.
We look forward to seeing you in Charleston!
We look forward to seeing you in Charleston!
NACAS News
NACAS Office staff members; Kelsey Harmon Finn, Kennedy Turner, Lillian De Lisle, and Ashley Vercellone; met in Orlando this week for a site visit. There they had the opportunity to view a physical layout of the space where the 50th anniversary event will be held, brainstorm structures and design, and to talk through logistics and planning details with the facility personnel.
NACAS Foundation
 Matthew Portner, CASP, is the Director of Auxiliary Services at Ashland University and the NACAS Foundation president. Aside from his duties on the Foundation Board, Portner also serves on the indiCo Board of Directors and on the Government Affairs Committee for NACS. He is an adjunct professor for two courses at Ashland University in Spring 2018: Business Ethics and Contemporary Business.1. Why did you decide to get involved with NACAS/ the Foundation?
Do not leave the room or a conference call at the wrong time or else you too will find yourself in a leadership role for NACAS. It is my sincere pleasure to serve the auxiliary services industry by stewarding the resources of the NACAS Foundation. A lot of good people came before me in this association and it is my honor to continue their good work.
2. What are some of the things you are focusing on as NACAS Foundation President?
Obviously, the largest agenda item for the Foundation this year is our first ever Campaign for the Future. I am very proud of the progress made to date and excited about the possibilities for the professionals in our industry to reach our goal of $500,000. We are going to be close.
3. What has been the most rewarding thing about working in the field of auxiliary services?
Working with some great individuals that I respect very much both on my home campus and the people that I met through NACAS.
4. How has the auxiliary services industry changed throughout the years?
The integration and reliance on technology for operational processing and analytics has been both amazing and horrifying. There used to be a time when, if the power went off our operations turned on flashlights and kept going. Now, we are much more at the mercy of technological winds and whether or not we can process transactions when all is not functioning properly. The other thing that has struck me recently is the ubiquitousness of smartphones. It was not that long ago when all work communication was done by landline or written memo. Now it is texts and emails. I know it makes me sound old, but the industry continues to change, be disrupted, and change again. I think that is why I value the time with my NACAS colleagues so much. It is how I keep pace with the madness that is auxiliary services.
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Education
Lauren Ross and Michael Mendoza of the University of Houston will discuss their institution’s farmers market and how to leverage campus partnerships to overcome challenges. This webinar will provide a case study on planning, implementing, generating revenue, and connecting with local businesses to bring a farmers market to the campus community and further a commitment to sustainability and wellness. |
Join NACAS CEO Kelsey Harmon Finn as she dives into what distinguishes great leaders from good ones using Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence skills as her guide. The summer is a great time to reflect on the school year and look forward to what lies ahead. What can you bring to the table this fall that will make this year better than last? There are five components to Emotional Intelligence that help maximize performance and assist in helping you live life in the flow. Through understanding, practice, and persistence you can build upon and strengthen each of the five components to be a better leader. The first of this five-part summer series will focus on self-awareness: knowing one's strengths, weaknesses, drives, values, and impact on others. Join in to see how you can enhance your skills, making this year better than the last. |
INITIATE your career advancement in the greater auxiliary services landscape. Inviting high-performing professionals in their first five years of practice working within a campus auxiliary service who show ambition for growing in the field and seek to initiate their career advancement by gaining a systemic understanding of how all auxiliary services work together to enrich campus experiences. Early Bird Registration Closes April 20 Regular Registration Closes May 18 Presented by Nebraska Book Company |
Are you having trouble hiring student employees? Are you having challenges retaining student employees? Generations change and today's student is a lot different than students were 10, 15, or 20 years ago. We'll go through changes that were made at Penn State and how you can take some of those ideas back to your units to make your own programs more successful. |
Join NACAS CEO, Kelsey Harmon Finn, as she dives into what distinguishes great leaders from good ones using Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence skills as her guide. The summer is a great time to reflect on the school year and look forward to what lies ahead. What can you bring to the table this fall that will make this year better than last?There are five components to Emotional Intelligence that help maximize performance and assist in helping you live life in the flow. Through understanding, practice, and persistence you can build upon and strengthen each of the five components to be a better leader.The second of this five part summer series will focus on Self-Regulation: controlling or redirecting disruptive impulses and moods with the propensity to suspend judgement and think before acting. Join in to see how you can enhance your skills, making this year better than the last. |
INTEGRATE your knowledge of industry trends and higher education challenges to co-create solutions. Inviting campus auxiliary service executives working at a senior leadership level with oversight of multiple services, vision for campus transformation, and the acumen to create integrated services that achieve this vision. Participants gain an understanding of critical industry trends, impactful business models, and higher education challenges, while working in an immersive environment to co-create solutions to these challenges. Early Bird Registration Closes June 15 Regular Registration Closes July 17 Presented by Chick-fil-A |
Membership
Ways you can help: - 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 |
Regional News
The Cross-Canada Conference, planned by the NACAS Canadian Committee, will be held May 10-11, 2018 and will take place in Toronto. Registrants will learn more about hot topics affecting Canadian ancillary services departments, such as change management, funding models for residence development, and best practices in campus finance. Attendees will also be able to explore the University of Toronto and Ryerson University in an in-depth tour. |
For more information visit: www.nacas.org