Every good show has a show runner, someone to keep energy high as they drive home themes and major ideas provided during the event. This year, we will be introducing a new role amongst our usual lineup of characters to help meet those demands. Meet our new emcee, Hans Weichhart.

Hans currently serves as the Chief Relationship Officer for the Educational Theatre Association, home of the International Thespian Society, with approximately 125,000 active members and over 2 million alumni inducted since its founding in 1929. In his role, Hans provides strategic and operational oversight for all external relations and partnerships including membership, chapters, alumni, and business development.

Hans has split his professional career between working in event and entertainment operations, with companies like Walt Disney Parks & Resorts - Creative Entertainment and the Los Angeles Dodgers and in auxiliary services at UC Berkeley, CSU Sacramento & CSU Northridge, and of course, with NACAS.

With experience in both the theater and campus services worlds, Hans is the perfect fit to lead us through the C3X program.

See you in Orlando!

Instead of paper programs, we will have a mobile app with the schedule, room locations, and all pertinent information. It will be the most up-to-date resource during the conference, so please download it before you arrive. You will also be able to engage with other attendees, ask questions, check in to sessions, and take notes directly in the app!

The NACAS mobile app is powered by Eventmobi.

How to Download the App: Search "NACAS App" in your mobile provider's app store. One installed, open the app and click "Launch App" under "C3X 2018 Annual Conference & Expo."

Note: If you do not have a smart phone, there is a web version of the app you can use on your laptop.

Social Media: Do you fancy yourself an expert photographer? Are you a Twitter addict? Love to post live videos on Facebook? While you're at the conference, we encourage you to tag social media with #NACAS and #C3X so we can see what you're up to! Make sure to follow NACAS on your favorite platforms so you can see live updates and shout-outs.

Wi-Fi Internet: Complimentary conference wireless internet is provided by Heritage Parts. You can use the Wi-Fi when attending C3X.

Network: C3X2018
Password: heritageparts

Presenter: Corey Salem, Director of Member Engagement at NACAS

How can NACAS help you source impactful resources and solutions that you can bring home to your campus? Join us in an interactive conversation as staff and members discuss how you can build your own unique membership experience through use of benefits like the Marketplace, attending events like C3X, and volunteering at the regional or national level. This virtual roundtable will focus on all areas of participation, including networking, education/certification, research, collaboration, and leadership.

November 8 | 2:00pm ET

Presenters: Jennifer Garvin, from Housing and Food Services, and Brian Patchcoski, from Student Affairs, from The Pennsylvania State University

Gender-inclusive housing has become an important initiative fostering comfort, acceptance, safety, and inclusion on our college campuses. Jennifer Garvin, Housing and Food Services, and Brian Patchcoski, Student Affairs, from The Pennsylvania State University will discuss the journey of implementing gender-inclusive housing and address specific questions, including, but not limited to: How did it start? What is currently offered and available within the housing structure? What additional resources around sexual and gender diversity have been considered for students? What has been the impact on the student experience? Join us in discussing best and emerging practices, lessons learned, and on-going improvements to better the student experience and enhance our living and learning environment.

November 13 | 2:00pm ET

Presenter: Jessica V. Kolis, CHES Communications Manager for Health & Well-Being at the Georgia Institute of Technology

"Be First. Be Right. Be Credible." - CDC.

Communicating during an outbreak of illness on campus is complicated. You must communicate quickly, accurately, and be transparent in order to gain your campus community’s trust. In this session, you will dive into an outbreak of unknown gastrointestinal illness at Georgia Tech that occurred in October 2017. Explore the tools used during the outbreak, lessons learned, and new protocols that have emerged since. As a former communication specialist contractor at CDC, Jess will also share her knowledge and experience to help you begin developing your own campus public health crisis plan.

Check in to each session and event you attend using the session check-in function in the mobile app! You will also be able to use the app to track CASP credits.

At each session you attend, you will need to complete the following instructions within the NACAS app:

1. Once in the event app for the conference, make sure you are signed in using the email you used to register for the conference. Verify by clicking on the avatar icon in the upper right-hand side of the event app.
2. Click the "Session Check-In" icon on the main screen.
3. Then choose the session you are attending/wish to receive credit for (note: these may not be available until the conference begins).
4. The session presenter will provide you with a unique code at each session to give you credit.
5. No need to "check-out;" only a check-in is needed for each session you attend.

Registration Desk: The C3X Registration Desk is located in the Gatlin Foyer.

Saturday, October 13, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 14, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, October 15, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 16, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Attire: Attendees typically enjoy a business casual dress code throughout the entire conference. Please bring a light sweater or jacket for use in the meeting room as personal comfort levels may vary. We encourage comfortable walking shoes throughout the conference.

Exceptions include -- The Closing Reception: Celebrate 50 years of NACAS by wearing clothes from your favorite decade! If costumes are not your thing, the reception theme is Backyard Barbecue and will be held outside, so please dress accordingly.

You'll want to pack athletic wear if you plan to attend any of our Wake Up With NACAS events. The wellness event on Monday, October 15 is Water Zumba, so you'll also want to bring swimwear.

Menus will be provided in the NACAS App.