Can you believe it's already summertime? This year is flying by, and that means Awards and Scholarships are closing in just two weeks.

 

NACAS Scholarships allow our members to go to C3X, receive a waived CASP exam fee for remote testing, or attend other auxiliary focused training. Make a colleague's day by nominating them for an award or scholarship today.

 

Help us spread the word! Share our official social media posts, email your colleagues who may be interested in applying, or let us know if there's someone doing great work that you don't think has been noticed.

 

Conquer the next phase of your career on three consecutive Tuesdays in July with the NACAS Leadership Series. With a range of interactive development sessions to engage in, you’ll be ready and excited to apply new strategies, skills, and solutions to your daily work.

 

Attendees will receive a copy of The Leadership Challenge by international bestselling authors and longtime research partners Kouzes & Posner and will be asked to read certain chapters prior to attending.

 

Do you enjoy contributing to the success of NACAS and your fellow members, and have an hour a month that you can devote to productive, fun conversation? 

Join a NACAS Committee! The Communications Service Committee has multiple vacancies. Lovingly called the CSC [you know about us and acronyms], this committee helps procure the ideas, authors, and themes that make College Services Magazine happen. 

 

The NACAS Foundation's Campus Care Grant awards up to $20,000 annually to programs or services that support student achievement by addressing a basic need of students on campus, such as housing, food, mobility, safety, academic resources, and counseling. The Foundation developed the Campus Care Grant to expand the level of support campuses can provide to students through service delivery.

 

If you know of a program at an institution of higher education that is looking to get off the ground or expand, please send them information on the Campus Care Grant.

 

 

Bring your questions to our educational events featured this summer.
 
Canadian Virtual Roundtable
Thursday, June 16 at 2 PM Eastern
 
The NACAS Canadian Virtual Roundtable is a space for ancillary members to come together to freely discuss challenges and solutions. Topics of discussion will include Recruitment/Retention Strategies, Internal Communication & Staff Engagement, Revenue Generation & Cost Containment, and Procurement & Supply Chain.
 
Coffee Chat: Informal Discussions about Auxiliary Services
Tuesday, June 21 at 2 PM Eastern
 
Join folks from the Professional Development Committee for an informal chat about what is top of mind for auxiliary professionals. We will use this time to talk about what is buzzing in the NACAS Lounge and also ask you to bring any and all topics to the table.
 
Webinar: AI in the Cereal Aisle - Transforming the Campus Grocery Experience
Thursday, June 23 at 1 PM Eastern
 
Convenience is a top priority for GenZ consumers, making the business case for autonomous grocery stores pretty easy. The potential for labor savings and revenue generation are making it a must-have conversation for your campus retail strategy. Join Sodexo’s Vice President of Digital Innovation Kevin Rettle, along with a panel of colleagues from AiFi and University of Denver to better understand what it takes to get an autonomous strategy for your campus that transforms campus life and share of wallet for retail on campus.

 

Webinar: Secrets of an Award-winning Dining Program
Tuesday, June 28 at 2 PM Eastern
 
Learn about Virginia Tech's award-winning dining from Brandon Hendricks, CASP, Associate Director of Virginia Tech Dining Services. Details coming soon.

 

RESCHEDULED: Virtual Roundtable: The Latest on Food Trucks
Friday, July 8 at 1:30–2:30 PM Eastern
 
Join a roundtable discussion on all things related to food trucks! Moderated by Aaron Neilson, Director of Dining Services at the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, discussion will focus on what's trending, best campus placement, managing contracts/permits/revenue share, and more. We encourage you to bring your own questions and share your campus food truck expertise with others during this open discussion.

 

 

Institutional Members

   • Saint Mary's University

   • Lock Haven University

 

Business Partners

   • Benbria 
   • IST Management

 

The CASP exam is being proctored throughout the months of June and December 2022. Add value to your role by: 
 •  Easing leadership succession and staff transitions
 •  Improving cross-departmental collaboration and decision making
 •  Minimizing conflict when auxiliary services integrate
 •  Increasing operational efficiencies and revenues
 •  Enhancing campus-wide upgrades in contemporary ways
 
This certification offers an accelerated track to obtain necessary cross-functional knowledge and fills competency gaps to build confidence in new leaders and in those who hire them.

 

 

 •  Timothy Dorsey - University of Richmond

 •  Mara Lowrey - Algonquin College

 •  Thomas Sekayan - California State University, San Bernardino

 

Please ensure you're reaching out to Raj White with questions about certification. He's happy to help.