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AIM was a great success!
The NACAS 2014 Advanced Institute for Managers (AIM), hosted by the University of Notre Dame, was a great success. Thank you to Scott Kachmarik, director of Auxiliary Services, for having the vision to host this year’s Institute. The presentations were engaging and dynamic, and we could not have accomplished such career development learning opportunities without the generous time and expertise shared by our NACAS speakers: Melissa Moore, Bob Brown, Rob Hailey, Ron Campbell, and Ray Jensen. We are also grateful to David Harr, associate vice president for auxiliary operations; Colleen O’Connor, coordinator, communications & special projects; and Dawn Howard, senior events specialist, for their time and expertise to help make AIM 2014 a terrific experience. From the beautiful accommodations at the "new" Morris Inn to the delicious food and stellar planning, the University of Notre Dame took AIM 2014 to the highest level. Equally important, the ideas generated and shared by participants and presenters from the across the country and the world relating to contract and program management, becoming an entrepreneur, marketing auxiliary services, as well as recognizing the human moments in the work we do with colleagues and our students, were top notch. Not only did the opportunities for collaboration via the group case studies inspire Notre Dame to continue to move forward in creating the best Irish1Card possible, but the time together also inspired all of us to be the best we can be in our professional leadership roles.