Conference registration is open!
We are the business of higher education: bookstores, dining halls, campus card systems, housing and more. This is the conference where our professional peers gather from around the world. Where new ideas are shared. Where inspiration is created. Where an industry discovers the solutions of tomorrow. Join us in Montréal at the Palais des congrès de Montréal on Oct. 5-8, 2014. Register today

 

Advanced Institute For Managers
March 23-26, 2014: Searching for a hands-on, interactive, small-group experience to take your auxiliary management skills to the next level? The NACAS Advanced Institute for Managers (AIM), hosted by the University of Notre Dame, is designed to guide participants through a logical flow of decision-making processes and issues common to auxiliary management. Experience a memorable "roadmap" to customize and use in your own campus support responsibilities. Learn more

 

NACAS South Drive-In
March 25, 2014: Join your Auxiliary Services colleagues for a NACAS South Drive-In workshop at Elon University on March 25. This one-day workshop will include discussions about the recent sales tax changes in North Carolina and the possibility of future changes directly affecting Auxiliary Services. The most significant change was the January 1, 2014 repeal of the sales tax exemption on student meal plans, which had been in place since at least 1957. Presenters from the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR), as well as the Duke University Vice President and the UNC-system Director for Government Relations, will share their expertise on the legislative process, clarify legislation with potential future impacts, and explain how Auxiliary professionals can voice concerns. The afternoon will be spent touring the campus of Elon University and sharing updates on recent changes on campuses. Space is limited; RSVP quickly. Learn more

 

Canadian Ancillary Roundtable
March 27, 2014: Arising from a discussion at the 2013 NACAS Canada Day, and hosted by Ryerson University and the University of Toronto, this meeting is an opportunity for Canadian ancillary personnel to gather and discuss issues of common interest. We welcome suggestions for agenda items, which should be sent via email to ancillary.services@utoronto.ca. Dial-in participation is also encouraged (via conference call), and we will publish the agenda in advance to allow dial-in participants to plan their time. Learn more

 

2014 NACAS South Regional Conference
April 12-16, 2014: Please join us in beautiful Clearwater Beach, FL, for the 2014 NACAS South Annual Conference. The conference hotel is Hilton Clearwater Beach, located right on the Gulf of Mexico! Clearwater Beach was voted "Florida's Best Beach Town" by USA Today readers in 2013 and offers a vast stretch of white sand you are sure to enjoy! During the conference, experience world-renown golf courses, immerse yourself in abundant shopping and dining opportunities, or relax on the pristine beaches ... all while making valuable contacts that will benefit you and your institution. Learn more

 

Webinar: Professional Advancement in Auxiliary Services
April 22, 2014: Career advancement and job search success have relevance to higher education professionals throughout their careers. This program provides an outline of the skills required for mid-level professionals to advance to senior levels of administration, along with concrete examples of how professionals can gain or improve their skills in critical leadership areas. The session will have a strong focus on goal-setting with specific suggestions relating to outlining relevant experience, presenting your materials, interviewing and the importance of references. Learn more

 

Webinar: Points of a Cloud-Based System
April 29, 2014: Learn about the implementation of cloud-based, point-of-sale systems at George Mason University and Palm Beach State College. We will focus on the benefits, including cost savings, on-demand access, data security and reliability, and flexibility and scalability, and how these benefits apply to the campus auxiliary operations. Learn more

 

Senior Executive Institute
July 23-25, 2014: The NACAS Senior Executive Institute (SEI), hosted at the Chick-fil-a Headquarters in Atlanta, is designed for highly experienced auxiliary leaders who seek to optimize their performance and the performance of their team. SEI is an intensive learning experience incorporating small group seminars and group presentations. During this event, executives will network with colleagues who have experienced similar challenges and opportunities in the auxiliary services field. Learn more

 

We have something new to show you!
NACAS is proud to announce that we have developed a new website. Designed for modern web browsers and mobile devices, the new nacas.org is a completely new vision for how you interact with your association. The new design will be implemented over the next two weeks. Questions or comments on the new design? Let us know at info@nacas.org.

 

 

Submit your program proposal
Don't miss your opportunity to present at the 2014 NACAS Annual Conference in Montreal, Canada! Our educational sessions are the backbone of our conference. Share your expertise on campus stores, transportation, food service, marketing and everything in between. Montreal, Canada, gives NACAS a unique opportunity to provide attendees with a diverse audience and perspective. Proposals that include international participants will be strongly considered. Learn more

 

A hotel for every taste
This year, we've reserved blocks at three beautiful hotels within walking distance of the conference location. The first hotel is The InterContinental, a boutique luxury hotel located just a few feet from all activities. The second hotel is the newly renovated Hyatt Regency, famous for its distinctly French flavor and hospitality. The third hotel is the Holiday Inn Select, a feng shui establishment directly across the street from the conference. Learn more

 

Tour one of the world's top institutions
Step out of a session and onto the campus of the medical-doctoral university in Canada ranked No. 1 for the last nine years. McGill University in downtown Montreal is home to more than 38,000 students and 5,000 faculty and staff. Our guided tour through this beautiful campus will start at the exclusive Faculty Club, and take attendees through the Royal Victoria College residence and dining halls, the Service Point, which provides campus administrative services and assistance, and the McGill Bookstore. You won't want to miss this unique opportunity to see the behind-the-scenes ancillary operations at this international, bilingual, world-class university. Learn more

 

NC State goes red for women
On Feb. 7, University Dining at NC State led a campaign in partnership with the American Heart Association in order to raise awareness about heart disease. "Go Red for Women" was a campus-wide effort to encourage heart-healthy decisions, provide information on heart disease and to further promote the NC State "Wear Red Friday" tradition.

University Dining highlighted healthy menu items to guests in the main dining halls and added an array of "red" food items to the menu throughout dining venues. The hydration stations featured cranberry-infused water, the campus dairy produced a pink Howling Cow® ice cream flavor, the campus bakery branded red velvet cupcakes to the campaign, and students provided an information table at the heart of central campus handing out red apples and details on heart-healthy lifestyles.

Additionally, University Recreation partnered by distributing prizes to those exercising in red clothing. The program was well-received throughout campus, as the community showed its Wolfpack pride while also collaborating for a greater cause.

 

Stantec-designed student center opens at Tidewater Community College
The new student center at the Portsmouth Campus of Tidewater Community College officially opened today. Designed by architecture firm Stantec, the 57,500-square-foot space offers social spaces, meeting rooms, study lounges, dining venues, retail outlets, and a gym and fitness center, as well as a campus daycare facility. Learn more

 

Shop24 Global opens new store for students at University of Alabama
Landmark Properties, a fully integrated real estate firm specializing in the investment, development, construction, and management of high-quality communities and private student housing, has elected to place a Shop24 automated convenience store at The Retreat at Lake Tamaha in Tuscaloosa for students attending the University of Alabama. Learn more

 

CBORD's new Avail™ takes facility access control to the cloud
CBORD®, the leading provider of campus card and integrated security solutions to colleges and universities, introduced Avail™, a hosted access control solution designed for security, ease of use and cost savings. Avail brings the benefits of world-class security technology, while reducing expense and complexity. Learn more

 

CardSmith launches next generation Cloud Terminal
CardSmith is pleased to announce general availability for the second generation of our Cloud Terminal payments solution (CT2.0). The web-based application turns any PC, laptop or tablet into a full-featured payment terminal, giving clients freedom to process transactions virtually anywhere with existing or low-cost, bring-your-own-device ("BYOD") hardware. It’s the ultimate in cloud-enabled processing power and mobility, supporting student events, fundraisers, ticket sales and line-busting for bookstores, dining halls and other busy locations. CT2.0 supports payments, balance inquiries and reloads for meal units, meal flex and discretionary declining balance accounts. It features a "Swipe and Go" mode for ultra-fast processing at fixed price dining locations. Learn more

 

Sit for CASP at a regional conference
CASP is a four-year certification for aspiring Auxiliary Services professionals. It is a 150-question, multiple-choice exam that proves individuals can be Directors of Auxiliary Services. That they have the skills necessary to succeed in Auxiliary Services. That they are professionals. Like you. Submit your application today so that you can sit for CASP at NACAS Central, NACAS East, or NACAS West. Learn more