NACAS Regional conferences are gearing up!
While the NACAS Annual Conference is a great way to network and learn new things, the NACAS Regional conferences offer the same opportunities, just on a smaller scale and closer to home. Check out what the Regions have planned for this year!

2015 NACAS South Regional Conference
April 11 - 15, Sandestin, FL
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is an amazing destination that has been voted the "Best" resort in Destin, Florida, and the No. 1 resort on Florida's beautiful Emerald Coast. There is something for everyone at this magnificent 2,400-acre property that is located in South Walton, including sugar white sand beaches, full-service beach services, golf for every level of play, a top-rated tennis club, water sports, marina, fitness center, spa, biking and walking trails, and even a pedestrian Village, with shopping, dining, events, and entertainment. Learn more 

2015 NACAS West Regional Conference
May 31 - June 2, San Diego, CA
Planned educational content includes; marketing to engage college students, bridging Student Affairs and Business Services, community colleges, functional business plans, dynamic bookstores and retail environments, leveraging technology and innovation, and a Canada night networking dinner. Learn more 

2015 NACAS East Regional Conference
June 7 - 10, Philadelphia, PA
Join us in the City of Brotherly Love for the 2015 NACAS East conference on June 7 – 10. This year’s conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency at Penn’s Landing in "Old City" Philadelphia. Located in the heart of American history, you can enjoy a multitude of historical sites or indulge in a famous Philly cheesesteak while you Stay in the Game with the latest in auxiliary services. Learn more  

2015 NACAS Central Regional Conference
June 14 - 17, Indianapolis, IN
Come early, stay late! There is never a lack of things to do in Indy. Hit the stores or clubs, play sports or watch the pros do it, admire art, or take a walk in the wild. Experience a 250-acre urban park that includes a scenic canal with gondola rides, or dine at one of the over 200 restaurants conveniently located within walking distance of most of the downtown hotels. Learn more

 

On The Road: Goucher College, Baltimore, MD

 

The NACCU San Antonio Regional Workshop will be held on November 18-19, at the Marriott Riverwalk Hotel.

This cost to attend this workshop is only $350 and includes two breakfasts, two lunches, breaks, and a reception. A campus tour of Trinity University as well as education sessions on topics including leadership and customer service, card office funding, marketing, and technology will make this a workshop that you don't want to miss. Learn more

 

CCBO First Friday Webinar: Leveraging E-procurement and Cooperative Purchasing Partnerships
December 5, 1 p.m. ET
Due to current financial climates, college and university business officers are continually searching for avenues of cost reduction, cost savings, and cost containment. Joliet Junior College (JJC) is among dozens of colleges that have implemented E-procurement technology in conjunction with cooperative contracts to produce a resulting environment of enhanced efficiency and lower costs of doing business. E&I Cooperative Services’ E-procurement Support Executive, together with JJC’s Vice President Administrative Services, will provide an overview of their implementation and share some of the benefits that JJC and other colleges have realized as a result of implementing an E-procurement solution. Learn more

 

NACAS East wins the 2013-2014 Past President Challenge.
NACAS Education Foundation celebrated the success of the 2013-2014 Past President Challenge and announced that NACAS East narrowly won the challenge with 14 participants. Learn more

 

 

Are you taking advantage of your member benefits?
NACAS memberships are group memberships, which means that any employee of a member institution or business partner can access NACAS online benefits and member rates (or free access when applicable) to professional development opportunities. 

Some benefits granted to NACAS members are:

Annual Conferences: Dynamic programming, networking, and the NACAS Business Solutions Center.

Member Directory: Search for connections among thousands of auxiliary professionals.

Buyer's Guide: Find NACAS business partners with the solutions you need.

NACAS Lounge: A social network designed for higher education auxiliary services.

Career Center: Targeted connection between job seekers and auxiliary services employers.

Professional Development: Webinars, Virtual Roundtables, Institutes, and more!

Regional Connections: Networking and professional development near you. Learn more

 

Win $500! Submit a student author article.
This is the perfect opportunity for a student on your campus to get involved in NACAS and win a cash prize! Students are encouraged to submit an article on the topic: "How Auxiliary Services Has Influenced My College Experience." Cash prizes of $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and $200 for third place are awarded to the winning articles, and the first place entry will be published in College Services. Articles must be submitted by March 1. Learn more

 

Thank you for participating in the 2014 NACAS Education Foundation's 14th Annual Silent Auction!
The NACAS Education Foundation's 14th Annual Silent Auction & Raffle was a great success in Montreal and raised over $13,000. Thank you to all of the business partners and members that donated items, and to everyone that participated in the bidding! With your help, the Foundation supports the professional development and leadership opportunities necessary for NACAS members to be successful as they support higher education through auxiliary/campus services in an ever-changing environment. Through your generous support, the NACAS Education Foundation has been able to help fund new professional development programs, assist in improving technology, support scholarships, provide research funds, and support the CASP certification.Learn more

 

 

Share your expertise. Submit an article for College Services magazine!

 

Would you like to host a NACAS Institute?
We have already started planning our Institute for Managers, Advanced Institute for Managers, and Senior Executive Institute for 2015 and beyond! Contact the NACAS National Office at info@nacas.org or (434) 245-8425 if you have an idea for a case study that would be beneficial to your institution as an Institute host site.

 

Reserve your booth for the 2015 NACAS Annual Conference.
While the 2014 NACAS Annual Conference is over, we are already planning for the 2015 NACAS Annual Conference! Next year's conference will be held in sunny San Antonio and exhibits are already being snapped up. Reserve your booth now. Learn more

 

The 2015 NACAS Annual Conference - A Brave New World.
This is the conference where we rethink everything. Where we reinvent and redefine. This is the conference you can’t afford to miss. So make sure that you save the date for the 2015 NACAS Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more

 

mtvU enrolls at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
A recent agreement has brought mtvU, MTV’s college network broadcasting to some 750 colleges, to UMES’ campus. Students can watch on channel 4.2 and on dedicated mtvU televisions. Two 55-inch televisions in the Student Services Center game room and four 40-inch televisions in the SSC and Tawes Gym were provided by mtvU at no cost to the university.

The TVs can be used as a message system for campus organizations and departments to submit information for display providing an effective way for students to stay updated on important campus news and events, said Javid Brathwaite, director of auxiliary services. MtvU also provides competitions, grants and on-campus events.

In partnership with Youth Venture, mtvU awards grants to students and groups that "propose compelling and sustainable social entrepreneurship projects" with up to $1,000. The network is also involved in pro-social initiatives such as its Emmy award-winning campaign to increase awareness of the genocide taking place in the Darfur region of Sudan, a campaign in partnership with The Jed Foundation, "Half of Us," to reduce the students suicide rate and the "Against Our Will" campaign to end modern-day slavery.

Visit www.mtvU.com for more information on mtvU’s programming, events, contests, and human rights campaigns.

 

CBORD® honors outstanding customer achievements at annual User Group Conference.
CBORD® recently presented its 2014 Excellence Awards to two organizations and an individual during the organization’s 35th annual User Group Conference (UGC) in Huntington Beach, California. The prestigious award program celebrates operational excellence, leadership, and innovation in three categories: One CBORD, Visionary, and Above & Beyond. Learn more

 

ColorID will co-host a Campus Identity Summit at Harvard University, on Tuesday, December 9.