We bet you're just as excited as we are for the 2017 Annual Conference in Colorado Springs, CO! Join us on November 5-8 at the beautiful Broadmoor Hotel and Spa! 

Registration for the conference will go live on March 1. 

• Early Bird rate: $695

• Post-Early Bird rate: $795

• Hotel rates: $220 + tax (pricing includes resort fee)

Since first opening their doors nearly a century ago, The Broadmoor has offered guests an incredible way to experience the unique beauty of the American West. Today, that tradition is met with warm, genuine hospitality and an unmatched selection of programs and activities that celebrate Colorado's magnificent surroundings. Experience an iconic Colorado Springs resort where personalized luxury offers an escape from the ordinary and modern details blend seamlessly with the timeless European elegance of the historic hotel. 

 

 

Last week, NACAS leadership and staff gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada to discuss the rebranding process and goals for the future of the Association at the Leadership Team Meeting.

Mekanic President and Chief Brand Officer Erik Hansen presented the brand findings to the group, and revealed two options for a new logo. The group voted and chose the winning logo, which will be released in June along with the new website. 

It is important to view the NACAS brand evolution initiative as a long-term, multi-component effort. It must be developed, nurtured and continually adapted to meet the needs of the organization, the market and the members. Driven by the ever-present desire to grow membership and the approach of the 50th anniversary of NACAS, this branding initiative presents an exciting opportunity for the brand to be revitalized and repositioned to communicate vision, modernized value and a stronger point of view. 

In addition, the NACAS leadership also spent time with Jean Frankel, Ideas for Action. Jean helped facilitate a discussion around both the higher ed and auxiliary service future environment as well as led the group in refining the Association's strategic direction: identity, direction, goals, and strategy.

We look forward to sharing the new brand, website, and logo with our members in the months to come! 

 

Thursday, February 16th, 2017 | 2pm ET 

 

Is your staff prepared to seamlessly serve a customer with limited English skills? How about a person utilizing a motorized scooter? Perhaps you have a customer wearing a head or face covering for religious reasons or customers who are not able to physically present themselves in your office. These and other scenarios will be addressed as we explore the role of an ID office in a university's commitment to inclusive excellence and identity development. Join this webinar on developing strategies to consistently serve all constituents in a diverse card office environment. A set of tools will be shared to address the unique needs of our campus community and partners. Learn more 

 

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Enhance the role of their ID Office within their university's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Clarify the difference between equity and equality within an ID Office.
• Discuss ways to put policy into practice within operations management, especially regarding customer service. 

Register now

 

 

 

  

NACAS staff members Kelsey Harmon Finn, Lillian DeLisle, DJ Pepito and Kennedy Turner spent a week in Redmond, Washington for the Solutions 5 conference at the Microsoft headquarters! The event brought together innovative leaders and thinkers to look at how the food services industry is sustaining the next generation of students on college campuses. Learn more

 

 

 

 

 

As you're preparing your institution's budget, please keep in mind that the deadline to renew your NACAS membership will be approaching sometime this year. You can find your accurate rate by logging in to your NACAS account and clicking on the "Memberships" tab. Don't worry, you'll receive a message from the Association three months before your membership end date; we just want to make sure you have NACAS on the brain! 

North American institutional dues are based on the number of full-time enrolled students. *Note: The rates have not changed from last year. 

• Up to 1,000: $295

• 1,001 - 2,499: $425

• 2,500 - 3,999: $500

• 4,000 - 6,999: $695

• 7,000 - 11,999: $850

• 12,000 - 19,999: $1,025

• 20,000 or more: $1,150

• Overseas: $525

 

 

CASP is the signature program that invites you to meet a distinguished career milestone in your industry. It demonstrates your expertise as an Auxiliary Services leader – giving you the confidence to apply for promotions, forge business partnerships, and make transformative decisions to benefit your campus community.

Start your journey to obtaining a CASP certification by knowing how to prepare. If you have already started preparations, there have been some recent updates to the exam. Since the program’s launch five years ago, industry practices have shifted and the Certification Commission has aligned the exam content to match the 2015 Work Analysis of our members.

Effective February 2017, the following content is covered on the CASP exam:

• Management
• Leadership
• Marketing, Communications and Business Relations
• Student Services
• Operational Areas: Food Services, Bookstores/Commercial Retail, Card Services, Physical Facilities, Automated vending  

NACAS looks to CASP designees to lead our association through shifting conditions – as well as inspire on-campus change that improves the quality of life for students, now and for future generations.

Apply for CASP and lead with NACAS.