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As societal and economic changes bring new stresses to students’ lives, campus service leaders rally and respond by problem-solving for barriers like residence and meal plan affordability, lack of transportation options, complexities in navigating on-campus resources, and much more. From food pantries to co-op living programs to peer-to-peer counseling and everything in between, the Campus Care Grant provides financial backing to programs that bridge the gaps between what students have and what they need to thrive.
In response to the continued pandemic, the NACAS Foundation is encouraging more submissions that fall between the $2,000 – $5,000 range, anticipating that many institutions will have new funding needs associated with COVID-19 and student wellness.
Application Deadline: July 30, 2021
Current Events
Similar to the in-person events you know and love, each regional conference will feature educational sessions, keynote speakers, networking experiences and an exhibit hall. Content will be regionally focused across operational areas that can help event attendees develop skills in areas such as management, leadership, innovative technology, revenue generation and sustainability. Together with your regional peers, you will be newly inspired and energized to put student success at the center of your work on campus.
East CX: June 8, 2021
South CX: June 9, 2021
West CX: June 10, 2021
Central CX: June 17, 2021
South CX: June 9, 2021
West CX: June 10, 2021
Central CX: June 17, 2021
In Partnership with Slingshot
Join us for a half-day of auxiliary-specific content in our first-ever virtual NACAS Workshop! As course material delivery models change, the traditional bookstore is transitioning to a campus store. This gives your institution the opportunity to ensure your store is in the center of the campus ecosystem. Throughout the Workshop, you will have an opportunity to learn from thought leaders, break into smaller groups to discuss how topics align to a self-operated versus leased store model, and brainstorm ways to address the trends happening within campus stores.
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Making the Connection
Year-round NACAS volunteer leadership will show you what’s behind-the-curtain of our organization, engage you in the specific issues of the time, and ask you to co-create value for fellow members. We are accepting submissions for 2021-2022 volunteer role vacancies. The deadline to submit is June 25 for board positions and August 13 for committee positions. You will be notified of your status by early October.
Paul Fairbrook, a founding member of NACAS, NACUFS (National Association of College and University Food Services), and CCUFSA (Canadian College Food Service Association) has shared additional books that he has authored during his professional career. We hope that these will be valuable resources to our members who wish to learn more about foodservice management from the perspective of an industry expert. We expect you will see more of Mr. Fairbrook in NACAS webinars, virtual roundtables and our quarterly magazine.
Click the links below to view the digital copies of the books.
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NACAS News
NACAS, the leading organization supporting all campus services, is seeking a strategic leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer.
This individual would be joining the NACAS team at an exciting time. Before the pandemic, the association experienced a 94% retention rate and 4% net growth. We are well-positioned to continue to grow and expand our services in 2021 and beyond. Since March 2020, efforts to increase our engagement across the board helped us break new records for webinar participation and attendance at our annual conference.
Click the link below to read the full job description and apply!
Please welcome our new addition to the team, Molly Caldera! Molly grew up in Crozet, Virginia, and is now based in Richmond, Virginia with her husband, Dan, and two rescue pups Petey and Leroy. Molly graduated from JMU in 2011 with a B.A. in Journalism and in 2014 with an M.A. in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication. She has worked in a variety of fields, including Human Resources, Marketing, Customer Service, and Administrative. Molly is so happy to join NACAS as an Administrative Assistant and learn more about its wonderful benefits and mission.
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NACAS Foundation
If you like to do your shopping online, consider using Amazon Smile! Amazon will automatically donate a portion of your purchase directly to the NACAS Foundation.
Here’s how you can make sure you’re supporting the NACAS Foundation:
1. Visit smile.amazon.com
2. Sign in. Simply use your existing Amazon credentials
3. Select the NACAS Foundation as the charity you wish to support
4. Start shopping and please remember to shop smile.amazon.com every time to make your purchase go further
2. Sign in. Simply use your existing Amazon credentials
3. Select the NACAS Foundation as the charity you wish to support
4. Start shopping and please remember to shop smile.amazon.com every time to make your purchase go further
Through this simple change to your everyday Amazon shopping, we can work together to improve the lives of the students we serve.
Education
May 18, 2021 | 3 p.m. ET
May 19, 2021 | 3 p.m. ET
May 25, 2021 | 2 p.m. ET
May 26, 2021 | 1 p.m. ET
June 1, 2021 | 3 p.m. ET
Membership
Have you been looking for a new product or service to improve your operations, but don’t know where to start? The NACAS Virtual Expo is your FREE, one-stop-shop to source campus solutions. Similar to our C3X Expo, the NACAS Virtual Expo brings together business partners and industry leaders virtually to collaborate, create and explore new ways to create customized campus services that are unique and meaningful to each school’s community.
The Virtual Expo is free and open to all NACAS Institutional Members — All you have to do is register to use the program. Once you’re registered and logged in, you will be able to visit virtual booths at your own convenience and on your own time. Register today to browse through the complete list of NACAS Business Partners with ease to find your solutions or product, watch informational videos and download brochures.
Certification
Thinking of applying to become a CASP-certified auxilary services professional? Now is the perfect time to get started. Check out our virtual testing dates below and read the webpage to learn more about the how to prepare.
- May 1 – May 31
- July 1 – July 31
- Dec. 1 – Dec. 31
- July 1 – July 31
- Dec. 1 – Dec. 31
For more information visit: www.nacas.org