Mission & Vision Statements

NACAS is the largest auxiliary services support organization serving higher education. Our membership includes colleges and universities throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia.

NACAS consistently provides The Connections That Count by offering extensive opportunities for members to share ideas, develop business solutions, enhance programs and revenues, and develop meaningful professional relationships.

Founded in 1969 as the National Association of College Auxiliary Services, NACAS is a one stop connection for information, insight and opportunity.

Our Mission

NACAS provides professional development and leadership opportunities necessary for its members to be successful as they support higher education through auxiliary/campus services in an ever-changing environment.

Our Values

NACAS is committed to ethical and value-driven decision making essential to ensuring fiscal responsibility inherent in higher education's auxiliary services. NACAS embraces values that provide:

Focus on operational quality, service, innovation and value in a competitive environment
Responsiveness to service and product needs of all constituencies
Identification of "best practices" in our professional services areas
Dedication to leadership development for all professionals that we reach
Commitment to inclusiveness of all people, cultures, and nations
Commitment to integrity
Commitment to sustainability
Commitment to the measurement of success and establishment of necessary standards
Understanding that the commitment of the Association is to the key stakeholders in the higher education community and involves all governance decisions