NACAS PROFILE

DESIGNATED CONTACT:

Dr. Robert Hassmiller, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
NACAS
7 Boar’s Head Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22903-4610
Voice: 434-245-8425
Fax: 434-245-8453
e-mail: bob@nacas.org
www.nacas.org

OBJECTIVES:

To support the personal and professional development of its members.

To promote the development of more effective policies and procedures.

To provide a forum for the discussion and exchange of information of current information and the exchange of views on mutual concerns.

HISTORY:

Established in 1969, NACAS is a nonprofit higher education association serving auxiliary services and student support services professionals at over 900 colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland.

NACAS provides extensive networking opportunities, professional development programs and timely professional publications that help foster the continued growth and enhancement of the auxiliary services and student support services profession in higher education.

NACAS is a volunteer-driven association, governed by an elected board of directors, representing the best in college and university administrative leadership, whose decisions chart both the short-term course and strategic goals of the Association.

The NACAS National Office is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and has a staff of 12 employees.

LEADERSHIP:

NACAS is governed by an 11-member board of directors supported by standing committees: annual conference, professional development, membership, business partner, finance; and advisory committees: communication services and awards; and ad hoc task forces such as cultural diversity.

IRS CLASSIFICATION:

Nonprofit organization 501(c)(3)

MEMBERSHIP:

Membership size: approximately 914 colleges and universities; approximately 223 business partners

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:

Annual budget: $1.75 million

Current reserve:  $350,000

Paid employees: 12 FTE

ANNUAL CONFERENCES:

Nov. 2-5, 2008: Chicago, IL , Hyatt Regency
Nov. 8-11, 2009:  Honolulu, Hawaii, Hilton Hawaiian Village
Nov. 7-10, 2010:  Colorado Springs, CO, The Broadmoor
Oct. 23-26, 2011:  Orlando, FL, Rosen Shingle Creek Resort

November 4-7, 2012: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Registration includes various educational events, meal functions, and networking opportunities during a 4 day event.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS:

Professional Development programs are offered throughout the academic year in a variety of formats: web conferences, pre-conference workshops, institutes and multi-day seminars.  Content is based on the Core Competencies for Auxiliary Services professionals:

• Leadership
• Management
• Technology
• Legal
• Student Development
• Communication
• Marketing
• Finance and Budgeting
• Human Resources
• Emerging Issues

PUBLICATIONS:

An online newsletter, online directory, and bi-monthly magazine are provided to members as part of membership dues.

Advertising is permitted in the magazine.

PLACEMENT:

The NACAS Career Center is an online employment connection, created with the needs of the higher education auxiliary services community in mind. The web service is designed as a resource for both employers and job seekers.