nacas Virtual Roundtables

Our volunteer leaders in the NACAS Professional Development Committee and others are hosting a series of Virtual Roundtables on current topics of interest, particularly as they relate to auxiliary services and the challenging economy. NACAS members are invited to join in the phone call to listen to the experiences, challenges and solutions of an institution; to ask questions; and to contribute their own unique stories.

There is no cost for participating, just an hour of your time; and with no online component, it couldn't be easier to join us. For your convenient reference, the recorded conversation will be accessible by phone until the next roundtable occurs!

As a complimentary benefit for members only, details on how to join will be posted only on the "NACAS Main" Egroup in the NACAS Online Community for details as they are scheduled.

Coming Up: Enhance Printing Services by Collaborating with Specialized Academic Units

Thursday, August 12, 2010

1-2 pm Eastern / 12-1 pm Central / 11 am-12 pm Mountain / 10-11 am Pacific

Description: Discover how UCF Business Services collaborated with the College of Arts and Humanities to open an auxiliary unit offering printing and design services for internal and external clients with students as the creative engine. This partnership with academic affairs allows them to add valuable services, enables auxiliaries to become directly involved with the educational process, enhances professional development of students, and increases auxiliary revenues.

Join the University of Central Florida's Scott Eberle, Retail Coordinator; Peggy Howse, Associate Director of Operations; Joel Okun, Retail Manager; and Debi Starr, Lead Graduate Student Intern to learn from their experiences and share your own.

Last Month: Establishing a Car Sharing/Rental Program on Campus

Recorded Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Description: Julia Burmesch, Director of Campus Services at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota and Susan Caples, Assistant Director of Transportation Services at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, discussed their experiences in establishing a new car sharing/rental program on campus. They reviewed their decision making process, the implementation, benefits to the users and the host campus, and lessons learned. Thanks to both of them for being willing to share their knowledge!

Want to hear the recording? Visit the "NACAS Main" Egroup in the NACAS Online Community for playback information. The recording will be available until our next roundtable, August 12, 2010.

Thanks to our volunteer hosts from previous roundtables!

Jean Ann Caywood, Savannah State University, February 2010: "Parking, Safety & Security, and Dining Initiatives"

Jim McDermott, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, March 2010: "Starting a Textbook Rental Program"

Matt Drummond, Duke University, April 2010: "Getting the Campus Card in the Hands of Incoming Students"