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Kathy, so generous!! Thanks. I'll call you next week (but not Monday!) Best, Richard Read More

Hello Richard, Our university has in the last year worked with Quadient Solutions for changing Mailing System and lockers. Switching from standard mailboxes to High Density Folders for mail. We are still working on the process for installing lockers. However, I would be happy to share my experience with you regarding how we choose the vendor, process ... Read More

Hi Danny, The University of Southern Maine is at about the halfway point on a new 580-bed residence hall on our Portland Campus.  It is being built to Passive House standards and will be the second largest Passive House building on a university campus in the US.  You can see some details of the project here: https://usm.maine.edu/portland-campus-development-project/portland-commons-residence-hall ... Read More

We are looking to purchase a kiosk that would also store and act as a POS for some of our branded clothing on campus. Has anyone purchased something like this and would recommend their purchase? Thanks, Cheryl Montgomery ------------------------------ Cheryl Armstrong Montgomery Eastern Mennonite University Director of Auxiliary Services Harrisonburg ... Read More

1. Would you mind sharing information about your meal plan program? We offer Residential, Commuter and Faculty/Staff meal plans. All students residing in university owned, operated or managed residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan.  Residential Meal Plans (required) : ALL ACCESS - unlimited meal swipes per week, THE DELUXE - 14 ... Read More

We are contemplating proposals from multiple parcel locker systems to replace our traditional "one student - one designated PO box" solution.  We're looking for help comparing proposals and would be interested in anyone who has received assistance in this regard. Have you had success with a consultant in this space?  If so, please share contact information.  ... Read More

Hi Danny, Happy to assist you with information on our latest housing projects.  Here's some information to get you started: Recently completed projects https://mithun.com/project/university-california-irvine-middle-earth-expansion/ https://www.americancampus.com/student-apartments/ca/irvine/plaza-verde#amenities Construction Projects Underway: ... Read More

Hello Sandra, How much students actually spend has long been a debatable topic.  The National Association of College Stores (NACS) published this year the average of $456. The challenge is the growing portion of students that do not buy any materials. NACS number is student self reported spending.  The vendors will do a cost evaluation of your campus ... Read More

Good afternoon NACAS! I need information on who has built new housing recently. We are starting to look at the next housing project and I would like to get a good look at the latest housing projects! Thank you for your help! Danny Daniel Armitage Associate Vice President, Student Affairs Auxiliary Services University of North Texas ... Read More

Eric, I notice you mention that student's save approx. $500 a year, can you give an average for how much students spend? We are trying to learn as much as we can and I see a lot of students saved XX but I want to be able to compare it more closely to what our students are currently spending on average. Thank you! ------------------------------ Sandra ... Read More