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Dear NACAS Colleagues, I am sending a friendly reminder to invite you to participate in an independent, national research study "University Auxiliary Services: A Review of Factors Impacting Privatization Decisions." My study utilizes an online survey which will take between 8 – 10 minutes to complete. Your participation is voluntary, and all responses ... Read More

I wanted to know if there are any community colleges or junior colleges that have the colleges student union/ student center under auxiliary services. If you could let me know if you do and how you are organized as a unit, I appreciate it. ------------------------------ James Nasipak Antelope Valley College Auxiliary Services Manager Lancaster CA ... Read More

​We are looking to establish an inventory program that would allow us to track when mattresses are replaced within dorm rooms.  Is there a specific criteria of when a mattress should be replaced?  How do you track mattresses that leave the warehouse or storage location?  I would appreciate any feedback regarding this subject. ------------------------------ ... Read More

We recently switched to EMS for our Event Management Software needs and are now looking at expanding into their hoteling software for a small number of guest rooms (less than 40). Has anyone used EMS for hoteling? Any recommendations for such a small number of rooms? Thank you, ------------------------------ Lara Harris Concordia Seminary, St. Louis ... Read More

We recently switched to EMS for our Event Management Software needs and are now looking at expanding into their hoteling software for a small number of guest rooms (less than 40).  Has anyone used EMS for hoteling?  Any recommendations for such a small number of rooms? Thank you, ------------------------------ Lara Harris Concordia Seminary, St. Louis ... Read More

​We are looking to establish an inventory program that would allow us to track when mattresses are replaced within dorm rooms.  Is there a specific criteria of when a mattress should be replaced?  How do you track mattresses that leave the warehouse or storage location?  I would appreciate any feedback regarding this subject. ------------------------------ ... Read More

A few years after I was hired as SIUE's Bookstore manager, we became a Division I school. Our chancellor decided that he wanted to change all of the official marks and logos. The University Marketing department created those logos and we were told we had to start ordering merchandise with the new marks immediately and write off the old merchandise. ... Read More

Nina, This is a tough nut to crack.  Much is based on relationships in getting the seat at the table.  I would suggest trying to demonstrate the value of having a marketable brand and/or logo in the product sales arena.  These decisions, particularly at small campuses, can have a big impact on sales. Neil ------------------------------ Neil Markley ... Read More

Hello All, Does anyone have an RFP document for Conference & Events Management and/or any other helpful information they can share? -- Kind Regards, Anisah Rasheed, MBA Marketing Manager 2244 10th Street NW, Suite 219 Washington, DC 20059 (202) 806-1160 (O) anisah.rasheed@howard.edu auxiliary.howa ... Read More

I am wondering if any of you have gone through a university rebranding process. If so, at what point was the campus store engaged in the process? I'm specifically referring to those who make decisions in the purchase of university branded product. Thank you. ------------------------------ Nina Tall University of Western States Auxiliary Services ... Read More