Campus Store Standards: A Necessary Project
A History of the Project
The development of standards began to ensure consistency throughout the college store industry and allow stores to have a clear measuring stick when reviewing their performance. Knowing your numbers and possessing the ability to communicate financial results effectively to campus administrators is absolutely essential.
CAS Model
The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) is the pre-eminent source for promoting standards in student affairs, student services, and student development. NACS has benefited from being a long-term member of CAS and learning from the 40 years of experience that CAS has in similar standards endeavors. This partnership was a valuable addition to this project and offered a clear roadmap to move forward.
Development Process & Stakeholders
The Standards Project brings together voices, perspectives, and expertise from across the industry. The development process engaged several groups to create a collaborative environment with several layers of checks and balances to ensure that all areas of the industry were considered.
