We expect the outcomes of the Standards Project to benefit our entire industry and increase the ability of independent stores to remain viable and successful which will, in turn, directly benefit the vendors that serve the college store market.

• Governing body of the NACS Foundation consisting of elected industry representative from campus stores, campus administration, and the vendor community
  
  
• Retains ownership of the Standards Project, sets development priorities, and endorses drafted standards
  

INDUSTRY STANDARDS COUNCIL

• Charged by the NACS Board of Trustees, this Council incorporates representatives from campus stores and auxiliary services
  
  
• Operates independent of the NACS Board of Trustees and the NACS Foundation Board of Directors, with autonomy and decision-making authority on matters specifically related to industry standards
  
  
• Reviews, evaluates, and validates the proposed standards and performance measures
  

• Comprised of a diverse representation of store and auxiliary management representatives from NACS Member Institutions
  
  
• Responsible for drafting and refining standards as directed by the NACS Foundation Board of Directors
  

• Consists of a diverse representation from the collegiate retail industry working in an affiliated, support, or partnership role including other industry associations and buying groups, industry consultants, course material and general merchandise companies
  
  
• Consultative group to give feedback and raise awareness about the Standards Project
  

• Made up of representatives from retail systems providers, business management software providers, and industry research professionals
• Focused on functionality alignment with standards, industry financial survey participation, benchmarking and the Campus Store Insights (CSI) platform
• Consultative group to give feedback and raise awareness about the Standards Project