NEWS

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Please join the SCACS Board in congratulating Kevin on this prestigious award.

PENDLETON, S.C., Jan. 9 -- Tri-County Technical College issued the following news release - a synopsis of which follows:

Three faculty/staff members have been chosen as Tri-County Technical College's 2012 Educators of the Year and will be recognized at the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) meeting in February.

Dr. Phil Buckhiester, provost, is the College's outstanding administrator; Dr. Harriette Dudley, public services department head and early childhood development instructor, is the outstanding instructor; and Kevin Steele, manager of administrative services, is the outstanding staff nominee.

Each will be honored at the SCTEA Annual Conference, set for February 23 - 25 at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort. SCTEA is a professional association of technical education personnel and others interested in post-secondary technical education.

Steele joined the College in 2005 as manager of the bookstore and cafeteria services operations. His duties have expanded to include responsibility for all auxiliary services of the College, which includes cafe services, the Campus Store (bookstore), cleaning services, risk management, postal services and shipping. He also plays a pivotal role in audio-visual support, the telephone system and special events.

Steele and the Campus Store staff recently were featured in "Foreword Online," an online newsletter published by MBS Textbook Exchange, Inc., the industry leader in wholesale textbook distribution. The newsletter touted the innovative strategies and services Steele has undertaken to make the Campus Store successful.

Two years ago, Steele "in-sourced" the College's cafe operations and built a highly valued student service. Cafe sales grew more than 34 percent in the second year of cafe operations. He was the first in the technical college system to introduce meal plans which have been highly subscribed by students (over $40K sold in first year of adoption). The cafe system serves three campuses for both breakfast and lunch.

Steele also introduced new technology, operation standards and commercial arrangements to more efficiently and effectively operate administrative systems at Tri-County Technical College.

The Seneca resident received the Presidential Medallion for Staff Excellence at the 2010 annual faculty/staff fall convocation. The medallion, along with a cash award made possible by the Tri-County Technical College Foundation, goes to a person who has demonstrated over and over a strong belief in the purpose and mission of the College.

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Happy Birthday to our SCACS member friends celebrating in January!

January 1        Scott Pilgrim        Bearcat Shop        Lander University
January 11        Mary McDaniel        Lander University
January 17        Annette Reichard        NACSCORP
January 21        Moose College        Wescosa-FL
January 31        Pearl Mauney

All the best in the New Year!!

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December Birthdays:

1        Don Dye, Texas Book Co.
7        Art Joyner, NBC
9        Kevin Stevens, NBC
10      Kevin Steele, Tri County Tech.    
13      Bob Garand, FDTC; Matt Bennett, JBW Sales; Jesse Strickland,Follett 16      Sara Crocker, Tri County Tech.
18      Martha Lewis, Citadel
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November Birthdays:

Nov. 1          Jody Danaher        LXG, Inc.
Nov. 13        Julie McCoy        USC Sumter
Nov. 20        Gary Brooks        JA Majors
Nov. 29        Diana Silas        Aiken Technical College
Nov. 30        Chuck Walker        Service Wholesale, Co. _____________________________________________________

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9/8/11

Bookstore Manager Position

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

 The College invites applicants for the position of Bookstore Manager. 

This position is accountable for the overall operations of a full-service college-owned bookstore with gross sales of $750,000.  The bookstore’s mission is to service the needs of students and faculty/staff for academic materials, merchandise and supplies.  This position is responsible for merchandising/store presentation and is also accountable for the financial performance of the Bookstore as measured by revenue, expense, and inventory control.  Ideal candidates will have strong organization and communication skills.  In addition, relevant experience in managing a retail operation must be demonstrated. The position requires strong computer skills, including operation of point-of-sale systems, word processing applications, spreadsheets, and maintaining webpages.  The ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and work independently is also required. This position requires a pleasant personality with strong verbal and written communications skills. Ability to handle a wide range of assignments, manage confidential information, and work with a diverse community is essential.  Individual must be able to lift and/or manipulate 50lbs, climb stairs, and navigate around Campus.

 Minimum Qualifications 

The position requires an associate’s degree in business or related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience in managing a retail operation.  It also requires strong computer skills.  Possess a customer service orientation with excellent oral and written communication skills.   

Preferred Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.  Retail experience related to a higher education bookstore.  Experience working with MBS point-of-sale system.

Salary/Benefits               

Compensation includes a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package with health insurance, dental insurance, retirement, life insurance, vacation and sick leave. This is a full-time, 12-month position.  Position will remain open until it is filled.  Send a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references to resumes@coker.edu.   EOE/AA.  Coker College readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Coker is ranked among the “Best Colleges” in the South by U.S. News & World Report as well as The Princeton Review. Located in Hartsville, S.C., Coker is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach. Coker College, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities

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6/24/11

Real Innovation…Real Rewards!!  2012 Innovation Achievement Award 

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity for college stores to apply for a chance to win $5,000 and incredible recognition in the industry.  This unique award recognizes outstanding development, implementation, and creative entrepreneurship of a new and/or existing collegiate retailing program or service.

Submissions will be accepted beginning July 15, 2011 and close November 14^th.  For complete information and to apply, visit www.nacsfoundation.org/iaa

6/21/11

Congratulations to new grandmother Sherry Whittle (Trident Tech) and the proud parents - daughter Jamie and her husband, Joe! "I am now the proud grandmother of Miss Brooklynn Ashley Arnold, born June 8, 2011, 1:36 am, 7 pounds 11 ounces. All are doing great.

6/19/11

NACS UPDATES

1. National Student Day Provides Promotional Opportunities
The first National Student Day on Oct. 6 is an opportunity for college stores to promote student volunteerism and social responsibility through a variety of store based events. National Student Day will generate foot traffic and offer promotional opportunities to endorse other materials or programs, while providing a chance to build relationships with students outside of commerce and gain positive exposure.
NACS member stores and vendors have received e-mails detailing the association’s efforts to organize the project. The web site, www.nationalstudentday.com, features a free download able marketing toolkit with the necessary materials to plan and promote a successful program.
For a nominal fee, NACS is also offering a starter kit through The NACS Store that includes 100 wristbands, posters, and more.
For more information, contact NACS Public Relations Director Charles Schmidt at (800) 622-7498, ext. 2351, or info@nationalstudentday.com.

2. CAMEX 2012 Session Proposals Due June 27
The 2012 CAMEX Program Committee is accepting presentation proposals from college store professionals, campus administrators, and industry suppliers for NACS’ 89th CAMEX in Salt Lake City, UT, March 2-6.
The deadline for submissions is June 27. Go to www.camex.org/presenter/cfp.aspx to learn more about submitting proposals.

3. Register for Community College Stores Summit
Registration is open for the third annual NACS Community College Stores Summit on July 13 at Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH. This highly rated event offers an opportunity for community college stores to share ideas with each other.
Confirmed speakers for the conference include Laura Cozart and Liz Riddle of OnCampus Research, presenting Retail Edge: Insights into Your Core Consumer on Campus from the 2011 Student Watch Study; Ryan Petersen and Jared Perlman of Verba Software, sharing the benefits of transparency and dynamic pricing; and Thom Mannebach, The Douglas Stewart Co., presenting Viewpoint Panel: Technology Initiatives in Community College Stores.
Participants will also have a chance to discuss and explore the future of retail, gain insight on leading stores, and learn how to increase textbook affordability, sell-through, revenue, and market share.
Stores can register for the summit at www.nacs.org/educationevents/ccssummit.aspx.

4. College Store of 2015 Kit Now Available
The College Store of 2015: A Primer and Action Kit, which includes research results, concepts-in-practice examples, supporting research, steps to find your staff team, and tools to establish an action plan, is available for purchase though the The NACS Store.
The kit will assist in using the Business Model Success Factors identified in the College Store of 2015 study to address the anticipated challenges and trends leading into 2015 and beyond in order to align your store with the emerging expectations of business partners and customers.
The kit costs $59 for members and $105 for nonmembers and is available for purchase through The NACS Store at (800) 622-7498, ext. 3, or store@nacs.org.

5. CAMEX Online Conference in Session July 24-Aug. 5
If you couldn’t attend CAMEX 2011 in Houston, NACS brings the collegiate retail classroom to you via the CAMEX Online Conference July 24-Aug. 5. Presenters and attendees collaborate from their computer through a secure web site that offers a variety of learning tools.
CAMEX Online offers access to the most highly attended and rated CAMEX presentations, networking, discussion, learning activities, and a variety of resources. A wide array of sessions are available, including the Mega Session featuring Daniel H. Pink, author of several best-selling books about the changing world of work, and The eBook R/Evolution: Where Do Campus Stores Fit In? session presented by Kelly Gallagher, vice president of publishing services, R.R. Bowker.
The cost is $145 for individual members or $245 for a group purchase of up to five. The cost for nonmembers is $245 individually or $445 for a group of five.
To register for CAMEX Online or learn about available sessions, go to www.camex.org/onlineconference.

6. Stores Can Share in Student Panel Cash Prizes
Promote the NACS OnCampus Research Student Panel link on your store’s web site or Facebook page for the opportunity to award cash prizes to students on your campus. In addition, any store that has 25 or more students join the panel at www.winoncampus.com by Dec. 31, 2011, will be entered into a drawing for $500 in cash or NACS credit.
More than 18,000 college students from across the U.S. and Canada are on the Student Panel and participate in market research studies throughout the year. After a member of the panel completes a survey, their name is entered once into a random drawing to win one of several cash prizes. To date, OnCampus Research has given away more than $50,000 in prize money, which is awarded through each student’s bookstore.
For more information on the program, go to www.nacs.org/research/studentpanel.aspx. Bookmarks and posters to place in your store are available by contacting Laura Cozart at lcozart@nacs.org or (800) 622-7498, ext. 2279.

7. OnCampus Research Results Available Online
Nearly 20% of college students say they purchased an electronic book within the past three months. Students also report spending an average of $667 on required course materials in the past 12 months.
These are just some of the latest industry statistics compiled by the OnCampus Research staff. Other topics include:
·        Higher Education Market Retail Facts & Figures.
·        2011 College Store Margins—A listing of college store departmental gross margins as a percentage of net sales.
·        OnCampus Research Briefs—Help for stores and vendors to better understand students and their buying habits with periodic surveys of a student panel on topics of interest.

For information on these and other current industry findings and bench marking tools, go to www.nacs.org/research.aspx.

8. Find Campus Marketplace on Facebook
The Campus Marketplace e-newsletter is now on Facebook for college store professionals to share great ideas and thoughts about the industry.
In addition to highlights from other college stores, the CM Facebook page will provide a peek at upcoming issues, ask questions, and provide answers about NACS and the industry overall. Go to www.facebook.com/pages/Campus-Marketplace/163523937039930 and hit the Like button to get in on the action.
If you have successfully used Facebook to market something about your college store, be sure to share it with your colleagues on the CM Facebook page. The NACS publications staff will also do its part to find and share best practices on Facebook whenever possible.
Also, you can use Facebook to suggest stories you would like to see in future issues of Campus Marketplace and The College Store magazine.

9. Registration Open for Online Courses
Registration is open for NACS online educational offerings.
The short course Launching Your Social Media Presence runs June 27-Jul 1. The cost is $75 for NACS members and $105 for nonmembers. Go to www.nacs.org/educationevents/online/oneweek to register.
The five week In-Store Marketing and Visual Merchandising course is July 11-Aug. 12 and costs $495 for members and $595 for nonmembers. To register, go to www.nacs.org/educationevents/online/fiveweek.aspx. In addition, a limited number of NACS Foundation grants are still available for this five week course with information at www.nacsfoundation.org/grants.aspx.

 

Legislative Update: On behalf of SCACS our Board signed the letter that NACS sent thanking senators who voted with NACS.  The Government Affairs Liaison memo follows:

As a follow-up to last week’s successful vote to block any delay of the Federal Reserve’s implementation of the Durbin Amendment, we would like to send thank you letters to the 45 Senators who voted with us.  To that end, please find attached and below a draft of the thank you letter, which we would like to send up to the Senate tomorrow.
 
Thanks again for everyone’s assistance and we would encourage your association and your members to send their own thank you letters to the Senators who supported us.  I will circulate a final PDF copy of this letter tomorrow.
 
Thanks,
Andrew
 
Andrew E. Szente
Senior Director, Government Affairs

5/31/11

• Member news:

Helen Thomas-Pope has let me know about changes going on in her bookstore; we wish her all the best.

"THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES: Thank you to everyone I have met over the years because of the SCACS. Thank you for all of the knowledge you have imparted to me over my 11+ years as bookstore manager for Aiken Technical College. Truly, friendships have been made that will indeed last a lifetime.
 
As a part of ATC's reorganization, my position has been eliminated. It's called a RIF (Reduction in Force), but please know that I am Resting In Faith, and all is well.
 
Enjoy the journey--Helen Thomas-Pope, Bookstore Manager (January 2000-May 2011)
 
Personal contact information:  strawberrypope@aol.com, 803.443.8425 (C), 803.644.6214 (H)"
 
 
Helen Thomas-Pope, Manager
Aiken Technical College Bookstore
2276 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Graniteville, SC  29829
803.593.9231 Main
803.593.9954 x 1238 Direct
803.594.9564 Fax

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