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Working Together to Develop Industry Standards
NACS and the NACS Foundation, in partnership with the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), developed the Campus Store Standards to provide meaningful metrics that help store leaders assess performance, improve operations, and demonstrate value to institutional leadership. Now in use, these industry standards leverage CAS’s 40 years of expertise in developing benchmarks for higher education to support campus stores in aligning with best practices and institutional goals
Campus Store Standards Categories
The standards are organized under twelve CAS criterion categories to help focus assessment efforts. Data gathered through an assessment process can be used to improve overall quality, practice, and decision-making to the benefit of intended stakeholders and achievement of intended outcomes.
• Financial Resources
• Programs And Services
• Student Learning, Development, & Success
• Assessment
• Access, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
• Leadership, Management, & Supervision
• Human Resources
• Collaboration & Communication
• Ethics, Law & Policy
• Technology
• Facilities & Infrastructure
• Mission
Campus Store Standards Are Evolving
CAS has launched
CAS+, a new AI-powered digital platform designed to make standards more interactive, searchable, and practical to use. The platform offers new ways to explore standards content, engage with key concepts that support assessment, planning, and continuous improvement, and create customized Self-Assessment Guides.
CAS is offering NACS members a discounted price on
CAS+ access. The
PDF version of the Campus Store Standards is still available for a nominal fee.
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Optimizing Campus Store Performance with Industry Standards
Leverage the Campus Store Standards to enhance operations, drive strategic planning, develop staff, and innovate programs—all while aligning with institutional goals and optimizing resources for long-term success.
MEASURE PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS
Tracking data over time in one platform simplifies recognizing changes and trends, providing clear, evidence-based conclusions supported by industry leaders. This data serves as a measure of success in meeting objectives. Learn more about the
Program Review Process and Self-Assessment Guides
GUIDE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
Understanding historical data helps plan for the future, and industry standards aid in SWOT analysis. These standards encourage valuable discussions with employees and administrators, while data tracked in the
Campus Store Insights (CSI) platform supports strategic planning.
STAFF ORIENTATION & DEVELOPMENT
Focusing on industry standards helps identify areas for ongoing staff development. NACS supports this with education opportunities, white papers, and roundtables based on emerging standards.
DESIGN NEW PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Aligning new programs and services with industry standards enhances credibility with administrators. Campus Store Standards foster collaboration, offering insights into proven programs that add value. NACS members receive free access to Basic Needs Programs and Services Standards.
STRUCTURED FOCUS: TIME, ENERGY & RESOURCES
Following industry standards ensures decisions are based on best practices, reliable data, and clear communication. Using the Campus Store Standards provides stores with a toolbox of resources to support success.
See the Standards in Action
Explore real-world examples of how campus stores are using
the Campus Store Standards to drive success.
