Looking for a quick way to get up to speed on cards, credentials, transaction systems, and more? Have a staff member that could use a crash course in campus card operations? NACCU’s one-day, in-person “NACCU Near You” events could be just what you need.

The next NACCU Near You will take place at Georgia Tech on Wednesday, February 5 between 9 am and 4 pm.

The association began this series of face-to-face educational events in 2019, and they have been well received by both members and non-members. They are held on a member campus, so attendees get to experience another institution’s card office and auxiliary service environments firsthand.

Multiple education sessions, a campus tour and card program overview, and a series of roundtable discussions will be presented. Roundtable topics may include access control, reporting, financials, marketing, mobile credentials, online photo submission, and off campus merchant programs.

In an episode of CampusIDNews Chats, NACCU CEO Dawn Thomas described the program mentioning that the campus tour is always a highlight.

“You get to see in action how the host campus office is set up, how they're applying various components of the card, how they handle access control, take their photos, and more,” she explained.

The events are designed to be affordable opportunities to facilitate networking and professional development for campus identification and transaction system professionals.

“Our goal was to engage with our constituents in different ways and offer lower cost, local programs like these one-day drive-in events,” Thomas explained.

The Georgia Tech event is open to both members and non-members. Vendors are also encouraged to attend. It’s a great opportunity for campus or vendor staff who may not be able to attend the NACCU Annual Conference.