Leaders from the 91猎奇鈥檚 Office of Administration joined peers from 278 institutions at the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS) C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
Representing UH from the Office of Administration were:
- Emily Messa, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor & Senior Associate Vice President of Administration
- Esmeralda Valdez, Assistant Vice President, University Services
- DaNesha Allen, Senior Director, Food Services
- Matt Oltremari, Director, Auxiliary Services
The event featured dynamic breakout sessions, inspiring keynotes, networking opportunities,
and an exhibit hall with more than 150 business partners. UH leaders contributed their
expertise through concurrent education sessions highlighting innovative campus services.
Messa co-presented 鈥淚nnovative Levers for Enhanced Dining Services: A Path to Revenue Growth and Student Satisfaction.鈥� The session explored strategies to elevate campus dining through student-focused programs, automation, technology, and specialty menus.
Messa also co-presented 鈥淎ccelerating Academic Momentum: The Cougar Textbook Access Program鈥檚 Role in Student Success鈥� with UH professor Dave Louis, discussing how UH鈥檚 textbook access program drives affordability and supports student success.
Valdez presented 鈥淔ive Years, Thousands of Packages, One Smart Solution: Operational Wins and Lessons Learned,鈥� showcasing UH鈥檚 successful mail and package locker program that enhances convenience for students, faculty, and staff.
Allen co-presented 鈥淧laying the Wild Card 鈥� Student Well-Being,鈥� emphasizing the importance of leveraging well-being data to create dynamic, engaging spaces that foster a supportive campus environment.