Dial - NACAS

The 2025 Cohort has been selected & will be announced at this year's C3X conference. Applications for our next cohort will reopen in 2027. Contact Lani Gahiji (jeulani.gahiji@nacas.org) for more information.

DIAL - Developing Impactful Auxiliary Leaders

In today’s competitive landscape, institutions must attract leaders who bring a wide variety of professional and personal experiences to the table. To support this need, NACAS is excited to introduce the Developing Impactful Auxiliary Leadership Program (DIAL).
DIAL will support individuals with viewpoints/perspectives historically insufficiently represented (including various groups, communities, cultures, experiences, and abilities) to advance in leadership positions within the auxiliary services & higher education profession.
The DIAL program is a 2-year commitment with a cohort format that brings up to 10 individuals together for their leadership development journey. Selected participants will receive a scholarship from a competitive application process.
There is no cost for DIAL scholars who are accepted into the program. DIAL is underwritten through generous donations provided by the NACAS Foundation and the following scholarship funds: Mereese Ladson Scholarship, David H. Lord Scholarship for Exemplary Community Service, and Hassmiller CASP Scholarship.

Program Goals

To advance the careers of DIAL scholars and to accelerate their institution’s success.
To provide individuals with viewpoints/perspectives historically insufficiently represented in the auxiliary services community with access, support and opportunities for leadership.
To provide the higher education industry with increased access to a variegated pool of talented leaders.

Who Can Apply

DIAL candidates must be a professional that brings a perspective shaped by their experiences, culture, community, or abilities that can broaden the positive impact of NACAS/Higher Education and who are currently in the auxiliary services employed as a mid- to senior- level auxiliary services professional (must be an institutional professional, i.e. working on campus).
Candidates must have demonstrated professional, volunteer, or community service leadership experience and fully commit to all DIAL scholarship benefits.
NACAS membership is not required, but preference will be given to current NACAS members.

Benefits Provided to Scholars

Quarterly virtual networking and leadership development programming with the cohort
Mentorship from senior leaders in auxiliary services and higher education
All fees covered for the CASP program registration, exam prep, and exam fees
Two complimentary Conference Registrations, and travel and lodging to C3X for special programming & conference participation
NACAS membership dues waived for one year for non-member institutions

Interested in Becoming a Mentor?

Complete the below form

DIAL is committed to supporting individuals from under- represented groups to advance in leadership positions within the auxiliary services and higher education profession.

Mentors will help guide program participants through their leadership journey. The mentor must be in a senior level position in higher education/auxiliary services and commit to the two-year program by participating 1:1 mentor/mentee calls and check-ins, quarterly cohort programming & annual focus group. Although the commitment is for the duration of the two-year program, it is our hope that lifelong connections are established through mentorship.

To be considered, please complete the application and attach your resume.

Screenshot 2025-05-16 at 1.55.14 PM