Yesterday, in a ruling that allows the nation's cosmetology schools to properly demonstrate their value to students who graduate from their programs, a federal judge in Washington, D.C. ruled in favor of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools in a case challenging the so-called "Gainful Employment Rule".  AACS challenged the rule as applied to cosmetology schools because on the basis that SSA data does not fully capture the graduate’s full income. The judge's order prohibits the Department from enforcing a requirement that AACS member schools must obtain at least a 50% response rate from graduate surveys of actual earnings before they can use that data in "alternate earnings appeals." 

The judge also ordered the Department to provide AACS members with additional flexibility as to the students whose alternate earnings are measured in the appeal, and strikes from the rule any other "requirement that a particular number or percentage of students respond to institutional surveys for alternate earnings appeals."

Click here to read the full press release on the ruling. Stay tuned for AACS Webinars for more in-depth information and next steps from our legal team. 

Serving as a Director is one of the most important ways that you can support and sustain AACS. Our Directors have the responsibility to provide foresight, oversight, and insight for the Association; to serve as our primary ambassadors and advocates; and to be the conscious voice of our Members. In other words, our Board of Directors should reflect the highest aspirations of our businesses, our students, and of our industry.

 It is our pleasure to announce that the nomination period for the election of 4 (four) Owner Member and 1 (one) Associate Member seats on the AACS Board of Directors is now open. 

 

For your convenience, included here are two links—the Board Nominations Application Form, and, a link to a short video providing an Introduction to AACS Board Service, which addresses a few frequently asked questions. Nominations will be accepted through July 28th, 2017. Thank you for your ongoing dedication and support of AACS. 

Join us on July 15 as we celebrate the opening night of the CEA & AMP Annual Convention. This year’s theme is ‘80s Rock Star – come dressed as your favorite musical artist, or in a look inspired by some of the decades greatest icons. Farouk Systems will host this totally tubular evening, and special guest artists – Joe Pena and Maggie Karcher – are scheduled to appear. Do you have what it takes to win the ‘80s Hair Competition? Are your skills still sharp enough to be the last one standing in the Crimp-off Competition? Don’t miss this must-attend party to kick-off the convention!

Congratulations to three Nail Professional educators awarded BCL CND Master Scholarship. These winners and their respective schools are:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learn more about all 15 of the BCL CND Master Scholarship winners and view their inspiration boards and videos here.   

Maintaining classroom engagement with today’s students can be more challenging than ever. The trick is to cultivate a learner-centered environment that is the perfect blend of fun, challenges, and motivation. Understanding the "Four E’s"—Explore, Engage, Experience, Expand—will enhance engagement, and bring your students into a world of active learning.

Presented by Daniel Dunworth and Jason Russell of Pivot Point International.

Get to Las Vegas a little early and join us for some amazing hands-on, technical education! Pivot Point International and Farouk Systems will be hosting two separate workshops for those of you that want to get your hands in some hair before the convention starts. And – Las Vegas is the city that never sleeps, so CND will be hosting a hands-on class after our Sunday night reception. Space is limited, and registration to both the workshop and CEA & AMP Annual Convention is required. Reserve your spot today!

Join Pivot Point International’s Education Team, Jason Russell and Daniel Dunworth in an exploration of high fashion techniques that will leave your students breathless. Pivot Point’s collection, Salonability Long Hair delivers a bold approach to reinventing vintage beauties into modern marvels. Expect to enhance your skill level and add numerous trend techniques to your students’ tool box as we guide you through Salonability’s most fashion forward designs. Click here to learn more and register.

Hands-on workshop that will showcase simple techniques that your students can ROCK out behind the chair. He will also share his business knowledge that surpasses others on how to be truly successful in the beauty industry. Come join this festive environment with Farouk Systems’ International Global Artist, Joe Anthony Pena! Click here to learn more and register. 

Play outside the box. Join CND as they host a workshop on the latest trends in color and nail art. Go all out with new shades of unique, potent color. Go funky. Go glam. Go goth. Just go play. All supplies will be provided for this hands-on workshop. Click here to learn more and register.

Boost your faculty credentials and maximize their performance. The ultimate result is increased student success.  AACS Online Training Center offers your faculty the opportunity to earn the Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) certification.