Become an Expert for Spring Conference

AACS is looking for professionals in multiple fields (marketing, admissions, website development, owning a school and more) to be "Experts" at the Spring Operations Conference (May 2–5, Phoenix, AZ). Attendees will have the opportunity to book private, 20-minute meetings with experts to pick their brain and get advice regarding specific issues they are facing. All experts will get complimentary entrance to the event. Apply by February 5.

• Educator Training (Kansas City) – Hear from top-rated adult education professionals who inspire and motivate educators nationwide at this CEA regional event in Kansas City, January 27-28. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance/completion for 12 hours of education. The cost to attend is $149/person. Register now.
• ISSE – Get discounted tickets for your students and instructors to the International Salon & Spa Expo, January 25-27, in Long Beach, CA. Return the completed order form and payment to: Ms. Chris Kline, Manager, Event Operations, Professional Beauty Association, 15825 N. 71st Street, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 -OR- fax to 480.905.0708 -OR- email to ckline@probeauty.org (please note that full payment must accompany the order form).
• Spring Operations Conference – Join us May 2-5 in Phoenix, AZ. Included in the educational sessions, Spring will offer a variety of one-on-one opportunities for you and your staff to meet with an expert in different fields (like marketing, website development, admissions, management, etc.). This year’s conference will also include an extensive financial aid track.
• CEA Annual Convention – The nation’s largest beauty school educator convention is back! With three days packed full of educational sessions, receptions and networking opportunities, educators from across the country will gather in Ft. Lauderdale, July 25-28 for this annual event.
• AACS Annual Convention & Expo – Wrap up 2014 by joining owners, directors and admissions staff in Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 14-17. You’ll hear government updates, tips to run your school smoothly and increase enrollment.

To learn more about AACS events, click here.

 

 

The first round of the Department of Education's Negotiated Rulemaking on the Violence Against Woman's Act (VAWA) took place earlier this week in Washington, DC. AACS was represented by Christine Gordon and Tom Netting. 

It should be noted that the Rulemaking only changes the Clery Act, and not Title IX. School's obligations under the Clery Act are centered around collecting and reporting information with respect to campus crime statistics and campus security policies. Conversely, Title IX ensures that schools do not discriminate against students on the basis of sex in the school's education programs and activities. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sexual discrimination.  

The Negotiators discussed key terms and definitions, counting and reporting crimes, training of officials on campus to investigate crimes appeals requirements, disciplinary proceedings the notification of involved parties of final determinations, nondisclosure agreements, outcomes of proceedings, applicable jurisdiction and technical changes. There was a great amount of discussion around counting crimes and disciplinary proceedings. Please be on the lookout for more information regarding this.

 

• The Beauty Changes Lives | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Competition is open to students not active in a nail program prior to January 1, 2014. This scholarship will award 10 new/prospective students full tuition (up to $5,000) to attend an AACS member school. This competition is open Jan. 1 – March 10.
• Round 3, Vidal Sassoon Scholarship Competition – Basic is open to cosmetology students not active in a program prior to January 28, 2014. This scholarship will award 10 new/prospective students half of their cosmetology tuition (up to $10,000) to attend an AACS member school. This competition is open Jan. 28 – April 1.
• Round 3, Vidal Sassoon Scholarship Competition – Advanced is open to licensed cosmetologists (this includes your staff members who are licensed!). This competition will award 10 entrants a 5-day course at Sassoon Academy with travel (up to $5,000). This competition is open Jan. 28 – April 1.

To learn more about these scholarships, visit www.beautychangeslives.org. You can also access marketing material (including flyers) on the website for these competitions to promote at your school.

How Not to Look Dumb on Pinterest 

Going on a pinning binge, using the wrong size image and dumping too much content on a single board are just three ways marketers misuse Pinterest. With Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week beginning February 6, why not create a Pinterest board that shows your students’ take on 2014 runway trends? But first, check out these 25 tips from Constant Contact for better pinning.   

We might be guilty of "having a case of the Mondays" or peaking at work in certain hours of the day, but wouldn’t you like to perform well every day? From managing your email to managing your emotions to being creative – Forbes came up with 10 ways for working smarter this year.