Federal Law Requires School to have Title IX Coordinator, Training at Upcoming AACS Event
Did you know that federal law requires all schools participating in FSA to have a Title IX Coordinator?Did you know that under federal law a school might be responsible for sexual harassment between students even if it happens off campus? Find out everything you need to know to become a trained Title IX Coordinator.This comprehensive 2-hour training program is one of the special features at the upcoming AACS Annual Convention & Expo, November 14-17. This specific training is $100 extra fee. Registration is now open.The Annual Convention will have educational sessions for owners, directors and admissions.

 

Battle of the Strands: Tickets on Sale Now
On Monday, October 6, the World Cup of Beauty comes to select cinemas nationwide for an extraordinary live one-night event. Captivating and educational, Battle of the Strands Live brings the ultimate beauty competition to professionals, students and fashionistas nationwide to showcase some of the best fantasy designs in the world of hair, makeup and nail art. This fall, join them for the first time on the big screen as the industry’s top 16 teams battle it out to be named 2014 Global Beauty Master! Get ready for the artistry and the amazing innovations in the imaginative world of Battle of the Strands Live! Buy tickets now.

 

Deadline Extended for Excellence in Education
Modern Salon’s Excellence in Education deadline has been extended to Friday, September 12. If you’ve already started your application, or even if you haven’t, it’s not too late to complete it. If you’ve been a past Excellence in Education honoree, you know how rewarding it is to be showcased for your special accomplishments. And, for recruitment, you know how valuable it is to have your school recognized by Modern Salon, the professional beauty industry’s leading media. Click here to apply.

 

Six, $2,000 Massage Scholarships
The BCL-Massage Envy Spa-Massage Scholarship program will award sixprospective/new studentsentering amassage therapy program at an AACS member school $2,000 towards program tuition costs. Applicants must have a start date in a massage therapy program after July 28, 2014. Deadline to enter is Sept. 22. Entrants need to fill out an online application and submit a video or essay. Click here for more information about this other BCL scholarship opportunities.

 

5 Questions to Ask Before Your Next Marketing Move
What should you do when the marketing machine isn’t working? Here are five smart questions to ask before making your next marketing move:

1. Is our execution consistent?
2. Is our content relevant?
3. Are we promoting on the right channels?
4. Are we listening to our audience?
5. What are our competitors doing right?

Read this article in find out why these five questions are important to ask with every marketing move. 

 

Asking Meaningful Questions
Asking questions is an essential element of communication, especially when working with students. WS101- Questioning Skills, a new course in the AACS Online Training Center, provides an in-depth understanding of the purpose and types of meaningful questions. You’ll be introduced to fresh techniques as well as a framework to help refine your questioning to an art. Be sure to use VIP discount code: aa7588 just for being an AACS member!

 

Every Vote Counts
In light of Constitution Day next week (September 17), we thought we’d share an older yet still relevant article from BeautyLinkmagazine a couple of years ago on the importance of voting. This is something students need to learn about, as their votes greatly impact their livelihood and future. Read the article here.