CEA Then and Now Contest
Do you have a great story about how much teaching has changed over the years? Apply today to the CEA Then and Now Contest. Each winner receives complimentary CEA convention registration, coach airfare and three nights hotel to attend the CEA Annual Convention 2015. Deadline to apply is April 25, 2015.

 

Beauty Changes Lives Legacy Award
Honoring Leo Passage
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015 – THE ART INSTITUTE CHICAGO – 7:30 PM
Show up and show out at America’s Beauty Show for an after-dark fashion presentation showcasing models as live art. Evening includes private art viewing, open bar, celebrity DJ and more. All ticket proceeds will benefit Beauty Changes Lives. Purchase your ticket here.

 

CEA Annual Registration Now Open
The CEA Annual Convention will take place July 24-27 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ. Registration is now open for this unique convention designed by educators, for educators. In 2015, attendees will find more opportunities to learn from your peers and share ideas; more than 12 hours of continuing education, interactive displays and exhibits; and an opportunity to earn a free trip to CEA by entering the Then and Now Contest. You can learn more and register here.

 

REMINDER: GRC Webinar this Friday: What's New With GE 2.0
Friday, February 20, 2015 | 2:00 pm-3:30 pm Eastern
In the second in the series of AACS GE 2.0 Compliance Webinars, you will hear the most up-to-date information on how to prepare for compliance, as well as what we know about the APSCU litigation against the Department of Education. Click here for webinar details.
And if you missed the first AACS GE 2.0 Update webinar, you can watch the recording here.

 

By midday yesterday – February 17 – a group of 11 members of the Government Relations Committee (GRC), Executive Director Jim Cox and AACS Public Policy Advisor Tom Netting were wrapping up a two-and-a-half-day meeting focused upon reviewing, revising and drafting modifications to AACS' comprehensive list of HEA Reauthorization Proposals.

 

BCL Scholarship Programs Offer Opportunity to Bring in Prospects
Win half of your tuition with the Sassoon Scholarship Competition! Need inspiration for a winning entry? Check them all out here: http://www.beautychangeslives.org/scholarships/past-scholarship-winners/. This is just one of the sample Facebook posts available to help your school promote scholarships to your prospective students. Admissions Resources can be found here.

 

10 Tools for Creating Compelling Content
Creating fresh and engaging content while staying on top of all your other responsibilities is no easy task. Fortunately, there are applications that can simplify image creation (Canva), expedite the content sharing process (Buffer), and even help you track the time you’re spending on social media (Rescuetime). Following is more information on 10 top tools for more efficiently and effectively managing social content:

 

7 Ways to Detox Your Inbox
Most business professionals spend 637 hours managing, writing and responding to emails every year – about 13 hours per workweek – according to collaborative email company Contatta, based on statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and McKinsey Global Institute. That’s a lot of hours spent shuffling an overwhelming amount of email around, Contatta notes, and an enormous drain on businesses – not to mention one’s psyche. You have better things to do: companies to run, products to launch, content to create. So how can you detox your inbox and make it a happier, more productive place to be? Check out these simple tips to help you detox your inbox.

 

Developing a Social Media Strategy for Career Services
Social media is a game changer for how career services professionals interact and reach their constituent groups, yet many career professionals aren't aware of how to develop a purposeful social media strategy. Without a social media strategy, career services departments risk losing relevance with their audience, and they also lose the opportunity of harnessing social media to achieve department goals. This course describes the phases of planning and implementing a social media strategy for your career services department. Each module is based on the fundamental steps of preparing a comprehensive and measurable plan to achieve the goals of the career services department. Register for this online course here. Your VIP discount code just for being an AACS member is aa7592.

 

Don't Misfire When You Hire: 4 Common Triggers that Contribute to Mis-Hires
Decision-making is one of a manager's most important responsibilities, and the people you bring on board are one of the most important decisions you will make. This article shares how to avoid making hiring mistakes.

 

AACS Remembers Jim Goins
Today we honor Jim Goins of Shreveport, LA. He passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2015 at age 66. A second-generation beauty education champion and leader in our industry, he was the past Chairman of the Commission for NAACAS, as well as a past board member for AACS. In recognition of his service to the industry, he was honored with the prestigious N.F. Cigmaglia Award in 2013, just as his mother was in 1997. He was a loyal supporter of AACS and our Government Relations activities. The family has asked that memorial donations be made to AACS, earmarked specifically for GR activities. If you would like to donate something in Jim’s memory, you can either send a check to our office and indicate it’s for the GRC, or you can make your donation online with this link. Jim will be greatly missed.