Act Fast for Discounts and One-on-One Time with Industry Experts
Act fast! Discounted hotel group rates for the 2015 Spring Executive Retreat and Financial Aid Workshop are available through TODAY, April 15. One-on-one appointment slots with renowned industry experts are also going fast. Don’t miss out. Find out who’s serving as an expert this year. Register now.

 

Stay Informed — AACS GE 2.0 Webinar, April 17
This Friday, April 17, 2015 at 2 p.m. Eastern, the AACS Government Relations Committee will host the fourth in a series of webinars providing you and your staff with the latest information surrounding the Department's implementation of the Gainful Employment regulations. AACS Public Policy Advisor Tom Netting has been informed from key Department officials that additional compliance guidance and answers to questions submitted by AACS and other interested parties within the higher education community, are imminent.

 

Introducing the New AACS Bill Tracking System
The AACS state bill tracking portal is now up and running. Click here to view the bills from your state.  While this new member benefit will be of particular benefit to schools without professional statehouse representation, it will allow all AACS members to identify trends and respond to thread in a more cohesive fashion. Learn more.

 

BCL is GIVING AWAY Money to AACS Member School Students
Educational scholarship opportunities for cosmetology, nail and massage students is an AACS member benefit. The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation (BCL) was established by AACS and has raised more than $3 million in cash, royalty partnerships and in-kind donations over the past several years for your current and potential students. Resources to promote these scholarship opportunities are available at beautychangeslives.org. Start promoting today so your students can take advantage of these opportunities.

 

Tick Tock — The Best Times to Post to Social Media
Social media can be a powerful communication tool. The times you post content can drastically help or hinder your reach and influence. Reference this quick chart to find out when to post on social media for the greatest view potential.

 

Leadership Lessons to Guide Decisions and Actions

Over the last 30 years, Timothy Kilbourn served as a military analyst with the Central Intelligent Agency (CIA). He was the deputy director of two divisions, dean of the Sherman Kent School for Intelligence Analysis and worked as the daily briefer to President George W. Bush. Find out what leadership lessons he’s learned during his career. And if you’re craving a more individualized learning approach coupled with tangible resources you can immediately use, join AACS during the Spring Executive Retreat for a leadership workshop tailored for Beauty and Wellness Industry professionals.

 

Connect With Your Students
Connecting with students in a meaningful way begins with understanding generational experiences and preferences in communication. Visit the AACS Online Training Center to find common collaborative principles and improve teamwork to cultivate and maintain student connections. Use your AACS VIP code aa7592 to receive the member discount.