Win Your Way to the CEA Annual Convention 2015 — Deadline Extended to May 1
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 a three-night hotel stay to attend the CEA Annual Convention 2015. The deadline to apply was extended to May 1, 2015.

 

Educator of the Year Award — Deadline May 1
The Nicholas F. Cimaglia Educator of the Year is a prestigious award given to one instructor each year who has exhibited the most significant contribution towards professional standards of educational excellence, particularly within the areas of student involvement. Nominate yourself or another deserving instructor. The winner will receive $2,500, complimentary CEA annual convention registration, roundtrip airfare, lodging and more. Apply today to the Nicholas F. Cimaglia Educator of the Year contest.

 

Latest Legislative and Regulatory Developments
Read the latest information about state bills. AACS has prepared information detailing the key state legislative and regulatory developments this week.

 

On behalf of AACS and Champion College Services Inc., AACS Public Policy Advisor, Tom Netting, was invited to attend two events in Phoenix last week with Speaker of the House John Boehner, House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline, and House Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Tom Cole. Needless to say, Tom was provided a great deal of opportunity to discuss AACS' 2015 HEA Reauthorization CARE Agenda and more importantly was able to gain a great deal of insight into the GOP's latest plan to move some, if not all, of HEA Reauthorization this year. Tom will provide attendees at this weekend's AACS Spring Executive Retreat with up-to-the-minute comments and analysis on what he learned from his time with these top officials, the very latest on GE regulatory compliance and the status of GE litigation set for oral arguments in New York next Tuesday.

 

Encourage Your Elected Official to Co-Sponsor H.R. 970 & S. 559 BEFORE May 5, 2015
The time has come to put an end to GE! There is still time before you head off to Phoenix for the AACS Spring Executive Retreat to contact your elected officials and ask them to join the growing list of Members of Congress who support The Supporting Academic Freedom Through Regulatory Relief Act (H.R. 970 & S. 559).  AACS has partnered with more than 25 other higher education organizations seeking Congressional support for legislation which, among other provisions calls for the repeal of both the Gainful Employment and State Authorization regulations. Read important details here and visit AACSAction.org to seek your Members' support for this legislation.

 

Don't Miss the Window of Opportunity
Don’t let your students miss an opportunity to learn one-on-one from some of the biggest names in beauty and wellness. The Beauty Changes Lives Mentorship application window closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 11. Applying is easy and the BCL team is available to assist your students with the application process! Encourage your students to apply for a mentorship today. Click here for application details.

 

Secrets to Being Creative on a Deadline
Meeting work deadlines is unavoidable and it becomes even more difficult when you must be creative to get the job done. Find out the tricks of the trade for creating under pressure from three creative professionals: a comedy writer, a podcast producer and a social-media executive as they share their secrets.

 

Entry-Level Employees Can be Leaders

From CEO to entry-level employee, the qualities of a leader are identical. A leader can be anyone at an organization. These key employees have an impact on productivity, effectiveness and morale of their colleagues and sometimes even their managers. Find out how to identify and cultivate the qualities of a leader.

 

A Customer Service Plan Can Increase and Keep Enrollments
First impressions can help you increase and keep student enrollments. Visit the AACS Online Training Center and learn the strategies of first-class customer service as well as how to locate specific areas of your operations where you can implement an improved customer service plan for your school. Use your AACS VIP code aa7592 to receive the member discount.