Spring Executive Retreat & Financial Aid Workshop Wrap-Up
The Spring Executive Retreat & Financial Aid Workshop wrapped up this week. Event attendees experienced four days (May 1-4) full of face-to-face guided networking, leadership training, private expert sessions, Legislative and Regulatory education, hosted resort activities, and more! "Like" AACS on Facebook and visit beautyschools.org for photos and an event recap coming soon. If you weren't able to join us for the Spring Retreat or you just want to participate in more of what AACS has to offer, have no fear, the upcoming CEA Annual Conference is here! Register yourself or your educators by June 10 to receive the early bird rate.

Oral Arguments - APC and Gainful Employment Regulations
The Association of Proprietary Colleges (APC) argued their case pertaining to the Gainful Employment Regulations in front of Judge Kaplan on May 6. Stay tuned to AACSaction.org for a full report from your GRC.

Facebook Dominates Social Media Networks for Millennials - BCL Shares Sample Posts


If you’re still trying to get your head around just what it means to "think Millennial," check out these insights for information about Millennials and communication. Since 75.5 percent of Millennials use Facebook to share content, these sample posts can help your schools promote Beauty Changes Lives scholarships on Facebook and other social media platforms.

Five Things Your Emails Need so People Read and Respond
Nearly 200 billion emails are sent worldwide every day and about 84 percent are considered spam. More than half, 55 percent, of all email users admit that they don’t open and read messages regularly— that includes business and personal communications. It’s clear, email interactions are shifting entirely. Find out how you can make your emails stand out and get a response.

How to Make the Transition from Colleague to Manager
Navigating a smooth transition from worker bee to decision maker can be complicated. When the time comes, you may be ready for the next step in your career, but apprehensive about the additional pressure that more responsibilities will bring. Relationships and priorities must change and it’s rarely easy. Read the tips that can help ease the transition.

Powerful Telephone Techniques for Admissions Professionals
Whether your admissions personnel work exclusively by telephone or use the phone for setting a face-to-face appointment, they need a tool kit of powerful telephone techniques to be successful in working with students. This course provides best practices for both inbound and outbound calls. Visit the AACS Online Training Center to learn how Admissions professionals can project professionalism and a positive attitude in their telephone personality, and identify methods for conducting effective and appropriate calls. Use your AACS VIP code aa7592 to receive the member discount.