AACS President Message - 2015 Spring Retreat and More
AACS President, Don Yearwood, shares his thoughts about the 2015 Spring Executive Retreat & Financial Aid Workshop. Plus, he previews two upcoming events, including the CEA Annual Convention. Register for the CEA Annual Convention by June 10 and receive early bird pricing!

 

Engaging you beyond the classroom, Premiere Orlando takes place May 30, May 31 and June 1, 2015. This dynamic show continues to grow in all aspects including exhilarating performances from the Main Stage, Hair Color Stage, classrooms, workshops and competitions; plus, immerse yourself in even more classes with Premiere DAYSPA, which co-locates with Premiere Orlando and is free with your show registration.

 

AACS "Call to Action" Repeal GE Extended — Please Contact Your Elected Officials Now
Heading into the Spring Retreat the GRC challenged all AACS member schools to contact your members of Congress in an effort to significantly increase the number of House and Senate co-sponsors of H.R. 970/S. 559 (The Strengthening Academic Freedom Through Regulatory Relief Act) legislation which would, among several other provisions REPEAL the GE regulations scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2015. To date, 152 AACS members have generated more than 700 messages to 126 Members of Congress seeking their support for the bill and as a result of our efforts , he number of co-sponsors for both bills is on the rise! If you have not already, please go to www.AACSAction.org immediately, click on the "Take Action Now" link and follow the three simple steps to send messages to your Senators and Representatives seeking their support for this important legislation!

 

Senate HELP Committee Holds Hearing — "The Role of Consumer Information in College Choice"
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension Committee Chairman, Lamar Alexander, hosted a hearing on May 6, 2015 that focused upon one of the three HEA Reauthorization Proposals and Concepts white papers — Data Transparency and Consumer Information — and sought public comment by the end of April.  The GRC provided comprehensive comments on this topic, as well as two other important white papers, which are available for you review at www.AACSAction.org.  Read a summary of the hearing and key comments specifically related to the for-profit community.

 

Legislative Activity Update
As we head closer to summer, we are seeing the first signs that state legislative activity is starting to wane. This week, 29 state legislatures are actively meeting – a decrease in two from last week and eight from the week of April 13.  AACS, however, continues to vigilantly monitor state legislative and regulatory activity of interest to our members. Please email Brian Newman or call (202) 491-5254 with any comments, questions, or to share information from your state(s). Read the latest updates.

 

BCL Scholarship Application Windows Extended
Attention licensed cosmetology educators and beauty school students: the application deadlines for the Beauty Changes Lives Mentoring Program and the Leo Passage Endowment Fund "Creative Jam" workshops have been extended. The deadline to apply for the BCL Mentoring Program is 11:59 p.m., Monday, June 15. Learn more and apply today. The deadline to apply for the Leo Passage Endowment Fund Creative Jam workshop is 11:59 p.m., Monday, June 29. Learn more and apply today. Do you have questions about the application process? Contact Heather Widler at for questions related to applications. Good luck!

 

It's Official: More Google Searches from Mobile than Desktop
Following years of speculation about the demise of desktop-based search, Google officially announced that for the first time, more searches come from smartphones and tablets than from laptops and desktops. Smartphones account for more than half of searches in 10 countries — including the United States and Japan — according to Google. Find out what this means for brands and ads.

 

How to Cope with a Disorganized Boss
Unfortunately, the modern workplace isn’t helping managers on the organization front. Copious emails and changing conditions mean that it’s much easier to become disorganized even if you’re not a disorganized person. If you’re working under a disorganized boss, here’s how to make life better for yourself and your team.

 

Creating a Compliant Culture: Do's and Dont's
This course is designed for campus management and employees at all levels seeking a better understanding of creating a compliant culture in today's regulatory environment.  Visit the AACS Online Training Center and learn the importance of creating a culture that aligns with regulatory oversight as the cornerstone of an organization. A synopsis is provided on the interwoven relationship of the Triad with emphasis on the Program Integrity rules. This course also explores the "Do’s and Don’ts" for communicating with students throughout their education whether it is during enrollment, financial aid, education or career services. Additionally, specific sections provide management with a more comprehensive review of Program Integrity rules and how they impact faculty and staff interactions with students. Use your AACS VIP code aa7592 to receive the member discount.