Share Your Wisdom, 2015 AACS Annual Speaker Application Open
If you have wisdom or inspiration to share, apply to be considered as a speaker for the AACS Annual Convention October 23 - 26, 2015. DEADLINE for speaker applications is June 5, 2015. The event is customized for owners, directors, admissions and compliance staff. It is being held at the Phoenix Convention Center/Hyatt Regency in Phoenix, Arizona. Visit beautyschools.org to view photos and video from last year’s event.

 

Video Highlights - A Look at What You Experienced or Missed at the Spring Retreat
Thank you to all members and associate members who attended the 2015 Spring Executive Retreat & Financial Aid Workshop. For those who couldn’t attend and those who were there and want to reminisce, watch a video of the Spring Executive Retreat & Financial Aid Workshop highlights. AACS looks forward to seeing everyone for next year's event!

 

CEA FULL Event Schedule Available
Join AACS as we celebrate 20 years of CEA and return to your school inspired and energized to make a difference with your students and colleagues! The 2015 CEA Annual Convention & Expo is July 24 – 27, 2015 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ. Registration is open now. View a FULL event schedule.

 

As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, 27 state legislatures are actively meeting this week. Read the newest weekly report of key state legislative and regulatory developments. Contact Brian Newman by email or phone at (202) 491-5254 with any comments or questions.

 

AACS Members Connect With 70% of Congress
On May 19, AACS provided Senate HELP and House Education & Workforce Committee staff with a list of 380 Members of Congress who were contacted by AACS members seeking their elected officials support for H.R. 970 and S. 559 - The Supporting Academic Freedom Through Regulatory Relief Act. The GRC would like to thank the more than 700 AACS members who generated more than 2,900 messages to your Senators and Representatives!

 

HUGE Day Ahead in Washington
Employing a divide and conquer strategy, your AACS GRC will attempt to be two places at once so that we can provide members with timely updates on both the Senate HELP Committee's Federal Student Loan Risk-sharing hearing and the oral arguments in the APSCU vs. U.S. Department of Education Gainful Employment court proceedings.  Our goal is to provide both written and video updates by the end of the day, so keep an eye out for listserve posts and new information on AACSAction.org!

 

Watch Live Video - Key Senate Debate of Institutional Risk-sharing
Senate HELP Committee Chairman Alexander introduced three "Proposal and Concepts" white papers seeking public comment on topics including: Accreditation, Consumer Information, and Student Loan Risk-sharing. View copies of AACS’s comprehensive responses to all three white papers on AACSAction.org. Two weeks ago, the HELP Committee held a hearing to discuss the Consumer Information topic, today the Committee intends to focus their interests on student loans and the concept of requiring institutions of higher education to place additional "skin-in-the-game" if the institution is carrying a high level of loan defaults. View the HELP Committee hearing.

 

Scholarships at a Glance
Beauty Changes Lives offers a suite of scholarships with new programs opening throughout the year. From mentoring to massage, nails, cosmetology and special instructor-only opportunities, there are many chances to get involved.  View this calendar to find out what scholarship programs your students and educators can enter in 2015 and competitions to look forward to in 2016.

 

How to Create the News
We all know what typically garners media interest — new products, new staff appointments, new milestones, new collaborations, etc. What do these all have in common? They’re ‘new.’ So what do you do when there’s nothing new to talk about? This is where the creative juices come into play. Learn how to create the news.

 

Body Language Blunders to Avoid
Our bodies have a language of their own, and their words aren’t always kind. Your body language has likely become an integral part of who you are, to the point where you might not even think about it. If that’s the case, it’s time to start, because you could be sabotaging your career. Read the 10 most common body language blunders that people make and emotionally intelligent people are careful to avoid.

 

Prepare and Deliver Presentations that Inspire
Public speaking and presentation delivery is an art. Visit the AACS Online Training Center for sound advice on preparing and delivering presentations that command attention, persuade, and inspire. This course includes rehearsal techniques as well as tips for creating and using more effective visuals. The course also addresses the importance of understanding your objectives and your audience to create a presentation with impact. It is sponsored by Harvard Business Publishing and features material from Harvard ManageMentor® Use your AACS VIP code aa7592 to receive the member discount.