CEA Annual Convention & Expo Early Bird Deadline June 26
 Educators, don’t miss the CEA Annual Convention & Expo money saving opportunities. Register by this Friday June 26 and receive the $275 early bird subscriber rate ($250 each for groups of 3 or more). If you are in the area but short on time, purchase a $150 one-day CEA Annual Convention pass and choose which day would be most valuable for you and your schools. Call AACS for more information about our one-day pass 800-831-1086 ext 102. If money is tight, join our Facebook event and arrange to share a room and/or a ride with other educators attending the event.
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AACS Title IV member schools, join Duane Morris attorneys (Ed Cramp and Katherine Brodie) for a timely webinar 1 p.m. Eastern June 25 regarding Title IV institution compliance requirements imposed by changes made to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) and pursuant to the Final Rule effective July 1, 2015. Register now for this 90 minute training.
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Read the newest weekly report of key state legislative and regulatory developments of interest to AACS members and visit AACS’ Bill tracking Portal. Contact Brian Newman by email or phone at (202) 491-5254 with any comments or questions.
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Educators: Apply for a LPEF Postgraduate Scholarship - Deadline Extended to August 3
 Be one of 25 beauty educators awarded a two-day trip to attend Creative Jam Chicago. Creative Jam Chicago, exclusive to beauty educators, will disrupt the conventional classroom and enhance creative expression for you and your learners. Learn from some of the world’s most iconic hairstylists including Sharon Blain, Yolly Ten Koppel and Paul Suttles. The Leo Passage Endowment Fund Postgraduate Scholarship application deadline was extended to August 3. Click here to apply.
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Conquering Digital Distraction
 Digital overload may be the defining problem of today’s workplace. All day and night, on desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, we’re bombarded with so many messages and alerts that even when we want to focus, it’s nearly impossible. And when we’re tempted to procrastinate, diversions are only a click away.
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For the Introverts Out There: 10 Tips for Becoming a Better Networker
 Networking doesn't come naturally to everyone but in 2015, it is a necessity if you want to succeed in the professional world. For most introverts, having to network can seem like pulling teeth, but according to a recent article by Inc. introverts are actually better networkers than those who appear outgoing on the surface. Whether you define yourself as an introvert or extrovert, there are things you can do to improve your networking skills and start building those professional relationships. Click here for 10 quick things everyone can do to improve networking skills. If you are an educator and want to hone your networking skills, register for the 2015 CEA Annual Convention & Expo for unlimited opportunities.
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Understanding the Language and Intention of Accreditation Standards
 In this course, using your accrediting body’s criteria, you will study the language and intention of accreditation. Participants will develop a different perspective on the self-study process and an understanding of how to craft the self-study report to effectively communicate how present practices meet the standards. Discover what the standards really are and what it takes to meet them, interpret and communicate your institution’s current operating practices in the context of the criteria, and develop a more accurate understanding and expression of how your institution can provide the evidence needed to demonstrate compliance. Visit the AACS Online Training Center to register and use your AACS VIP code aa7592 to receive the member discount.
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