AACS Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving

Upcoming Webinar: Key State Public Policy Trends Impacting Beauty and Barber Schools, Sponsored by Great Clips
Join AACS State Relations Advisor, Brian Newman, for an upcoming webinar: What’s Happening in States? A Review of Key State Public Policy Trends Impacting Beauty and Barber Schools, sponsored by Great Clips on December 1, 2015 from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern. During this webinar we will:

And the FREE 2016 Annual Registration Winner is...
A special thank you to everyone who responded to the 2015 Annual Convention & Expo post-event survey. As YOUR association and Convention Planning Committee, we remain committed to pursuing innovative and cost effective ways to make next year’s Convention even more of a success! Every survey respondent was entered into a drawing to win a FREE 2016 Annual Convention registration to join us in Orlando, FL November 4-7, 2016. Congratulations to winner: Kathie Rhoden with Montana Academy of Salons in Great Falls, Montana.

AACS to Provide FSA Conference Updates to Keep You in the Loop
Several Government Relations Committee representatives will attend the U.S. Department of Education 2015 FSA Training Conference for Financial Aid Professionals December 1-4, 2015. The FSA Conference is the largest training program in the U.S. serving the financial aid community and ultimately the students and families seeking an education beyond high school, according to the U.S. Department of Education. We will provide members with daily updates on key takeaways. Stay tuned. Visit aacsaction.org and view AACS videos beginning December 1, 2015.

Words of Thanksgiving from a BCL Scholarship Recipient
In the spirit of "Thanksgiving," we’re sharing a warm note of gratitude from Vanessa Li, a Spring 2015 Vidal Sassoon Professional Beauty Education Scholarship recipient. Vanessa wrote, "Thank you so much for sending me to the Sassoon course. It was exactly what I needed to boost my skill and confidence. Since the class, I’ve felt 100% more comfortable executing my haircut in the salon, and my work has improved so much. Aloha and Mahalo!! – Vanessa"

How to Increase Your Website's Traffic
What if someone said that you can increase your website traffic without any marketing? Well, it’s possible with a good long tail strategy. Even if you don’t have a marketing bone in your body, you can generate more website traffic by following these steps. You can also use this worksheet as a guide.

Roadmap to a Healthy School Culture
Culture permeates every aspect of a school from overall climate, to engagement, friendships and working relationships. It influences the school’s reputation and attendance. A school-wide focus on creating and maintaining a culture of health and wellness can improve teaching and learning outcomes as well as ensure an overall positive, productive environment for every student, educator and staff member. Culture can impact your bottom line. In a positive healthy culture: staff will be more efficient, educators will be more effective and students will be more engaged. Click here for the roadmap to a healthy school culture.