Board Member Profile The American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) seeks board members who internalize the core value of integrity and advocate for educational excellence. Further, board candidates must support the mission of the AACS to make the hair, beauty and wellness profession a premier career of choice. Board members ensure the effectiveness, growth, and integrity of the Association’s objectives. As such, an emphasis is placed on seeking school/business owners and managers for participation on the Board of Directors. In evaluating candidates for board service, the following criteria will be considered. Although candidates are not expected to meet all criteria, these criteria, along with consideration of board diversity, are to be given weight when identifying candidates. School/Business owner or Senior Interest in advancing the AACS Manager mission and purpose Proven leadership expertise Ability and willingness to support Strategic thinking/planning skills Association programs Strong problem-solving skills Recognition of fiduciary Strong decision-making skills responsibility to the Association Logical/analytical thinker Individual’s values are consistent Results oriented with AACS values: Integrity, Creative thinker Professionalism, Teamwork, Open minded Innovation, Accountability, Strong ethics Members first, Empowerment and Integrity Outreach Proactive Historical perspective (industry and Team player association) Visionary can identify and Interest in advancing the industry – articulate opportunity Capability to participate, commit Authority to act on behalf of time & school/business Prestige within industry and Connected to resources and/or community external environment Global perspective Prior non-profit board experience AACS Interest Form According to the by-laws of AACS, school members of the Board of Directors are elected to serve a three (3) year term and associate members are elected to serve a two (2) year term. Nominees must be involved in a position of executive management and be employed for the duration of the appointed term in a member institution in good standing with the Association.
Board Member Profile The American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) seeks board members who internalize the core value of integrity and advocate for educational excellence. Further, board candidates must support the mission of the AACS to make the hair, beauty and wellness profession a premier career of choice. Board members ensure the effectiveness, growth, and integrity of the Association’s objectives. As such, an emphasis is placed on seeking school/business owners and managers for participation on the Board of Directors. In evaluating candidates for board service, the following criteria will be considered. Although candidates are not expected to meet all criteria, these criteria, along with consideration of board diversity, are to be given weight when identifying candidates. School/Business owner or Senior Manager Proven leadership expertise Strategic thinking/planning skills Strong problem-solving skills Strong decision-making skills Logical/analytical thinker Results oriented Creative thinker Open minded Strong ethics Integrity Proactive Team player Visionary – can identify and articulate opportunity Authority to act on behalf of school/business Connected to resources and/or external environment Interest in advancing the AACS mission and purpose Ability and willingness to support Association programs Recognition of fiduciary responsibility to the Association Individual’s values are consistent with AACS values: Integrity, Professionalism, Teamwork, Innovation, Accountability, Members first, Empowerment and Outreach Historical perspective (industry and association) Interest in advancing the industry Capability to participate, commit time & Prestige within industry and community Global perspective Prior non-profit board experience AACS Interest Form According to the by-laws of AACS, school members of the Board of Directors are elected to serve a three (3) year term and associate members are elected to serve a two (2) year term. Nominees must be involved in a position of executive management and be employed for the duration of the appointed term in a member institution in good standing with the Association.
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