Dear School Owner:

Call for Nominations for the Advisory Committee

The National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences is seeking six individuals, in addition to two currently seated Commissioners, who are willing to serve on the NACCAS Advisory Committee on the Standards and Criteria. The categories of individuals we are seeking nominations for are listed below.

PURPOSE:

The NACCAS Committee on the Standards and Criteria was established in January 2000 to conduct a systematic program of review designed to ensure that the NACCAS Standards and Criteria, policies, and procedures are valid and reliable indicators of quality education provided in NACCAS accredited schools and are relevant to the education of affected students. The Committee has also been given the charge of reviewing NACCAS’ Quality and Control Studies on the NACCAS Rules of Practice and Procedure. From time to time, the committee may also carry out other research projects as directed by the Commission.

Prior to 2000, NACCAS contracted with third-party firms to conduct validity and reliability studies on its Standards and Criteria and Rules of Practice and Procedure. While these studies were valuable, the Commission maintains that an independent advisory committee, composed of individuals with a broad understanding of cosmetology arts and sciences and education, would be better able to evaluate and comment on the effectiveness of the Standards and Criteria and procedures are sufficiently rigorous to ensure that accredited institutions are providing quality education to its students. The Commission wishes to stress that participation in the nomination process is welcomed and encouraged!

MEMBERSHIP:

· The committee is comprised of individuals with the following backgrounds:

· One member who is or has been an owner of an accredited cosmetology school

· One member who is on a state regulatory (licensing) agency for cosmetology schools or who works for the state licensing agency

· A salon owner or manager who has hired graduates of an accredited cosmetology school

· Two members who are or have been a faculty member at an accredited college or university

· One member who has graduated from an accredited cosmetology school

· Two current Commissioners, one which is currently serving on the Standards and Policies Committee

TERM OF OFFICE AND FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS:

Committee members will be asked to serve for either one or two years. Terms begin January 1. The Committee shall meet in person at least once a year and may meet a few times a year via conference call. All expenses such as airfare, hotel, cabs, food, mileage, etc., shall be paid by NACCAS.

Nominees are selected by the members of the NACCAS Standards and Policies Committee and then appointed by the Commission.

HOW TO NOMINATE:

Any person interested in serving on the committee, or who knows of someone who might wish to serve on the committee, should submit a letter of interest and a current resume no later than July 31, 2007 to: Suki Tinkleman, Director of Accreditation, 4401 Ford Avenue, Suite 1300, Alexandria, Virginia, 22302. You may also contact NACCAS via facsimile at (703) 379-2200 or by email at stinkleman@naccas.org.