What is going on? Is south becoming argosy? The campus common thinks so. It gives argosy url's and mailing address. Also, are we going bankrupt and about to be sold to the highest bidder? Perhaps a wise master from Yinkai. Any insight is appreciated.
Online can be more successful
“E-learning has yet to find a way to truly imitate that (working collaboratively in a traditional classroom)” is not accurate this can be done online and done successfully. Online works and students/graduates are successful (depends on the major of... — read more
The climax of the chaos- the Colorado AI shuts down on December 28th
Recommend this good article that gives a simple but an insightful view on the way DCEH managed things and to the events that led to the, earlier announced shut down of the Colorado Art Institute. It paints a good picture of how things are done. I... — read more
Well?
Anyone from Admissions finally going to come forward and admit this is your fault? You put those students in this position. You knowingly sold them on a sub-par education and straight up lied to them. You let all other departments do your dirty work... — read more
NCES numbers
These are the latest Art Institute numbers from the National Center for Education Statistics' College Navigator. The problem is that the data are 1/2 to 2 years old. And Ai Dallas, Ai Tampa, and Miami are counted together. Anybody know any current... — read more
Studio Management?
There was talk a few weeks ago about Studio Management taking over all core Ai's and laying off all staff. Supposedly, this was "definitely" happening and the date given was 12/21, which is today. More rumors and speculation? It's obvious certain... — read more
Which of these schools will survive 2019?
Miami International University of Art & Design The Art Institute of Atlanta The Art Institute of Austin The Art Institute of California – Hollywood The Art Institute of California – San Diego The Art Institute of Dallas The Art Institute of Houston... — read more
I Am Ai and Veterans Education Success
Please tell students in these closing schools to join "I Am Ai" on Facebook. If they are veterans, they should also contact Veterans Education Success. https://www.facebook.com/groups/aistudents/ https://veteranseducationsuccess.org/
Seriously??? Can't Believe DCEH Sent this Out
Dear Colleagues, We are nearing the end of an eventful year here at Dream Center Education Holdings (DCEH), one filled with both challenges and opportunities as we pursue our mission of providing students with an accessible, affordable, relevant and... — read more
How many other campuses are closing?
Which of these campuses are also closing soon? Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire The Art Institute of California – Orange County The Art Institute of California... — read more
More like False Promises Center Holdings
Urdan said the dwindling appeal and high costs of programs at the Art Institutes -- the programs include culinary arts, media production, fashion, animation and interior design -- also worked against the universities. These programs require students... — read more
This just in from CPR
http://www.cpr.org/news/story/as-the-art-institute-of-colorado-shutters-students-and-teachers-are-left-scrambling?fbclid=IwAR3Wo67BbVDPTnNLKr2rfzq5ka3RkkNAoHJaANR92EMdStA1Sg9rVh2aHHg#.XBvC_eDaZ_A.facebook
BR is p-ss-d!
Boss man BR is p-ss-d about whoever is leaking about the AUO meeting. What happened?
Hear, hear
Let's get real here, guys. AIFL was a good school to many students. And it was a horrible place for many students - this is no fault of anyone who worked at AFIl though. AIFL was part of a company that had a culture of accepting students who had no... — read more
Big Admissions meeting at AUO
Our manager and all others from AUO were off the floor with LJ and MG in the room for 2 hours. What’s going on? It was an unscheduled meeting.
Bill Collectors calling campuses??
Is anyone else experiencing this at their campus? Various service providers have been calling our school saying that they haven't been paid for their services.
STAR PORTAL
The STAR portal is the worst thing to happen to this campus. It doesn’t work. It has made life miserable.. completely taken away efficiency, speed and accuracy. It’s why I’m quitting. I went from making 70-80 calls a day to calling the same 15 people... — read more
Updates?
Any updates on selling the schools, bankruptcy or layoffs?
Predictions for next year
Does anybody expect to see any Art Institutes still standing past the next year? Or even past its first half?
Information on Class Action Lawsuits
Does anyone have any information regarding possible lawsuits initiated by employees?
Fail State documentary a must watch
https://failstatemovie.com/watch-the-film/
Classes in 2019
Are your upcoming classes showing on Brightspace?
Since the Art Institute has been hit with so many lawsuits
https://www.forgetstudentloandebt.com/student-loan-relief-programs/federal-student-loan-relief/federal-forgiveness-programs/art-institute-student-loan-forgiveness/ "Since the Art Institute has been hit with so many lawsuits, there’s a very good... — read more
Thank you Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
2018 is the 50th anniversary of AIFL and today the last graduating class walked across the stage. Over 100 talented students received their degrees and diplomas. It was a happy ending to a sad down turn of events. The campus is closing tomorrow... — read more
Solid information
Does anyone have any real solid information of what is about to really happen with the remaining open campuses? I know for a fact that they are not going to be paying CBRE (the facilities management company) for the 3 weeks we are on "vacation" to... — read more
From October - about Ai Seattle
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/education/art-institute-of-seattle-lays-off-all-but-3-full-time-teachers-amid-fears-for-schools-future/ How does a college operate with only 3 FTF - sure adjuncts can teach the courses - but who is... — read more
Thank You!
Thank you all for all your hard work! Couldn't have done it without you! Because of your work and dedication, you saved Brent Richardson from having to give up his third summer home. Appreciate it! Hearty high five to each and everyone of you!!!
All Non Core Campuses Closing on Monday
All non core campuses are locking the doors on Monday, December 17
Phones are Dead
Is any Ai out there receiving any marketing at all? We are soooooooooooooo slow. So different than it used to be. Completely bored.
Unpaid Aid
Here we go again with the unpaid aid. We have stopped all admissions activity to focus on unpaid aid. How is this our job??? Seems like they are trying to get as much money from the students as they can before closing the doors.
“outcomes don't improve and quality doesn't go up
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/12/10/dream-center-colleges-closing-years-end
Anything from the employee surveys?
I answered the 8 questions in each 1 question for the person that can’t even hit their own goals (my manager showed me) yet somehow he’s gonna teach new people how to do their job or teach directors how to do their job? Who has made the mistake of... — read more
What's left?
How many of these remaining campuses are still taking students? How many will survive through 2019? Miami International University of Art & Design The Art Institute of Atlanta The Art Institute of Austin The Art Institute of California – Hollywood... — read more
Students Sue Dream Center Over False Claim That School Was Accredited
https://www.republicreport.org/2018/students-sue-dream-center-over-false-claim-that-school-was-accredited/
Where's the big announcement???
Still waiting for the alleged big announcement of today...
ECA Closing ALL Schools
No posts on their board: &eca - they are folding right now, as we speak... They are closing 31 schools... Brightwood College, Brightwood Career Institute, Ecotech Institute, Golf Academy of America and Virginia College... 31 campus gone.
Goodbye AI
On top of the fact that it rhymes, it’s happening. DCEH never wanted AI anyway. Sharpen up your resumes and apply for unemployment now. Non-believers will finally become believers tomorrow.
Bankruptcy
Strong rumors out of the dept of ed in Atlanta that DCEH will declare bankruptcy tomorrow.
Quinn Street
The 2% was Quinn Street and provided 80% of leads to AUO. They converted at 2% and then only 30% of that 2% started classes. That is straight from the Sr. Directors mouth when meeting with each team.