https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S64WANCgMek&feature=youtu.be

The “San Diego campus is a ghost town” post was taken down, but it was SO ON POINT! People who are sub-par HAVE been promoted in Student Services and Admissions and it’s a joke. It has to be a joke. Right?? How do you let go of people who loved this... — read more 

Someone moved up and was promoted to provost - on ground - watch out! Who's taking their place online? probably ditching the position since no announcement was made at the same time for a replacement.

I feel bad for the Creative Arts.

After 16 years I was terminated without any severance or health care. The letter said since they notified me (WARN) that our my campus could be closing in 2018 there are no benefits offered. Funny that letter was followed by another that said ignore... — read more 

Can’t wait for more BS this week. Get apps, keep people engaged, what do you mean they decided not to go. Better hit at least 200 dials even though you won’t talk to anyone. Can’t wait.

I was laid off fro EDMC a few years ago... when looking for a new job, there were a couple of companies who told me no thanks specifically because of EDMC's reputation. But again, local Pittsburgh employers might be aware of how awful the company is... — read more 

Heard from a few people I should leave it off my resume when applying for a new job. Is this true?

Rumor has it that big things will be announced soon?

Education Mismanagement Corpse or Dream Crusher Education Hell?

What's everyone's thoughts on the new insurance

I was let go in the reduction of force and have a letter stating that South would NOT appeal. And we were told they would not appeal as well. The DOL states that South is appealing it and I have a hearing under oath mid month (November). Has anyone... — read more 

When will AIP and AIO hear if they've lost their accreditation and if they do will they automatically go into Teach Out or will Dream Center care less and move forward with their plans unaccredited?

I visited Miami campus recently and they had similar layoffs. I was told the entire full time faculty is now 8 after almost 20 were cut. It is not a teach out campus. This is what happened at Fort Lauderdale, lay off the bulk of full timers, replace... — read more 

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/education/art-institute-of-seattle-lays-off-all-but-3-full-time-teachers-amid-fears-for-schools-future/

South University, just like their degrees, or not worth the paper they’re printed on. The only people that believe this is quality education are either The students who were too poor or too stupid to know any better, or the employees who make over 80... — read more 

My friend Tom Cal at the Veteran Mentor Network has alerted me about the proliferation of coding bootcamps and their reluctance to tell consumers what they need to know to make good decisions. Are these bootcamps meeting all their hype? Are they... — read more 

Looks like the higher-ups feel it is working as intended and we just need to dial. I wonder if they’ll tell us the results of the smiley face survey they sent out. I know for a fact the everyone that took it ripped apart the new system. Yet nothing... — read more 

How has the community missed the community connection?

'Even More Invested We equip our classrooms with the same tools the pros use. We have a faculty full of industry-experienced instructors. We’ve given students the opportunity to enrich their education through trips to major events like SXSW Gaming... — read more 

A current rumour floating around is that DCEH is trying to sell South University, in particular, the Savannah campus, in an attempt to raise money to keep the other parts of their empire afloat. Does anybody have any information that supports or... — read more 

on Wednesday, October 24th. Wear ORANGE in support of bullying prevention, and to promote KINDNESS, ACCEPTANCE & INCLUSION. New email from Ai --

I'm not sure whether to be relieved or even more concerned by the atmosphere at work and even the time of this site? Are we experiencing the calm before the storm or could it be that the worst changes have already happened and this is our new norm?... — read more 

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/10/08/suzy-welch-the-big-secret-no-one-ever-tells-you-about-quitting.html

I wanted to leave AI 4 years before I did, and I should have left sooner. Some professional advice if you’re still reticent. https://apple.news/AYsDVWcD_Rfyh9mFazNpm-w

Anybody else notice the new undergrad Argosy admission requirements?! It looks “legit” but apparently now if you have NO proof of graduation... we’ll let you in... just maintain a 2.0 your first semester. How will they even get federal funding then?!

Here is the 09-17 letter from the Department of Education giving tentative approval to Dream Center's takeover of EDMC schools & conversion to nonprofit. Not sure if it has circulated before. Let me know if you see anything interesting. ED has not... — read more 

I am still at Ai Austin, just got a job offer and will be leaving next quarter. Those of you who are shaming us, knock it off, we still need money, we have families, we can't just leave. They told us 4 days before the next quarter started that we... — read more 

Just wondering. Would Ai teachers consider a wildcat strike? How about a sit in? At the very least, can you organize a teach-in? What do you have to lose?

DCEH schools are just about selling degrees, then you shouldn’t be in education.A long time ago someone said “not everyone is suited for higher education” and had their A** handed to them, same with this comment, “the students ain’t all that bright... — read more 

And there’s nothing being done to fix it. It’s like everything else this place has ever done. Here’s something new! Oh it’s garbage? We’ll fix it! do nothing until the complaining stops Hmmmm why is everything failing? Start firing people that will... — read more 

A long time ago someone said “not everyone is suited for higher education” and had their A** handed to them, same with this comment, “the students ain’t all that bright. Most don’t have a clue about accreditation or the importance of it. Ai students... — read more 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/tens-of-thousands-of-defrauded-students-could-have-their-loans-cancelled/ar-BBOtEKv?li=BBnb7Kz

"... please know that the faculty truly care and they are some of the best and brightest in their field." Meanwhile somewhere in their field: "Here best and brightest, bring it here, come fetch the stick before we clobber you with it !"

A few students who transferred to one of the open campuses reached out to me over the weekend with a letter they received from DCEH. It says their programs did not meet gainful employment standards and in the future if the program continues to not... — read more 

I see 7 new Program Chair positions have been posted for Ai. 6 for Media, 1 for Design.

From the posts, it seems that Ai is getting hit the hardest. How are people doing at the South campuses?