As an Adjunct Faculty member in CA and seeing what options I am supposed to coach students into next week, I really only see one option: legal action. These students signed enrollment agreements! Some of them have no online option, and the online... — read more
The unfortunate truth
Most of the incoming students at any "still open" campus do not do their homework when applying to these schools. They are not aware of any upcoming goals to make everything "online" nor do they research the quality of portfolios from an online... — read more
Orientation for the campuses not closing?
Can anyone report on how the orientations went for the campuses that aren't closing?
Transferring to another AI
Have any of the people in closing AIs been given a chance to transfer to one of those that are not closing? Was it even offered as an option? If not, did anybody ask? I would have no issues relocating if my AI is one of the future ones to close, so... — read more
12 PM call
Thanks, Fraud, for the information on the 12 pm call today. You need to know that your acting needs a bit more work. Next time, save us the "concerned for our students" bit. You have zero concern for their welfare, it's not a secret. And those of us... — read more
More campuses in danger of closing
And for those at the campuses NOT listed... you're not out of the woods. There were many more campuses listed on the bankruptcy filings... if federal aid is affected at those campuses because of the Chapter 7, the doors will close FAST. Any chance we... — read more
Someone should email John South!!!!!
We should all send emails to John South. He’s a millionaire. Maybe he could pay us some severance. As much as he was very strict, I would like to think he cared about the staff and students. Do you think he knew about all of this in advance?
Let me go stop holding my 401k hostage
I get it... I was fired...I am getting another gig...please communicate that I am fired to fidelity so I can access my money. The rep was kind enough to reach out to dceh...but the contact#s were invalid... wtfreak...dceh is petty!
Does Michigan do WARN???
If the school is still open but let go all of the Admissions staff , then we would not get any pay through WARN, correct? That’s only if the school closed right then, correct? The school I worked for ceased enrollments and let all Admissions staff... — read more
Where is Richardson
We haven’t heard from him.
Assemblies of God as a Ripoff
Everyone involved should contact the Assembly of God headquarters and inform them of the renegade LA church and their deception and fraud against honest, dedicated faculty and staff. I am sure some let go were followers and members o AG.
DCEH is unethical and shady and where is our email outling your “plans”???!!
Still haven’t received anything from DCEH and I am still in shock over what happened. I’m confused, sad, angry and heartbroken all in one. How does a company conduct day long trainings just THREE weeks ago and talk about the positive direction the... — read more
Online Student’s POV
https://m.facebook.com/groups/196721303770639?ref=content_filter&feed_ufi=comments Students are having a discussion about online classes on the Facebook I Am Ai page. Not sure too many will transfer to AiO.
American Samoa, Really????
Really, has anyone told the government how they ravage students? https://www.argosy.edu/news-events/argosy-university-opens-new-facility-in-american-samoa
Monday (7/2) Layoffs
Has anyone laid off this past Monday received any notice on their severance package yet?
If you are a student, here are FOUR OPTIONS for you
I got an email this evening listing 4 options they are giving students: 1) if they are scheduled to graduate by the end of 2018 they can continue on ground at their campus at a 50% tuition reduction 2) transfer online at 50% tuition reduction 3)... — read more
Someone on TheLayoff predicted closures about 11 months
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/OFmIJ3l or @OFmIJ3l
Financial Aid
Do you think they will be laying off Financial Aid folks next? Given the closures, timeline and milestones that will be coming up in December, I'd think they will move to lay off in Financial Aid. How do others feel about this? Am I paranoid?
Scammed by Ai?
Contact Borrower Defense to Repayment: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/borrower-defense Call the hotline: 855 279 6207
Ai post sale Accreditation Issue
I don't know if this is true, but I heard that Ai Chicago received a letter informing them that they were no longer accredited soon after the sale to DCEH happened. No one was informed, including students who graduated this past Spring. They were... — read more
Art Insitutes that are staying open, has anything changed?
Are there student orientations? Is the word getting out? Full timers are acting like it is business as usual but I don’t know if they are being kept in the dark or just ignoring what has taken place. Adjuncts I’ve talked to are just grateful this... — read more
Students and Faculty- Warning DO NOT Transfer to Ai Hollywood!
I know it sounds tempting. Your school in CA is closing and you are pitched the wonders of Ai Hollywood... This is far from the truth. Here are the things you should know. Ai Hollywood is horribly run. Their president has overseen the shutdown and... — read more
Students Speak Out on Social Media
If you are an AU, South or Ai student impacted by campus closings, degree programs ending, accreditation scams (HLC campus are no longer accredited and Middlestates campuses are on a warning), being forced to transfer to a different school (it will... — read more
Here comes the sun
I've been out of the AI mess for a few months and I will tell you that life is so much better when you are not connected to such deceit. Take the unemployment and set up an account at Higheredjobs.com. If you are in Admissions, either decide to stay... — read more
Michigan Students and Faculty
Investigative reporter wants to talk to students or faculty! Send her an email she is guaranteeing privacy on her sources sdargay@hometownlife.com
Students if you read this, do not come back to Ai., If you are in Chicago, Michigan or any HLC School
Take your losses, run go to a well known institution, a community college! If you are in a HLC school, quit now. Try and get as much money back as you can. Join the Facebook group I am Ai, organize, get other students involved, see if there are... — read more
Ai will probably involve the most change
This is from a March 2017 article, Ai was never of interest to Dream Center: Schools that will retain their independent boards of trustees, staff and faculty as they become acquired by the Dream Center Foundation include South University, Argosy... — read more
Ground Floor
I was just about to make my move a invest. What happened? https://quotes.wsj.com/EDMC
WARN Notice Information
https://www.doleta.gov/programs/factsht/warn.htm
Ai,PITTSBURGH
Why are we enrolling new students, if we’re told by DCEH not too???🤔🙃 I’ll wait!!!
Severance package???!
I got fired in a group with others (Argosy) by conference call. Why no info on severance?? Only you will find out later in the week by email. Isn't there a formula like a week's pay for every year? Education benefit...lol anything?
Ai Pittsburgh
We have no clue what is going on. We haven't had any leadership since our president vanished Friday and we haven't had a Dean since December. I am emailing middle states about lack of organizational leadership and contacting new and continuing... — read more
Why do posts about the Hollywood Campus theft get deleted?
Why the massive coverup? It's 500k of theft and damage, students abd parents should be made aware.
DCEH...did not meet expectations on any area of the Service Model...
Your behaviors were not in line with your new service model. You were not engaged nor did you show support to the specific needs of your students and staff. You did not at all act with integrity during this whole sh-- show. So with that you get a... — read more
What a sh!t show!
Either DCEH are a bunch of genius crooks, or incompetent. Are they consulting each other before sending out mass communications? How many letters were sent out? That takes a consorted effort. What are the over under odds on the number of lawsuits... — read more
It's Time for a Lawsuit
You're fired, you're not fired, you're fired, you're not fired Please disregard the letter that told you to disregard the letter that informed you that you were fired...maybe??? Dear student... we are here to help you complete your education...as... — read more
Saturday, Monday, Tuesday. . .what the effing F!
Saturday WARN notice: "you are being notified today that your position has been eliminated." Monday Email: "Please disregard this notice. It was unfortunately distributed in error, and we were unable to retract the mailing by the time the error was... — read more
AIPH WARN notice filed with Philadelphia - States Closure
Good afternoon, Please see attached for requested WARN notice. Please note, the mentioned list of affected positions is not included, as the department considers position-specific information confidential. Please let me know if you need anything... — read more
This is all kinds of wrong
Dream Center has absolutely no clue what they are doing. They have mismanaged the firing of Ai Colorado. Employees are confused as to what is going on. Termination letters were received on Saturday in the mail by admissions and financial aid... — read more
Anybody else not in the mood to celebrate?
Usually I'm all gung-ho about Fourth of July, and yet today I'm up at the crack of dawn not even considering leaving the house. They really could have chosen a better time to drop this crap on us. I hope the rest of you are having a better day than I... — read more