https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/12/us/college-admission-cheating-scheme/index.html
"Argosy studemts are coming over!!!"
From one pit of misery to another. Please let your students know that DeVry is another subprime college on its way down. https://www.thelayoff.com/devry
If you know of any military veterans who have been hurt by the closings
GI Bill Restoration for Vets at Closed Schools: VES worked hard to ensure that veterans at shuttered colleges get their GI Bill back. We succeeded in getting full GI Bill restoration for ITT Tech and Corinthian veterans – with huge thanks to our... — read more
Whistleblowers
For the good of servicemembers, student veterans and their families, tell Veterans Education Success what you know. https://vetsedsuccess.org/contact/whistleblowers/
Ai Online Courses Still Operational?
AiP and therefore AiPOD (originally AiO a division of AiP) is closed. Are students still taking online classes at the campuses remaining open? If so, who owns and operates the technology? Servers? Intellectual property? Miami, FL Tampa, FL Atlanta... — read more
Missing Money
So the money is still missing. No idea where it is. Might explain another..."interrogation". And this one was ugly. Really, really ugly. Just going to leave it at that.
Judge refuses to fire DCEH receiver
UPDATE 03-11-19 6:55 pm: In the Ohio court today, Judge Polster decided, against the wishes of both the Department of Education and a group of students, to keep DCEH receiver Mark Dottore in place for up to six more months. According to people... — read more
Studio Management?
When exactly is the transition to Studio supposed to happen? Has anyone heard anything?
Investigations and lawsuits
By the time any of these investigations and lawsuits finish the campuses will be long closed, the money dried up and the culprits moved on to scam others. By some accounts 5 years or more. Very sad.
from 50 Art institutes to 8
Talk about killing a brand. How will the remaining campuses live through this mess? They better drop the AI brand immediately. Will they become Studio Schools since they were basically sold to them for the service contracts? Ugh no please. Will these... — read more
What schools are in most danger of being closed right now?
I would like some honest opinions, and maybe an explanation why that is the case, if it’s possible. Maybe this is a difficult question, especially given that none of the schools are in a great position, but in any case I'm eager to hear some opinions... — read more
ED says dump receiver; receiver wants Argosy students to go to TCS schools
UPDATE 03-11-19: In advance of today’s federal court hearing, Receiver Mark Dottore this morning filed an emergency motion to allow him to enter into “articulation agreements” to explore allowing Argosy system students to transfer to schools of... — read more
This is on greedy corporate employees
The one thing I hope these students realize is that is wasn’t your ‘grad team’ or their managers that put the school in this position. It’s the greedy corporate employees whom made this happen. Every employee that walked into those buildings each day... — read more
Moving over to Bridgepoint? Think again.
I know that some people were considering moving over to Bridgepoint Education and Ashford University. Looks like they are having trouble too. https://www.thelayoff.com/bridgepoint-education
MSCHE STATEMENT ON THE SUDDEN CLOSURE OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH
https://www.msche.org/msche-statement-on-the-sudden-closure-of-the-art-institute-of-pittsburgh/
Nondisclosure Agreements
I had to sign one to settle with AI Portland over a wrongful termination when it was still owned by EDMC. Is EDMC even around anymore? Can we talk without risk of a lawsuit? My agreement said I could be sued for $5,000 per each violation of the... — read more
South University Stands Alone
Through all the wreckage, I find it interesting that the oldest school South University (Est. 1899) of the three former DCEH brands, still remains and is growing. Sources before the collapse told me that South University made 30+ million in 2018... — read more
Is South still hiring???
https://dcehcareers.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/search
Accreditors -DO YOUR JOB
Deny transfer of accreditation to any new buyers for any EDMC-DCEH tainted property. There’s no way they can rebound at this point, do your jobs! Protect students not your fee revenues. It’s time. If they want it let them apply as a candidate, like... — read more
Finger pointing all around in receivership case
Last update to this piece https://www.republicreport.org/2019/devos-fiddles-schools-burn/ Magistrate Judge Parker held a previously scheduled hearing Friday, in advance of Monday’s bigger court showdown. According to a press release from the National... — read more
Termination Letters?
Did anyone get termination letters following the closure email from the receiver yesterday?
I truly am sorry, I really did try to do the right things
Students: for starters I am sorry you were screwed I was as well (as an employee) Here goes: I worked in admissions and finance for AU (online-Pittsburgh) when I was hired I was told I would be placing students in programs AND ALWAYS DO WHAT IS BEST... — read more
The Art Institute of Las Vegas still open?
https://www.artinstitutes.edu/closed-school-information-page Las Vegas still open? https://www.ktnv.com/news/deal-reached-to-keep-art-institute-of-las-vegas-open-amid-financial-struggles
STUDENTS GET INFORMED
Never take the teach out students. Life time of debt for weasels. Learn about school discharge and history of this sham at IAmAi on Facebook or the debt collective.org. Get a real education from a reputable school and be able to utilize your federal... — read more
Stay informed Argosy Schools (Ai)
Reps from the department of education were at Argosy Los Angeles this morning answering questions for students. If Argosy meets deadlines given by Dept of Ed and WASC, and WASC approves application, students from Argosy and Ai (Schools under Argosy... — read more
WTAE - The Art Institute of Pittsburgh closes
https://www.wtae.com/article/the-art-institute-of-pittsburgh-closing/26768517 Updated: 6:58 PM EST Mar 8, 2019 The Art Institute of Pittsburgh closes Closure effective Friday, March 8 The Art Institute of Pittsburgh has closed, according to Dana... — read more
R.I.P. AiP and AiPOD
They officially called Time of Death at 5:01 PM March 7, 2019... It is with great disappointment that I share the news that operations at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (to include online programs) will end, effective immediately, and the campus is... — read more
No More Ai Online
Since EDMC eliminated a lot of ground classes and made them online only, students at the ground campuses need online classes to complete degree requirements to graduate. So really, how long can the EPF locations stay open without online classes??
An important message about the closure of Argosy University campuses
Dear Employee, The past few years have been a time of enormous change for Argosy University, Phoenix (to include Argosy University, Online Programs). Efforts to transform the university have faced stiff headwinds. It is with great disappointment that... — read more
Same game different players
Studio is basically running the school as DCEH had. All the control at the corporate level, zero control at the campus. All decisions are being made, including all new hires by corporate. The campuses have no say on anything that is happening. I’m... — read more
Job abandonment - precedent from case law is three days
What does the DCEH Employment manual say? https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/hr-qa/pages/jobabandonment.aspx
Pittsburgh art institute closed?
Does anyone know for sure if the Pittsburgh art institute is officially closed as of March 8, 2019? Should the student stop attending?
The whole thing is really, really sad.
It is disheartening to see some of the nastiness on this site. This whole situation is really sad. Both Argosy and The Art Institute have been around a long time and were once strong educational systems with good outcomes. I personally know many... — read more
A College Chain Crumbles, and Millions in Student Loan Cash Disappears
DSCEH hits NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/07/business/argosy-college-art-insititutes-south-university.html
Was faculty officially notified their jobs ended?
Are they going to be fired through job abandonment? To avoid paying unemployment?
3/8 Back Pay Received
Pleasantly surprised to have received the back pay due to me after the shortage on March 1. Online adjuncts, check your accounts. Argosy did provide the rest of my pay for last term, as promised.
Is Argosy *legally* closed as of 3/8?
Legally, the receiver needs court approval, and he doesn’t have it. The judge said he’s vacating the receiver order unless The Recieveship Possee can amaze him with a new dance on Monday. What happens when the receivership is vacated? What plans does... — read more
NYT Article
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/07/business/argosy-college-art-insititutes-south-university.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimesbusiness
Transfer partners
Does anyone have the list of transfer partners for Argosy students? I am especially interested in legit not for profit schools.