FYI: Devry's stock price is unsustainable (a P/E of 44). and more bad news is coming soon about for-profit colleges in general. And when people learn about problems (e.g. tragic stories of student debt at Ross and Chamberlain), the vultures will... — read more
Unless You Organize For Change, Be Prepared for a Collapse in Coming Years
Devry is heading along the same path as Corinthian Colleges, Education Management, and ITT Tech and it does not look at all like it will turn around ethically. I suggest that those with courage begin documenting unethical advertising, recruiting, and... — read more
Devry 74% Chance of Bankruptcy?
http://www.macroaxis.com/invest/market/DV--DeVry-Education-Group-Inc....74% chance of bankruptcy?
300 layoffs
As of yesterday
Durbin ramps up attack on for-profit college industry (including Devry)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20140429/BLOGS02/140429746/durbin-ramps-up-attack-on-for-profit-college-industry?utm_source=BLOGS02&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chicagobusiness
Preparing for Campus Shutdowns?
"DeVry's executives admitted during its earnings conference call that "aggressive campus shutdowns" are a possibility."...http://seekingalpha.com/article/2150583-devry-is-significantly-overvalued-and-its-time-to-sell
Obama Reform and Devry Resistance
I'll bet Devry PR are working overtime trying to get the public to believe that government oversight is a bad thing. Business-friendly Obama is giving Devry and other for-profits two years (2016)to get a judge to overturn any executive... — read more
Higher Stock Price=Cost Cutting=More Layoffs?
"The company is following a strict cost-control routine and is particularly looking to combat escalating costs at transition institutions like DeVry University and Carrington Colleges. Management expects costs at these transition institutions to... — read more
Ashford University complaints
Is there a good information about posted Ashford University complaints somewhere?
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/davidhalperin/feds-launch-online-compla_b_4695421.html?utm_source=Alert-blogger&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Email%2BNotifications..."Federal agencies have this morning launched a new online complaint system where... — read more
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Devry student and military veteran saddled with $90K in debt is part of President Obama's 2014 State of the Union...http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/28/sabrina-jenkins-state-of-the-union_n_4677746.html
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President Obama's State of the Union includes a Devry student $90K in debt....that's 90K!http://www.politico.com/morningeducation/0114/morningeducation12835.html#.UugRAre0CnI.twitter
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President Obama's State of the Union includes a Devry student 9K in debt....http://www.politico.com/morningeducation/0114/morningeducation12835.html#.UugRAre0CnI.twitter
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Devry lures medical school rejects as taxpayers fund debt....http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-10/devry-lures-medical-school-rejects-as-taxpayers-fund-debt.html
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Our latest analysis of for-profit schools...http://www.dailycensored.com/profit-college-news-strayer-teacher-unions-call-centers-called-colleges/
KCCL is laughable, but in the end gets more students enrolled
KCCL is laughable, but in the end gets more students enrolled. That's not going anywhere.
I think partnerships are necessary, however, as a current employee I had experience w/KCCL(corporate partnerships) and honestly don't think...
I think partnerships are necessary, however, as a current employee I had experience w/KCCL(corporate partnerships) and honestly don't think it was as effective as it could be.
i wonder how effective those partnerships really are.... If you have a good product to sell to begin with, you don't need "partnerships", or...
i wonder how effective those partnerships really are.... If you have a good product to sell to begin with, you don't need "partnerships", or should that be revised to say, "marketing partnerships"?
I definitely think more are coming, rumor is with University Partnerships, i.e.High school programs, community outreach, KCCL(corporate...
I definitely think more are coming, rumor is with University Partnerships, i.e.High school programs, community outreach, KCCL(corporate partnerships).
Don't believe management when they say "its about the team not the numbers"; its about the numbers! Some amazing folks that have been there 2...
Don't believe management when they say "its about the team not the numbers"; its about the numbers! Some amazing folks that have been there 20+ years were let go while slackers stayed. Too many mid-management positions; should have trimmed those... — read more
300?
300?
How many total employees were laid off in August and do you think more layoffs are coming in the next few months?
How many total employees were laid off in August and do you think more layoffs are coming in the next few months?
You can't just sue for wrongful termination
You can't just sue for wrongful termination. We're an at will state and companies are allowed to have layoffs.
You can't just sue for wrongful termination
You can't just sue for wrongful termination. We're an at will state and companies are allowed to have layoffs.
technically you can sue them for wrongful termination and if proven right, the judge would be able to reinstate the employment
technically you can sue them for wrongful termination and if proven right, the judge would be able to reinstate the employment. if you take the money, you waive that right...
You can choose to not take severance and apply for unemployment instead
You can choose to not take severance and apply for unemployment instead
You can choose to not take severance and apply for unemployment instead
You can choose to not take severance and apply for unemployment instead
So they changed the severance? I dont understand why they say if you take it you can never work there again
So they changed the severance? I dont understand why they say if you take it you can never work there again. It's not like it's a lot of money.
Oh there were layoffs @ Devry (again)
Oh there were layoffs @ Devry (again). 300 people lost their jobs and were given a HANDSOME six weeks of pay as a severance package. As part of that severance package, they are not allowed to return to work @ Devry. Mighty generous of them, isn't it?
no, it's a fake school
no, it's a fake school
Is Ashford a real school?
Is Ashford a real school?
Bridgepoint education
Bridgepoint education. They own Ashford university online.
What is bridge point?
What is bridge point?
Bridgepoint just put up -45% new student enrollments for June
Bridgepoint just put up -45% new student enrollments for June. Wonder how bad it will get for Devry university?
Dv online is absorbing services for a handful of campuses
Dv online is absorbing services for a handful of campuses
40 campus closures out of 100 would be steep
40 campus closures out of 100 would be steep. If I were to guess, I think DV will be moving admin/services staff to central location and closing down 10 or so campuses. Did HR lady give you insight on DV and Chamberlain new student enrollments for... — read more
HR lady also said they are (closing?) 40 something campuses
HR lady also said they are (closing?) 40 something campuses. Not sure if they are actually closing for school, or moving/laying off staff. they are moving all admissions and services to a central location.
I know the Mar'13 new enrollments were down 20%+ for Devry compared to a year ago
I know the Mar'13 new enrollments were down 20%+ for Devry compared to a year ago. Are you telling me that the May'13 and Jul'13 enrollment periods were also down 20-25% from a year ago? If so, I would not be surprised to hear Hamburglar announce... — read more
#s have been going South for the past two years
s have been going South for the past two years. Even Chamberlain is down and thats a respected school.Devry and Kelloer are down by 20/25 percent and Carrigton has been way down for a while. Its too bad they could do well if they stuck with the... — read more