Topics regarding layoffs at DeVry Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at DeVry Inc.

Beware the Ides of March

March 11 is the 91st day of the transition. There has been a call for faculty CVs, due March 8th. "Hello Tomorrow: The Next Chapter in the Journey" begins March 12th. Emails March 10th? Meetings March 11th? Anyone worried?

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| 3210 views | | 23 replies (last February 12, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XwYPL5t

Thanks to the couargeous person who posted on GlassDoor

"Advice to Management" "I worked at DeVry University for two years and the first 6 months was okay. However doesn't align with my educational philosophy. This university is very numbers based. There is no sense of care for what the students want and... — read more 

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| 1910 views | | 6 replies (last February 13, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XvIia44

Frigid Cold!

Chamberlain is closing both tomorrow and Thursday, asked my boss about DeVry and couldn’t get a commitment about Thursday. We live in the same area and share buildings, how does that make sense. Is AK afraid to make decisions or does she just not... — read more 

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| 1120 views | | 2 replies (last January 29, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XmYxRwO

Where will DeVry downsize?

I've heard that some of these locations are actually ghost towns. Online Education Arizona Glendale Center Mesa Center Phoenix Campus California Colton (Inland-Empire) Center Folsom Campus Fresno Campus Long Beach Campus Newark Campus Pomona Campus... — read more 

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| 2050 views | | 5 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XmobjDa

Hard Feelings

As one who did quit, I came to believe that no matter what I did (and my gifts and productivity were considerable), I could be fired over not achieving a 3.6 or higher. I taught "killer" courses, which students despised because they were so weakly... — read more 

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| 2120 views | | 10 replies (last January 30, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xg88BZK

Has technology become a distraction?

We hear so much about how great group projects are; how "engagement" increases with the use of IFF; and how much the use of video and other technology enhances the learning experience. To some degree, this is true; however, I feel like we've become... — read more 

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| 2660 views | | 16 replies (last February 3, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xfr3RZC

Deceived by DeVry

In 2019, DeVry University continues to deceive consumers through its DeVry website and online recruiting. As a subsidiary of Cogswell Education and Palm Ventures, a shoe-string operation in comparison to its previous parent company, matters could get... — read more 

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Is DeVry still involved with Reboot?

A veteran advocate friend of mine in California tells me that Reboot is a big scam. Is DeVry still involved with them? https://www.nvtsi.org/ https://www.nvtsi.org/workshop/ https://www.nvtsi.org/locations/devry-university/

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College Meltdown shows few signs of slowing in 2019

"For-profit colleges and community colleges continue to be hardest hit. But small rural colleges and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are also struggling. Even second-tier public colleges and universities have been declining in... — read more 

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| 1381 views | | 2 replies (last January 13, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+X4X8BpF

DEM

This is huge surprise to me, some DEM advisors DON'T even have Bachelors Degree? Your "selling" something that you don't even have or understand .... That the DeVry way...promote "SELLERS" not experienced, educated, rotating students 100 to 150 per... — read more 

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| 1950 views | | 11 replies (last January 19, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+X1OyOLm

NCES numbers

These numbers from NCES suggest that several DeVry sites are defunct or in the process of failing. CO, IN, MO, NV, NC, OK, TN...and these numbers are old. DeVry College of New York 1,528 DeVry University-Arizona 672 DeVry University-Colorado 221... — read more 

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| 1280 views | | 6 replies (last January 8, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+X0iUbhZ

DeVry taking Art Institute students

About two dozen Art Institutes closed December 28th. And DeVry is taking Ai students. The Art Institute schools were owned by the Dream Center (DCEH) https://www.artinstitutes.edu/closed-school-information-page https://www.thelayoff.com/dceh

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| 1240 views | | 2 replies (last January 1, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+WTqUrnW

If Skunk Odor Mated with Venomous Frog Slime

If Skunk smell mated with venomous frog slime, the resulting spawn would be for-profit education. It is as toxic, mind-killing, and soul-crushing as its worst critics say. But, the problem isn't exclusive to for-profit education: anywhere students... — read more 

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| 1111 views | | 1 reply (January 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+WSvIGJG

Cogswell Workload

Former colleagues still employed: now that you are with Cogswell (or is it Palm Ventures--nothing on their page) what is your workload like? Still 40 to a class? Any humanities or writing faculty--how do you grade so many? Can you? Or is it just no... — read more 

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| 1810 views | | 11 replies (last January 20, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+WL0Ma8c

Be prepared...

If you don’t already have a Plan B in place, it’s time to have one. Change is coming in the new year. Expect changes and it may be your number pulled. Things will not remain status quo...expect a significant shake up. Those that remain, the future... — read more 

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| 1590 views | | 3 replies (last December 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WAUwCdL

That's all she wrote. Frankly, one expected more...

Adtalem Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the transition of DeVry University (DVU) to Cogswell Education is complete. Cogswell Education owns Cogswell College, the second oldest operating college in California, and a regionally accredited... — read more 

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| 3810 views | | 17 replies (last December 21, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WA1ifxx

I Guess All is Well

The boards have been quiet, so I guess all is well: class sizes are lovely and small, perhaps no more than 20 in a class. DeVry has raised its standards and is only admitting prepared students, who actually want to learn. Quality of instruction has... — read more 

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| 1970 views | | 11 replies (last December 15, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WrQsYtJ

The subprime college circuit

Has anyone here also worked for Ashford University, University of Phoenix or other subprime colleges? I see that it's common for people to move from one to another, especially in the management ranks. Also, has anyone moved on to a more legitimate... — read more 

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| 2080 views | | 9 replies (last December 8, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WmH8Itg

An interesting read...

An interesting read, especially considering DeVry essentially being taken over by a hedge fund... https://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/the-founder-of-panera-bread-explains-the-economic-forces-that-led-to-trump

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Campus closing

I just saw that the Decatur, GA will be closing. Is this the only one closing or are there more?

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| 1550 views | | 4 replies (last November 20, 2018)
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DOD, VA Get Low Grades for Helping Vets Make College Choices

"In 2011, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that DOD had done some work on ensuring greater accountability from online schools, but that more needed to be done. DOD has made two review of schools receiving TA funds, but the... — read more 

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8 tips to help vets pick the right college

I wanted to get Military Times to name names but they were reluctant https://rebootcamp.militarytimes.com/transition-tips/education/2018/10/17/8-tips-to-help-vets-pick-the-right-college/

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Cuts ahead

The numbers do not look good. How can Cogswell make a profit? https://seekingalpha.com/pr/17320438-adtalem-global-education-announces-first-quarter-fiscal-2019-results

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| 1640 views | | 6 replies (last November 17, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+VVadhJT

Borrower defense live!

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

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Layoffs

Brace yourself, layoffs will start before end of October.

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| 3810 views | | 16 replies (last November 27, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+VFBTRmF

Deceived by DeVry

There is small group of former DeVry students on Facebook. Tell your students bout Deceived by DeVry. https://www.facebook.com/groups/devrydeception/

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| 1161 views | | 2 replies (last November 16, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+VETdwuk

Hey Camden, check this out

https://www.reddit.com/r/news/comments/9nsj3y/california_supports_lawsuit_against_betsy_devos/

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| 1370 views | | 2 replies (last October 17, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+VCjq1gj

So, Camden....

What are you actually planning on doing about any of this? You troll this board and ask for whistleblowing type information, and then you write a few articles generally on the for-profits. This seems largely for your own benefit more than the good of... — read more 

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| 2550 views | | 12 replies (last October 22, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+VCxT9Op

What's Reboot?

Is Reboot a lead generator for DeVry? Sounds like a big scam against veterans.

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| 2700 views | | 12 replies (last October 10, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+VtjG4Fv

The system is utterly corrupt

If you thought DeVry was bad... https://collegemeltdown.blogspot.com/2018/10/visa-mill-promoters-drop-760k-on-key.html

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Union Now!

National Labor Relations Board-Chicago

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| 1490 views | | 7 replies (last September 21, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+VfS2gfu

Please Explain The DeVry Logo

I’ve always hated the DeVry logo. Can anyone explain what it is supposed to represent? Is the missing chunk of the (fugly) shield supposed to be “you” as in the student? I really hope that Cogswell does new branding, and if the don’t get rid of the... — read more 

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| 1920 views | | 9 replies (last October 9, 2018)
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