No wonder any complaints to the HLC go into their trash can. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/higher-learning-commission-accreditation-sign-quality-dahn-shaulis/?published=t
This is heartbreaking
It is heartbreaking that this once fine institution will be a thing of the past, or at the very best, a shell of its former self in the not to distant future. DeVry was absolutely ruined by Keller, Taylor, Hamburger and his minions. First point -... — read more
Subprime medicine for Watts
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) and Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) today announced an agreement to establish joint education programs that are expected to increase the number of... — read more
Anything on possible layoffs?
Just wondering, it has been a while since any substantial layoffs rumors surfaced here. Still nothing new? (I'm not complaining, just checking.)
Gladiator Tactics
Has anyone heard about Lynn B's new thumbs up/thumbs down tabs in the Canvas shells starting in September for the new year? Students can secretly use it to rate their teachers and only the deans can see it! Wish they had one for her-but people may... — read more
Devry gets the most complaints
Education Department documents obtained by The Associated Press through an open-records records request show that students filed nearly 24,000 federal fraud complaints between President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20, 2017, inauguration and April 30 this... — read more
Hmm...
Is Adtalem teaching the money laundering classes as a pro or con? Just wondering. https://www.thelayoff.com/t/UM5IZbW
Adtalem stock takes a hit
After Adtalem 4th quarter earnings sunk in to the market, stock dropped substantially, currently down 15%. I thought it was over inflated and may still drop a few more percent. Alas Lisa has the plan: In a press release, CEO Lisa Wardell said, "We... — read more
Another town Hall
The Central Division is having a Town Hall next week. We just had one recently. Does anyone know why?
DeVry competitor using non-profit status to deceive consumers
Same sh*t, different bottle. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/purdue-university-its-subprime-college-cousin-fraud-dahn-shaulis/
Remaining Full-Time Faculty--What Are Your Plans?
If you are still teaching full-time for DeVry, how long are you planning to stay, and why? Here are some options--pick one letter and as many numbers as you need: A. Already Quit B. Until I Can Find Any New Job C. Until I Can Find A New Teaching Job... — read more
Here's your new leadership (Palm Ventures)
For those who may not know, Heald was a long-lived business school that was acquired by Corinthian Colleges before it crashed in 2015. Palm Ventures is the parent company of Cogswell. "Heald Capital's controlling shareholder is Brad Palmer, Founder... — read more
Who is worse off, UoPX or DeVry?
DeVry University will be closing more campuses after their parent company, Adtalem, dumped their brand and practically gave it away to Cogswell Education/Palm Ventures. They have already closed eight sites in 2018. Over the past few years, DeVry has... — read more
This is how we make it out of this
Seriously, though...if DeVry makes it out the other end of this, it needs to change some things...here are a couple of suggestions...identify our best academic program...then go out and get the very best faculty in those fields. Money should be no... — read more
Another For-Profit sold.
Maybe we'll come out on the other end of this as a non-profit institution, with an administration led by scholars, provosts and deans with credentials in keeping with their positions, and a faculty supported not only in the classroom but in areas of... — read more
Why all the negativity about Devry?
I totally disagree with all the negativity posted here as I believe most of the complaints are coming from the emotional pain felt by the changes we are experiencing. Perceptual blindness is preventing most of us from knowing what our priorities are?... — read more
DeVry Quality: What's An ECE?
What's an ECE? "And, with the cap removed, faculty were teaching 40 or more students in online classes in a cultural contest that promoted the student to customer, obviating any faculty authority to establish rules and at times, even basic human... — read more
Consolidations
Consolidations have been occurring since 2015: first, online which had always been separately governed as its own campus, became one with on-site campuses. Next campuses were consolidated into regions (and centers closed). Before I left, the original... — read more
How many DeVry campuses will be open by 2019?
Art Institutes are closing most of their campuses--and may go exclusively online. University of Phoenix also appears to be doing the same. How about DeVry? How many campuses does DeVry have with more than 300 students?
Students are NOT Customers to Faculty...Why I Quit Duh-Vry
I was dissatisfied for years before I quit, and there were many reasons that I did end up quitting DV faculty. Some of the lesser reasons included increased medical benefit costs, poor raises and lack of faculty development money, not to mention... — read more
Adtalem sells Carrington to San Joaquin Valley College
"Adtalem Global Education today announced that it has signed an agreement to transfer ownership of Carrington College to San Joaquin Valley College, Inc."... — read more
The Future of DeVry
If you really want to see what the future of DeVry will look like post sale, watch the Dream Center Educational Holdings layoff site (formerly EDMC)... they will be shuttering over 20 Art Institute campuses tomorrow (June 29). Cogswell plans the same... — read more
Illinois Board of Higher Ed. Approved Transfer
From the June 5th Illinois Board of Higher Education Minutes (available at https://ibhe.org/board/2018/june/VI3.pdf), IBHE seemingly granted DVU "operating authority" under its new owners: "Under the proposed transaction, the closing of which is... — read more
DeVry competitor (Trident) may be in trouble
Recruiting widows at a grief camp? Who do they think they are? https://www.thelayoff.com/trident-university-international
DeVry competitor (Trident) may be in trouble
Recruiting widows at a grief camp? Who do they think they are? https://www.thelayoff.com/trident-university-international
Well said!
DeVry is a fraudulent, abusive, and corrupt company that systematically cheats its students and abuses its faculty and other employees. There is no academic integrity and the "education" that is provided is worthless. Having taught for the company... — read more
Question?
Is there somebody who is not ashamed to admit they work at DeVry? Honest question.
Senator Durbin and Brown - letter,regarding DVU and Cogswell DTD 6/1/2018
READ this !!!! very good information!!! Something is going on with the transfer:... — read more
TRANSER--WHEN IS THE ANNOUNCEMENT?
So when does the transfer get announced? I thought it had to be done by the July session?
Age Discrimination
Signs To Prove You're A Victim Of Age Discrimination www.aarp.org › Work & Jobs Watch video · Here are the signs of age discrimination if you're being demoted, fired or passed over because of your age. I have experienced everyone of these things... — read more
Learning site closings?
@Tl4tMLA-5wbf does DeVry have a list of learning centers (as opposed to campuses)? I can't see where campuses and learning centers are differentiated on the website. Also, is there an up-to-date record of enrollment numbers by campus?
Low morale
I think we can safely say that morale has hit an all time low at DeVry. I can't find one person who is not forcing him or herself into coming to work every single day. How sad is that? And how do those on top expect to see any improvements in results... — read more
Were there layoffs this week or no?
And if there were, are they done for now?
Is Adtalem still investing in DeVry?
DeVry advertising and marketing claims to have many convenient locations and cutting edge technology, but is this true? If you have information that shows that Adtalem is not living up to their marketing and advertising for Devry, please let Veterans... — read more
Its starting
Hey guys.. It's starting. Some colleagues at HO have been told that their jobs have been eliminated at the end of June...Brace yourself!
It's starting
Hey guys....it's starting! Some people at HO have been told they jobs are being eliminated at the end of June. Brace yourself!
Is DeVry violating its FTC consent decree?
Is the DeVry violating the consent decree it had with the Federal Trade Commission? If so, let Veterans Education Success know about it. The whistleblower form is posted below, and VES will protect your confidentiality and anonymity... — read more
Employee Engagement Survey Coming!
Always right before the layoffs. Brace yourselves. Be sure to let them know exactly how you feel because they want to collect nice happy numbers before the sh8tcanninh begins. Like it here? Great! Great company! Yes, we eliminated your position but... — read more
June 1st
I heard from a reliable source that all DeVry campuses will be moved out of Chamberlain or closed. This is the end people!