I have taught at three colleges, private and public, non-profit and for profit. I've had many directors and deans. I have never seen a director work so little. Also he and Tim (campus president) are terrible about disseminating information. There is... — read more
Instructors might not get paid for 2 week break
After grades are turned in you will most likely get an email that will tell you that the 2 week break time will be unpaid.
Heald Salinas - Run by the worst type of people
Between the Heald Salinas president (Big Dick) trying to start his own security company (using inside information to get the contract with Heald) and him attempting to start his own school when Heald goes under (to maximize his opportunity to double... — read more
Who is buying Heald College?
I am a student, anyone knows?
Heald students cont to leave as meetings are held behind closed doors
History - tell the students nothing and leave them to formulate their own conclusion. Results, students transfer out, drop out and listen to the only source of updates made available to the - The Media !
Town Halls
There have been a series of town halls by the executive leadership. And I, fir one, really appreciate the efforts to communicate the state of Heald. We all should understand that any potential deals must be kept at the utmost privacy to ensure no... — read more
There are Heald articles on Corinthian board
Article about Heald on corinthian board
John Oliver takes on CCI on comedy central
Comedy is reality with a twist of humour. Although, not really funny with whats going on with the sell offs with the colleges, John points out clearly that they're in real trouble. They also interviewed existing students who qualified entrance into... — read more
Truth to Salary deduction Extension
Is anyone else hearing a rumbling that the 10% deduction will be extended through the end of the year?
Salary evaluation for career services
What kind of salaries f Do career services and directors of CS make in northern ca?
Joke Joke Joke
You Heald employees are a fu* joke. You all think you are better than Everest employees and that your so called "colleges" are better. Yeah right! Heald College is a joke and diploma mill just like Everest. Heald College was a piece of SH before CCI... — read more
Security and TP
Guards Mark will not longer be at STC. A new company, Universal Protection Services, will start on Monday as the new security. Heald STC (aka the slums of Stockton California), is bad. CCI is forcing Heald to enroll gang bangers, homeless, Shelters... — read more
A Company this size being bought out by an even larger company will take MONTHS!!
There has been NO sale. NONE. It's not possible. And let's not forget in the filing that they stated DOE and the accreditation bodies have to also give approval. That's not going to happen in a weekend.
We have not been acquired
Ignore false posts below, Heald is still owned by CCI
Nondisclosure
The reason anyone with actual info of a sale won't be posting it here. Nobody knows.
I think it's untrue. Nobody who works for Heald seems to know and there's no news coverage.
More lies.
Is the deal done?
Someone at my campus said the deal is done and that managers know. Mine tells us nothing, so I would appreciate anyone here who knows sharing the details. Is the deal finalized? Will Heald keep operating?
Yet Another Profit (vs. Education) Group Buying Us
So, everything will remain the same - profit over education. PDs, Student Services, Career Services, Admissions all again served by numbers. Curriculum written to some publisher's books. Teachers left to close their classroom doors and try to IGNORE... — read more
Yuk
It's always been very, very difficult teaching here, but this is as bad as I think I've ever felt. Many of the decent students are gone, and we're left with the students who never should have been allowed to enroll in the first place. Attendance is... — read more
Campus student body count
Can campuses please share out your current student body count? Someone was telling me Heald is at 16000 student body count, and I find that surprising given the circumstances. I thought Heald at its peak was at 16000
Campus visits???
So the executive team lead by Eeva is coming to Stockton on Sept 4th. When is your campus being visited? Please post updates of the visit if it happens before Thursday.
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The concept of trade schools is better then whats become of the traditional university system IMO. I'd prefer that working class tax dollars went to teaching young people useful productive skills then to traditional universities who profit hand over... — read more
Do the different CCI Divisions manage their own expenses?
After reading the horror financials in the media, I was curious if Heald manages it's own expenses through its own own earnings. Or do all our funds get put into one pool? And someone at CCI decide how to pay the bills. We have our own CFO so I'm... — read more
Article: CCI CSC doesn't have funds to pay on lease at HQ
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mollyhensleyclancy/lawsuit-alleges-for-profit-college-operator-hasnt-paid-its-r#27rgv6w
Healds Line of Communication - mass media - students - Discussion Board - campus president, campus director - staff - faculty
Opposite strategy for success
Article: CCI still hurting for cash to operate and maintain payroll
The federal money and 10% deduction and layoffs are still. It enough! More RIFS to follow and possible income reduction of 3% if regulators do not approve loan sales. http://www.ibtimes.com/corinthian-colleges-hurting-cash-sells-student-loans-1669950
All Staff Teleconference at Noon Tomorrow
You may get an announcement that ECMC is the "lead horse" interested in buying the bulk of Everest campuses. Other than that Everest Phoenix and Mesa will be enrolling for online only. Heald purchase will be announced first, then Everest but not this... — read more
Class Action Letter?
Anyone else get a class action letter in the mail this week?
Is Heald also losing Vets?
This was just posted that Corinthian will no longer be available to receive Veteran GI Bill funding. Does this include Heald? https://www.calvet.ca.gov/Pages/CalVet-WithdrawsApproval-for-Corinthian-Colleges.aspx
Wish list post sale of Heald College.
Here is my wish list for thing new ownership can do to return a sense of pride to Heald College employees. Please add your wish list. Award pins for years of service, a much missed Heald tradition discontinued a few months ago. Return PTO accruals... — read more
Please Stop posting "We have a buyer" unless you are Heald or Corinthian.
No news from corporate has been posted to even its own employees
We are on the "Not Recommended" list of school from VA Benefit. http://www.militarytimes.com/article/20140818/NEWS/308180032/-Not-recommende
We are on the "Not Recommended" list of school from VA Benefit. http://www.militarytimes.com/article/20140818/NEWS/308180032/-Not-recommende
Announcement?
Has anyone heard anything? We were told there would be an announcement today, but no one knows anything.
How we get our news about Heald's future
Seriously, do we have to rely on updates through message boards like these and through the mass media to get information? How reliable is the information coming through these boards. Anyone, Anyone... Please let us know if anyone at corporate has... — read more
Future of Our Organization Announcement Monday
I just was told we're having an announcement in regard to the future of Organization. I'm hoping for good news. Anyone have any ideas if I should bring champagne or a cardboard box?
Corinthian Colleges tells investors it is facing a criminal probe
Could this be the reason we are not being bought out yet? http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-corinthian-colleges-20140814-story.html