Topics regarding layoffs at Kaplan University

Topics regarding layoffs at Kaplan University

University Partnerships

What's University Partnerships? https://seekingalpha.com/pr/17286037-brandon-busteed-joins-kaplan-new-role-focusing-university-partnerships

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Teach outs?

Are the Urbandale, IA, Milwaukee, St. Louis, and S. Portland, ME campuses in the process of teach out? If so, why isn't anyone talking?

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Kaplan is now Purdue University Global

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.— Purdue University Global is set to launch after receiving final approval from the Higher Learning Commission. Monday’s (March 5) notice of approval was the last step in the regulatory process for the new university, first... — read more 

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Kaplan using MilitaryBenefits.info to target vets

Looks like the only school option for the lead generator in MilitaryBenefits.info is Kaplan. Wonder how much Kaplan pays QuinStreet. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lead-generator-quinstreet-preying-vets-misleading-shipping-shaulis/

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How much money is Kaplan getting from DOD and GI Bill?

Saw a half-page ad for Kaplan University in the 2-26-2018 print edition of Army Times. That must have cost a pretty penny. Is Kaplan still getting many service members and vets?

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Concord is nothing more than a shell of its former self

Once, Concord was a decent alternative to traditional law schools.....but since it can no longer recruit students from outside of California, and since it therefore laid off 4/5ths of its faculty and staff, it is nothing more than a shell of its... — read more 

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Harvard Law School and Veterans Education Success Expose Kaplan

From: Veterans Education Success and Harvard Law School Nearly 100 veterans and servicemembers have submitted complaints to Veterans Education Success (“VES”), a non-profit veterans’ organization, about their experiences in Kaplan programs. These... — read more 

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Problems with ED

The U.S. Education Department wants Purdue University to absorb the debts and liabilities of Kaplan University as a condition for approving the state school’s controversial purchase of the for-profit college, a request that critics say could place... — read more 

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Dev Bootcamp closing

Dev Bootcamp, a coding boot camp that Kaplan acquired three years ago for an undisclosed sum, this week announced that it will shut down this December... — read more 

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I am a former student of Concord Law School.

It is pretty good law school. I decided to go online after trying a local law school. The local law school was terrible with professors that did not prepare for classes and were not interested in teaching. The bar pass rate is lower than ABA law... — read more 

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Purdue University Buys Kaplan?

Purdue University just bought Kaplan? I thought this was a joke, but it was in Inside Higher Education. https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2017/04/27/purdue-buys-kaplan-university-will-create-new-nonprofit-chain

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Trump, DeVos, and Kaplan

How will the Trump administration's new Department of Education affect Kaplan? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/educational-corruption-devos-devolution-dahn-shaulis?published=u

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Protest being organized against Camden Kid

There is a protest that will take place next Month at Camdens residency. It is a multi school collaboration and details to come. We are in the process of obtaining permits. There will be a Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter page. More info to come

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Kaplan gets horrible reviews from consumers

Why have there been so few people interacting? Are teachers generally satisfied with what's going on at Kaplan? Was anyone affected by the selling off of Kaplan College? https://www.consumeraffairs.com/education/kaplan.html... — read more 

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Donald Graham Meets White House Officials to Block Student Debt Relief

"Donald Graham, who turned his family company from the fabled owners of the Washington Post newspaper into the purveyors of the predatory for-profit college Kaplan University, met twice late this month with senior White House officials. Graham’s aim... — read more 

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Concord Law School

How does Concord Law School stay in business with such a low bar pass rate?...................................https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concord_Law_School

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Kaplan Using Military.com to Prey Upon Veterans

"Websites such as Military.com and GIJobs.com still push vets and military service members to schools including ITT Tech, Kaplan, and Education Management Corp.'s (EDMC) Art Institutes -- institutions that often charge students sky-high prices, spend... — read more 

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Kaplan Collective on Facebook

Students, former students, and justice minded teachers can join together in the Kaplan Collective on Facebook.

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"Kaplan Collective" on Facebook

Students, former students, and justice-minded teachers can join together on Facebook at the Kaplan Collective....................................https://www.facebook.com/groups/KaplanCollective/

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I am with Kaplan

And I am really surprised that no employee decided to post here - it's very tense here at Kaplan right now and I am puzzled why employees are silent when many other for-profit schools have very active boards here. I am not counting Camden as he posts... — read more 

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Kaplan Indicated in Miami Herald Expose

Kaplan was the first school named in the Miami Herald's expose of for-profit higher education in Florida.......... http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article19196526.html

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Obama Proposes Free Community College

As ABC News says, it's more of a "political pipe dream." But more progressive states can do this.....http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/obama-proposes-publicly-funded-community-college-28105522

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No work, no students

For-profit schools with graduates unable to pay back their loans may soon face scrutiny by the federal government. http://bigstory.ap.org/article/c9fba2978ad4489e9aa73500532a7477/profit-colleges-face-gainful-employment-rule

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Whistleblowers Expose Kaplan's Predatory Practices

"I speak with people, for example, who work at boiler room call centers for for-profit colleges and the lead generation companies that provide the industry with many of its students. Recently I've been learning more about one particularly offensive... — read more 

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Kaplan University admin

It is a solid company but definitely needs improvement. Lots of pressures around deadlines, but still nice working environment.

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Kaplan Featured in "Stealing America's Future"

David Halperin's "Stealing America's Future: How For-Profit Colleges Scam Taxpayers and Ruin Students' Lives" is available at Amazon.com. Kaplan is featured in the e-book.

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