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 for DeVry.
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Department of Ed
HLC from DVU
WASC from Cogswell
State review from Chicago
And 1 more agency review,until final
JB always reminds me of Newman from Seinfeld.
@TUI4swI-ejdz ...
"Finally we hear a mention of Cogswell! JB's video today said that we don't have a specific date but the transfer is expected to happen this calendar year."
I think we've heard this before...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubIpoPjBUds
As far as I can tell, they don’t yet have HLC approval for the transfer. Illinois Board of Higher Ed is done, Dept. of Ed. approval is preliminary with many restrictive conditions (no new programs except to replace discontinued ones, enrollment capped at existing max...The first condition is clearly going to ruin DVU’s future unless it is lifted. The second one is likely a non-issue.). Someone tell me if I’m wrong but HLC seems to be the final hurdle here before the transfer can go through
Finally we hear a mention of Cogswell! JB's video today said that we don't have a specific date but the transfer is expected to happen this calendar year.
and you spoke to him directly?
JB said that there is no date for the transfer to take place but that he expects it to happen in this calendar year.
So any rumors etc on Cogswell?
@TUI4swI-dcfs One can only hope...making a list...checking it twice
A year ago, the waters were shark infested. Managers carrying out their orders made life miserably difficult: they played favorites; and if one was on the outside, regardless of professional merit, s/he was very likely short-listed. Perhaps now, they, too, are on the outs, waiting...
Yes, there has been a seeming lack of care or concern these past six months or so even from management. It’s like they are waiting for the axe to fall also. Nothing much seems to matter right now except constant updates on IT separation from AdWeaselum
it's been that way for years...no information...no guidance...no preparation..no shared vision. Rudderless and leaderless. It makes employees feel victimized, and middle managers hated for carrying out orders they themselves barely have time to absorb
Good question, @TUI4swI-cwpt. Does anyone else find it strange that we are on the verge of a major transition and there's so little news? The communications are all about making DVU a standalone organization, which needs to happen regardless, but where indeed is Cogswell? Total silence from and about Cogswell.
so new session started already but where is Cogswell?
That's a nice pipe dream, unless you are specifically working in a humanities field (such as a museum curator). What executives think doesn't matter unless they are the hiring manager. For most technical jobs that I've seen, a specific degree is required--and generally in a specific sub-field with additional certifications and experience. You can thank your local human resources department for that. By constantly demanding the "perfect" candidate with perfect experience and existing knowledge, they are undermining the idea of a liberal arts education. Imagine this job ad: networking specialist, able to learn CISCO routing protocols and configuration--must have bachelor's degree in English or Humanities field. Ain't happenin'. Not saying that you wouldn't do well with a liberal arts degree from an Ivy, but then you would be riding the Old Boy (Girl) Network and not be pulling cables under a desk.
Given the university's feeble position...is it even worth asking about this, or even asking from some kind of comment from those who should have an answer?
The answer: a liberal arts education.
According to a 2013 survey comprised of presidents, vice presidents and various C-level executives revealed:
93% of executives say, “demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems” is more important than a particular degree
80% of executives say that regardless of a student’s major, they should have “a broad knowledge” of the liberal arts and sciences
80% of executives say schools should place more emphasis on oral and written communication skills
71% of executives say schools should place more emphasis on the ability to innovate and be creative
74% of executives would “recommend a liberal [arts] education to their own child or a young child they know”
What are we doing to meet this challenge?
DeVry didn’t transfer Carrington. Adtalem did.
What is the reason Devry gave for transferring Carrington? Is it not turning a profit?
RP getting 18 months full salary plus golden parachute from DV and now prolly dreaming to get his second golden parachute from Dream Center.
Not surprised about the Dream Center/Art Institutes closings—they got stuck with Rob Paul after we managed to get rid of him. Now he’s doing damage there instead.
Everest and WYO had no accreditation. DeVry does. Not a logical comparison.
Also look at what ECMC did with the Everest and WyoTech schools. Within 90 days of the sale they canned half the employees then continued to thin the herd for 2.5 years until announcing a teachout and closing of the rest.
Good luck, you're gonna need it.
Today we announced that Adtalem Global Education has signed an agreement to transfer ownership of Carrington College to San Joaquin Valley College
WHY? Was this posted somewhere---didn't see it mentioned
seems appropriate...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSUIQgEVDM4
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180629005137/en/Adtalem-Global-Education-Signs-Agreement-Transfer-Ownership I wonder if the "transfer" involves paying San Joaquin to take it? What of staff/admins there?
Adtalem Team,
Today we announced that Adtalem Global Education has signed an agreement to transfer ownership of Carrington College to San Joaquin Valley College, Inc., the parent organization of San Joaquin Valley College, a family-owned, California-based career college with a 41-year history and more than 60,000 graduates. San Joaquin Valley College will operate Carrington College as a separate institution, maintaining the Carrington College name and leveraging its reputation for educational quality.
The most important part of the selection process was choosing a partner that shares Adtalem’s commitment to quality in all aspects. Care for Carrington colleagues, their development and growth and an aligned cultural “fit” were critical in our assessment. With aligned roles and many organizational synergies, as well as a commitment to the growth of Carrington, we are confident that colleagues will thrive in this new environment.
In addition to a great cultural fit, Carrington College will partner with an institution complementary in size, campus locations, program offerings and students served. Carrington College will also gain additional resources and support to pursue its institutional objectives and continue its 50-year focus on student success. Adtalem will now further refine its focus on growth in its remaining institutions across our three key verticals: medical and healthcare, technology and business, and professional education.
The change of ownership will not disrupt the education of Carrington College students and was designed to help ensure continuity of academic programs and support services. Carrington College and Adtalem colleagues will receive further details on the transition via a number of communication channels in the upcoming days and weeks. The transaction is pending final regulatory approvals, and we anticipate the transfer to be completed mid-year fiscal 2019.
On behalf of our Adtalem and Carrington College leadership teams, we express our appreciation for all of the years of accomplishments by Carrington faculty, colleagues and students, and share our confidence in the success of the institution in the years to come.
Warm Regards,
Lisa W. Wardell Donna M. Loraine, Ph.D.
President and CEO President, Carrington College
Today Wardell just announced the transfer of ownership of Carrington College. DeVry is in flux. So much damage in such a short amount of time!
Do ya KNOW what Cogswell plans, or are ya GUESSING? Thx.
Very reasonable assumption, of course. I would do exactly the same and close most of the small centers that don’t run many classes. The bigger campuses are feeders for online so they won’t close all of them, at least not right away, but they could move some of them to cheaper facilities. They will keep some classes running onsite to attract students who will be shunted online. I just hope that they are being honest about what percentage of classes students will end up taking online when they sign up for ‘onsite’.
Any ideas about when the job choppin’s gonna start?