Instead of being a model for how a predatory for-profit could become a non-profit, as the Department of Education had publicly hoped, so far ECMC looks like a pioneer in running a predatory non-profit. Among other things:
Zenith's student enrollment agreements resemble the one-sided predatory agreements required by Corinthian.
Zenith's initial agreements with the Department of Education somehow exclude Zenith's repeated public promise to be bound by the gainful employment rule.
Zenith job announcements for admissions representatives have strongly reflected the sales job mentality that has driven predatory for-profits.
Zenith has not met its commitment to post on its websites the names and credentials of its teachers.
Zenith's board of directors is made up entirely of ECMC board members, and these are highly compensated board members, not the kind of independent board that helps ensure integrity at non-profit colleges.
Zenith did not hire a single permanent senior executive with an education or training background until this month.
Zenith has hired many of the top management officials from Corinthian, not just Diana Scherer, but fellow Senior Vice Presidents Rick Simpson (Chief Academic Officer) and Rob Kenyon (Chief Accounting Officer).