Topics regarding layoffs at Education Management Corporation

Topics regarding layoffs at Education Management Corporation

Student loan forgiveness

"A major for-profit college company reached a settlement with more than three dozen state attorneys general on Monday, and will now be required to forgive more than $102.8 million in outstanding loan debt held by more than 80,000 former students... — read more 

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| 610 views | | 3 replies (last November 17, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+Evn0RgD

Injustice of EDMC Case Agitates Student Debtors

Many of the student debtors who have been protesting will not receive a penny of the $100M settlement. Injustice like this will continue to agitate these people. Some will fight even more through legal actions and protests.

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| 770 views | | 13 replies (last November 23, 2015)
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Settlement

The article talks about a fine of 95.5 million and setting aside 100 million for student loan forgiveness. Are these two different things or the same thing?

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| 500 views | | 6 replies (last November 17, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EvGgXCX

Travel restrictions at CS

Travel restrictions at CS..why. If we're "profitable" and we are doing the "right thing" why can't we get to the schools to support their needs as required. I guess this meaning more money to pay the fines or to hire more lawyers.

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| 690 views | | 3 replies (last November 17, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+Eu9fkq5

Recruiting is eff'd

Does anyone have some info on how leads have changed over this past month?

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Post ID: @OP+EsGEaMN

NEW EASIER AUO COURSES COMING SOON

Every class will be five minutes long, taught by holograms of Rihanna, and consist of self-graded multiple-choice tests composed in emoji. It's gonna be hugggeeeeee.

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| 580 views | | 5 replies (last November 13, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+Eq2Xq2o

Cam Kid

where is he protesting today?

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| 491 views | | 2 replies (last November 12, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EqTORN5

Go fight the protesters!

If you see any protesters outside the strip today, go fight them! It is your god given right as an American.

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| 980 views | | 21 replies (last August 26, 2016)
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Hoping to see picketers in the strip today.

My AM said she was pulled in to a meeting late Tuesday and was told to expect a part of the million student march to extend from AI up to the online divisions in the strip. Hopefully they are on my side of the building, it will make my day less... — read more 

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| 810 views | | 16 replies (last November 17, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EqbWB9r

WESTWOOD COLLEGE ANOUNCED TEACH/ CLOSURE

All Westwood Colleges are going to teach out current students or "help" transfer them to another school. Told the Art Institute was next? Only students and staff know so far. This is nation wide. Higher-up said that there was a hard hitting crack... — read more 

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| 900 views | | 7 replies (last November 13, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+Eq2x05f

AI Institute Layoffs

Cannot sue AI: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CSmEBC4UsAAw1Br.jpg

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Lack of diversity

Why is there such a severe lack if diversity among leaders at at the strip district? Is it the same in Phoenix?

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| 650 views | | 7 replies (last November 11, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EmpmXjG

Student protests

Are protesters supposed to picket their campuses on the 12th or the 21st? Both dates have been listed and there needs to be clarification so the participation is strong and impactful. The online offices on the Pittsburgh strip and corporate in... — read more 

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| 920 views | | 24 replies (last November 13, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EmkLJrH

WCT cut from Pittsburgh

All student center/PAR calls are being directed towards Phoenix first. Ask your manager what is going on. We deserve to know. These are our jobs and many of the SAs have families. Transparency should be required. Ask questions, don't let it happen... — read more 

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| 760 views | | 9 replies (last November 6, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EkurHXO

Thoughts From A Potential Nursing Student.

I have looked into attending nursing school at South University here in Florida. After careful consideration and speaking with others, I have decided to go to a community college as I believe the tuition is more in line with affordability and offers... — read more 

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| 900 views | | 13 replies (last November 6, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EjRp9nk

SUO PGH, new Campus Director is?

Has to be getting close to announcement time. Who's it going to be? Who interviewed? Most importantly, who do you want to see get the spot?

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| 790 views | | 18 replies (last November 10, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EjlUjih

Gavlik moving to Phoenix!!!

Gavlik moving to Phoenix the rumor is real. Does anyone know how long until the Pittsburgh offices are closed.

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| 730 views | | 10 replies (last November 13, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+Ejf3UNo

Kristy Andersen

Not in compliance. Only lasted 7 months. Bye Felicia.

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| 520 views | | 2 replies (last November 5, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EiX3X2f

Mystery visitor at AiO

Walked into the office today and noticed all the managers were dressed up. We were advised to be on the look out for a mystery visitor. Managers claim they don't know who it is. Any ideas?

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| 630 views | | 9 replies (last November 6, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EilQWUQ

Compliance Question

With compliance being the #1 reason for termination around here I am compelled to wonder if anyone else sees a double standard by management. I have personally seen an AM correct and sometimes even encourage non compliant acts and other times have... — read more 

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| 710 views | | 9 replies (last November 17, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EibNIEr

SUO Leadership

How bad or good is the current SUO leadership?

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| 670 views | | 6 replies (last November 7, 2015)
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Million Student March November 21st

Any protesters going to the Million Student March at your local campus! Get your signs ready. Let the Party begin! https://www.facebook.com/MillionStudentMarch/?fref=ts

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| 870 views | | 24 replies (last November 13, 2015)
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Predatory for-profit colleges fictionalized on The Good Wife

In the CBS tv show, "The Good Wife," student loan debt, 90/10, gainful employment, and the exploitation of military veterans is fictionalized in the "Colliseum University" case. Sound familiar?

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| 510 views | | 5 replies (last November 8, 2015)
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Greedmc

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