Topics regarding layoffs at Education Management Corporation

Topics regarding layoffs at Education Management Corporation

Anyone working for corporate reading this...?

Can someone please give me a hint as to which department/s are going to be laid off by July? I really don't want to look for another job, but would love it if I didn't get laid off unexpected when I have small children to care for. Seems a bit... — read more 

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| 540 views | | 7 replies (last February 25, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+Aa17U9Q

Higher Learning Commision visiting in early March

HLC is coming for our accreditation visit in 3 weeks. They are training us on what to say so that all of our answers are the same...what happens if HLC decides not to accredit us anymore?

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| 710 views | | 7 replies (last February 24, 2015)
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Get back to the phones trolls!

Get on the phones you slackers and get off this site. Start increasing your enrollments to increase the stock value and make me richer!

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| 730 views | | 10 replies (last February 23, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+A99Eq5e

Noel Levitz Survey

If senior management is monitoring this site, I have one question. Why is the President trying to hand pick students to participate in the survey?

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| 620 views | | 10 replies (last February 20, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+A7DyS28

Can EDMC do anything without a lawsuit being involved?

Western State College of Law files lawsuit calling for extended lease - see more at --- http://www.dailytitan.com/2015/02/western-state-college-of-law-files-lawsuit-calling-for-extended-lease/

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| 533 views | | 1 reply (February 20, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+A6xv8Om

When did Goldman Sachs Bail Out of EDMC?

Last year Goldman Sachs owned 43% of EDMC. In fact, several people in the know blame Goldman for the EDMC crash. So when did GS sell their interest in EDMC? I'm guessing that it must have been after their stock was deemed next to worthless--after KKR... — read more 

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| 1010 views | | 3 replies (last February 17, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+A6ArqsU

Revenue Grab

This is the notice regarding evening classes as the snow bears down on DC. Of course you will hold a 2 hour class tonight. Can't bill for Title IV unless you endanger students and make them sit in a 2 hour class while we get blanketed with snow... — read more 

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| 483 views | | 1 reply (February 16, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+A5U586U

JUST END IT ALREADY!

http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/blog/innovation/2015/02/edmc-for-profits-could-lose-major-funding-source.html

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| 570 views | | 8 replies (last February 14, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+A09aUBB

What's worth more??

The paper that EDMC stock is printed on, or the paper their degrees are printed on?? To me it's an argument over who is uglier!

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| 410 views | | 8 replies (last February 25, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+zZR4By8

This Site

just curious, i've been removed from edmc for about a year now and this site wasn't that popular back then. is there a general buzz around the floor about the site itself or is this like an underground thing where if someone is on the site they don't... — read more 

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| 470 views | | 7 replies (last February 10, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+zY6mPlg

Fits gonna hit the shan

Overheard John Kline talking about some serious layoffs by July. He was talking about cutting beyond staff levels pre 2008. That means not only the lower levels but a house cleaning of management and up to cut costs and get rid of as he said "dead... — read more 

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| 670 views | | 11 replies (last February 11, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+zYqlY8T

How worried should I be?

I'm fairly new here, I thought training was fantastic but from day 1 on the floor much of it went out the window. I'll dial hundreds of times per day and other colleagues of mine sit and wait for warm calls and dial less than 50 times a day... Is... — read more 

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| 550 views | | 10 replies (last February 11, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+zYDH5aY

25% disapproval rating?

Jim Hobby told the center that recent survey information shows that only 25% of people are looking for jobs outside the company. It must be because the other 75% are overpaid unqualified leaders. I've always said we have way too many douchebag... — read more 

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| 1670 views | | 43 replies (last February 12, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+zU4z3Bo

Anything?

Any news from those smiling and dialing?

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| 460 views | | 7 replies (last February 7, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+zUnhL3f

Why isn't anyone talking about KKR

KKR essentially took control of all EDMC assets last year. So why is no one here talking about KKR and their role in for-profit colleges? For example, KKR holds a signicant portion of Laureate Education, the largest US-based for-profit higher... — read more 

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| 570 views | | 5 replies (last February 4, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+zTig1bO

Policies and Procedures

I just heard that non-exempt employees are to work 40 hours regardless of weather related delays and cancellations. Is anyone familiar with the policies on this?

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| 442 views | | 1 reply (February 3, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+zSbiE4V

Call Your Attorney General!

Just a shout out to students and staff, you need to call your AG office as they are not cold calling students and staff. I just talked to two from my state and they thanked me for calling. They are busy and are working the issues still today, but are... — read more 

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| 394 views | | 1 reply (February 2, 2015)
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Deleted Posts

Who's the insecure manager or director deleting posts? You can control people 24 hours a day!!!!

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| 410 views | | 2 replies (last January 31, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+zP4cKXn

Get Ready People

Get ready, EDMC is desperate. Desperate times take desperate measures. Update your resume`, start looking and get out. There will be no severance, cash out your 401K when they let you go. It's coming and coming soon. More layoffs than you have ever... — read more 

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| 500 views | | 8 replies (last February 2, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+zKFStv6

W2? Anyone get yet?

The way these douchebags comply with the law, we might not have paper copies sent to our house until June.

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| 600 views | | 8 replies (last February 9, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+zKHwmdY

Celebrating the right things?

AUO today had a "celebrating graduates" ceremony. This is definetly a step in the right direction from the days of celebrating getting applications. But is it enough? Strapping someone with $67,000 in debt for a diploma from an EDMC school....is that... — read more 

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| 710 views | | 12 replies (last January 27, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+zHkGmEG

Bring back the real leaders and managers of EDMC!!!!

The only way to save this company is to clear house of all current managers in all levels and recruit the many great ones that have left over the last five to ten years! Remember the ones that had ethics, treated employees and students with... — read more 

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| 400 views | | 6 replies (last January 30, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+zGrgDTo

Pump dem up!!

Who's getting excited for that pell grant?? When's the next start date??? Do any of your students think they will become brain surgeon after a couple online classes? God this industry has gone to crap. It used to have a good concept for busy adults... — read more 

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| 460 views | | 7 replies (last January 23, 2015)
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