Now in the lay-off news VP in Tech asked to leave. Stand by for more.
Stack Rank
Welp everyone received their stack ranks today for shift bid. How did everyone make out? Wish we could stack ranking the managers and directors and VPs - Saturday’s for everybody.
Whats new at Uop?
I used to work there for a long time. Heard they were hiring again, AND heard you all have quotas now. Is this true? No layoffs mentioned in a long time. Are things starting ro look up for you all for once? Please give me the scoop.
When will the teachouts be complete?
When will the teachouts be complete at the following schools? Tucson Arizona, Oakland, San Bernadino, San Marcos, Costa Mesa, and Woodland Hills California, Colorado Springs and Lone Tree Colorado , Central, North, South and West Florida, Atlanta... — read more
Public Notice Regarding University of Phoenix Comprehensive Evaluation
University of Phoenix is seeking comments from the public in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The university will host a visit on December 3-4, 2018, in Phoenix, Arizona from a team of peer reviewers... — read more
RAAMOPSR
I just remember the acronym. I think it was rapport, admission... can anyone fill in the blanks? Payment. Motivation.
Significant Changes at University of Phoenix Warrant HLC Reevaluation?
Can anyone tell me what significant changes have occurred at University of Phoenix since the last reaccreditation in 2012-2013 that warrant reevaluation? What changes have you seen? Change of ownership to Apollo Global Management? Loss of campuses... — read more
Does University of Phoenix deserve HLC accreditation?
The Higher Learning Commission has five criteria for granting accreditation. Is UoPX meeting these standards, especially as they downsize? http://download.hlcommission.org/CriteriaRevision_2018_INF.pdf
Keep the back door closed
The level of incompetent, at the campus level, is staggering. The managers that are left keep digging a bigger hole that we will never climb out of. Somebody save us from them!!!
Visa mill now has as much power as UoPX
Move over Apollo Education. Looks like Thompson Education Center is vying for power in higher ed. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/chinese-thompson-education-center-drops-710k-midterm-dahn-shaulis/?published=t
How do we keep get any students
Many of UOP students don't have a valid high school diploma or GED. UOP enrollment staff dont get proof the student has GED or HS diploma and enrollment doesnt realize that there are crowds of people that will enroll because we just don't care. If... — read more
if it weren't for Camden ...
posting all kind of bs and biased stuff trying to stir the pot (here and other taxpaying universities), this page would be pretty damn quite by now. Ponder that ....
CNBC may be interested in a story
CNBC may be interested in a story on University of Phoenix, especially as it relates to student debt and campus/learning site closings. https://www.cnbc.com/annie-nova/
Why?
With all of the state colleges and community colleges now offering online courses of higher quality, for less money, and with greater prestige than UOP (or other for-profits)--why do students even enroll there? This is a question I can't seem to find... — read more
Enrollment Meeting Today
Someone spill on the Enrollment meeting today. Most people are out on Friday.
For-Profit College Students Share Sagas Of Debt And Disillusionment (Seattle Medium)
From Charlene Crowell of the Center for Responsible Lending: "A new report released by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) analyzes how for-profit students who sought educational training to improve their lives wound up in worse financial... — read more
Not happy? There’s the front door.....
“Not happy? There’s the front door.....” What is up with this statement? I’ve heard this now from a manager, our clueless director who is not “Sharp”, but dull and useless, and an awkward ginger manager trainer thing who’s training was pointless like... — read more
Students do better at public colleges than for-profit colleges
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/students-do-better-at-public-colleges-than-for-profit-colleges-just-dont-blame-the-students-2018-09-18
Camden
Odd posts citing himself - is he losing it?
University of Phoenix, Turning Point USA, Bridgepoint, and Career Education in one place?
I knew Phoenix had a lot of conservatives and scammers, but this is becoming ridiculous. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/turning-point-usa-opens-door-white-supremacists-campus-dahn-shaulis/... — read more
Higher Learning Commission
No wonder any complaints to the HLC go into their trash can. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/higher-learning-commission-accreditation-sign-quality-dahn-shaulis/?published=t
What could be worse?
What could be worse than UoPX right now? Some ex-Phoenix's know... https://www.thelayoff.com/t/V5h0MPR
Layoffs not coming?
Waited for layoffs. The dates posted on here came and went. Please don’t play with my emotions. I was really happy for a second.
UOPx IT, more with less.
Lost all respect for UOP. We were a good shop for a long time, now with investors wanting to get paid on the back of employees the scramble to get more with less is heavy.
UOP stadium renamed
https://www.abc15.com/sports/sports-blogs-local/cardinals-venue-to-be-known-as-state-farm-stadium
Former Apollo COO finds a job...
"To continue this positive momentum, we recently brought on a new President of Online Operations ...who boasts 20 years of experience in strategic operations and recruitment in the higher education industry. Jerrad comes to NAU after over 15 years of... — read more
Last week of the fiscal year
What will the next year hold for those still there? CFO tendered his resignation, IT is falling apart,and federal contracts regs are being ignored. Many directors and VPs are not available or even putting in a 40 hour workweek . Key support personnel... — read more
One Word, b---s---
ONE MORE WEEK AND I AM OUT OF THIS B--ch/NEVER, NEVERLAND... One more word: KisMyAs...
Apollo Education still has juice
In 2018, Apollo Education still has 27 lobbyists in DC, 22 are revolvers. https://www.thelayoff.com/t/UMz9Iin
When UoPX had juice
Does anyone remember Sally Stroup? https://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/01/us/online-colleges-receive-a-boost-from-congress.html
The pressure's on
Per the Leadership Broadcast, the enrollment reps better step up their game.
Faculty Scheduling Pilot
Anybody knows what is this new faculty scheduling pilot project? -TIA
Layoffs
I was hoping to get laid off and maybe get some time off to look for a long term, career job. A real job. But now I hear that they are hiring enrollment reps again in California and Arizona. Dammit! What happen to all those layoff rumors?!!
The Slow-Motion Collapse of America’s Largest University
[While most of my higher education analysis has been statistical in nature, it’s important to look at qualitative and historical aspects of higher education. The collapse of University of Phoenix is one of those stories.] From 1976 to the early... — read more
University of Phoenix Offers Tips for Parents as Students Head Back to School
"University of Phoenix® College of Education academic dean Dr. Pam Roggeman gives advice on how to best prepare for the new school year. "Supporting teachers as they learn how to best help your child succeed is the best gift you can give them," said... — read more
Blast from the past...
"But its reputation is fraying as prominent educators, students and some of its own former administrators say the relentless pressure for higher profits, at a university that gets more federal student financial aid than any other, has eroded academic... — read more
Even Old Numbers Look Bad
These NCES numbers are two years old,and they look horrendous. Look at the numbers for Louisiana, Alabama, and some other states. https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=university+of+phoenix&s=all
Layoffs
All the big vps directors etc getting the numbers right now for layoffs prior to fiscal year. Get ready
UoPX competitor using non-profit status to deceive consumers
Same sh*t, different bottle. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/purdue-university-its-subprime-college-cousin-fraud-dahn-shaulis/