I am clearing receivable and payables and just noticed a stream of receipts/checks going to pay the education center that is supposed to market our technology programs? So instead of using our campuses in Las Vegas (which we already pay) or taking... — read more
So long University of Phoenix. Hello South Africa, Brazil, India
Looks like Apollo Group's strategy is to build higher education outside the US, presumably where there will be less scrutiny... — read more
The Danger of For-Profit Colleges
My public presentation, the Danger of For-Profit Colleges is available on Slide Share. It is only for educational purposes and is meant for veterans and other community members who are searching for... — read more
The FTC has fined the company Lifelock $100M
This fine was for deceptive advertising. Wait until the FTC report on APOL and UOP is released. UOP will be spun off in 2016.
GoArmyEd may be reducing University of Phoenix's presence on the portal in the future.
"GoArmyEd is the virtual gateway for all eligible Active Duty, National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers to request Tuition Assistance (TA) online, anytime, anywhere for classroom and distance learning." While on probation, the school is still allowed... — read more
If you are in IT you will be laid off by July 31st 2016
That's my prediction, that's what Corinthian did before they folded, if you map, how things played out, what got outsourced, what functions were cut, at this point they simply did not care about ANY QUALITY OF IT - so, outsource for pennies, keep a... — read more
The opening line says it all...
From Seeking Alpha article on APOL--the opening sentence: Let me start by saying that I think Apollo Group's (NASDAQ:APOL) University of Phoenix ("UoP") has a fairly poor educational value proposition and Apollo is not the most ethical company in the... — read more
Apparently they are losing more than what they are enrolling. Heard they are bringing back the retention tool after some idiot decided to get
rid of it. Whoever decided to get rid of it should be escorted to the door. That was the only thing keeping the boat afloat.
Does Apollo have to post Capelli's picture to an ARC article every other day???
Please stopping rubbing our faces in the fact that this arrogant, elitist, ass is still CEO. Karma, where are you?
Bye bye military students
DoD to soon pull all funding to students attending UofP.
Why the hell are we being forced to use so many websites?
Do those stupid a$$holes at the top think that students can really just enroll themselves? In case they don't know we don't exactly have la creme de la creme clientele. Most of the students I manage can't even fill out one form without writing making... — read more
Mental Health
"Roughly two-thirds (66 percent) of U.S. adults say mental health is a very or extremely serious issue, and two-thirds (67 percent) of Americans cited personal experience dealing with mental health issues, according to a recent survey from University... — read more
The Slow Meltdown of University of Phoenix
The spigot from the US government is slowly being reduced several hundred million a year..................................http://finance.yahoo.com/q/is?s=APOL&annual
NASDAQ As of 3:14PM EST APOL Watchlist 6.94 -0.17 -2.39%
Hahahahahahahaha.
APOL is an unstable roller coaster. UOPs days are numbered.
Bye Bye fake college UOP. As of 4:00PM EST APOL Watchlist 7.11 -0.23 -3.13%
A lot of our veterans were duped into purchasing University of Phoenix degrees and or now surprised that nobody will dire them outside the gov
For example this guy Arnold Andersen https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldandersen He purchased a University of Phoenix in 2000 and now hes surprised he couldn't get a job in the private nongovermental sector. He had to resort to messaging random people... — read more
Why is State of Michigan buying shares of UOPX? #BAILOUT???
Just saw this on Camden Kid's twitter feed: http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/apol/institutional-holdings 9/30/2015 the State Treasurer of the State of Michigan bought over 1,000,000 shares of UOPX. Is this crazy or what?
Defrauded UOP students: Former Corinthian students are getting their loans forgiven. Shout and you might too.
The Obama Administration Is Canceling Millions of Dollars' Worth of Student Loans
How are University of Phoenix degrees printed?
Is it done in house or outsourced? I would like to by the degree printing machine at the fire sale when the scam school collapses. I would like to start a website to continue selling the fake degrees as a gag gift to people. I think a lot more... — read more
Finance
What is the name of the program replacing finance advisors?
Stay away from UOP
Please do not go to this school. The degrees from UOP are not recognized by any employer. Even CTU ranks higher than UOP. Go to a school where your degree means something. Be proud of your degree and not be ashamed of it as you would be if you got it... — read more
The university is down to the barrel,,
And you CEO continue to receive poor and incompetent consultant advice. Admitted. The university is a lost cause. Not even your global aspect is thriving. These folks are for the money not for the students education, you miss a great opportunity now... — read more
Knowledgebase was made to replace almost every service position.
Don't use knowledgebase! Not only is it retarded and loops you around infinitely to several random links it was meant to replace service positions. If you are in academics, ACC, Enrollment don't use it. You are being replaced by it. Don't buy into... — read more
Trump, A For Profit Educator
SAN DIEGO (CN) - Donald Trump cannot escape class action claims that his profit-seeking real estate school used misleading advertising to commit financial elder abuse and deceptive trade, a federal judge ruled. Lead plaintiff Tarla Makaeff sued Trump... — read more
Another 1000 to be fired the week of 01/25/16.
You have been warned.
ADG Update
Although I left a couple of years ago here's some genuine information I got from someone who is still there after the recent dust settled. ADG lost 9 managers and 79 reps on Monday. ADG now only has 3 teams. Thought other former ADG-ers might be... — read more
Does Anyone know how many people were let go yesterday for voluntary severance?
And why is none of this in the media?
Look at this Gem: https://www.thelayoff.com/verizon-communications/post/4903281131257856
https://www.thelayoff.com/verizon-communications/post/4903281131257856
Dept. of Defense bans UOPX from recruiting military personnel. It's about TIME!!!!!
If you haven't already, you HAVE to read this!!!! http://www.businessinsider.com/apollo-education-stock-slide-2015-10
Voluntary separation is not what it seems!
I feel bad for all of you that thought you were getting a good deal. FEAR what the day has in store for you!!!