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State of Oregon *Degree Mill* listing Notification:

Almeda College (University) Florida, Idaho Closed by legal
action in Florida but may still be operating there.
Operating illegally in Idaho. * Degree mill.*

http://www.osac.state.or.us/oda/unaccredited.aspx

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Re: Almeda University Degree Mill Notification
Posted by: Donni on 6/09/09

Diploma Mills are never BBB accredited because they cannot
meet the following Standards.

( Maintain State license as well as State Department of
Education permission to operate )
B. Fulfill all licensing and bonding requirements of
applicable jurisdictions; provide all license and bonding
information upon application for BBB accreditation; and
provide periodic updates upon request of BBB.

( Oregon, Michigan, and Texas listed as a Degree Mill )
C. Be free from government action that demonstrates a
significant failure to support BBB ethical principles in
marketplace transactions (this requires a determination by
BBB as to the nature of any violation, whether it was
caused or condoned by management, and actions taken to
resolve underlying issues that led to the government
action).

Example:
Oregon *Degree Mill* listing not the same as unaccredited
listing:

Almeda College (University) Florida, Idaho Closed by legal
action in Florida but may still be operating there.
Operating illegally in Idaho. * Degree mill.*

http://www.osac.state.or.us/oda/unaccredited.aspx

Note:
Programs approved and sanctioned by State Government.
Some unaccredited institutions have formal legal
authorization to
enroll students as well as issue degrees, but in some
jurisdictions
(notably the United States) legal authorization is not the
same as
educational accreditation. (Credible unaccredited
institutions always
collaborate with accredited institutions).

Example:
Northwestern California University School of Law
Approved by California State Postsecondary Dept of
Education and
California Bar Association.

( Degree Mills never give full disclosure )
4. Be Transparent
Openly identify the nature, location, and ownership of the
business, and clearly disclose all policies, guarantees
and procedures that bear on a customer’s decision to buy.
An accredited business or organization agrees to:

A. Upon request, provide BBB with all information required
to evaluate compliance with BBB standards. This may
include, but is not limited to business name, address and
contact information; names and background of principals;
business and banking references; licensing and/or
professional accreditation; and a complete description of
the nature of the business.

Find BBB Accredited Schools - Academic - Colleges and
Universities ...
This Accredited Business Directory is a listing category
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Universities., ...www.bbb.org/utah/accredited-business-
directory/schools-academic-colleges-and-universities?
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