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Almeda University

by Donni

Jun 7, 2009

Almeda University is now officially declared a Diploma Mill by the State of Oregon.

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

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Almeda University Degree Mill Notification

by Donni

Jun 7, 2009

Almeda University is now officially declared a Degree Mill by the State of Oregon.

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

[link removed]

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Joe The general public in the United States is not very familiar with accreditation or how to verify an institutions accreditation. The purpose of my post was to disclose Almeda's lack of accreditation. The next step, and we are both in agreement, is to determine if Almeda has state approval or a license to operate in any of the 50 states. A consumer o...See More

Jun 8, 2009

Donni 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...See MoreDiploma 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.*

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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 of Schools - Academic - Colleges & Universities., ...[link removed]

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On 6/08/09, Joe wrote: > > > The general public in the United States is not very familiar with > accreditation or how to verify an institutions accreditation. The > purpose of my post was to disclose Almeda's lack of accreditation. > The next step, and we are both in agreement, is to determine if > Almeda has state approval or a license to operate in any of the 50 > states. A consumer of education should explore any institutions > history and reputation. If the institution is state approved, does > the school have a local reputation for quality of instruction and > operation. Is it in compliance with applicable state law. In the case > of online state approved schools, that can be tricky if there is no > on-campus presence for purposes of direct observation and interaction > with staff members and students. > > A school that is state approved and serious about accreditation has > to operate for a period of time before accreditation can be > considered. In the case of Almeda, it seems as if the operators of > this entity are not serious about state approval or seeking a license > to operate. If that's true, then Almeda could be considered a > degreemill and worthless in the U.S. for employment and academic > purposes. In all fairness, this applies to institutions that seek to > grant degrees. > > On 6/08/09, Donni wrote: >> This is not about Almeda University accreditation, but the >> necessity of Institutions obtaining the proper State >> registration and licensing to operate. Almeda University >> legally does not exist according to law which is in itself is a >> problem. Almeda University is a form of cyberselves. >> >> >> Almeda College (University) Florida, Idaho Closed by legal >> action in Florida but may still be operating there. >> Operating illegally in Idaho. Degree mill. >> >> [link removed];

Jun 9, 2009

I have my undergrad: What is my next step?

by Keith Saunders

Jun 15, 2009

I have recently completed my undergrad at Empire State College. Because the college gave me a large amount of credits for life experience, I did not take any education classes. I looked into applying for grad school and found that I had first to pass the LAST and ATS-W tests.

My question is how easy is it to pass these tests, particularly...See More

Almeda University

by Degree Mill

Jun 18, 2009

Oregon Office of Degree Authorization

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

[link removed]

Almeda University

by FYI

Jun 19, 2009

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.*

[link removed]

========================================================= Re: Almeda University Degree Mill Noti...See More

Is Walden University a respected online institution?

by Dawn

Jun 19, 2009

Hello fellow educators! I am thinking about getting my master's degree at Walden University because they are one of 3 schools in the nation to offer an MS degree in Education w/ a specialization in online learning. I want my MS to be totally focused on developing and teaching in web- based educational environments. Their program fits me to a "T". M...See More

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Denise On 8/30/09, Carolina Teacher wrote: > Dawn, > > Oh, my gosh! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! I have already been > looking at these sites. I REALLY appreciate it! I feel so encouraged now! > Yes, I did look at UNK. I think it's the most reasonably priced, too! I > want to wait until I get my scores for National Boards to see ...See More

Nov 3, 2009

m Yes, Walden Univ is a great school -- So for I am taking my 2nd class - ( goal to obtain Masters in Education with a specialization in English Language Learner ) -- ( thus far is great!!) ( I have online colleagues from all over the world Good Luck with your search.

Mar 16, 2012

M.S. Intstructional Tech

by TM

Jun 23, 2009

I am considering doing a M.S. program in Instructional Technology at NYIT (Old Westbury). Is NYIT a reputable school? Also, what do you think about doing a fully online program. It seems convenient, but I am not sure how it compares to "going" to campus for class. Thank you for any advice you may have to offer!

your opinion about professional development

by Claire Hollenbeck

Jun 24, 2009

Hi all. I'm hoping to get your opinion on the following questions.

I work for an educational publisher, and we're interested in learning about teachers' preferences around professional development. We're thinking of creating some short courses [for CEUs and/or graduate credit] which focus on fidelity of implementation of our research-base...See More

Chris Huth On 6/24/09, Claire Hollenbeck wrote: > Hi all. I'm hoping to get your opinion on the following > questions. > > I work for an educational publisher, and we're interested > in learning about teachers' preferences around professional > development. We're thinking of creating some short courses > [for CEUs and/or graduate credit] ...See More

Jun 24, 2009

IACET CEU conversion to Academic Credits

by FYI

Jun 28, 2009

[DOC] Structure of the US Education System: Continuing Education Units ... International Affairs Office, U.S. Department of Education Feb 2008 [link removed]

Above Article contains the following,

Structure of the U.S. Education System:

Continuing Education Units (CEU)

Continuing education units, or CEUs, are aw...See More

FYI add't North Central Texas College [link removed]

GUIDELINES - CONVERTING TO CREDIT

Students completing a course for CEUs may later apply to have the course counted for regular semester-hour college credit. If converted to college credit, the course may then be counted toward requirements for a certificate or a degree. Students who wish ...See More

Jun 28, 2009

ANYONE TAKING GRAD COURSES THROUGH CANTER/MARYGROVE?

by STACY G.

Jun 29, 2009

I am looking for teachers near South Jersey who are taking online graduate courses through MArygrove College/Canter? I am taking them solo and would love someone to talk to about the assignments maybe even meet up of you live nearby. Please get in touch if this is you and you want to share thoughts. Thanks!

Stacy

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karen On 5/14/10, Lisa Barrera wrote: > I am interested in taking some courses in fall 2010 if you are > still interested. Thank you! > Lisa > [email removed]

Aug 13, 2010

Fatima On 5/14/10, Lisa Barrera wrote: > I am interested in taking some courses in fall 2010 if you are > still interested. Thank you! > Lisa > [email removed]

I am taking teacher dynamic corse, which ones have you completed >> email me!! [email removed]

Dec 27, 2011

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