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  • Boom Times in For-Profit Education [View article]
    "Make no mistake how serious they are. Three years ago, the company shelled out $150 million to turn the home of the Arizona Cardinals into the University of Phoenix stadium."
    Yeah, they must be pretty damn serious on education to name a football field. LOL

    I used to think these places were diploma mills. Then I started paying attention to what was happening with my son at a big state school.

    I think UOP got their critical mass years ago with public school teachers who have a pay scale based on years experience and degree credits. They were all over and teachers could get to the classes easily for quick raises. BTW UOP ain't cheap for this reason.

    This has been common knowledge for years, but I still feel sorry for the kids graduating with unmarketable degrees. It's even worse now with the Great Recession. I meet them all the time.

    RE your "postcard and my consulting fee" idea. This article is a real tear jerker:
    www.theatlantic.com/do...
    Good perspective on why for-profit Ed is doing so well.
    The business plan fits right in with the Millenial Y generation.
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