University of Phoenix Layoffs

I thought “disconnection” orders were only for terminated staff. I believe “transfer” orders are for staff relocation but according to “Director, Wednesday 5/22/13 9:30 PM” this is not the case. In either event, the amount of mistrust, mistreatment, and mismanagement within UoP is obvious by the postings here. I believe there WILL be layoffs.

Hey director asshole.....a lot is two words, not one. Giving idiot. Probably some nig who can't spell.

You are an example of why UOP sucks! You are a director and look at your writing skills. I am a Director also and there WILL be plenty of layoffs in June. You are probably one of the staff getting let go. Unless you are on Barbie's team. She likes people who make her look better than she is.

Don't forget the incorrect use of "there" ;)

@Director--Are you going to fix the "fault"? That is a major issue. Our Directors demotivate us daily. They are not qualified for their positions, nor are the flexible. This School has always been of change & most of us love that; however, when our directors refuse to align with what AZ says; where does that leave the employees? I work in a very small city, the economy is starting to turn around. 80% of current UOP employees are working very hard to find employment elsewhere. It is a direct reflection of management. Most of us have been here 6+ years. However, no one here is left alone long enough to do our jobs. There will be an exodus from this campus, very very soon.

You spelled hiring wrong, nice try, director.

To let everyone know there will be no layoffs of 1000+ people. The disconnect for 1000 lines in all regions is because we are making alot of moves right now to set up the west and also east regions correctly because many employees are moving buildings right now in the phoenix market along with other major markets. We have also purchased alot of new companies and also are hireing over 200 EA's over the summer to fill the need we have. Our only fault right now is not finding anyone qualified to do the job and also having people work for us who have not kept up with there job titles.

gets want she wants.she is itching for mr chicago. do u c the way she looks him? snicker quietly under your breath because she wants him so badly she can taste it flips her hair bats her lashes gets wrinkle reducers and plays with her pearls the interviews for new campus director are not fair because she wants him and only him

Executive management has made several poor decisions that they continue to shift the blame onto front-line employees for. The environment is chaotic, uninspired and reactive. Directors are useless and were most likely promoted due to being there at the right time. Managers are forced to deliver bad news to employees on a weekly basis regarding lack of career opportunities, dwindling leads or performance issues yet the company refuses to pay top performers for their hard work. If you have a solid work ethic and you already have advanced degrees do yourself a favor and look elsewhere for a position. This place is an after high school starter job and nothing more. I left UOP just recently to go work for GoDaddy that the environment is so much better. It is a great feeling knowing that I am actually valued now and have opportunity for growth.

Just another wasted day here at UOP. So far this week our DOE Mike W. has taken 2 hour lunches every day to go the gym which is in the building right next to us, and just sits in his office all day. It is amazing how he has no problem firing top performing employees that oppose him or aren't part of his "favorite managers" list, yet keep employees that walk around all day, or a manager that calls out all the time and leaves early every single Wed. Seriously, such a waste of DOE.

University of Phoenix is working with Cleantech to hire low wage (or no wage) interns. I suppose their thinking is that part-time employees are a better bargain than full-time workers who use benefits...http://finance.yahoo.com/news/university-phoenix-cleantech-open-form-110000653.html

What is so sad about UOP, is the lack of respect for it's lower level employees. My campus barely enrolls 200 students/mo. We have a Campus Director AND they brought back the DOE. We aren't enrolling enough to keep the doors open & now you add that salary??

IT Guy- A qustion from Columbus, GA- The UoP Donut Lovin Capital. Will the red light stay on?

IT guy thank you so much! I have 6 members and not to mention many friends who are employed by the UOP including my wife who is a telecommuter in DQSS. Telling them to look for jobs now because I can't support all the them. Grateful for a job that doesn't involve all this BS. The economy is so bad you definitely can't wait until your job is gone to find a new one. The education industry is scary. None of us should never feel secure. Prepare people, that's what you need to do!

Lol @ the new online DSS. Napoleon!!!!!!

Come on, Texas!!!!

We have a tentative date to start with the disconnect orders starting the 2nd week of June. Honestly people, start applying for jobs now, do not wait for the company to cut you.

Which campuses?

I wonder if there will be a severance package. I wish I would have gotten laid off with a fat severance instead of just quitting. Getting laid off can sometimes be a plus... just try and have something lined up. Otherwise, yeah it sucks. I know lots of smart people at UOP that got jobs there during the recession and haven't been able to pull themselves out of there. They are better than call center material. Many would likely be making twice their salary if they invested the last few years of your life with a better company. UOPX floor jobs lock folks into mediocrity in life. Lots of vacation time to spend money you don't have. Tuition benefits not a ton better than what other companies offer. UOP is a good job for many, but I've seen way too many people waste the better part of their 20's and 30's there. Your best working years. Credibility of this site will go down if this thing doesn't happen in June. But I think we all know sooner or later it will. Funny how it appears the credibility of this site is under attack, which actually reinforces its cred.

staff get your resumes out. why you subjecting yourself to not knowing what will happen? get control back and get your resumes out. the market will flood in June. all departments all disctricts being hit 1000+ staff being eliminated the districts will also be combining get in a new place so when the actionless leaders need jobs you can warn your new place of employment about who to avoid.

At 10:10 yesterday...we recieved a kiss of death (via EM) for our campus. I'm guessing we'll be hit in June.

IT guy, thank you for your insight of things to come. Could you please specify a date? If there is a plan for 1000 disconnects, this is a big deal and dates should be in place. Do you know when this is supposed to take plAce?

At Anonymous, well said. Well said! Office Space is on cable right now and the Universe couldn't be speaking louder!

Which campuses are closing?

It will mainly be online and some campus roles. Directors and managers are on the list as well. Enrollment and finance will be hit the most. Enrollment simply aren't bringing in the numbers they used to to sustain the amount of employees we have now.

Thanks IT Guy for your updates. you have always been right on what you post. Will this hapoen mainly to the campus roles or corporate? Are you aware of telecommuters being a part of this group? Is it mainly student focused it across the company?

Why on earth would anyone want to continue to work there? Do you not get tired of walking into work every day wondering if and when you will be laid off? Do you not get tired of seeing your stock fall from $86 a share to $19 a share? Do you not get fed up with people sitting in the cube right next to you making 75k plus while doing half the amount of apps and regs you do now only because you missed out on many years of the matrix? Do you not get tired of seeing your VPs and leaders take tons of vacations and driving in 80k plus cars while they tell you the company can't afford raises? Do you ever get tired of being told you can't hold friendly competitions, yet get disciplined if your enrollments are down? Do you not get tired of the fact that UOP doesn't even offer a retirement plan? What are you going to do when they lay you off? Don't you like to feel like you have no control over your career or life? Do you really think Joe D, Cheri S, or Bill P are going to save your job because you are such a great employee when the company needs to down size? It is amazing to see so many weak minded people here just sitting around waiting to be disposed of by UOP. There is so much more out there in the world! Why do you sit around and subject yourselves to working for a company with such instability? Why, because you "make too much to quit"? What do you think is going to happen when they eventually lay you off? One day you will have to learn how to start over, the question is why are you not doing it on your own terms while you have the opportunity to before you are forced too. UOP will never be what it was. This company is a sales company without the sales compensation. GCU is swallowing UOP alive now. Take control of your lives and go find a company that actually values and appreciates their employees.

Thank you, IT Guy. Any chance you can give states/learning centers that will be hit?

Yes, enrollment will be hit as well. We are in the process of getting ready to disconnect over 1000 lines in all regions.

strikes again her claws are sinking into mr chicago man he will be named campus director soon barbie wants himwhat barbie wants she gets maybe he will clean up the team and get rid of the staff that sit and do nothing good luck

Has it changed? Is Enrollment getting hit in June? I know a FC was fired & they've said SS but are they going to trim EA's?

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I work in the ADG division also and I will agree with you that mike williams is a worthless director. He sits in his office all day and never walks around to say hi to anyone. he only speaks to those he likes, and ignores the rest of us like we dont exist. if he doesn't like you he "moves you through the process" as he puts it and will have you terminated. i have seen him fire people that perform twice as high as others in the division that he favors, however they are quickly terminated if you arent like by him. Patrick walks around and says high to everyone daily and is very approachable. Mike on the otherhand is a waste of uop salary. I wish uop would wake up and see how he is driving our division into the ground.

I ate the bones.

The good thing is any good employee was likely working on something for themselves and their future. If not, um, good luck.

Yes, layoffs will be happening next month. Our Campus director Brian Lincoln said on Friday that they are expecting 1000+ layoffs total. I work with two advisers that make 80k plus that walk around all day and do nothing. Our director Mike says it is against compliance to hold them accountable, so they just let them waste company time and money, and it is only a matter of time before we all have to find new jobs. Get your resumes ready, the market is about to be flooded with former UOP employees. It is a fast sinking ship.

Layoffs in June and October.

Is there any more information about the upcoming layoffs? I believe Apollo Group/UoP is currently in the process of buying off HLC and the DoE so the likelihood of accreditation probation is extremely slim. And why not? This is America where whoever can't be bought off, can be knocked off (figuratively speaking only). Yet this buyoff may avert layoffs and allow the company to continue . . . Yes, it will continue ripping off its employees and students but there will be no further oversight from any agency for the next ten years so this may reduce fears of more layoffs. However, with lower enrollments and the company offering "discounted" tuitions to certain students, layoff may still be on the horizon. After all, the Apollo Group and University of Phoenix executives still need to skim their $100,000-plus monthly salary and million dollar yearly bonuses while reducing employee salaries and benefits as well as student services and campus operations.

The ADG division is a joke at University of Phoenix. Enrollment Director Mike W. plays favorites with an employee that he is friends with and leaves work early with to golf with while other employees must stay and work their full shift. Certain people are allowed to do things that other employees were told violated the rules by him as well. He takes 2 hour lunches with his "favorite" manager, and then fired another manager for turning him into HR. Enrollments are dropping fast, moral is low, cronyism and favoritism are clearly evident. Complete joke of a director. I am glad I work for Patrick, and hope they get rid of Mike W. soon, the company would be far better off without him.

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where is all the fat white bitches with the KrisPY creme diet and 5 nig nog babies

it is that time of year for those niggers to start sweating and giving off that z00 animal stench they give off. thems is dirty, nasty smellin niggers Forrest. Momma always said them niggers is a stankin.

lets get back to the nig talk. everyone knows the niggers ruined this place just like they ruined Detroit and Chicago.

There are a lot of really ignorant postings here that make me terribly concerned for these people that work for UoP. But this aside, back to the information about pending layoffs. Thanks.

How to fit in at UOP an be the 'hot' girl: 1. Buy a big ass wig 2. Weigh at least 300lbs 3. LOVE Krispy Kremes 4. Have sticky fingers from ratting donuts and then rubbing yourself 5. Smack your kids around & be a bad momma 6. Have at least three baby daddies 7. Receive welfare but drive a Cadillac 8. Be able to twerk 9. Be obamalicious 10. Speak Ebonics

Heffas got booty and heffas got back, if you are good you can give it a tap. Heffas breaking chairs & and heffas wanna eat.....honey and donuts and they'll even eat your feet..... Heffas

Somebodi pleazzz call Jenny Craig! Heffas eatin every damn thing in site. Students is cacklin away at us. Staff is fat n sassy, and nobodi workin on Fridays! Hell, the stock went up, so why work?!!!

I agree, our current president makes Bush look like Mr. Wizzard. O'jig is the worst one yet.

Who cares about the stock, all the stocks have been rigged with creative accounting and QE 3. Wait till QE 3 ends, the DOW will be at 5,000.

APOL stock has risen 20% in the last month. Your loss is their gain...........http://finance.yahoo.com/echarts;_ylt=AmiG1VeIX4sS8BsMq_dwoELeAohG;_ylu=X3oDMTFnbnU2dnA2BG1pdANNQiBMaW5rcyBUb3AgTmF2BHBvcwMzBHNlYwNNZWRpYVF1b3RlTGlua2JveA--;_ylg=X3oDMTFlamZvM2ZlBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdAMEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnM-;_ylv=3?s=APOL+Interactive#symbol=apol;range=1m;compare=coco+dv+edmc;indicator=volume;charttype=area;crosshair=on;ohlcvalues=0;logscale=off;source=undefined;

Sitting at my desk doing nothing as usual, reading about our worthless leader of a presidents scandel of the day. The nigs got this half breed in and at like he is a true Bill Cosby nig. Sorry to break it to you dumb nigs but the guy is half white meaning he don't give a fk about you ghetto nigs.

New Hair?!! Again?! I told y'all. DAA and DOF are going through a mid-life crisis. Both left by their husbands. So, all they do is diet and try out new hair for the hot young guys. Imma sit in the breakroom and eat my Krispy Kremes! Ain't nobody workin around here!

DAA. BFF with DOF and DOE..EA fight student....no leadership no where. DAA Has new hair. Good golly.....welcome to jungle...is. doe pregnant again...look it

DAA. BFF with DOF and DOE..EA fight student....no leadership no where. DAA Has new hair. Good golly.....welcome to jungle...is. doe pregnant again...look it

DAA. BFF with DOF and DOE..EA fight student....no leadership no where. DAA Has new hair. Good golly.....welcome to jungle...is. doe pregnant again...look it

DAA. BFF with DOF and DOE..EA fight student....no leadership no where. DAA Has new hair. Good golly.....welcome to jungle...is. doe pregnant again...look it

DAA. BFF with DOF and DOE..EA fight student....no leadership no where. DAA Has new hair. Good golly.....welcome to jungle...is. doe pregnant again...look it

DAA. BFF with DOF and DOE..EA fight student....no leadership no where. DAA Has new hair. Good golly.....welcome to jungle...is. doe pregnant again...look it

Thanks for your posts, keeping it real, seriously. It sounds like you are in a management position, and you're being pressured by directors that want hard numbers. Please share what capacity you work in. I'm assuming it's either finance, student services, or enrollment. Lord knows they just see us as a call center. I know people hate posting here but not UOPX nor anyone else can get or do shit about IP addresses. For example, I work in Bldg 30, 1st floor and my reasonable complaints to OSHA have done the trick this week, along with other complaints. Been in constant contact with osha reps this entire week and things just started looking better.

Thanks for your posts, keeping it real, seriously. It sounds like you are in a management position, and you're being pressured by directors that want hard numbers. Please share what capacity you work in. I'm assuming it's either finance, student services, or enrollment. Lord knows they just see us as a call center. I know people hate posting here but not UOPX nor anyone else can get or do shit about IP addresses. For example, I work in Bldg 30, 1st floor and my reasonable complaints to OSHA have done the trick this week, along with other complaints. Been in constant contact with osha reps this entire week and things just started looking better.

Thanks for your posts, keeping it real, seriously. It sounds like you are in a management position, and you're being pressured by directors that want hard numbers. Please share what capacity you work in. I'm assuming it's either finance, student services, or enrollment. Lord knows they just see us as a call center. I know people hate posting here but not UOPX nor anyone else can get or do shit about IP addresses. For example, I work in Bldg 30, 1st floor and my reasonable complaints to OSHA have done the trick this week, along with other complaints. Been in constant contact with osha reps this entire week and things just started looking better.

save the pep talk, you are not being promoted cause u r a nigger. face the facts banjo lips!

The university has created an environment where the people who are highly skilled in their position cannot be rewarded for their abilities and hard work. So, what mangers are left with is those who have no ambition to be successful and simply want to collect a check. Our leadership continues to beat on the managers as if we have some way to correct the mess that the executives (along with a anti-capitalist government) created. I can almost guarantee that if the directors stopped beating the crap out of the managers, the mangers would feel more excited to come to work which just may trickle down to the advisors. Just a thought. Maybe I will get blasted in this room, maybe not, but before you start tearing me down take two minutes and do some self reflecting and maybe you will realize I'm on to something.

The university has created an environment where the people who are highly skilled in their position cannot be rewarded for their abilities and hard work. So, what mangers are left with is those who have no ambition to be successful and simply want to collect a check. Our leadership continues to beat on the managers as if we have some way to correct the mess that the executives (along with a anti-capitalist government) created. I can almost guarantee that if the directors stopped beating the crap out of the managers, the mangers would feel more excited to come to work which just may trickle down to the advisors. Just a thought. Maybe I will get blasted in this room, maybe not, but before you start tearing me down take two minutes and do some self reflecting and maybe you will realize I'm on to something.

The university has created an environment where the people who are highly skilled in their position cannot be rewarded for their abilities and hard work. So, what mangers are left with is those who have no ambition to be successful and simply want to collect a check. Our leadership continues to beat on the managers as if we have some way to correct the mess that the executives (along with a anti-capitalist government) created. I can almost guarantee that if the directors stopped beating the crap out of the managers, the mangers would feel more excited to come to work which just may trickle down to the advisors. Just a thought. Maybe I will get blasted in this room, maybe not, but before you start tearing me down take two minutes and do some self reflecting and maybe you will realize I'm on to something.

Also directors, if you are the amazing leaders you all claim to be, why then do you continue to work for a dying organization? Is it that no one from other companies recognize your awesomeness? Or is it the fact that you really couldn't lead yourself let alone others out of a wet paper bag? Back off and calm down. Give your managers a break.

Also directors, if you are the amazing leaders you all claim to be, why then do you continue to work for a dying organization? Is it that no one from other companies recognize your awesomeness? Or is it the fact that you really couldn't lead yourself let alone others out of a wet paper bag? Back off and calm down. Give your managers a break.

Companies that have no opportunity to advance their people will end up with people that do not have the drive to advance. The executive leadership is to blame. DOEs need to stop blaming their mangers and be honest with themselves by admitting that they do not have the answers nor the power to change anything. They need to recognize that their managers are doing the best they can with what they got to work with. No one wants to see the company fail, but managers cannot make people work when there is no opportunity to advance. Lighten up director team.

Companies that have no opportunity to advance their people will end up with people that do not have the drive to advance. The executive leadership is to blame. DOEs need to stop blaming their mangers and be honest with themselves by admitting that they do not have the answers nor the power to change anything. They need to recognize that their managers are doing the best they can with what they got to work with. No one wants to see the company fail, but managers cannot make people work when there is no opportunity to advance. Lighten up director team.

banjo lips

where do i get a dumb blonde cunt that is willing to fly to other states to choke down my load?

ebony finally shut the fu(k up. about time u dressed in sht that actually fits your fat azz

thems is niggers forrest

columbus jigs

I heard some of the executives are looking for other places to work. I have a friend who is recruiter for another large organization and he told me he saw some high ups resumes.

Layoffs will hit in June. If you know you are not safe get your resume out there before the market is flooded with another 500-1000 phoenix employees. Good luck everyone. I also heard that HR has targets on some staff. You know if you have been targeted. Recent talks to HR or complaints about you or you are successful. Good luck

University of Phoenix (aka Apollo Group) has lost EEOC complaints in the past, but you can expect them to fight every step of the way. If you try an EEOC complaint, you need documentation (emails, witnesses). http://www.eeoc.gov/search/search?q=university+of+phoenix&btnG=Search&entqr=0&ud=1&sort=date%3AD%3AL%3Ad1&output=xml_no_dtd&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF-8&client=default_frontend&proxystylesheet=default_frontend&site=FullSite

Come to Columbus Y'all! Donuts and coffee on us !

Y'all is crazy. Fat ass girls at UOP keep breaking chairs and eating everything in sight. I saw one heifer eat a two week old cookie crumb off of the floor. It had ant piss on it! Those heifers don't care they breakin chairs. See, I'm a rhyming honkie! Y'all fatties need to hit the gym & wash those black asses. Kay Kay?

When do you think UOPX will finally get rid of people like Jerod Taus, Cheri Sorinson and other idiots that are seriously driving this company to the ground?. I love working here, but come on already. You'd think executives would care more about the front line, fix career depression and figure out a way to motivate people again. Take care of your people and they'll be willing to work harder. Keep screwing us over and well, we'll keep screwing you over.

Someone working at an Ivy League institution reading about and enjoying the woes of others--sounds about right.

Don't forget the skinny Mormon crackers who rule by fear & retaliation

I don't have to listen to any such people. I teach at an Ivy League university. I read this board for entertainment. You all keep it up.

Let's make our own EPIC board. We shall call it NIGRO. We can give rewards to the worst smelling nigs and those fat loudmouth nigs we all have to listen to.

Yep! We had these donuts in the Columbus, GA break room yesterday. You know? We are one mile from Krispy Kreme! Lol! Wait until the red light comes on!!! Haaaaaa

Some of y'all is mess up. What wrong witchu? Is dis de kinda peeples dat Feenix attrax? Golly. Seek professional help.

I would suggest that we not comment or acknowledge anyone who makes racist or other derogatory comments. Stop fueling their fire.

The nig nog thinks he is a criminal profiler now. Did you learn how to profile by watching tbe cops show up at your home daily busting your mom and 7 fathers for drugs and prostitution.

Heard from a "higher up" to expect layoffs in June. Interesting to see what happens. Appears no one is safe. On the flip side, many people wasting their lives away at the UOPX call center will be much better off in the long run getting laid off. You are wasting your life in your position with no potential for growth, raises, etc. Tuition benefits are the only plus. Proud to leave on my own terms. Too bad this forum has a troll. Not sure who it is but I'm contacting the site to try and obtain his IP address/info.

Looks like Peter Sperling and Greg Cappelli made a little pocket change on the news that University of Phoenix may not be placed on probation. The layoffs should also bring APOL stock prices up, until there are class action suits. http://finance.yahoo.com/q/it?s=APOL+Insider+Transactions

Can we pls post about the layoffs here? These irrelevant personal jabs are so negative and taking away from the purpose of why we cone to this site. Does anyone have any layoff news recently?

Curvy Chicks Rule! She'll be coming around the mountain when she comes--- Come to Columbus Y'all! --- She'll be coming around the mountain when she comes--- We'll geet you with Krispy Kremes and Sweet Tea! --- She'll be coming around the mountain--- She'll be comin around the mountain--- She'll be comin around the mountain when she cooommmeeess!! Whooo! Whoooo! Signed, Big Beautiful Betha.

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My wife is a fat hog and I LOVE licking her toes. Those fat swollen toes. C town will make you scream! My wife's nickname is porky' you all dig? Go break some chairs bebe

Seriously, anon, go massage your fat swollen wife's feet. Keep on projecting. C-town, don't worry, y'all will all be laid off soon.

Seriously, anon, go massage your fat swollen wife's feet. Keep on projecting. C-town, don't worry, y'all will all be laid off soon.

I'm not a racist but the fat girls are aplenty in the univ of phoenix. Seriously. She'll be coming around the mountain when she comes. I love people & life but I have seen fat girls actually break chairs! It's ccrraazzzyyyy

To racist anon: You have too much time on your hands. You are a sad, pathetic thing. Bitter white boy SO sad he only makes starting salary at Columbus (I presume that's where you are). You act like poor trash, and I'm not going to dignify it by using race as an adjective. We hate in others what we hate in ourselves. So I take it you're a poor white dude, with a fat wife, who is worried about your job? We are worried in PHX too. And people are scared to use this forum to spread info, gossip, and rumors. It's because of people like you. I gather you're a youngish white man (of Caucasian descent), and you're just projecting here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_projection). Look it up. You come across as not only an asshole, but also a bigot and very uneducated. I feel sorry for what you perceive as an attack. Your poor wife. Get another job your damn self, and if you have one then shame on your employer to allow you to make these comments on company time. Enjoy working with minorities and fat women, you gross, uneducated, bigot. So sorry your wife can't lose it ;-)

To racist anon: You have too much time on your hands. You are a sad, pathetic thing. Bitter white boy SO sad he only makes starting salary at Columbus (I presume that's where you are). You act like poor trash, and I'm not going to dignify it by using race as an adjective. We hate in others what we hate in ourselves. So I take it you're a poor white dude, with a fat wife, who is worried about your job? We are worried in PHX too. And people are scared to use this forum to spread info, gossip, and rumors. It's because of people like you. I gather you're a youngish white man (of Caucasian descent), and you're just projecting here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_projection). Look it up. You come across as not only an asshole, but also a bigot and very uneducated. I feel sorry for what you perceive as an attack. Your poor wife. Get another job your damn self, and if you have one then shame on your employer to allow you to make these comments on company time. Enjoy working with minorities and fat women, you gross, uneducated, bigot. So sorry your wife can't lose it ;-)

The trolling starts in Columbus. Please, join a gym.

Time to impeach the nigger!

Seriously, there r sum fat heffers workin 4 UOP. An they all think they e hot. An they think their husbands aren't trolling other girls. Plz. Honey, ur hubby is LOOKIN! Take the bad wig off,wash your stink butt, lose 100 lbs and get sexy

let's get this board back on track people - back to nigger talk

Fat stuff baby this morning, fat stuff baby tonight....you be SO fat that you break the chair at work! Hhheeeeyyyyyy Bebe you are FAT. Obese. You think your hubby is thinkin you r sexy? Yyyyeeeaaahhhh. Take care if your kids.

Brand new campus, but same old drama. Why are we still enrolling homeless students? Are our numbers that bad? Come to Columbus any day of the week and you will find our student resource center occupied by homeless individuals. They have no place to go and hang out from morning until we close doing homework and surfing the web.

Mid-Year Appraisals will be done by end of May. My campus is axing a Student Service person. I feel bad for him because UOP has screwed him over numerous times. Nice way to treat our military employees

June is the magic month. Good luck.

SO back to relevant comments and away from distracting rants from this Anonymous idiot. Does anyone have a magic date for the downsizing?

Not only are you to being a troll.......wow, truth, you are a DUMBASS. You can't even formulate a correct sentence. Dddeeerrrrrr

Not only are you to being a troll.......wow, truth, you are a DUMBASS. You can't even formulate a correct sentence. Dddeeerrrrrr

Not by the hair on my chinny chin chin. Take that bad wig off and shave those hairy arms. Lose the biggie size ass. Mmmmkay?

Yeah, I'm a white male with a druggie mom. Dddiuuhhhhhhh. You so ssmmmaaarrrttttt. Yes, I am an enrollment advisor and a damn good one. Bigot? Yes I am big. And I have a biggie. I bet you are extremely fat, have trouble because when sit down you break the hair, and you wear bad wigs. Bingo.......

Let me guess, Anon (the racist one) why don't you just stop posting here? My guess is that not only to being a troll, you also may make up to 40k serving as an enrollment adviser. You are also white, male, and experienced a low-middle class upbringing? Am I pinging anything yet, racist anon? I'm thinking someone in your upbringing has a chemical addiction - am I right? Your mom? dad? step-dad(s)? I assume from your postings here not only are you a bigot, but self-hating. You are also an asshole that seems to be compensating for a tremendous amount of self-hate. You don't add anything here. Go away. Let's get this shit back to UOPX layoffs, not trolls with 3" wangs. Thanks, and out.

save the bs happy nig

oopss

UOP is an amazing company! Despite what a lot of comments state, I have had no issues here. The grass is not greener on the other side, if you think it is then go find out for yourself. I have seen a lot of people come and go and people say they wish they would have stayed. If you look at most major companies, they have all experienced a reduction in force at one point or another. Personally, I admire a company willing to make a change and admire them not waiting until its too late. At the end of the day you can chose where you want to work, if you don't like it, leave and if you enjoy your work stay and put your heart into it!

Managers had a meeting? Hmmmm

Thanks for the reply: I have decided not to apply for the TEMP job at UoP. I will look for a different company instead.

@job seeker-UOP always hires as temps. It gives them the right to fire you at any time. If you are desperate, apply. I would keep your résumé active

To our lazy, 3rd educated, racist, piece of shit New Hires---please note ---your days are numbered. It's obvious, the training at UOP is a joke. However blaming your managers for your ignorance will be your death toll. It will be a pleasure to see your group be fired for blanantly lying to students, arguing with ACC, yelling at IT, etc. We are all waiting for the ax to fall on your dumb necks. Thank God, my state doesn't give unemployment to folks fired.

I am considering applying for a new full-time job listing for "Student Services Coordinator" position at a brick-n-mortar UoPhoenix in my city. However, the listing says the hired applicant will be an employee of the Temp Agency (not UoPhoenix). Advice?

I am considering applying for a new full-time job listing for "Student Services Coordinator" position at a brick-n-mortar UoPhoenix in my city. However, the listing says the hired applicant will be an employee of the Temp Agency (not UoPhoenix). Advice?

Happy Mothers Day to the fat lazy nigger moms with 5 fathers and 7 kids collecting welfare and Pell checks.

Happy Mother's Day!

I guess people being concerned about their life and their money, and their job, and their family, and whether they are next is entertainment. Get a life.

i need to be entertained a little more.. can we get people posting comments each hour please...

Some staff have been with the organization 5, 10, 15 years. There is no retirement package. It is not set up for you to be here for a career. If it were, you'd know the what happens next with you stay here 20 years. For most of the people the what happens next is at some point in the game they terminate you or push you out the door. Unfortunately, it is a good job you keep and stack your chips at and then run before they make you bitter/angry and hateful about what you do. After that, you are no good to the students and they need your guidance.

Well said Truth (about the person posting the racial slurs)! That is all of the attention I will give this Anonymous individual. As for the true purpose of this site I'm hopeful that someone will step up and give people a heads up that their potential job may be lost. I've heard of it happening in some areas but wish that kind of leadership was more prevalent in this company. As it is there is a mass exodus going on of good employees due to fear of the continuous nonsense within the company.

To pseudonym truth - have you ever tried to lick your own butt hole? It's fascinating! I'm tired. Tired. The fatness. The wigs, the hair extensions and all of the big asses. Tired. Fix your hair. Wash your ass. Get rid of the wigs. Lose some lbs....... Really Reilly

To pseudonym truth - have you ever tried to lick your own butt hole? It's fascinating! I'm tired. Tired. The fatness. The wigs, the hair extensions and all of the big asses. Tired. Fix your hair. Wash your ass. Get rid of the wigs. Lose some lbs....... Really Reilly

Again, the racists and sexist remarks posted here are clearly from the mind of a child of Cain practicing his or her “craft” of offense, diversion, and agitation because he or she or it is need of attention. Although those posts are distracting, try to ignore them by remembering it’s your attention they need. They seek to discredit this website and divert attention from the true issue. Therefore when reading such posts remember two simple facts: small minds cannot hold large ideas and ignorance is always loud and obnoxious because it can't intelligently express itself any other way. So back to the true topic and purpose of this site . . . Interestingly ApolloGroup/UoP execs reportedly are paid nearly $100,000 per month with yearly bonuses in the millions while they cut staff, close campuses, reduce employee benefits, and place students in cheap motel rooms for classes. It is doubtful that any accrediting body or the Department of Education has the guts to stand up to the Apollo Group/UoP. In reality, we know the Apollo Group/UoP pretty much owns the Higher Learning Commission and the Department of Education. For example, one of our top executives even publicly laughed at the idea HLC or the DoE would do anything to Apollo Group/UoP. “They’re not crazy,” he said. However, if Apollo Group/UoP is finally put to rest by either government action or its own greed and mismanagement, it would be a great event because it would allow us the freedom to leave this nightmare behind, and then take a deep breath, shower and walk away to join legitimate organizations. Those of us who really cared about the job we did, the school, our students, and our coworkers took a concept that people laughed at and we made it an acceptable part of American culture. In other words, we kicked ass all while being abused, cheated, harassed, demoralized, intimidated, deceived, swindled, ripped-off, and mentally raped by the Apollo Group and their minion of greedy and psychotic UoP leaders. We watched the lives of our friends/co-worker and our students be destroyed by this organization. Hopefully, HLC and the DoE will find a sliver or crumb of courage to at least slap . .. that is, tap Apollo Group/UoP on the hand.

Again, the racists and sexist remarks posted here are clearly from the mind of a child of Cain practicing his or her “craft” of offense, diversion, and agitation because he or she or it is need of attention. Although those posts are distracting, try to ignore them by remembering it’s your attention they need. They seek to discredit this website and divert attention from the true issue. Therefore when reading such posts remember two simple facts: small minds cannot hold large ideas and ignorance is always loud and obnoxious because it can't intelligently express itself any other way. So back to the true topic and purpose of this site . . . Interestingly ApolloGroup/UoP execs reportedly are paid nearly $100,000 per month with yearly bonuses in the millions while they cut staff, close campuses, reduce employee benefits, and place students in cheap motel rooms for classes. It is doubtful that any accrediting body or the Department of Education has the guts to stand up to the Apollo Group/UoP. In reality, we know the Apollo Group/UoP pretty much owns the Higher Learning Commission and the Department of Education. For example, one of our top executives even publicly laughed at the idea HLC or the DoE would do anything to Apollo Group/UoP. “They’re not crazy,” he said. However, if Apollo Group/UoP is finally put to rest by either government action or its own greed and mismanagement, it would be a great event because it would allow us the freedom to leave this nightmare behind, and then take a deep breath, shower and walk away to join legitimate organizations. Those of us who really cared about the job we did, the school, our students, and our coworkers took a concept that people laughed at and we made it an acceptable part of American culture. In other words, we kicked ass all while being abused, cheated, harassed, demoralized, intimidated, deceived, swindled, ripped-off, and mentally raped by the Apollo Group and their minion of greedy and psychotic UoP leaders. We watched the lives of our friends/co-worker and our students be destroyed by this organization. Hopefully, HLC and the DoE will find a sliver or crumb of courage to at least slap . .. that is, tap Apollo Group/UoP on the hand.

TO ANON You are a coward. Racist scum. Keep on posting the N-word. Keep on. Sickening. Your local campus (C-town) will be phased out soon because of people like you. UOP thrives on people who cannot afford an education and do not know any better. The chickens have now come home to roost. This whole thing is sickening.

You know a dumb nigger is the one talking about tracing.You can't trace this shit unless you own the site.

you can't trace this shit unless you own the website or domain, idiot, although I have no doubt UOP is trying to payoff thelayoff.com for IP info. STFU or tell me where I'm posting from? I post from a proxy, anywho. So tell me, what is my IP?

you can't trace this shit unless you own the website or domain, idiot, although I have no doubt UOP is trying to payoff thelayoff.com for IP info. STFU or tell me where I'm posting from? I post from a proxy, anywho. So tell me, what is my IP?

Hey wade, quit typing your own responses. i traced your post right back to your cell phone. nothing is anonymous

Wade is in my back pocket... Perhaps, a junior Ken, if you will.

is the man. he doesn't take shit, says what is on his mind. he doesn't play politics. he is good to his people, honest, open. i bet he would be the first to let go of barbie and some of her kens! because they are ass kissers and afraid of what everyone thinks about them.

Who the hell is wade anderson?

not barbie or john durling

This is not a distraction. Fact is niggers are dumb people.

Are you talking about John Durling? Rumor has it that he'll eventually take over entire online team in Phoenix. I don't know him, but from what I hear, hes the only one that will save this place. Layoff or not

Hey idiot, "Be Heard", quit hitting the back and refresh button you dumb nigger! You have posted the same shit over and over because of it.

easy close the doors. no enrollments, no leadership, no campus! business write off

We just got a new buildin? How are they closin us down?

very true Today, the company’s leadership is showing how heavily it relied on questionable business tactics to survive. Without those tactics, the company and its leadership are lost.

had to check in this morning with my morning coffee to get a good laugh. poor students and alumni! this place is a mess!

To have the Department of Education consider your experience with a for-profit college go to www.regulations.gov, enter ID ED-2012-OPE-0008 hit “submit comment” and send your story.

To have the Department of Education consider your experience with a for-profit college go to www.regulations.gov, enter ID ED-2012-OPE-0008 hit “submit comment” and send your story.

To have the Department of Education consider your experience with a for-profit college go to www.regulations.gov, enter ID ED-2012-OPE-0008 hit “submit comment” and send your story.

To have the Department of Education consider your experience with a for-profit college go to www.regulations.gov, enter ID ED-2012-OPE-0008 hit “submit comment” and send your story.

To have the Department of Education consider your experience with a for-profit college go to www.regulations.gov, enter ID ED-2012-OPE-0008 hit “submit comment” and send your story.

To have the Department of Education consider your experience with a for-profit college go to www.regulations.gov, enter ID ED-2012-OPE-0008 hit “submit comment” and send your story.

To have the Department of Education consider your experience with a for-profit college go to www.regulations.gov, enter ID ED-2012-OPE-0008 hit “submit comment” and send your story.

To have the Department of Education consider your experience with a for-profit college go to www.regulations.gov, enter ID ED-2012-OPE-0008 hit “submit comment” and send your story.

Online West layoffs are coming soon, confirmed by 2+ managers. Every division, not just EA, AC, FA. JD is staying I hope, but everyone from directors to counselors is being let go. Thanks to Brianne F for giving us all a heads up! Jesus. This place is a mess. Losing hundreds of students every week. No focus, no leadership, turning building 30 into a call center is all I see.

Those who are making the racist and sexist remarks are obviously here to distract attention for the true issues. However, their sick posts and continued harassment of this website and its readers clearly demonstrates that the Apollo Group/UoP cabal has some very ill-minded and unbalanced people within the company. However, their racist and sexist posts only add credibility to the legitimate posts on this site concerning poor working conditions, low morale, dishonest business tactics, and widespread suspicions. For example, we are hearing that some campuses, fearing June will bring widespread layoffs, are quickly moving their employees from learning centers and campuses that have been slated for “phase-outs” to those learning centers and campuses that are scheduled to continue operation. It is being said that they are quietly making this hasty shuffle before June because of fear that layoffs will happen by location or specialty instead of individual employee productivity and contribution. If this is truly the case, clearly the motivation behind these actions demonstrates the level of mistrust most employees and managers hold for the company and its leadership. The ship is not sinking. It’s sunk. The only question that remains is who made it to the life rafts and who got off the ship in time. Still it is interesting to remember Apollo Group/UoP was built and thrived upon using illegal business tactics. Today, the company’s leadership is showing how heavily it relied on questionable business tactics to survive. Without those tactics, the company and its leadership are lost.

Online West layoffs are coming soon, confirmed by 2+ managers. Every division, not just EA, AC, FA. JD is staying I hope, but everyone from directors to counselors is being let go. Thanks to Brianne F for giving us all a heads up! Jesus. This place is a mess. Losing hundreds of students every week. No focus, no leadership, turning building 30 into a call center is all I see.

Online West layoffs are coming soon, confirmed by 2+ managers. Every division, not just EA, AC, FA. JD is staying I hope, but everyone from directors to counselors is being let go. Thanks to Brianne F for giving us all a heads up! Jesus. This place is a mess. Losing hundreds of students every week. No focus, no leadership, turning building 30 into a call center is all I see.

hear ashley is playing sperm tonsil rodeo with a new wanna be jock

speaking of nigs, there is this loud ass bitch ebony that dresses like she just got off the fkin banana boat, looks like that dude whoopi goldberg. someone please shove some watermelon in that cunts mouth to shut her the fk up

since you can't read anyhow dumb nigger - just make sure to manage own funds and e-sign, then pretend you are going to class till you get your money. This well save us all some time from having to deal with your dumb nigger asses.

fuck niggers - they have ruined everything

The nigs are lazy an stupid and can't speak. Dem nigroes are ruining the university. The only people that date em are the hard up heffers who can't get them anybody else? Understand

The nigs are lazy an stupid and can't speak. Dem nigroes are ruining the university. The only people that date em are the hard up heffers who can't get them anybody else? Understand

The nigs are lazy an stupid and can't speak. Dem nigroes are ruining the university. The only people that date em are the hard up heffers who can't get them anybody else? Understand

@Soufwest--you forgot the part; where she calls AFS, FAFSA & DOE; pretending to be they student. Where they aux to 9 to go sleep or sleep with each other, call HR about the "white" employees not being nice.

We got us House Niggers. Day donna week much & call ACLU all day. Dem think day ghetto faboluz, day ain't. Enrollment is down bc of dem

you People R Toast - The IT Guy

The Classroom of the Future is a hotel room with an overhead projector! Motel 6- we'll leave the classroom on for ya!

DAA conference call was about her appearance. Too little clothes and ugly hair....dude come on you need a do over.

DAA conference call was about her appearance. Too little clothes and ugly hair....dude come on you need a do over.

Questioned about what?

Questioned about what?

Maybe Apollo Group IT Management Should be questioned? I think thats a good place to start..

Maybe Apollo Group IT Management Should be questioned? I think thats a good place to start..

This is the IT Guy. I am already closing computers out. Well, guys.....it's coming soon. Lots of lay-offs coming soon. Good luck you guys.

Kerri, Lynn and wade are dumb asses who suck their own ass! Pompous asses who know NOTHING! Losers! Fat asses, wigs and dildos.

SE Region is safe. Thanks to Lynn.

What happened with the DAA today? They had a call from corporate for hours.

What about q special teams like re--entry?

IT, is Northeast enrollment going to take another hit in June?

"Sure are allot of spades around here!"

Kerri will never be let go. Sorry you're a hater. Unless the campus closes, she goes nowhere.

You people still workin? Me, I'm eating doretos, farting, and watching old pornos. Think I care? Nope. Imma be rich! Imma sue this bitch ass company. Tired of the wigs, tired of the big asses , tired of these ugly ass butt licks.

You people still workin? Me, I'm eating doretos, farting, and watching old pornos. Think I care? Nope. Imma be rich! Imma sue this bitch ass company. Tired of the wigs, tired of the big asses , tired of these ugly ass butt licks.

You people still workin? Me, I'm eating doretos, farting, and watching old pornos. Think I care? Nope. Imma be rich! Imma sue this bitch ass company. Tired of the wigs, tired of the big asses , tired of these ugly ass butt licks.

You people still workin? Me, I'm eating doretos, farting, and watching old pornos. Think I care? Nope. Imma be rich! Imma sue this bitch ass company. Tired of the wigs, tired of the big asses , tired of these ugly ass butt licks.

My manager in West (student services online) stated to my team today that layoffs are happening in June, but will not be in Education. Good for us! Bad for all you business/it/hca/ etc people. Do they really think we don't all talk? Do they really think it's edu and nursing vs. the rest of online? Joke. Enjoy your DM, BF. Newsflash: fewer employees = fewer managers! Especially since you've said people with DMs and written warnings are first. Now you've shot productivity for the next month or two in the ass, everyone is even more fearful. Not a great environment for employees. What's with all the temps now, too? Being paid 32,500 with no benefits? We've all seen them, but nobody is talking about it. They are losing good people left and right and replacing grad team employees with temps that make shit. At least I'm confident in that I make less than 45k (after 5+ years)! Never thought I'd be happy for my lackluster salary, but here we are! Get ready online, shit is about to get REAL! Oh, and can all the dbags in Columbus quit it with the racist and sexist shit already? You will be closed soon, too. This is a place for rumors on layoffs. ThanksKbye!

My manager in West (student services online) stated to my team today that layoffs are happening in June, but will not be in Education. Good for us! Bad for all you business/it/hca/ etc people. Do they really think we don't all talk? Do they really think it's edu and nursing vs. the rest of online? Joke. Enjoy your DM, BF. Newsflash: fewer employees = fewer managers! Especially since you've said people with DMs and written warnings are first. Now you've shot productivity for the next month or two in the ass, everyone is even more fearful. Not a great environment for employees. What's with all the temps now, too? Being paid 32,500 with no benefits? We've all seen them, but nobody is talking about it. They are losing good people left and right and replacing grad team employees with temps that make shit. At least I'm confident in that I make less than 45k (after 5+ years)! Never thought I'd be happy for my lackluster salary, but here we are! Get ready online, shit is about to get REAL! Oh, and can all the dbags in Columbus quit it with the racist and sexist shit already? You will be closed soon, too. This is a place for rumors on layoffs. ThanksKbye!

This Site is Great for Entertainment!!! Keep up the chatter.. whomever the fat girls with wigs on etc.. they must make for good entertainment... lol this is hilarious.. don't stop posting the comments..

KDJ is here because she white and stupid..She took someone else husband..hollar....And I was there when it happened.

Banjo lips

Test

blue gums

moon crickets

spear chuckers

boogs

coons

I really hope that the rumors for June are true. The leadership for online is clueless. I would be relieved to see a bunch more of them go.

Why do you complain about the DoE? Look around. Leadership is poor in every department. Kerri is one smart cookie and that is why UoP keeps her around. The DoF has been on a power trip... What happened to her husband? Gone. Guess the only power she has is at work. Praying for this campus and it's leadership.

What about HOU? We are "backing them up" on ACC calls. We get them all day. Their numbers have tanked & they still have 3 Learning Centers. Any news on Houston? Not sure what they are doing down there.

KDJ is useless....LB is useless..SW. Useless.....NH..MB..CG..TP. Useless...when your leader is a useless piece of crap you are like her....KDJ dumb as all get out.

I saw Lynn posting her own shit. Pathetic. Writing stuff about herself. What a loser. Pathetic.

Lynn is a lying, gross, wig wearing, fat ass loser. Plez. Overs here in GA is a bunch of big stomach asses. You see me trippin? No. Cause I play the lottery. And when I win.....I'm gonna suck my own ass and make you people watch. I'm suing the company. And they gonna pay my Chinese ass.

columbus is scheduled and indy as well

dems is niggers forrest

Does anyone know if Columbus, GA is closing? The new Georgia Military College in town is eating away at our current student base. Please tell me, are we next to close?

jigs

yeah, lynn is on here posting her own shlt, how do i know, she actually showed up and had this site up on her iturd, hilarious catching her fat ass and fake ass hair in the act

Bunch of coon lovers and huge obese monsters. Lynn is a dumb bitch who is prob writing the nice comments about herself. Face it, with your bad wigs, huge fat asses and uneducated attitudes....you are a gem. Take care your kids bozo butt. You think you please your husband - you don't. Go back to workin at KFC.

It's great to watch the porch monkeys comment on here. Amazing how they try to defame certain individuals. What's really funny is that you boogs actually think you should be in a leadership role. Hopefully the disconnects hit the northeast region. Should have done drug tests and background checks on those people. Looks like the Million Man Lineup. And while you're at it, a mandatory cholesterol exam is needed for dem fly hunnies up there too. One look at them makes you never want to eat again

Lynn is a class act and she did make great contributions to UoP in their years as they grew. They are repaying her in kind by keeping her on. However, many of us are incredibly expendable. And the fact remains that layoffs have continued every two to three months. It makes it an unstable work environment and many of my coworkers are seeing a therapist at this point. They say the job stress is making them have to speak to someone. To each his own. However, I get where it is all coming from. And I get that people come here for valid news pertaining to keeping their jobs. Don't come here to gossip about others. If you have news about the layoffs then post, otherwise get busy doing something else with your life.

I was looking for information on layoffs but found nothing but garbage and have to speak the truth about so called Barbie. Don't hate on Lynn because she is a class act. Lynn was recently at our campus again and whoever has called her Barbie is juvenile,jealous, and a coward. I have never met or known anyone as elegant as Lynn in my life. I don't get to meet or talk to people like her, and learn. She listens and cares and has a positive attitude even when things are down with the company. I may not always like her decisions but they are probably a lot from Phoenix anyway or part of plans we don't get yet. I think she is one of the best leaders in the company male or female, and I worked in more than one region. She expects a lot from us but she wants a lot for us. Go Lynn! We are behind her whether good times or bad. At least I know if I get laidoff, I will easily get a job somewhere else ahead of someone complaining and making up lies for no reason! Good luck out there to all the true Phoenixes who will rise up to whatever comes our way.

get your shirts here http://www.redbubble.com/shop/barbie+t-shirts

This includes staff from all departments including telecommutes, Phoenix, Associate Directors, etc. The layoffs will continue until apollo right sizes and makes mean money. This impacts the student experience. As for people saying to stop talking about Team Barbie or Team Wade. Staff can say what they want. It is stressful at work and this is a place where people feel safe to share. If we had real leaders instead of ass kissers then we would not have to share on here we could share without fear to our leaders.

I couldnt agree more about getting to real layoff information but i will say this so we can move on. I worked with both Lynn and WAde in the past and they are both talented and smart leaders regardless of gender. They are both great communicators, they care, they recognize and they hold accountable. Neither Lynn or Wade can control or decide what happens will happen with layoffs. Trying to discredit them won't save your jobs. They can't guarentee the future. We respect them even if they have to hand us a pink slip. They both got balls AND a heart!! I hope I can stay with UOP but we cant blame our Dvps if we don't. I am at least glad to have been able to be with leaders who are winners.

Can we please bring this back to layoffs? No one cares about Team Barbie, Wade or Anderson. June is around the corner..the next layoff are coming. Lets concentrate on this. That you IT Guy for real information

Anderson must be writing all the crap about being a great leader himself. he tries to cover up his lack of leadership with the tough guy act. he doesn't know how to lead-he just goes to campuses. it's crap!

Stop bullying Lynn you might not like how tough she is but you wouldn't say vicious things if she were a man or an ugly woman! I never thought I'd see the day I would hae to take up for her but i will stand up for her.

When you ARE the nosiest bitch imaginable and you have no life other than to see what everyone else is doing or saying........get a life. Take care of your family, please YOUR husband before he cheats on you - if he already hasn't - take care of your kids. AND lose some weight! No wonder you say you can't do your job! Two faced ass

When you ARE the nosiest bitch imaginable and you have no life other than to see what everyone else is doing or saying........get a life. Take care of your family, please YOUR husband before he cheats on you - if he already hasn't - take care of your kids. AND lose some weight! No wonder you say you can't do your job! Two faced ass

There may not be many places you can go in educational services. The educational services industry is in slow-motion collapse. Several stocks (like APOL)have declined by 80% over the last 4 years. Even with political cover and lots of advertising, the word on the street is that for profit education is a risky bet (both as a stockholder, a student, or a taxpayer). http://beta.fool.com/mikecart1/2013/05/03/3-popular-perennial-losers-of-the-past-5-years-exp/33000/?source=eogyholnk0000001

EA's and AC's making over 42 - naga huh, whatever, not going to be here anymore, their worthless - gone

Approximately 1,800 disconnects approved today, these must be completed by June 21. BTW - doubters - I told you so - Your friend - the IT guy.

Once again, IT guy from Phoenix was correct. Please, tell us more... We are patiently waiting.

Not sure what is up with all of the nonsensical posts but apparently more is about to go down very soon. All of our managers got pulled into a meeting and looked visibly shaken afterward. They cited "major updates". The latest earnings call did list 1000 total layoffs by June so I guess they only have a little more time to make good on that... All I can do is sigh and update my resume.

Y'all's deserve 2 b let go. Some of y'all. Anybody liken peanut butter sandwiches needs to get gone. 'Temporary lay offs, good times, ain't we lucky we got em......good times.......'

I coming to Columbus

Go to work Columbus...leadership left with Shelby.

Go to work Columbus...leadership left with Shelby.

Go to work Columbus...leadership left with Shelby.

Go to work Columbus...leadership left with Shelby.

Go to work Columbus...leadership left with Shelby.

Go to work Columbus...leadership left with Shelby.

Go to work Columbus...leadership left with Shelby.

KDJ and LB need to go..useless.....NH...MB...useless...SW..useless...geezers. The EA useless...heehaw

KDJ and LB need to go..useless.....NH...MB...useless...SW..useless...geezers. The EA useless...heehaw

KDJ and LB need to go..useless.....NH...MB...useless...SW..useless...geezers. The EA useless...heehaw

To academic affairs, online or is it ground? EA AC FA?

To academic affairs, online or is it ground? EA AC FA?

I know half of the Enrollment Advisors in Colorado were let go yesterday. Anywhere else?

I know half of the Enrollment Advisors in Colorado were let go yesterday. Anywhere else?

How many poeple work for uop?

I know half of the Enrollment Advisors in Colorado were let go yesterday. Anywhere else?

jacksonville, miami, orlando, nashville, atlanta, memphis, savannah, texas, columbus it is coming

Beginning of the month.

The school doesn't exist to help, the school exists to profit. If people get help in the process, that's fine. The corporation, like all corporations, is at best ambivalent to its customers.

Camden Kid stop with the shenanigans. It is possible to attend and have a full life and graduate from this school. If you have never attended and you are only here to stir up mess you can exit stage left. At the end of the day the school exists because it benefits a great many.

To academic affairs, did she say the beginning or end of the month?

To academic affairs, did she say the beginning or end of the month?

To academic affairs, did she say the beginning or end of the month?

spoke with leeanne herbold this week and she said there will be 300 layoffs this coming month and I believe she is only responsible for west coast so I am sure there will be more than that. She openly said there will be layoffs and when it will happen.

This video looks a lot different than what I've seen on the board. The video says that those who sign up already work and have full lives. Who are these people who are still signing up for University of Phoenix? How many do you believe are Pell Runners? What percentage, do you believe, have little chance of graduating? http://www.phoenix.edu/students/how-it-works/life-as-a-phoenix/life-as-an-enrollment-advisor.html

what is sad is that finance does everyones job, we don't need ea's our ac's. both are lazy and let the fa's pick up the slack.

So, you are upset with the DoE? Honestly, Kerri tries her best and has been at the campus for years. If UoP didn't appreciate her, she would be gone. She married a student? So what?! No one cares. Question- Why are you seeking advise from the DoF? Didn't her husband just leave her for a student? Again, no one cares. Maybe, she should focus on her homelife instead of UoP drama and talking crap about the DoE to ECs.

KDJ spouse was her student.....LB. need to learn to talk.....put the two together. You have no brains.

KDJ spouse was her student.....LB. need to learn to talk.....put the two together. You have no brains.

I wish that UOPX would develop some actual admissions standards. Speaking to students that are truly motivated and want to earn their education is rare. More often than not I'm speaking to blatant Pell runners and I have no ability to not enroll them because we "can't discriminate". It makes me sick and continues to drag down the reputation of this school.

"sucked docks to get permitted"... I know what you are trying to say but seriously you sound like a total dumbass.

Nobody cares about some stupid slut that you all call Barbie. Or all if the lazy fags they wanna get paid and not work. Plezzzz. Don't wanna hear about some worthless piece of shit whore who sucked docks to get permitted. Don't you people have a life?

Please let KDJ and lb go first..useless..then her lazy. Too bad I have to get my advice from dof. She only one who has a brain in director reign..

Columbus, is on the radar.

building 4, you are next you worthless hot steaming piles of dung.

Associate directors in Non Degree are gone. They were useless anyway.

Associate directors in Non Degree are gone. They were useless anyway.

RIF today. High level.

barbies head cheerleader she is hot and smart and makes mean money sign me up

UOP is the new Ivy League!

SOMETHING COMING PEOPLE ACTING WEIRDER THAN NORMAL. ANYONE KNOW? DOORS SHUT ON TELEPHONE

Hi, I am on Team Wade. Best Vice President we have. He don't play the game. Gets things done and gets to know his people. Team Wade.

I keep reading about these pell grants.. Can somebody tell me how i can get a pell grant because i need some bread fo deez rims.. i heard you don't have to pay them back. is that true? Also do university of phoenix have any hot chics to holla at?

Did Barbie get her way with Mr. Chicago man?

The college loan meltdown may be worse than people had been thinking. College debt is growing and many people cannot repay. The numbers are misleading because lots of former students are in forbearance. University of Phoenix may be hardest hit. http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/is-the-college-debt-bubble-starting-to-crack.html/?a=viewall

Team Barbie is an idiot. The SE region has had layoffs every single time there have been layoffs since, what, September. And for Lynn, she knows how to play the game. That woman has been running that region for years. She knows what to say and how to say it. The next round of layoffs is supposed to be in June. No I don't know where. No, I don't know when. No, I don't know who. These are things that I have heard. Oh and Team Barbie, the next round of layoffs will be coming to your front door, AGAIN. That I know for a FACT. Oh and people lets remember that it isn't big bad UOPX. All of this is because of greedy ass Apollo Group so stop bashing on the university. They are being told what to do and Apollo is controlling all of the decisions.

I bought my shirt! Go Barbie, Go Barbie, Go Barbie.

Know why these people start at public schools, because they are given the money prior to attending. Now from a business sense, who is the dummies?

How long do Pell runners stick around? They stick around for about six to nine weeks. It is going on at every school. They come, get the money and bounce. Of course these people can't spell and fail the courses. Why, because they post checking in until they get the money. It is the cost of doing business. Don't act like these people are suddenly doing great at a public school. Typically this is were they come from to begin with. You people know this when they try to matric a bunch of failed courses.

Transfers out of community college to a state college do not need to complete an SAT so your point is mute. GRE is a joke now and you know it, why do you think they revised the scale and cut 75% of the questions. All the answers are out on the net. Besides that, ASU and U of A are taking GRE scores in the 130's now. Why bother. . .

We don't require tests like GRE because they are not fair tests for our students. Our students don't need the stoopid skills tested. Our students are creative, working hardly, and good for Federal grants.

UOP students are of better caliber than Harvard students. Both get the same eduction but UOP education is slightly cheaper. If Harvard students knew what is happening they would have transferred to UOP long time ago and in process could have saved some money. They are stoopid.

Hey! Those of us in C-Town are also worried about jobs. We have terrible leaders who are all UoP educated and starving for power. Why do we not gave a Campus Director yet? We need help! These women are all fighting one another for more authority. Phoenix, help!

Barbie must be hot!!!!

You idiots in c-town (where ever that is) and Orlando need to take your beef with Barbie someplace else. Maybe start a sub-forum, IDK? Quit spreading your bullshit here, nobody cares. We're just worried about our jobs in PHX.

You idiots in c-town (where ever that is) and Orlando need to take your beef with Barbie someplace else. Maybe start a sub-forum, IDK? Quit spreading your bullshit here, nobody cares. We're just worried about our jobs in PHX.

You are stupid. stupid. stupid. the curriculum is NOT the same. Jesus Christ. I have students in their 2nd AY and they CANNOT READ OR WRITE. Do not for a hot minute tell me the texts are the same - THEY ARE NOT. I went to a private college and was taught HOW to think, not WHAT to think. I also didn't need or qualify for a pell. Quit fooling yourself, your UOPX degree is worthless, because that's the quality of students! No GRE or even ACT/SAT required for a reason!

Did someone just compare "university of phoenix" to an IVY LEAGUE SCHOOL?

My region is safe. Keep it moving layoffs. SE is strong and will outlast the rest. Boop boop bee doo!

Round two was not two weeks ago. Some folks got let go in a couple of locations. When are the real layoffs.

Round one was October end of q1. Round two, two weeks ago, end of q2. You do the math

Back to the facts. When is the next layoff. That is all I care about. The profits are down in the dirt. So what's going on.

People are stupid. If you attend an Ivy League school, I guess they are so much better because they teach you how to read the same identical text we use at UOP that much better. You are paying for a brand name and that is it.

So a history arts degree from ASU is legit? Get real! You people know anyone with half a brain can be taught anything on the job with the exception of an MD. They are cranking out MD students in India in the three years so even that is up in the air today.

Once UoP's bogus accreditation is revoked, all this won't matter much, will it?

Barbie keeps speeding her herpes all over the place like its candy. Raggity ass school. I miss the old days ......numbers, free pussy, lollipops, teacups and love. Now it's work work work.

I've worked with one manager that's worth their weight in gold AND has a UOP masters. The others????? A waste of carbon. Remember UOP is about hiring minorities and promoting minorities. If you are a flaming idiot with no sense & can call yourself a "minority"- you've got a future with UOP!

There's people here who actually think the university of phoenix degrees are legit! I must say, this is the reason this place is sinking fast.

A ten day course in what? Recognizing groupies and avoiding STDs for sports players.

You are paying for a brand name when it comes to schools. All accredited institutions share the same curriculums. Compare a syllabus from any tier one school to UOP, the shit is the same. Why, because the accreditation commissions require the same texts and curriculums. Unless you are becoming an MD, wherever you go does not matter. State or for profit, the shit is all the same. How do I know, I attended community college, state and for profit. State schools are for profit, don't let them fool you. Why do you think the NCAA exists. Hell, Oklahoma just got busted for having 10 day courses. If that is not a joke than I don't know what is.

Do you take people serious who went to state schools and partied their butts off and still graduated? Do you take people serious with a degree from a poh dunk community college? Should we only take people serious if they earned a degree in the North East USA? Or perhaps if they earned a degree from an Ivy League institution we should only then take them seriously. Last I checked Bush went to one of these schools and can't spell. One of my degrees only is from UoP. Stop disparaging the school. If you don't like it get off the site. And if you work for the school. Kill yourself. You are the enemy within.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noln8nx43Sk

Does Your Manager have a degree from University of Phoenix and if so do you take him/her serious?

CURTIS UEHLEIN - DOES THAT NAME SOUND JEWISH TO YOU? HE'S ANOTHER IN THE LONG LINE OF JEWS THAT WILL REAP THE BENEFITS OF ALL HARD EARNED MONEY FROM APOLLO GROUP EARNED BY UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX ENROLLMENT COUNSELORS. WHY IS IT THAT APOLLO GROUP ONLY ALLOW JEWS BE HEAD OF THE ORGANIZATION? WHY NOT AMERICANS, AMERICA?

Curtis Uehlein has been named acting chief operating officer of Apollo Group Inc. while a search has begun for a permanent COO. He also was appointed as president of Apollo Global Inc. — a spot left vacant by the departure of Tim Daniels. While he will hold the two positions, Uehlein won’t be separately compensated for the two roles. Since March 2011, Uehlein served as COO of Apollo Global. Before that, he was president and COO of Wall Street Institute International, a global provider of English language training to individual corporate clients. Apollo Group created the COO position in 2009, when the Phoenix company appointed Joseph D’Amico to that role. Last year, D’Amico stepped down from the COO position but continued to serve as president, overseeing all operations for the company. Earlier this year, he retired as president and now serves as executive vice president and advisor to the CEO, Gregory Cappelli. The COO spot has been open since D’Amico vacated that spot. As part of a transition, Apollo management does not plan to fill the president role. Instead the COO will oversee all operations at the corporate level. With reduced enrollment and lower profits, Apollo is looking to save $350 million through 2014, including $50 million this year. For the three months ended Feb. 28, Apollo reported net income of $13.7 million on revenue of $834.7 million — down from $61.2 million in net income on $962.7 million in revenue during the year-earlier period, according to its quarterly report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

You wish you had this sweet Southeast honey. I help all the busy bees achieve their goals. Seriously. Do you see us being hit with layoffs? No. My region is safe. Team Barbie is full of productive workers. The weak have been weeded out. The remaining are strong. We will prevail.

My name is Barbie and I bury young and old cock. Swallow every last drop and take it up my ass. I get pleasure and I get to boss you misfits around. So enjoy the pain I deal out to you worthess piles of dung.

Once the probation goes through, all of this will be moot.

The comment about accreditation is misinformed. HLC will give accreditation to a ham sandwich as long as it pays the fees and files the paperwork. Why do you suppose most of the for-profits chose HLC as their accreditor? The fact is that a UOP degree is inferior to just about any other regionally accredited degree for the reason that UOP is for-profit. That is an indelible stain on a UOP diploma.

I am on her team. Ya'll think she does not know what she is doing but she is still here and so am I. I am on her team and cheering for her. She is here to stay and she probably wrote that message ;)

You know, people in Phoenix loooooove Barbie! Do you really think they'll ever let her go? Naaawwwwwww. She's hear to stay. We'll all be standing in the unemployment line before Team Barbie is shut down.

barbie strikes again! oh barbie how sweet it is to be you.

Changes are coming. Watch the shift that begins t happen. New leader = New people. "With reduced enrollment and lower profits, Apollo is looking to save $350 million through 2014, including $50 million this year." Saving through the reduction in leaders who are collecting paychecks. Start in the SE. Get us new DVP's and top leadership. We are begging for it. Please.

Rearranging seats on the Titanic. For those in steerage, good luck. http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/04/23/apollo-group-names-curtis-uehlein-as.html

the layoffs are approaching fast

smells like a dirty nigger down here in these dem parts, pick that cotton nigger

My cubicle smells like ass an I don't make enough money. I'm tired of these people n their funky funky ways. I'm so depressed. I want 2 cut my thigh open.

Fl wi who else and how bad?

WI got hit, last week. Heard that a DOE is on "FMLA" somewhere in central region. Wade is on the road again, keep you heads down & ears open. They are looking at places that still have CD & DOE, those are next.

Baby, you are trippin! Lol! Which campus in FL?

There were campuses hit with layoffs last week

There were campuses hit with layoffs last week

There were campuses hit with layoffs last week

Race comments only come up when it is time for layoffs. So what is going on in reference to layoffs. That is what we come here for. What location will be experiencing layoffs?

Ignore the dumb nigger bringing down the working people on this board.

frivolousfrivolousThe word racist is nothing but an excuse for people to attempt to elevate themselves for things they are not typically qualified for such as a job.They cry racist on everything. It is also a word for this same group of entitlement runners to use to file frivolous lawsuits.

Please ignore the inappropriate race-related comments. We know this is leadership's attempt to discredit this site. So obvious.

They must be niggers with UOP degrees.

Latest batch of EC's are on the floor. The ones we got are the biggest retardos!!!!! So far they've 1) reworked their hours in PTE 2) told DOE they can't shadow bc they are required to take some tutorial, but couldn't remember which one, when asked 3) shout across office to each other. Yep we gots us some real fine folk.

University of Phoenix, murderer of working class dreams. Although this is meant to be satire, there is something very true about Apollo Group has preyed upon unwitting consumers (just as mortgage bankers did with working class home buyers) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lzzm_ikoFc

If you have a bachelors or even masters from UOP you are NOT the shit. You are a dummy who is not smart enough to get a real degree. Duh!!!! Now go eat some burgers lard ass

Serious Question: why are the EAs and CD and FAA all fat obese ass clowns? Everybody is always on a diet but nobody loses weight. They all have wigs and hair extensions. The guys don't have penises. They need extends. WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY

Columbus GA is hiring a Campus College Chair- What happended to the last five? Why can't they retain educated employees? http://jobs-apollo.com/job/details/Columbus-GA/Academic-Affairs/campus-college-chair-social-science-amp-humanities-10621/

I'm Waiting on the Commercials To Start Rolling: "Did You Get Your Degree From The University Of Phoenix? If so call 1-800-111-1111, Because Feinstein and Wisenstein Will Fight For Your Money Back"!!!!!

Do You People Actually Take Leadership With University Of Phoenix Bachelor Degrees Serious? Do You All Actually Look Above Your Management To Find Out Why Your Management is Carrying On In This Manner?

Have leaders who graduate from the institution they work for is know as a Backyard Student. A very uncommon occurrence in non-profit universities. Considered poor form and bad business in the education field.

Well. We should take a look at some of these statements. Having a UoP degree does not matter. It is a degree from an accredited school. Leadership skill does matter. If they haven't head any leadership positions and moved up the ranks at UoP that MIGHT be a problem. And employee morale. They don't care about that at all. When is the last time they said career of choice? They are downsizing the heck out of us. Remember the annual report. They expect people to leave on their own. Because they want them gone. Don't expect too much from them.

Lynn needs to come to GA. Seriously. Look at the numbers in Columbus. Not talking enrollment specifically. Try turnover rates and employee morale! Why do you think this campus can't retain talent and keep long-time UoP workers happy? All leadership positions are held by individuals with UoP degrees. Come on, Lynn. This is an embarrassment and should be a red flag for HLC.

SUZE ORMAN TEACHING AT UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX LIKE SHE HAS A DEGREE IN TEACHING AND WORKED HARD TO MOVE UP? SHE MUST BE JEWISH

What DAA did you speak to? I know you did not such thing.. what was the DAA's name? Don't make up things -- I know what works.

You are right. I have witnessed ECs asking faculty members to pass a failing student. As time went on, we only put students in GEN classes with faculty members who had a high passage rate. That way, the EC gets credit and financial aid received the government funds. This happened in Columbus, Georgia. Told DAA; nothing happened.

Why would Barbie want him, he's not that cute! I'm so glad he got fired!

Yup hardcore cheater, loves women and alcohol!

cheater. hell yes he a cheater. barbie sways young boys to cheat also. cheating side of town. it is the culture of this district which was created by you know who once a cheater always a cheater

Aaron knowles is a big fat liar and cheater!!

Starts at the top. Anderson should be running the company. He has the balls to do what is right. Others are yes men. Do this. Yes. Do this. Yes. Do this. Yes. Do not question say Yes. Enroll person who cannot speak english. Yes. Enroll student who does not have computer. Yes. Change a grade. Yes. Enroll a person who wants to be a massage therapist. Yes. Tell students they can miss class to sell the company. Yes. Tell students it is easy to go to school. Yes. Pretend we dont compensate on enrollment numbers. HELL YES. Pretend we dont talk retention rates. Yes. Pretend we care about morale. Yes. Pretend like we care. Yes. Pretend we want role model employees. Yes. Pretend we have a ethics compliance department. Yes. Pretend. Pretend. #1 interview question: Can you act?

If you clean up Columbus, you must start from the top. The DoA and DAA must leave before anyone else. Why would blame a front line worker like an enrollment counselor? They are just doing what they are told. Typically, they have less experience and are less educated. Hold leaders accountable in CTown. DoA and DAA are good friends. They will away cover each other's back. Be careful.

Clean up c town....Get rid of KDJ...LB..MJ...NH..LC..TJ......when I was here they were no good. I hear it's worst

Layoffs in Academic Affairs, Enrollment and Operations at the Milwaukee Campus today. Were there other layoffs today?

Did Columbus get a new CD? We heard everyone wants Dr. Monk to bring back life to the campus.

I heard the same. Keep your heads up!

Didn't see her in Georgia... Just a bunch of bad wigs on leadership today!! Like every other day!! Lawwd Lawwd

DID ANYONE C BARBIE 2DAY? WAS HER BLEACHED BLONDE HAIR FLYING IN THE WIND?

Bet she not making what our faculty make. THAT IS RIDICULOUS AND A LOW BLOW TO OUR ACADEMICS DEPARTMENT. SHADY BS.

Financial guru Suze Orman has been hired to shill online for the University of Phoenix. I'm sure this will help enrollment. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/davidhalperin/suze-orman-teaching-perso_b_3111226.html

Lots of action today. Who was hit?

I hear there is betting on who will get the Orlando CD position going on in the company. Odds are 96% favorable for Chicago boytoy. Remember the interviews will not be fair. Barbie knows she wants Chicago man.

Forget Dept of Ed. Just let your Congressman know. They have had multiple hearings in D.C. regarding this matter. Keep all your emails(forward to your private email) and an accurate log of illegal activity by your leadership. Good Luck!

Dept of Ed won't do anything; just like our bullshit Ethics & Compliance group. Call but don't expect any action

Thanks, Dept of Ed. I will call the Georgia office ASAP. This place is getting worse.

Call your state department of ed. Each state will take action on teachers changing grades and other injustices like that. Ethics and Compliance will do nothing.

You got us beat, man. Hands down. 2 thumbs up.

Orlando is a bunch of punks. Trick people into going to school and take their money. EA's are treated unfairly, old CD is as dumb as pop rocks, DOE smells like five day old ass and the morale is about as high as a piss ant. Top that Columbus!

Orlando, we see the same thing in Columbus. If profs don't give a passing grade, the DAA changes the grade. Then, they just don't ask the prof to teach any more classes. The weed out teachers who actually make the students EARN grades rather than BUY grades. Call Ethics and Compliance, for heaven's sake.

Orlando is messed up. We have to hit numbers of we lose jobs. Was told by my a$$ kissing EM to ask the chair to ask the teacher to give the student a passing grade. The chair said she would talk to the business teacher. Calling compliance. See if this gets looked into if not I am sending the recording to the news station. Barbie as you all call her say we have to give students a chance. Yea righ a chance so she can pay her car payment and travel her hot spots on investor money. Place sucks! orlando sucks orlando sucks orlando sucks

Where is crown? Columbus? Why don't y'all get back to work an stop writing on this wall and scratching your asses. You'll probably suck an that's why y'all ain't happy. My CD is a ignorant drunk ho and my DOE is an uneducated punk ass but I'm not trippin. Get a life u vagabond.

Baby, the same sh** went down in CTown several years ago. How do you think the current DAA got her job. They held many, many interviews. We all watching hoping we could bring new life into this HellHole of a campus. Nice little Dog and Pony show. We all knew the CD had her "girl toy" (Johnson) in line for the job. For us, the Orlando show is a rerun! Lol! Keep us posted.

We like fireworks! There will be fireworks here. There are already fireworks but its just the preshow. If boytoy gets the job we know it was planned and so does everyone else.

Lol! Don't come to C-Town. DoE works but has a very sick relative she is taking care of. This place is a mess. Leadership is drowning in it's own lies.Stay in Orlando and watch the ffireworks.

http://beta.fool.com/mthiessen/2013/04/16/will-a-large-share-buyback-help-this-sagging-stock/31203/?source=eogyholnk0000001 Great job leadership! We are motivated to collect our checks and do nothing. Especially the SE region. We know we have the weakest leader in the company. FUNNY!!!!!

who is interviewing for orlando CD? wasting time we already know who the new cd is. lynn's boy toy. he drives us like she wants driven. maybe we should move to ctown to hang with that doe doesn't spound like she works

If you have any intentions of suing Apollo Group, you better do it sooner than later. Apollo Group is flailing. On trader told me that Wall Street is estimating three years before Phoenix is done. In addition to selling lots of their physical assets and downsizing (which is good for their short-term bottom line), Apollo Group now has a buyback program for their stock. http://beta.fool.com/mthiessen/2013/04/16/will-a-large-share-buyback-help-this-sagging-stock/31203/?source=eogyholnk0000001

There r big fat heffas tryin 2 look skinny and act lik they happy but u ain't happy. Happy at 300lbs? 4 realz If u in the dirty south just know ur time is limited. Start hitting up Burger King now

PEOPLE ARE PISSED WORKING FOR THIS COMPANY!!! I'M SURE COMPETITORS ARE SENDING THEIR FUTURE STUDENTS TO THIS SITE. WOULDN'T YOU? THIS IS AMAZING HOW MANY DISSAPOINTED PEOPLE WORK FOR THIS COMPANY. WHAT ARE THE MANAGEMENT TEAMS DOING?

I dont know why you all act like we are good here in CTOWN. Our DOE is clueless yet we sit and let her get away with it. If we all complain maybe we can get rid of her, I dont go to her for help for what. She nor my manager has a clue.

I dont know why you all act like we are good here in CTOWN. Our DOE is clueless yet we sit and let her get away with it. If we all complain maybe we can get rid of her, I dont go to her for help for what. She nor my manager has a clue.

I dont know why you all act like we are good here in CTOWN. Our DOE is clueless yet we sit and let her get away with it. If we all complain maybe we can get rid of her, I dont go to her for help for what. She nor my manager has a clue.

I dont know why you all act like we are good here in CTOWN. Our DOE is clueless yet we sit and let her get away with it. If we all complain maybe we can get rid of her, I dont go to her for help for what. She nor my manager has a clue.

I dont know why you all act like we are good here in CTOWN. Our DOE is clueless yet we sit and let her get away with it. If we all complain maybe we can get rid of her, I dont go to her for help for what. She nor my manager has a clue.

I dont know why you all act like we are good here in CTOWN. Our DOE is clueless yet we sit and let her get away with it. If we all complain maybe we can get rid of her, I dont go to her for help for what. She nor my manager has a clue.

I dont know why you all act like we are good here in CTOWN. Our DOE is clueless yet we sit and let her get away with it. If we all complain maybe we can get rid of her, I dont go to her for help for what. She nor my manager has a clue.

I dont know why you all act like we are good here in CTOWN. Our DOE is clueless yet we sit and let her get away with it. If we all complain maybe we can get rid of her, I dont go to her for help for what. She nor my manager has a clue.

Just keep logging anything the managers and directors do related harassment. How many people do you know who were fired or harassed due to numbers? Looks like they are trimming the fat until the next major layoff. Good luck.

Her name is Dahn Shalis

University of Phoenix is dumping its physical property (e.g. old computers) and getting positive PR for it--as well as tax breaks. This will work as well as giving those scholarships to the Boys and Girls Clubs. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/university-phoenix-good360-announce-relationship-110000891.html

Reading these comments is all the evidence one needs to apply to NOT-for-profit schools. Why enroll in a school that is doomed do closure?

if your boss has a jewish last name, chances are he/she will not lose their job. they will moved to another department.

sums UOP and its leadership up

Yeah. Its mascot is a jackass.

reading the comments bring me to the conclusion that this place must be a nightmare.

does the university of phoenix have a mascot?

I hear "mugshot man" hit his girl

Yes I am. Guess which campus I am working at? I have worked my way into leadership huddles and conference calls. I am telling all and will have the support to share.

is mr mugshot man. no longer with company part of lm's plans to hire doe mr chicago laid off tampa cd knowing she the bomb and getting results and knew she would be ethical and call her on her unethical shit lm wanted young hot Italian blood watch and c he will b new cd she wnats him spending time in her home town

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Is Dantra Martin still the DAA? Is that why no one can handle business around there? The city of B-Ham is overrun with universities. That poor little campus. Take a guess where she started at... Columbus. Go figure!

Why did big shot Aaron Knowles get canned?

Aaron knowles comments??

as enrollment counselors we must enroll that is how we stay employed if we dont enroll we lose our jobs managers turn that into a competency and then coach on that competency a good one mask enrolling to portray competencies even joe said r job is to enroll we have to enroll and when we believe someone is not fit for the school we get asked how do you know. the student can decide after taking UNIV. it is a joke. the government should subpoena the qa call reports. i take screen shots and record my coaching calls from my em. so when the ax drops i have proof it is about the numbers masked. i heard there is a reporter who is a ec taking notes and writing a story. which campus anyone know which campus the fake ec is at?

I think it's time that the Birmingham Campus gets highlighted on this website - it's long overdue. There is no leadership at the Birmingham Campus. Well, I should say no leadership in leaership positions. There is not one person in management in Birmingham that can make a REAL decision. If you are in a leadership position, then why can't you make a decision? Why are you receiving a paycheck? People do not respect you because you haven't earned it. You earn respect by being a leader and not by sitting on a title. The way you treat your staff and the few dedicated students you do have is insulting to say the least.

The phoenix, a mythological bird that bursts into flames only to be reborn from the ashes, is a symbol of regeneration. Perhaps this inspirational image is something the flailing University of Phoenix should focus on in order to regain its reputation following its October decision to close 115 of its locations nationwide after a drop in enrollment and profits. The jig may be up for the University of Phoenix and other for-profit institutions of higher education, however, as the various abusive and exploitative practices of these companies are held up to the light and scrutinized. For-profit colleges were but a blip on the higher education radar until the 1970s, when University of Phoenix founder John Sperling started the first class, later expanding to include online courses as early as 1989. At the time, these schools were revolutionary in their ability to suit the flexible schedules of working adults, and reaching other “non-traditional” students. Though proponents of for-profit education argue that this flexibility is still an important benefit of for-profit institutions, critics argue that those institutions are inherently exploitative. Over the summer, the Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee (HELP), released a report titled “For Profit Higher Education: The Failure to Safeguard the Federal Investment and Ensure Student Success.” The report, spearheaded by Iowa Senator Tom Harkin, the chairman of the committee, contains statistics that expose some of the unethical practices of for-profit universities. Across the board, degrees from for-profit colleges or universities cost more than they do anywhere else. Most shockingly, the cost of a two-year associate’s degree from a for-profit institution costs about four times more than one from a comparable community college ($35,000 versus $8,300, respectively). Students at for-profit institutions also graduate with more debt and account for almost half of all student loan defaults. While 96 percent of students at for-profit colleges take out loans, only 48 percent of public college and 13 percent of community college students do. Additionally, the retention rates at these institutions are generally low, with only 20 percent of attendees graduating in four years. This may have something to do with the fact that the average amount spent on instruction per student at a for-profit was just over $2,000 in 2009, less than a third of that spent on students at public universities. Despite these figures, between 1998 and 2008, enrollment at for-profit institutions grew by 225 percent, whereas in the same period, enrollment at other institutions grew by only 31 percent. This is probably because in 2009, the for-profit higher education industry spent over $4 billion on marketing, recruiting and admissions staff, about a billion more than that spent on instruction. In 2010, over 35,000 recruiters were hired by 30 for-profit companies, while the industry as a whole employed only about 3,500 career services staff. To make matters worse, the average pay for the CEO of one of these companies is over $7 million. Well, at least we know where their priorities are. The continued growth of the industry, despite its more expensive costs and low returns in regards to graduations rates, suggests some deceptive marketing and recruitment practices. According to an article by Michael Stratford for the Chronicle of Higher Education, the companies “created a ‘boiler-room sales atmosphere’ for their recruiters, who were trained to capitalize on prospective students’ fear and emotions.” Running a school as a business can only mean bad news for potential students. Tuition hikes at for-profit colleges are primarily motivated by the desire for higher profits, not for higher quality instruction. Stratford says “the educational interests of students rarely, if at all, figured into that decision making.” Not only are these schools mostly unconcerned with their student’s success (or lack thereof), they actively prey upon and make huge profits off of the anxieties students face in the economic downturn. It isn’t just the for-profit companies themselves that are to blame: The report also targets, as the article states, “regulatory problems at the federal and state level,” as well as inefficiencies and cronyism in the accreditation process which allow faulty for-profits to stay afloat. Shoddy business practices affect everyone, not just the students who are being ripped off. Huge amounts of debt hurt the economy, as does the misuse of $30 billion of taxpayer money as well as the federal aid being funneled into these institutions every year. Finger-pointing abounds, but the report ends by identifying three areas for improvement. The first is greater transparency, including requiring schools to provide more complete data about student enrollment and retention, as well as earnings and employment after graduation. The next suggestion is improved oversight of finances, especially in regards to where federal money is going. The final suggestion calls for greater legal and financial protection for students at these institutions, including an improved complaint process, improved student services and ending the practice of compensating recruiters based upon how many students they can enroll. Though the ads in which a diverse array of people proudly declare, “I am a Phoenix” may (or may not) be inspiring, they put a shiny, false veneer on the cynical and predatory for-profit education industry. The for-profit system is just one of a number of questionable bricks in the higher education wall. Harkin’s report helps to bring some of its abuses to light, but what is really needed is a systemic reevaluation of the whole wall. Whether or not it needs to be torn down is a different story altogether. Hannah Sparks is a Collegian columnist. She can be reached at hsparks@student.umass.edu.

there is movement happening

The U Mass student newspaper's scathing article on University of Phoenix and other for-profit schools. http://dailycollegian.com/2013/04/11/report-shows-for-profit-institutions-to-be-abusive-exploitative/

For those working at a phase-out site, company is trying to cram in as many closures as possible by the end of Q3 to look good on their balances figures. Be prepared for a pink slip by then if your site is due to close.

All of you who took up for DOE yesterday when Lynn was here. Know she I orry..her wrath will be felt. Ridiculous

All of you who took up for DOE yesterday when Lynn was here. Know she I orry..her wrath will be felt. Ridiculous

All of you who took up for DOE yesterday when Lynn was here. Know she I orry..her wrath will be felt. Ridiculous

All of you who took up for DOE yesterday when Lynn was here. Know she I orry..her wrath will be felt. Ridiculous

All of you who took up for DOE yesterday when Lynn was here. Know she I orry..her wrath will be felt. Ridiculous

All of you who took up for DOE yesterday when Lynn was here. Know she I orry..her wrath will be felt. Ridiculous

Anyone who hates on Wade is clueless. Best leader in the company.

fitch was promoted, barbie received DVP position much smaller than old SE region gig and anderson promoted to same position as barbie. flatt promoted to some VP operations position put it this way if the leadership is not reviewing her decision making skills there has to be a reason but i know they are. i called ethics because i am done with her shit. she let go of the tampa VP who was a honor roll leader and kept mugshot man. she knew he was mugshot man because that happened in in early january watch the house of cards fall. bout time. she uses company money to support her personal travel plans. very easy to track that. it is BS i am singing like a bird and i write down everything i see hear and then i turn it in. there is someone that is real close with her that gives me emails and info i need to sing like a bird. i sing i sing and i sing somemore! sing with me peeps! i ain't taking it no more!

What is her title now? I had not idea "Barbie" was in trouble. Who is her, Mr. ATL Boy toy Is it Steve Flak, again? Hell No!

no position is safe and we will not be until the company downsizes and starts making a profit again. that will not happen until the company is small enough. they are reinventing UOP. As for the WADE poster .....you must not have been performing. He is a leader and he will lead his district to perform. He will not tolerate BS. He sits back and observes. He may be talking about sports to see if you play in and get off task. He knows exactly what he is doing that is why he was promoted and Lynn was DEMOTED. Big ego blow to her. She had a team of people doing her job. Now she calls a special few when she has to implement to help her. Her game is almost OVER. She let go of a top performing two time honor roll CD and kept Mr. Mugshot. Now Mr. Mugshot is gone and she HOPES that Mr. Chicago (cute young man) will save her. watch and see who becomes CD of Mickey Mouse land campus. IT will not be a fair interviewing process because this was her plan. I know because I hear her BS almost daily. Sucks to be in her district. She is also trying to get rid of Miami CD so she can move her buddy Mr. Atlanta there. She openly supports enrolling all student online regardless if it is right for the student. She is a talking head.

Where is Houston going to be in June? Are the directors "in the know"? Is that why one is on leave?

Panama City Beach- 2006- JD, KD, Danielle- all lied to our husbands

Yeah Wade was SUCH an inspiration at the SE campuses when he was there....like a rock in the office. Spent all of his time talking about basketball with the EAs, never dealt with the morale issues at the campuses. He is only there for himself and his paycheck. Never ONCE considered that upper management was an issue, it was always the people at the campus bringing things down, NOT the policies of the organization. He is a tool of the big players.

Columbus go back to work!!!!

Columbus go back to work!!!!

jd just emailed about the se breakdown and to expect their inflow. this confirms the IT dude is right.

Why are you randomly posting the names if the Columbus DOE and her team? Your intimidation tactics are juvenile and humerous. The campus us closing. Enrollment is not to blame. Competition in Columbus is the reason we are closing the doors of a brand new campus.

Kerri D. Bff

So if u r in or going to building four IT, we are getting laid off?

Leah E.

Has anyone heard anything about the midwest region?

Confirmed this afternoon: June will be the beginning of a large layoff starting with the SE online based in Phoenix. They have allowed advisors to cross enroll for almost everything. Not as many advisors will be needed including managers. Preparing to let go of entire teams instead of individuals. Where does your team stand right now? Hopefully in the top 60%. Health Care and Education in June followed by Business in July. It's going to be a long summer... Good luck everyone. Thank goodness I am Part of the West market.

Silly fool, you do not scare us. We have no fear of you tracking us; We are simply on here to share information. It's called Freedom of Speech, you clown. You must be from Columbus. Get outta here!

really, name the person who said that. this is a private third party site and unless a specific company is mentioned, nothing can be done. obviously you are a mgr trying to scare people into not expressing their opinions on here. go f yourself ahole.

Heard they are attempting to track posts by employees

just heard the same thing, hear they are rounding up people in building 4 like the jews getting ready for a torchlight picnic in the gas chamber.

Disconnect orders for just about all those formally working in SE. if you are being told you are moving to another building, you will be moved and canned within 2 months. start looking for another job now, don't be a fool. this is your warning.

knowles. i was late to the party

is no longer with the company now the DOE will be spending more time in ORLANDO which means LM gets another boy toy

These people: The Legal Assistance Group of NYC is collecting information from former for-profit employees in regards to filing a class action lawsuit. Please call them: (212) 946-0354 or email: JStevens@NYLAG.org

The Legal Assistance Group of NYC is collecting information from former for-profit employees in regards to filing a class action lawsuit. Please call them: (212) 946-0354 or email: JStevens@NYLAG.org

Why is there so much chaos in the South District? What the hell is going on? Anderson won't put up with this type of shit and we respect him. He supports his staff and is sincere to us. The BS going on over there is starting to drift to our district and he will not put up with it. Something is being done to help you porr folks out.

Why do you think the EA hasn't enrolled since October? Because Columbus residents have lost respect for UoP. Is that the EA or DOE's fault? No. Blame the system. Leave the EA and DOE alone. Everyone is tired and scared.

They can't fire the CEOs due to a contractual agreement. If they are fired, they still get paid. Not to mention, a golden parachute. It's sad, but true. At this point, might as well file for bankruptcy and start from scratch. Keep it a small university with a narrow market niche.

If this corporation can fire the CEO why cannot APOLLO? I will tell you why. Because they want the ship to sink.

If we are closing, why are they hiring a new CD? To lead a sinking ship? No one is working right now. HR needs to get these managers and directors off our back. Everyone is looking for a new job, quick.

Columbus, Memphis, Savannah, all consolidated. Only Atlanta and Augusta stay open. Not enough ground enrollments. Too many EAs and managers. Sad. People will lose jobs, no severance pay, brand new building for nothing. going to one centralized location in each state where enrollments are not increasing sufficiently. southeast has the weakest leader so most consolidations will happen in SE.

So many lies. No one sells avon

To SE online. Is it EA's, AC's or FA's for June?

Laila

sad that so many jobs are going to be lost and yet people will allow people who don't even work here or who are on their way out the door to influence them to come on this board. Had leadership dealt with the toxic enrollment advisors a long time ago, this organization would not be in this situation. We have eas who have not enrolled since October and they still have a job. One manager holding her team accountable, the other one is not. this place is a disaster.

Received a phone call from an ex employee who told me to come on this board and post lies about columbus. sad fact is that three of the employees posting on this site work there now and are working with the ex employee to tell her lies that are going on. From my understanding, this person is on their way out the door. Sad part about it a manager in columbus is friends with her. if you have time to post on this board, you couldn't be working, which may be the reason no one is enrolling.

Strayer University on Vets PKWY is hiring. Contact Dr. Kevin James. He does the hiring and used to enroll at UoP in 2005. Good luck.

Please, ignore the racist comments. Leadership wishes to discredit this board. Stay on track... We hear layoffs are coming to SE Region. Be prepared.

Laila D., Mike L.- rapist and child molesters

Too many niggers in Columbus. All whites get fired and they keep the nappy headed niggers.

Too many niggers in Columbus. All whites get fired and they keep the nappy headed niggers.

Student from Georgia. One of my instructors had a threesome with my husband.

Confirmed this afternoon: June will be the beginning of a large layoff starting with the SE online based in Phoenix. They have allowed advisors to cross enroll for almost everything. Not as many advisors will be needed including managers. Preparing to let go of entire teams instead of individuals. Where does your team stand right now? Hopefully in the top 60%. Health Care and Education in June followed by Business in July. It's going to be a long summer... Good luck everyone. Thank goodness I am Part of the West market.

Lynn couldn't C a leader if she looked 1 N the eye good luck columbus. she likes losers! & boys that look like ken ='ing new CD in orlnado will B TA from chicago

Columbus, Memphis, Savannah, all consolidated. Only Atlanta and Augusta stay open. Not enough ground enrollments. Too many EAs and managers. Sad. People will lose jobs, no severance pay, brand new building for nothing. going to one centralized location in each state where enrollments are not increasing sufficiently. southeast has the weakest leader so most consolidations will happen in SE

Wise choice, Lynn. Take out the trash and keep it movin. Now, please do something with the busted up leadership at the Columbus campus.

From: Lynn Mulherin Sent: To: Subject: campus director update Importance: High Team Central Florida, Effective today, Aaron Knowles is no longer with the University of Phoenix. We wish him the best in his new endeavors. Thank you, Lynn Lynn Mulherin District Vice President, Southeast District Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Puerto Rico

Some of your wish came true. From: Lynn Mulherin Sent: To: Subject: campus director update Importance: High Team Central Florida, Effective today, Aaron Knowles is no longer with the University of Phoenix. We wish him the best in his new endeavors. Thank you, Lynn Lynn Mulherin District Vice President, Southeast District Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Puerto Rico

Director of academics and finance is a huge problem as well. Talks about religion but doesn't practice her words Treats her employees like crap, then turns around and sells them Avon. Wow.

apollo is loved by wall st, i see their rating was just lowered to toxic garbage, pretty encouraging outlook. i honestly think this company will be gone or bought out and scrapped for the classroom strictures. their online structure will probably be used at a public school such as asu because they are light years behind in that regard. most of the online programs at these public schools is shit.

The sad truth is the situation is out of their control. Columbus residents just don't have any respect for UoP degrees. Remember in 2007 when a student was shot on the front steps of the old campus? What other college in this town has encountered that problem? None.

If the Doe would do her job and the DAA do her job the campus would grow. DOE is allergic to work. DAA is allergic to all employees. If they go we will grow.

If the Doe would do her job and the DAA do her job the campus would grow. DOE is allergic to work. DAA is allergic to all employees. If they go we will grow.

If the Doe would do her job and the DAA do her job the campus would grow. DOE is allergic to work. DAA is allergic to all employees. If they go we will grow.

If the Doe would do her job and the DAA do her job the campus would grow. DOE is allergic to work. DAA is allergic to all employees. If they go we will grow.

If the Doe would do her job and the DAA do her job the campus would grow. DOE is allergic to work. DAA is allergic to all employees. If they go we will grow.

If the Doe would do her job and the DAA do her job the campus would grow. DOE is allergic to work. DAA is allergic to all employees. If they go we will grow.

june they will shoot cum on your face and send you packing.

SEVERANCE PAY IS GONE!!! BE PREPARED TO BE SHUTDOWN AT ANY MOMENT.

Pay attention, folks! The days of severance ARE GONE.

Hey anonymous HR. U say Augusta is staying open and people are being let go without severance? Are u sure? Severance was given to all of the people laid off two months ago when we "consolidated"

The Legal Assistance Group of NYC is collecting information from former for-profit employees in regards to filing a class action lawsuit. Please contact them: (212) 946-0354 or email: JStevens@NYLAG.org

Please share the timeline... How long do we have to find a new job?

Columbus, Memphis, savannah, all consolidated. Only atlanta and Augusta stay open. Not enough ground enrollments. Too many EAs and managers. Sad. People will lose jobs, no severance pay, brand new building for nothing.

Columbus, Memphis, savannah, all consolidated. Only atlanta and Augusta stay open. Not enough ground enrollments. Too many EAs and managers. Sad. People will lose jobs, no severance pay, brand new building for nothing.

Columbus, Memphis, savannah, all consolidated. Only atlanta and Augusta stay open. Not enough ground enrollments. Too many EAs and managers. Sad. People will lose jobs, no severance pay, brand new building for nothing.

is next

http://www.wtoc.com/story/19858670/university-of-phoenix-to-close-115-campuses-savannah-stays-open

IF YOU KNOW ANYBODY WHO WORKS FOR APOLLO GROUP, TELL THEM ABOUT THIS SITE.. NOT MANY ARE AWARE OF THIS SITE WHERE THEY CAN MAKE POST ABOUT WHATS GOING ON..

Please let me introduce myself. I am currently a Doctoral of Organizational Management in Leadership student with the University of Phoenix. I am also a 2008 graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Public Administration. I am also a former Online Academic Counselor located at the main campus in Phoenix, AZ. On April 10, 2009, I resigned from my position after serving over 2 years. In March, I filed an age discrimination charge with the EEOC and the Arizona Attorney General's Office. After filing the charge, my work environment immediately turned hostile and efforts were being made to terminate my employment. As a result, I decided to submit my resignation and leave under my own terms. The following is my account of the operations at Apollo Group, Inc. HOW APOLLO GROUP, INC. OPERATES FROM AN INTERNAL VIEW My intent with this report is to offer current or prospective students some insight to the University of Phoenix and its parent group, Apollo Group, Inc. The bottom line with Apollo Group and its educational institutions (AXIA, University of Phoenix, and Western International University) IS the bottom line. The company's mission is to PROFIT at the expense of those who cannot attend elsewhere. Ask yourself, why is it so easy to get into the University of Phoenix, Axia, or Western International University? The answer: Apollo Group makes it easy to get you started quickly and then proceed to keep you in by using sales strategies, scare tactics, unearned grades (good grade psychology such as I am getting A's. I've never gotten A's before so this is really working for me.), and hooks/gimmicks. As a student, I was not aware of these strategies until I became an employee and required to use them with my students. I was also witness to students receiving grades by faculty that were unearned just to keep the student in class for revenue building. When I first became a student, I was so excited about starting and getting an A in my courses that I was ignorant in listening to or reading the opinions about the university. The failure rate of students in the first block of classes is extremely low. The reasons for this is so the student gets excited and deeper into the program where leaving does not enter the students mind or they simply feel they have too much invested to leave. The organization trains and coaches its counselors and faculty to operate in a manner that leaves the student with the impression that education and the student come first at the university. This is a complete fallacy. The organization emphasizes enrollment and retention. These two practices alone generate the billions of dollars in revenue for the organization which more than 70% of that revenue comes from Title IV funding. The following is some math for you to consider in forming your own opinion about the intentions of Apollo Group: I had over 400 students. My retention percentage was 65%. As an average, the cost of tuition is $2,000 per class. Therefore, 65% of 400 are 260 students' times $2,000 equals $520,000 generated in a 6 week block. I use 6 weeks as the length since graduate classes are 6 weeks long. Under graduate courses are 5 weeks in duration. Using the 6 week length of time for classes' results in 8.66 blocks in a year. Using 8.66 times $520,000 equals $4,506,666 annual dollars from 1 academic counselor. In my division (Southeast Online) had 8 academic counseling teams. Each of those teams had a minimum of 8 academic counselors which equates to 64 academic counselors. This number varies from time to time due to growth of new teams or new hires and terminations. However, by using my numbers as a base the overall retention revenue generated for the division on an annual basis would be approximately $288,426,666. This is only 1 division. There are 8 divisions (Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Mountain, Southwest, West, Military, International). Again, using the dollar figures as a base for my former division, the total revenue generation for the online divisions exceeds $2,307,413,333. YES: Over 2 Billion dollars and this does not include ground campus revenue. These dollars are the ONLY concern by management and the organization. This may be insightful for a lot of you, but about a month prior to quitting I attended our division awards ceremony. During the ceremony, the Vice-President's speech focused on the growth of our division (meaning monetary growth for the company) and made no reference to the impact on education. During that ceremony, awards were distributed to enrollment, finance, and academic counselors. The awards were disproportionate to each of those positions. Prior to the ceremonies, I decided that I was going to take note of how the ceremony broke down. After the awards were distributed, I estimated that approximately 100 awards were distributed. The breakdown of the award distribution was as follows: 70% Enrollment Counselors/Managers, 20% Academic Counselors/Managers and the remaining 10% to Finance Counselors/Managers. The results of this breakdown clearly suggest that the emphasis of Apollo Group institutions is on enrollment (or the proper term: sales). You may also find it interesting that the awards were entitled Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Since I attended sales conventions as a former sales representative, I felt as though I was in a time warp and attending such an event. THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE POLITICS Due to the enormous revenue generated by this organization, the company has become so powerful that it can manipulate political structures and figures. One such structure is the Department of Education. If the Department of Education decided to perform due diligence and complete a rigorous audit of the companies accounting practices and uses of TITLE IV funding, the Department of Education would have no other choice than to strip the organization of TITLE IV funding. Matter of fact, the Department of Education could have used the latest legal issue concerning religious discrimination (preference to Mormon's) as a basis to eliminate TITLE IV funding. Furthermore, the organization continually walks a thin line in regard to TITLE IV funding compliance as well as other compliance issues. Due to these ongoing compliance issues, the Department of Education could revoke its funding but continues to allow the organization to use these funds. So why does the Department of Education stand idly by and let the organization do as it pleases? There are three reasons for the Department of Education's “Hands Off” policy as it relates to Apollo Group. Those reasons are as follows: 1) the power struggle between government entities and corporate America. The financial wealth of the organization has become so massive and powerful that it influences the political institution that governs its behavior. 2) Again, the power of money extends to its shareholders and the influence of those shareholders. Politically influential people have self-interest in the financial well-being of Apollo Group. Thus, those individuals will use that power to prevent any harm to the organization. 3) Due to the company being the largest private educational institution, the company has the largest number of students that could be negatively impacted by the Department of Education decision to stop TITLE IV funding. Chaos would ensue due to the fall-out from making students attend a different institution immediately or in the future. In addition, how does the Department of Education manage the funds previously and currently distributed to students? As a result of these concerns, the Department of Education has taken the approach to monitor rather than administer. THE QUESTION OF ACCREDITATION BEWARE: Apollo Group educational institutions are not accredited at the same levels of other prestigious institutions for certain disciplines such as business degrees. Check out the MBA program. I am sure you will be disappointed to find out that the MBA program and other business programs are not accredited by the same body that accredits more prestigious institutions. All I can say is BUYER BEWARE. HOW TO GET OUT AFTER YOU GET IN! # 1: Ignore your financial, academic, and enrollment counselors. These individuals are trained and coached in sales strategies to discourage students from dropping out or transferring. Also, do not fall for the Financial Aid/Student Loan/Return to Lender scare tactic. These are strategies used to put fear into students in order to keep them in class or leaving the institution. I was forced to use this strategy with my students on a regular basis. Another tactic is the two week break tactic. Counselor are trained and coached to keep students from not taking a break longer than 2 weeks. If a student takes a break longer than 2 weeks, the student is considered a t-drop student which affects the performance matrix of the counselors. The performance matrix is a measure or device in which counselors are evaluated for raises. This matrix can be manipulated in several ways; however, the intent of the matrix is to force sales based performance pay strategy in the education systems. This process walks a thin line on being compliant with the Department of Education requirements for paying counselors. The Department of Education has turned its head away from enforcing and discouraging this practice. #2: Make sure your account is paid in full at the time you take your last class. DO NOT spend your financial aid money if you know that you will be leaving the school. If you have funds on account or received an excess check, DO NOT spend these funds either. THIS IS THE HOOK. If you do not have the ability to pay this back at the time that you quit, you will not be able to obtain financial aid at another institution or have your transcripts sent to another institution for entrance or evaluation. If you owe money to any institution at Apollo Group, be prepared for a tumultuous journey of leaving the institution. You will continue to be harassed by all your counselors and at some point the collections department. #3: Demand an Official Withdrawal Form and make sure to get confirmation that it has been submitted to University Services by any of your counselors. DO NOT violate any student code of conduct policy. Violating this code could prevent you from being accepted as a potential transfer student at another institution. #4: DO NOT let them intimidate you. SOLUTIONS DO NOT refer people to the institution. Prevent them from attending out of their best interest. Trust me when I say look for other institutions. Today, many traditional schools including junior colleges offer online classes that are convenient for all learners. In the past, Apollo Group had a monopoly on the industry resulting in its rapid growth over the last 20 years. In addition, beware of other similar online institutions such as Grand Canyon University, Kaplan University, The Art Institute, and South University with the later 2 belonging to EDMC. A brief history lesson: EDMC current president is Todd Nelson who is the former president of Apollo Group. I recommend googling Todd Nelson, University of Phoenix and learn the history of his administration prior to attending or working for any institution under the umbrella of EDMC. If you want a quality education from a respectable institution, search out those institutions that were brick and mortar schools that eventually established online classes. A few examples of these types of schools to consider would be University of Texas, University of Tennessee, University of Nebraska-Omaha. You may need to meet a more stringent entrance requirement and be required to take a graduate entrance exam, but in the long-run you will definitely receive a better ROI (return on investment) on your education and institution. Good luck! FINAL THOUGHT As I leave this report for your own consideration, you will ultimately make your own decision on whether or not to leave or attend one of the previously mentioned educational institutions. After spending over 3 years in a discriminatory work place and accumulating an additional $50,000 dollars in educational debt for a second rate degree, I would love to have the opportunity to take out my anger on those Apollo Group executives. As a former US Army Ranger, I am most certain that the task would not be all that challenging. However, I DO NOT think that that would hurt the most. All of us know that the best place to hurt these individuals is in their wallet or pocketbook and that is done by NOT ATTENDING

http://www.wtoc.com/story/19858670/university-of-phoenix-to-close-115-campuses-savannah-stays-open

Please let me introduce myself. I am currently a Doctoral of Organizational Management in Leadership student with the University of Phoenix. I am also a 2008 graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Public Administration. I am also a former Online Academic Counselor located at the main campus in Phoenix, AZ. On April 10, 2009, I resigned from my position after serving over 2 years. In March, I filed an age discrimination charge with the EEOC and the Arizona Attorney General's Office. After filing the charge, my work environment immediately turned hostile and efforts were being made to terminate my employment. As a result, I decided to submit my resignation and leave under my own terms. The following is my account of the operations at Apollo Group, Inc. HOW APOLLO GROUP, INC. OPERATES FROM AN INTERNAL VIEW My intent with this report is to offer current or prospective students some insight to the University of Phoenix and its parent group, Apollo Group, Inc. The bottom line with Apollo Group and its educational institutions (AXIA, University of Phoenix, and Western International University) IS the bottom line. The company's mission is to PROFIT at the expense of those who cannot attend elsewhere. Ask yourself, why is it so easy to get into the University of Phoenix, Axia, or Western International University? The answer: Apollo Group makes it easy to get you started quickly and then proceed to keep you in by using sales strategies, scare tactics, unearned grades (good grade psychology such as I am getting A's. I've never gotten A's before so this is really working for me.), and hooks/gimmicks. As a student, I was not aware of these strategies until I became an employee and required to use them with my students. I was also witness to students receiving grades by faculty that were unearned just to keep the student in class for revenue building. When I first became a student, I was so excited about starting and getting an A in my courses that I was ignorant in listening to or reading the opinions about the university. The failure rate of students in the first block of classes is extremely low. The reasons for this is so the student gets excited and deeper into the program where leaving does not enter the students mind or they simply feel they have too much invested to leave. The organization trains and coaches its counselors and faculty to operate in a manner that leaves the student with the impression that education and the student come first at the university. This is a complete fallacy. The organization emphasizes enrollment and retention. These two practices alone generate the billions of dollars in revenue for the organization which more than 70% of that revenue comes from Title IV funding. The following is some math for you to consider in forming your own opinion about the intentions of Apollo Group: I had over 400 students. My retention percentage was 65%. As an average, the cost of tuition is $2,000 per class. Therefore, 65% of 400 are 260 students' times $2,000 equals $520,000 generated in a 6 week block. I use 6 weeks as the length since graduate classes are 6 weeks long. Under graduate courses are 5 weeks in duration. Using the 6 week length of time for classes' results in 8.66 blocks in a year. Using 8.66 times $520,000 equals $4,506,666 annual dollars from 1 academic counselor. In my division (Southeast Online) had 8 academic counseling teams. Each of those teams had a minimum of 8 academic counselors which equates to 64 academic counselors. This number varies from time to time due to growth of new teams or new hires and terminations. However, by using my numbers as a base the overall retention revenue generated for the division on an annual basis would be approximately $288,426,666. This is only 1 division. There are 8 divisions (Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Mountain, Southwest, West, Military, International). Again, using the dollar figures as a base for my former division, the total revenue generation for the online divisions exceeds $2,307,413,333. YES: Over 2 Billion dollars and this does not include ground campus revenue. These dollars are the ONLY concern by management and the organization. This may be insightful for a lot of you, but about a month prior to quitting I attended our division awards ceremony. During the ceremony, the Vice-President's speech focused on the growth of our division (meaning monetary growth for the company) and made no reference to the impact on education. During that ceremony, awards were distributed to enrollment, finance, and academic counselors. The awards were disproportionate to each of those positions. Prior to the ceremonies, I decided that I was going to take note of how the ceremony broke down. After the awards were distributed, I estimated that approximately 100 awards were distributed. The breakdown of the award distribution was as follows: 70% Enrollment Counselors/Managers, 20% Academic Counselors/Managers and the remaining 10% to Finance Counselors/Managers. The results of this breakdown clearly suggest that the emphasis of Apollo Group institutions is on enrollment (or the proper term: sales). You may also find it interesting that the awards were entitled Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Since I attended sales conventions as a former sales representative, I felt as though I was in a time warp and attending such an event. THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE POLITICS Due to the enormous revenue generated by this organization, the company has become so powerful that it can manipulate political structures and figures. One such structure is the Department of Education. If the Department of Education decided to perform due diligence and complete a rigorous audit of the companies accounting practices and uses of TITLE IV funding, the Department of Education would have no other choice than to strip the organization of TITLE IV funding. Matter of fact, the Department of Education could have used the latest legal issue concerning religious discrimination (preference to Mormon's) as a basis to eliminate TITLE IV funding. Furthermore, the organization continually walks a thin line in regard to TITLE IV funding compliance as well as other compliance issues. Due to these ongoing compliance issues, the Department of Education could revoke its funding but continues to allow the organization to use these funds. So why does the Department of Education stand idly by and let the organization do as it pleases? There are three reasons for the Department of Education's “Hands Off” policy as it relates to Apollo Group. Those reasons are as follows: 1) the power struggle between government entities and corporate America. The financial wealth of the organization has become so massive and powerful that it influences the political institution that governs its behavior. 2) Again, the power of money extends to its shareholders and the influence of those shareholders. Politically influential people have self-interest in the financial well-being of Apollo Group. Thus, those individuals will use that power to prevent any harm to the organization. 3) Due to the company being the largest private educational institution, the company has the largest number of students that could be negatively impacted by the Department of Education decision to stop TITLE IV funding. Chaos would ensue due to the fall-out from making students attend a different institution immediately or in the future. In addition, how does the Department of Education manage the funds previously and currently distributed to students? As a result of these concerns, the Department of Education has taken the approach to monitor rather than administer. THE QUESTION OF ACCREDITATION BEWARE: Apollo Group educational institutions are not accredited at the same levels of other prestigious institutions for certain disciplines such as business degrees. Check out the MBA program. I am sure you will be disappointed to find out that the MBA program and other business programs are not accredited by the same body that accredits more prestigious institutions. All I can say is BUYER BEWARE. HOW TO GET OUT AFTER YOU GET IN! # 1: Ignore your financial, academic, and enrollment counselors. These individuals are trained and coached in sales strategies to discourage students from dropping out or transferring. Also, do not fall for the Financial Aid/Student Loan/Return to Lender scare tactic. These are strategies used to put fear into students in order to keep them in class or leaving the institution. I was forced to use this strategy with my students on a regular basis. Another tactic is the two week break tactic. Counselor are trained and coached to keep students from not taking a break longer than 2 weeks. If a student takes a break longer than 2 weeks, the student is considered a t-drop student which affects the performance matrix of the counselors. The performance matrix is a measure or device in which counselors are evaluated for raises. This matrix can be manipulated in several ways; however, the intent of the matrix is to force sales based performance pay strategy in the education systems. This process walks a thin line on being compliant with the Department of Education requirements for paying counselors. The Department of Education has turned its head away from enforcing and discouraging this practice. #2: Make sure your account is paid in full at the time you take your last class. DO NOT spend your financial aid money if you know that you will be leaving the school. If you have funds on account or received an excess check, DO NOT spend these funds either. THIS IS THE HOOK. If you do not have the ability to pay this back at the time that you quit, you will not be able to obtain financial aid at another institution or have your transcripts sent to another institution for entrance or evaluation. If you owe money to any institution at Apollo Group, be prepared for a tumultuous journey of leaving the institution. You will continue to be harassed by all your counselors and at some point the collections department. #3: Demand an Official Withdrawal Form and make sure to get confirmation that it has been submitted to University Services by any of your counselors. DO NOT violate any student code of conduct policy. Violating this code could prevent you from being accepted as a potential transfer student at another institution. #4: DO NOT let them intimidate you. SOLUTIONS DO NOT refer people to the institution. Prevent them from attending out of their best interest. Trust me when I say look for other institutions. Today, many traditional schools including junior colleges offer online classes that are convenient for all learners. In the past, Apollo Group had a monopoly on the industry resulting in its rapid growth over the last 20 years. In addition, beware of other similar online institutions such as Grand Canyon University, Kaplan University, The Art Institute, and South University with the later 2 belonging to EDMC. A brief history lesson: EDMC current president is Todd Nelson who is the former president of Apollo Group. I recommend googling Todd Nelson, University of Phoenix and learn the history of his administration prior to attending or working for any institution under the umbrella of EDMC. If you want a quality education from a respectable institution, search out those institutions that were brick and mortar schools that eventually established online classes. A few examples of these types of schools to consider would be University of Texas, University of Tennessee, University of Nebraska-Omaha. You may need to meet a more stringent entrance requirement and be required to take a graduate entrance exam, but in the long-run you will definitely receive a better ROI (return on investment) on your education and institution. Good luck! FINAL THOUGHT As I leave this report for your own consideration, you will ultimately make your own decision on whether or not to leave or attend one of the previously mentioned educational institutions. After spending over 3 years in a discriminatory work place and accumulating an additional $50,000 dollars in educational debt for a second rate degree, I would love to have the opportunity to take out my anger on those Apollo Group executives. As a former US Army Ranger, I am most certain that the task would not be all that challenging. However, I DO NOT think that that would hurt the most. All of us know that the best place to hurt these individuals is in their wallet or pocketbook and that is done by NOT ATTENDING.

Is Columbus is closing, what about Savannah? News says it stays open: http://www.wtoc.com/story/19858670/university-of-phoenix-to-close-115-campuses-savannah-stays-open

Why is Lynn covering for him? We need new leadership quick. Arrest = Gone! Someone call HR, plz.

Is that slutty teacher still there? Thigh high boots and who is a swinger. She is HOT

Columbus is closing. All on borrowed time.

why hiring a CD when you had one? what happened to the cd?

sucks and so does sheor she is bailing out mugshot staff and trying to fire LK

All SE employees stupid. You all are about to take the hardest hit, yet you waste time talking about each other...... Enroll, Enroll, Enroll and let LD and MJ'S have the board

DOE, LB, NH, NH, SW, all GONE very soon!

No DOA in Columbus? She left his ugly ass

Don't forget! DoA/F left by her husband for a student. DAA is current WITH a student! Lol! Y'all are a trip!

19 enrollment advisors, 3 manager (2 dumb as hell). DOE married student. Wife beat her ass. Manager followed suite.

19 enrollment advisors, 3 manager (2 dumb as hell). DOE married student. Wife beat her ass. Manager followed suite.

Johnson??!! Really? Is that all we have to choose from in our vast pool of applicats? Where did she get her degrees (Masters & Dr.)? Oh wait... UoP. Wow!

dr j I hear you will not be the new cd stop trying..I'm not there and know that.

dr j I hear you will not be the new cd stop trying..I'm not there and know that.

dr j I hear you will not be the new cd stop trying..I'm not there and know that.

Hey! What old southeast region? Online or campus?

You mean, Doc Johnson! Lol She is a trip! Watch out. She'll smile in your face and stab in the back! Log her crazy crap and keep your head down.

Open your eyes people. It's Apollo that is sinking UOP. I was laid off with the first round what 6 months back. I took a nice long vacation and now work for a state university. These people love UOP employees. Get out now because there's another layoff coming to the old southeast region in June. They are trying to fire people instead of giving a severance package. Glad I got mine sorry for the people left behind...kinda. Some of them deserve the hell they are going to go through for being lying backstabbing bitches.

Help save us from Dr. J or Dr. Hoe as I know her

U gots all them people kissing their bosses ass cause they can't get another job, stop kissin ass...it's not worth it. These glz need some girdles Just do ya job an stop kissin ze ass

ALL the directors in Columbus are a hot mess! If I see one more bad wig...

Let's see. Which regions are experiencing layoffs? If you know, please share. Keep us in the loop.

WTH OUR DIRECTORS ARE NEVER HERE. THEY OUT TO EAT OR AT HOME. Y DOESN'T THE BIG SHOTS CHECK IN ON THEM? NO SHIT WE IN THE TANK.

http://www.bustedmugshots.com/florida/palm-bay/aaron-michael-knowles/68827061 Lynn laid off a 2 time honor roll director. BIG SURPRISE! She likes her some boyz so they can kiss her ass.

Can someone come to CTown and give the DOE and DOA some clothes that fit. They look like doodoo.

Can someone come to CTown and give the DOE and DOA some clothes that fit. They look like doodoo.

Can someone come to CTown and give the DOE and DOA some clothes that fit. They look like doodoo.

Can someone come to CTown and give the DOE and DOA some clothes that fit. They look like doodoo.

Can someone come to CTown and give the DOE and DOA some clothes that fit. They look like doodoo.

i remember that bathroom stall foot tapper jimmy. what a fruitcake that guy was. i can still recall when he got caught jerking some young kid off in a nursing room. what a flipping queer that dude was.

look at that stock, tank baby tank, f this pos

Let's start a new game. Name the most worthless director you have either worked with or for. Jim Pangbuorn was a fag hitting on young ea men in about the 19 to 24 yo range. what an f in pos that guy was.

The piss poor joke of the management staff here sits around all day ordering shlt off amazon all day. They are now sending out nps score feedbacks for losers that have not even been here in a year. Director staff is the biggestjokeof them all. Go f yourselves! Your days are coming you fking piles of dung.

Layoffs? Online or on-ground? Bankruptcy? Whattevaa... Just keep logging people! Log all the crazy stuff your managers and directors try to do.

Is he really still in leadership and teaching? Another example of our fine leaders at UoP who are big-brothered into the system. Let me guess, he got all his degrees from UoP???

His name is Aaron Michael Knowles, say it, Aaron Michael Knowles

Can someone please close this mess dowwwwn! Morale is low and people are tired. Hey! There's an opening for campus director. Anyone want to be the next scapegoat?

http://www.bustedmugshots.com/florida/palm-bay/aaron-michael-knowles/68827061

it is coming..................................................

DVP wants in the pants of DOE in orlando her moyuth is watering she wants her some a$$ she is the biggest joke going at least she gets paid her money and drives her nice car to pick up the young dudes the joke is on us

Yer not reading the program & visual change. Did allows Apollo to change benefits at anytime, this can effected peeps by taking away der moniez.

University of Phoenix has really lost their touch with Reality. Investors continue to sell because they see no growth. Why is there no growth, because front line employees are worried about their jobs, receive less pay/benefits then ever before and have no incentive to go above and beyond what's needed. Potential students are not going to want to enroll because of the threat of losing their accreditation. Apollo Group is to blame for this and the front line employees suffer as the fat cats up top continue to fill their wallets

Y'all need to stop complaining and take ur fat asses back to work. Stop complaining, daddy has bills. I need more Axe cologne, sneaker bars and I heed to pay my illegal maid. If y'all don't like UOP go hit up Burger King. Holler!!!!!

Y'all need to stop complaining and take ur fat asses back to work. Stop complaining, daddy has bills. I need more Axe cologne, sneaker bars and I heed to pay my illegal maid. If y'all don't like UOP go hit up Burger King. Holler!!!!!

See why Trippin is upset! Your manager smells like Vodka and dog dodo?!!! I bet you mean Lisa B. !!! Hilarious! We all know.

To answer your question- There is no Cafe because we No havies deee moonniieess! No students + Overnurished and Overpaid Directors = No Latte for you!

Why is people in C-town a hot mess? Lots of overweight heffas, yet everybody on a diet? Seriously?!!! Is that why the Director of Finance was left by her husband last montg??? Then he marries a student two weeks ago!! Dezzamm!!

I'm not trippin. I got laid off three months ago and everybody is tryin 2 hire me. I am the bomb so look out. If u think u guys are safe, think again. You'll be in the unemployment line scracthin ur pussy before u know it.

Embarrassing, the comments I see on here. I will agree that HR did not take proper action with hiring ethical employees. However at the end of the day no one can deny the education. University of Phoenix is a pioneer in modern education. I would challenge any nay sayer to compare it to other high profile universities. And since when has it ever been a crime to be a publicly traded organization?? The transparency that comes with for profit institutions mandates full disclosure of all details of operations including funds. In my opinion I appreciate Apollo grp for holding such integrity. There are many non profit universities internally functioning as a for profit yet are not obligated to disclose such information. Nor do they take the ethical steps to be truthful with their intent. Very sad what people can do to a organization. Value and integrity.. that is all we need....lets focus on quality employees, impeccable service, and pride in are organization....we can do this UOPX!!! Lets get rid of this cancer...

Spanx are definitely needed as well as an abundance of girdles. Having a baby is no excuse

Spanx are definitely needed as well as an abundance of girdles. Having a baby is no excuse

Spanx are definitely needed as well as an abundance of girdles. Having a baby is no excuse

I'm getting laid off too. Sucks ass. So McDonalds here I come! Would you like fries with that order?

I am grtting laid off as we speak. F UOPX and their stupid managers. Half of them are tards and the other half whores. I don't need this crap anymore. Seriously, if you're not retarded or a prostitute you won't get promoted.

Which campus? I heard Savannah was getting one...

Attorney General Investigations of Apollo Group/University of Phoenix from latest SEC filings...."During fiscal year 2011, we received notices from the Attorney General Offices in three states that they were investigating business practices at the University of Phoenix, as described below. We believe there may be an informal coalition of states considering investigatory or other inquiries into recruiting practices and the financing of education at proprietary educational institutions, which may or may not include these three states. • State of Florida. On October 22, 2010, University of Phoenix received notice that the State of Florida Office of the Attorney General in Fort Lauderdale, Florida had commenced an investigation into possible unfair and deceptive trade practices associated with certain alleged practices of the University. The notice included a subpoena to produce documents and detailed information for the time period of January 1, 2006 to the present about a broad spectrum of the University’s business. We are cooperating with the investigation, but also filed a suit to quash or limit the subpoena and to protect information sought that constitutes propriety or trade secret information. We cannot predict the eventual scope, duration or outcome of the investigation at this time. • State of Massachusetts. In May 2011 and January 2013, University of Phoenix received Civil Investigative Demands from the State of Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General. The Demands relate to an investigation of possible unfair or deceptive methods, acts, or practices by for-profit educational institutions in connection with the recruitment of students and the financing of education. The Demands seek documents, information and testimony regarding a broad spectrum of the University’s business for the time period of January 1, 2002 to the present. We are cooperating with the investigation. We cannot predict the eventual scope, duration or outcome of the investigation at this time. • State of Delaware. On August 3, 2011, University of Phoenix received a subpoena from the Attorney General of the State of Delaware to produce detailed information regarding the University’s students residing in Delaware. The time period covered by the subpoena is January 1, 2006 to the present. We are cooperating with the investigation. We cannot predict the eventual scope, duration or outcome of the investigation at this time."

We are told everything is fine and dandy yet our new cafe has been put on hold indefinitely and the property management company had some people putting in for lease signs out front. Hmmmmmmmm

We are told everything is fine and dandy yet our new cafe has been put on hold indefinitely and the property management company had some people putting in for lease signs out front. Hmmmmmmmm

We are told everything is fine and dandy yet our new cafe has been put on hold indefinitely and the property management company had some people putting in for lease signs out front. Hmmmmmmmm

For those who want to tell their stories of predatory and/or illegal business practices, sexual discrimination, racial discrimination, nepotism and cronyism and insider trading at University of Phoenix/Apollo Group, please email Paul Haeder at the Dissident Voice. His email is paul@dissidentvoice.org Please also be advised also the Hagens-Berman law firm has been seeking whistle blowers for a stockholder class action lawsuit. Information is available at http://www.hbsslaw.com/cases-and-investigations/cases/Apollo-Group-Inc-

Paul Haeder and I have been reporting about University of Phoenix's predatory business practices. http://dissidentvoice.org/2013/03/the-ins-and-outs-of-whistle-blowing-minor-level-on-the-web-uophoenix-immolating/

Another thing: they cannot fire because of numbers but they tryin. They tryin. Keep a journal or a log. Write it all down. My boss shows up late almost very day. Am I trippin? No. I just log it. Our DOE smells like dog crap and vodka. Am I tripping? No, I just log it. Get a lawyer and bring your log book. You will be a millionaire. Ight? Trip now

Seriously, though. UOPX is goin down. Lay offs, horrible lazy workers and bad management. It's to bad. And if Greg Cappelli is in your neck of the woods it's not a good sign. Management knows what's going on and won't tell anyone. That's why they keep taken vacation and usen up there leave. Get out while u can. If you ain't suckin or frickin. Or plucken you out friends. Get on your knees now

agreed, the women managing are morons and only in management positions strictly to suck peepees. they are the perfect fit because they question nothing which is clearly unethical. they would never stand up to the man. they serve no purpose but to sit and look pretty. none of them have ever worked for shit.

let's fhereace it, 99 percent of the women promoted here have either suck down the right load or has the potential to suck down a load. women are not promoted because of their stellar iq's.

Why you mad at Ashley? You jealous?! Ummm hmmmm...

Yeah dog, this one loud ass blonde ho ashley something has made it around the cube block about 40 times, I hear she got gang banned by half the management team son. i would take my turn but the problem is, she is about as bright as a 5 watt bulb. i don't need that stalkin bitch up in my shit.

We know you speak the truth. It is one big hustle around here. You know, they used to send us to events at Homeless Shelters or city events to help the homeless in order to seek referrals? One enrollment employee would hand out cards with an 800 number or local Columbus area code. Sometimes, they would ask others to hand out the cards and the enrollment individual would be sure to place his or her name on the cards in order to recieve credit. Then, potential students would call in to sign up. The hook was the access Federal Funding for those in need. Students often didn't have transportation, so we would help find bus schedules. Ranger, this is all documented. Check the records for events in Columbus from way back in 2005 onward. I believe you because I witnessed what you speak of first hand. People know the truth, but are scared of losing everything.

Trippin, you must be in Columbus, GA? Lol!

Uop won't be the largest school for long its too expensive and unethical at almost every level. You might think you are doing the right thing but you are in it for the paycheck I know you don't honestly think students are getting their worth and now that the school is going on probation in June the school will shrink rapidly. It was a novelty once to attend class like Uop but they can't even get their campus classes right and obviously its showing. Enjoy your measly paycheck because its not going to be around for long. Its a nice thought though that you honestly think you are "doing the right thing for the right reason" charging almost $2000 for one class is hardly doing the right thing. Some people pay it because they don't know any better but its all coming clear a little at a time.

This is me. Why don't you good for nothing bastards get back to work and stop playin. Daddy needs a new pair of shoes. And some new draws. My underwear got lots of holes.

There r a bunch of obese fatties tryin 2 look skinny and some skinnies that r ho bags. Plez. Lose that weight grlz. U lookin funky like a vajaja.

Retention is the name of the game. By no means is UOPX perfect in any right, and the current numbers reflect that. They still are the largest school in the country, for profit or not.That is impressive, and has opened a door to online education. Enough so that many "brick and mortar" traditional schools as you call them are turning to online. The curriculum is on point with any 4 year university and the students are the ones who reflect that. So that measly paycheck you speak of is for doing the right things, for the right reasons. Trust me I am not one who has drank the koolaid but I am responsible enough to back what I speak of. So for everyone on here please be intelligent enough to research your own information, scorned ex employees are not the people you should trust either. Let's hope for everyone's sake UOPX does do the right thing in the end for everyone.

Of course I reported it but the school isn't going to out itself. I was one of the many that called the school what it is and told the college dean and no one did anything. I reported it to the Department of Education and they are currently investigating. I didn' make the system just like you didn't create it so blaming me especially is not justified. I am one of the few that reported it to my Senator, the state District Attorney and the Department of Education!!!! What are you doing? Besides trying to hold on to your measly paycheck hoping you don't get cut on this go around. God gave you legs to stand for something. So do what is right and call the same agencies and let them know exactly what you know because all of us as employees know how UOPX really works. We know the teachers don't really teach and that online is a joke of a format. The goal to retention is money. Bottom line. Stop kiddding yourselves.

Dude, which campus are you at? I guess a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. Bet she keeps her job and no pay cuts! Haaaaaayyyyy, hayyyy, hayyyy!!

We know good and well how enrollment operates. Faculty are pressured by Enrollment and Finance to keep students passing the courses. In fact, certain instructors are strategically placed in the early classes to maintain high level of passing grades.

i would like to start a discussion about the best pieces of ass here and the biggest sluts. there is this one ec by me who two dudes are rotating her out during lunches and breaks, her name is laura and I hear she swallows every last drop and also takes it up the ass from the brothers

Dang!!! You mean, Lynn? In Florida?

Clearly you had been part of the initial problem with "online educators". You now wonder why there is a bad stigmatism? Pay for the grad team ac/fc/ec has been off the table for 2 plus years. The problem lies with student body understanding of the long term commitment, something that is faced at any school. Sorry you caved on the condition of providing non-beneficial education for a check. Do your fact checking before running your mouth.

SE layoffs? Campus or online?

SE layoffs? Campus or online?

must be one of the female DVP BOYZ! she don't care she collects her 20k month a check a gets her needs met by impressing the young boyz. she is now after the new enrollment direc who worked at the tampa campus

if you observed this and did not report it then shame on you. faculty are to grade on the work received and there should never be coercion. I have been with the university for 4 years and never gave a grade "was also witness to students receiving grades by faculty that were unearned just to keep the student in class for revenue building."

I see management still gets on here to discredit this board. Hmmmm...

SE layoffs

Stupid ppl, stop playing blame game and get to work. Person posting isn't even an employee. Ppl have children to feed and are losing their job. Sad. Have some compassion and respect

Stupid ppl, stop playing blame game and get to work. Person posting isn't even an employee. Ppl have children to feed and are losing their job. Sad. Have some compassion and respect

Stupid ppl, stop playing blame game and get to work. Person posting isn't even an employee. Ppl have children to feed and are losing their job. Sad. Have some compassion and respect

Sorry to hear the news.... Where were you laid off from?

Ranked? With who? Lol! Looks like finance is a bust due to military T/A and GI Bill being taken away... Hello! The school is under sanctions from HLC for Christ's sake!

Getting laid off as I type this. More coming...

Finance is great! Ranked in the country. Enrollment????

These are all lies!!!!

Are you kidding? Columbus is a joke! They recruit students from the homeless shelters near 2nd Ave! Seriously. They got in trouble for that with Ethis & Compliance.

How's enrollment and finance these days? All the competitors in town are cornering the market. Troy, Strayer, Columbus Tech, and Miller-Motte are all ahead of the game.

Katie Hendricks is the chubby devil

Everything starts at the top you idiot. Columbus CD left that whole campus in a mess. It has nothing to do with personality. It's about leadership u dumb ass. She got paid to do a job

Everything starts at the top you idiot. Columbus CD left that whole campus in a mess. It has nothing to do with personality. It's about leadership u dumb ass. She got paid to do a job

Rumor has it-- the new CD for Columbus, GA will be Dr. Monk.

IT guy, Is Columbus, GA included in the 2000 job losses? They are already firing people left and right for odd reasons. The bloodbath has already begun.

Ranger, will they even transfer your credits to another school? If not, just stick with it until you're done.

Leila is that you posting about Columbus?

Please let me introduce myself. I am currently a Doctoral of Organizational Management in Leadership student with the University of Phoenix. I am also a 2008 graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Public Administration. I am also a former Online Academic Counselor located at the main campus in Phoenix, AZ. On April 10, 2009, I resigned from my position after serving over 2 years. In March, I filed an age discrimination charge with the EEOC and the Arizona Attorney General's Office. After filing the charge, my work environment immediately turned hostile and efforts were being made to terminate my employment. As a result, I decided to submit my resignation and leave under my own terms. The following is my account of the operations at Apollo Group, Inc. HOW APOLLO GROUP, INC. OPERATES FROM AN INTERNAL VIEW My intent with this report is to offer current or prospective students some insight to the University of Phoenix and its parent group, Apollo Group, Inc. The bottom line with Apollo Group and its educational institutions (AXIA, University of Phoenix, and Western International University) IS the bottom line. The company's mission is to PROFIT at the expense of those who cannot attend elsewhere. Ask yourself, why is it so easy to get into the University of Phoenix, Axia, or Western International University? The answer: Apollo Group makes it easy to get you started quickly and then proceed to keep you in by using sales strategies, scare tactics, unearned grades (good grade psychology such as I am getting A's. I've never gotten A's before so this is really working for me.), and hooks/gimmicks. As a student, I was not aware of these strategies until I became an employee and required to use them with my students. I was also witness to students receiving grades by faculty that were unearned just to keep the student in class for revenue building. When I first became a student, I was so excited about starting and getting an A in my courses that I was ignorant in listening to or reading the opinions about the university. The failure rate of students in the first block of classes is extremely low. The reasons for this is so the student gets excited and deeper into the program where leaving does not enter the students mind or they simply feel they have too much invested to leave. The organization trains and coaches its counselors and faculty to operate in a manner that leaves the student with the impression that education and the student come first at the university. This is a complete fallacy. The organization emphasizes enrollment and retention. These two practices alone generate the billions of dollars in revenue for the organization which more than 70% of that revenue comes from Title IV funding. The following is some math for you to consider in forming your own opinion about the intentions of Apollo Group: I had over 400 students. My retention percentage was 65%. As an average, the cost of tuition is $2,000 per class. Therefore, 65% of 400 are 260 students' times $2,000 equals $520,000 generated in a 6 week block. I use 6 weeks as the length since graduate classes are 6 weeks long. Under graduate courses are 5 weeks in duration. Using the 6 week length of time for classes' results in 8.66 blocks in a year. Using 8.66 times $520,000 equals $4,506,666 annual dollars from 1 academic counselor. In my division (Southeast Online) had 8 academic counseling teams. Each of those teams had a minimum of 8 academic counselors which equates to 64 academic counselors. This number varies from time to time due to growth of new teams or new hires and terminations. However, by using my numbers as a base the overall retention revenue generated for the division on an annual basis would be approximately $288,426,666. This is only 1 division. There are 8 divisions (Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Mountain, Southwest, West, Military, International). Again, using the dollar figures as a base for my former division, the total revenue generation for the online divisions exceeds $2,307,413,333. YES: Over 2 Billion dollars and this does not include ground campus revenue. These dollars are the ONLY concern by management and the organization. This may be insightful for a lot of you, but about a month prior to quitting I attended our division awards ceremony. During the ceremony, the Vice-President's speech focused on the growth of our division (meaning monetary growth for the company) and made no reference to the impact on education. During that ceremony, awards were distributed to enrollment, finance, and academic counselors. The awards were disproportionate to each of those positions. Prior to the ceremonies, I decided that I was going to take note of how the ceremony broke down. After the awards were distributed, I estimated that approximately 100 awards were distributed. The breakdown of the award distribution was as follows: 70% Enrollment Counselors/Managers, 20% Academic Counselors/Managers and the remaining 10% to Finance Counselors/Managers. The results of this breakdown clearly suggest that the emphasis of Apollo Group institutions is on enrollment (or the proper term: sales). You may also find it interesting that the awards were entitled Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Since I attended sales conventions as a former sales representative, I felt as though I was in a time warp and attending such an event. THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE POLITICS Due to the enormous revenue generated by this organization, the company has become so powerful that it can manipulate political structures and figures. One such structure is the Department of Education. If the Department of Education decided to perform due diligence and complete a rigorous audit of the companies accounting practices and uses of TITLE IV funding, the Department of Education would have no other choice than to strip the organization of TITLE IV funding. Matter of fact, the Department of Education could have used the latest legal issue concerning religious discrimination (preference to Mormon's) as a basis to eliminate TITLE IV funding. Furthermore, the organization continually walks a thin line in regard to TITLE IV funding compliance as well as other compliance issues. Due to these ongoing compliance issues, the Department of Education could revoke its funding but continues to allow the organization to use these funds. So why does the Department of Education stand idly by and let the organization do as it pleases? There are three reasons for the Department of Education's “Hands Off” policy as it relates to Apollo Group. Those reasons are as follows: 1) the power struggle between government entities and corporate America. The financial wealth of the organization has become so massive and powerful that it influences the political institution that governs its behavior. 2) Again, the power of money extends to its shareholders and the influence of those shareholders. Politically influential people have self-interest in the financial well-being of Apollo Group. Thus, those individuals will use that power to prevent any harm to the organization. 3) Due to the company being the largest private educational institution, the company has the largest number of students that could be negatively impacted by the Department of Education decision to stop TITLE IV funding. Chaos would ensue due to the fall-out from making students attend a different institution immediately or in the future. In addition, how does the Department of Education manage the funds previously and currently distributed to students? As a result of these concerns, the Department of Education has taken the approach to monitor rather than administer. THE QUESTION OF ACCREDITATION BEWARE: Apollo Group educational institutions are not accredited at the same levels of other prestigious institutions for certain disciplines such as business degrees. Check out the MBA program. I am sure you will be disappointed to find out that the MBA program and other business programs are not accredited by the same body that accredits more prestigious institutions. All I can say is BUYER BEWARE. HOW TO GET OUT AFTER YOU GET IN! # 1: Ignore your financial, academic, and enrollment counselors. These individuals are trained and coached in sales strategies to discourage students from dropping out or transferring. Also, do not fall for the Financial Aid/Student Loan/Return to Lender scare tactic. These are strategies used to put fear into students in order to keep them in class or leaving the institution. I was forced to use this strategy with my students on a regular basis. Another tactic is the two week break tactic. Counselor are trained and coached to keep students from not taking a break longer than 2 weeks. If a student takes a break longer than 2 weeks, the student is considered a t-drop student which affects the performance matrix of the counselors. The performance matrix is a measure or device in which counselors are evaluated for raises. This matrix can be manipulated in several ways; however, the intent of the matrix is to force sales based performance pay strategy in the education systems. This process walks a thin line on being compliant with the Department of Education requirements for paying counselors. The Department of Education has turned its head away from enforcing and discouraging this practice. #2: Make sure your account is paid in full at the time you take your last class. DO NOT spend your financial aid money if you know that you will be leaving the school. If you have funds on account or received an excess check, DO NOT spend these funds either. THIS IS THE HOOK. If you do not have the ability to pay this back at the time that you quit, you will not be able to obtain financial aid at another institution or have your transcripts sent to another institution for entrance or evaluation. If you owe money to any institution at Apollo Group, be prepared for a tumultuous journey of leaving the institution. You will continue to be harassed by all your counselors and at some point the collections department. #3: Demand an Official Withdrawal Form and make sure to get confirmation that it has been submitted to University Services by any of your counselors. DO NOT violate any student code of conduct policy. Violating this code could prevent you from being accepted as a potential transfer student at another institution. #4: DO NOT let them intimidate you. SOLUTIONS DO NOT refer people to the institution. Prevent them from attending out of their best interest. Trust me when I say look for other institutions. Today, many traditional schools including junior colleges offer online classes that are convenient for all learners. In the past, Apollo Group had a monopoly on the industry resulting in its rapid growth over the last 20 years. In addition, beware of other similar online institutions such as Grand Canyon University, Kaplan University, The Art Institute, and South University with the later 2 belonging to EDMC. A brief history lesson: EDMC current president is Todd Nelson who is the former president of Apollo Group. I recommend googling Todd Nelson, University of Phoenix and learn the history of his administration prior to attending or working for any institution under the umbrella of EDMC. If you want a quality education from a respectable institution, search out those institutions that were brick and mortar schools that eventually established online classes. A few examples of these types of schools to consider would be University of Texas, University of Tennessee, University of Nebraska-Omaha. You may need to meet a more stringent entrance requirement and be required to take a graduate entrance exam, but in the long-run you will definitely receive a better ROI (return on investment) on your education and institution. Good luck! FINAL THOUGHT As I leave this report for your own consideration, you will ultimately make your own decision on whether or not to leave or attend one of the previously mentioned educational institutions. After spending over 3 years in a discriminatory work place and accumulating an additional $50,000 dollars in educational debt for a second rate degree, I would love to have the opportunity to take out my anger on those Apollo Group executives. As a former US Army Ranger, I am most certain that the task would not be all that challenging. However, I DO NOT think that that would hurt the most. All of us know that the best place to hurt these individuals is in their wallet or pocketbook and that is done by NOT ATTENDING

Nikki who? Which Nikki?

Hey look a campus director arrested for battery,I know just who to forwarded this info to. Bye Aaron you pos!

Rikki - you are a worthless cunt!

it is a big joke too bad the joke is on the staff and students who trust the joke of a leadership team phoenix has taking the $$ and running

good to see the stock back to normal, was getting worried it was actually going to go up, talk about a head fake.

http://www.bustedmugshots.com/florida/palm-bay/aaron-michael-knowles/68827061

People start looking now, don't be dumb and sit and wait tell June and be without a job. Heads up June will be a bloodbath, 1,800 to be let go

Wow, it is really hard to believe that in a period of almost three years UOPX lost about 176,000 students. What is even more concerning is that enrollment two years from now may be much lower than today's 300,800 students because of the government crackdown on student loans and the weak reputation.

10-Q filing that accompanied the March 25 2013 conference call: "As of February 28, 2013 , University of Phoenix has closed approximately 25% of the locations included in the plan, all of which it is no longer using and has determined will no longer provide a future economic benefit." Yikes--25% closed--75% left to close before the 2013 plan is complete?

was laid off at the beginning of the year. start looking now if you are employed theire are a number of people out of work now so it is better to find a job now. use your sick time and get ready to go. keeping the ass kissers and yes men. i heard 1000 staff mostly academics. also heard there will be a shift of cd's being relocated

During a conference call with analysts, Apollo also revealed that it has started workforce reductions of about 1,000 positions in fiscal 2013. Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/investing/2013/03/25/apollo-2q-net-tumbles-7-tops-views/#ixzz2OZY3wXe0

During a conference call with analysts, Apollo also revealed that it has started workforce reductions of about 1,000 positions in fiscal 2013. Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/investing/2013/03/25/apollo-2q-net-tumbles-7-tops-views/#ixzz2OZY3wXe0

look the worthless paycheck collector step down, when are the rest of these clowns going to step down

Scary Obituary In 1887 Alexander Tyler, a Scottish history professor at the University of Edinburgh, had this to say about the fall of the Athenian Republic some 2,000 years prior: "A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot exist as a permanent form of government. A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse over loose fiscal policy, (which is) always followed by a dictatorship." "The average age of the world's greatest civilizations from the beginning of history, has been about 200 years. During those 200 years, these nations always progressed through the following sequence: From bondage to spiritual faith; From spiritual faith to great courage; From courage to liberty; From liberty to abundance; From abundance to complacency; From complacency to apathy; From apathy to dependence; From dependence back into bondage." The Obituary follows: Born 1776, Died 2012 It doesn't hurt to read this several times. Professor Joseph Olson of Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, points out some interesting facts concerning the last Presidential election: Number of States won by: Obama: 19 Romney: 29 Square miles of land won by: Obama: 580,000 Romney: 2,427,000 Population of counties won by: Obama: 127 million Romney: 143 million Murder rate per 100,000 residents in counties won by: Obama: 13.2 Romney: 2.1 Professor Olson adds: "In aggregate, the map of the territory Romney won was mostly the land owned by the taxpaying citizens of the country. Obama territory mostly encompassed those citizens living in low income tenements and living off various forms of government welfare..." Olson believes the United States is now somewhere between the "complacency and apathy" phase of Professor Tyler's definition of democracy, with some forty percent of the nation's population already having reached the "governmental dependency" phase. If Congress grants amnesty and citizenship to twenty million criminal invaders called illegals - and they vote - then we can say goodbye to the USA in fewer than five years.

IT- could you be specific about how many of the 2000 disconnects are campus or online? Or how many at each location or state?

What buildings, areas, departments are these disconnects going to be for? Online, Campuses?

What buildings, areas, departments are these disconnects going to be for? Online, Campuses?

The same reason I posted the last one in August and it did not occur until October. Do you think you can just eliminate 2,000+ people in a day with no preparation, wait, you must have attended UOP. Sorry, this makes sense to me now.

Hey IT- why would you get disconnect notices in March for those being laid off in June? Makes me think you are telling stories...

The former CD of Columbus, Shelby, was very sweet and quiet if you ever had the chance to speak with her. However, leadership under her (DAA, DoE, and DoA/DoF) were always quick to blame her when things went wrong. Whether it was student or finance related... All problems were the CD's fault... Who will they blame for everything now? The Mean Girls Leadership Team is finally melting away...

877-292-6888 (Domestic) 973-200-3381 (International) Conference ID: 12434663 Apollo Group Announces Timing of Fiscal 2013 Second Quarter Earnings Release PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 4, 2013-- Apollo Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL) announced today that it will report its fiscal 2013 second quarter results before the market opens on Monday, March 25, 2013. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results in more detail at 5:00 a.m. PT (8:00 a.m. ET) the same day. Participating from Apollo Group, Inc. will be: Greg Cappelli, Chief Executive Officer and Brian Swartz, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Please dial in at least five minutes prior to the start of the call. Journalists are invited to listen only. At the conclusion of the call, journalists who wish to ask questions should call the media hotline at (602) 254-0086. Webcast and Replay: Investors, journalists and the general public may access a live webcast of this event by visiting the Apollo Group, Inc. website at: www.apollogrp.edu. A webcast replay will be available approximately one hour following the conclusion of the call at the same link. Telephone Replay: A telephone replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the call by dialing: 855-859-2056 (Domestic) 404-537-3406 (International) Conference ID: 12434663 (Available until April 12, 2013) About Apollo Group

877-292-6888 (Domestic) 973-200-3381 (International) Conference ID: 12434663 Apollo Group Announces Timing of Fiscal 2013 Second Quarter Earnings Release PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 4, 2013-- Apollo Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL) announced today that it will report its fiscal 2013 second quarter results before the market opens on Monday, March 25, 2013. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results in more detail at 5:00 a.m. PT (8:00 a.m. ET) the same day. Participating from Apollo Group, Inc. will be: Greg Cappelli, Chief Executive Officer and Brian Swartz, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Please dial in at least five minutes prior to the start of the call. Journalists are invited to listen only. At the conclusion of the call, journalists who wish to ask questions should call the media hotline at (602) 254-0086. Webcast and Replay: Investors, journalists and the general public may access a live webcast of this event by visiting the Apollo Group, Inc. website at: www.apollogrp.edu. A webcast replay will be available approximately one hour following the conclusion of the call at the same link. Telephone Replay: A telephone replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the call by dialing: 855-859-2056 (Domestic) 404-537-3406 (International) Conference ID: 12434663 (Available until April 12, 2013) About Apollo Group

877-292-6888 (Domestic) 973-200-3381 (International) Conference ID: 12434663 Apollo Group Announces Timing of Fiscal 2013 Second Quarter Earnings Release PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 4, 2013-- Apollo Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL) announced today that it will report its fiscal 2013 second quarter results before the market opens on Monday, March 25, 2013. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results in more detail at 5:00 a.m. PT (8:00 a.m. ET) the same day. Participating from Apollo Group, Inc. will be: Greg Cappelli, Chief Executive Officer and Brian Swartz, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Please dial in at least five minutes prior to the start of the call. Journalists are invited to listen only. At the conclusion of the call, journalists who wish to ask questions should call the media hotline at (602) 254-0086. Webcast and Replay: Investors, journalists and the general public may access a live webcast of this event by visiting the Apollo Group, Inc. website at: www.apollogrp.edu. A webcast replay will be available approximately one hour following the conclusion of the call at the same link. Telephone Replay: A telephone replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the call by dialing: 855-859-2056 (Domestic) 404-537-3406 (International) Conference ID: 12434663 (Available until April 12, 2013) About Apollo Group

too many worthless managers in IT

UOP is toast. As we say in Silicon Valley "Another sucker that went to UOP"

UOP is toast. As we say in Silicon Valley "Another sucker that went to UOP"

If you check Indeed.com Apollo is hiring a new Campus Director for Columbus. Why would they need new CD if the campus is closing?

Shelby gone???? Who will cover for KD and LB now

Does anyone know of GA state approval? Why would ppl be saying Columbus closing and Savannah not closing. It makes no sense. Get rid of DOE, BFF EM.

Anonymous from It, is this in Phoenix or all over.

Columbus DOE doesn't care at all. Hasn't been back a week and has already been reported.

They laid me off in January to "outsource" my position to another location. Instead of being replaced by a seasoned employee, I found out that they hired someone off the street for my position. Now my students have to deal with someone who does not know what they are doing, will not call back and is not even there to deal with the students face to face. Great job Phoenix!!!! Those of you left, make sure you are prepared and have a back up plan. These people running the show are heartless baffoons whose only concern is making money for themselves. You are all disposable.

No Longer working for University of Phoenix, its fun watching this place fall like flies. The paper degrees and fake education have finally been caught up with and people realize how worthless the management and institution is.. so much for being accredited and thinking you would fool the HLC FOREVER!!

Hawaii CD is worthless. Get rid of her

Hawaii CD is worthless. Get rid of her

I can confirm academics and finance are going to be hit hard in June. I received the disconnect order for roughly 2,000 workstations. Enrollment is even worse with military being passed out all together and most of international. I posted the October layoff info last August so I wish everyone luck in this next round. Prepare and don't be stupid folks. Start getting your resumes out there. Six local buildings are being consolidated. It is going to be a bloodbath.

hear academics is getting hit again

Is it true that the last Campus College Chair has abandoned the Columbus campus? Dr. Dixon, I believe. Is the DAA next?

agreed, i have managers coming to me cause they do not know the basics of the job. these are people who have not or never interfaced with an actual student, middle management is a complete joke, shove your time wasting coaching sessions up your ass cause that shit is worthless. how would you even know how to communicate with students, all you people do is look for ways to justify your jobs. all of you need to be fired. we don't need you.

take note those you tell to keep things confidential blab to theere colleagues and that is how the news gets out notice it is always the old southeast who knows what is going on. you suck vp's are nice to your face *laugh* then stab you in the back

If I recall, sperling sold stocks and ran with the cash?

Would any middle management like to shed some light on why they get paid twice as much and do twice as less? Why in the hell is middle management not LEADING FROM THE FRONT? BASIC LEADERSHIP!!!!!!!! Instead they would rather "Do as I say, not as I do." It is so frustrating to see such a lack of common sense when it comes to leading people. Anybody with an ounce of a brain knows if middle management was on the phone with their team AND leading it would provide them a leg to stand on. Who in the hell wants to hear advice from somebody who doesn't deal with students all day and instead waste their time in meetings which obviously do no good for the organization. Come on Sperling pull your head out of your rear end!!!

I've heard Houston is after Columbus for merging. Has anyone else heard this? Which LC will close? Dallas is getting Houston ACC & Houston is getting Dallas ACC. Can anyone shed some light?

ricki, that means you

way too many middle management worthless pieces of s***

Sounds like the infamous Columbus, GA leadership team- A.K.A. Mean Girls Club, is melting away... Bye, Bye...

DOE in Columbus is back, so the party is back on no new students DOA just come and go when she want to CD gone and this campus is next

DOE in Columbus is back, so the party is back on no new students DOA just come and go when she want to CD gone and this campus is next

DOE in Columbus is back, so the party is back on no new students DOA just come and go when she want to CD gone and this campus is next

Military department history

Military department history

preach

We are only as good as management. As we all know; most management is here to collect a pay check. Most CD & DOE's are a joke and not respected.

Employee team is worthless because there is no incentive, no opportunity, and no growth. In short, UOPX is a thankless miserable environment bloated with middle management which serves no purpose.

Employee Team, Why Are You Such Worthless Pieces Of shit?

The Stock Is Going To Get Slammed On The 25th. Wish I Had About 20 Grand To Short The pos. This Thing Will Be 6 Bucks In No Time.

UOPX = FAILURE IN LEADERSHIP

Decisions being made this week. DVPs out of pocket. Call on 25th.

Columbus very soon. No one enrolling since CD is gone. We can tell who is back. Classes full with CD being DOE

Columbus very soon. No one enrolling since CD is gone. We can tell who is back. Classes full with CD being DOE

When is Columbus, GA closing? Did they make the announcement yet? What about leadership? Will they be protected and moved to Phoenix?

Get back to enrolling. It's not your business.

Get back to enrolling. It's not your business.

Get back to enrolling. It's not your business.

Get back to enrolling. It's not your business.

That can't be right. How can there be 3 EMs and a DOE and classes not being filled..

That can't be right. How can there be 3 EMs and a DOE and classes not being filled..

Sounds like Columbus, Georgia. Heard they have 3 EM. Two of them and a worthless DOE, 20 advisors who can't fill a class.

Sounds like Columbus, Georgia. Heard they have 3 EM. Two of them and a worthless DOE, 20 advisors who can't fill a class.

Too many managers being kept. These people are worthless barking orders while they disappear for half the day. No accountability at all.

What campuses is Cappelli visiting?

What campuses is Cappelli visiting?

How many will it be this time? How will they decide?

Most of this is a result of just plain ole slothful ness. Leaders (directors) who fail to execute strategies. Why? You are too lazy to open your computer on the weekends. You try to come to work and ask your team for details instead of you being the leader that you are paid to be and execute details to them. It's LAZINESS! Do your own homework and you wouldn't be lost!

Most of this is a result of just plain ole slothful ness. Leaders (directors) who fail to execute strategies. Why? You are too lazy to open your computer on the weekends. You try to come to work and ask your team for details instead of you being the leader that you are paid to be and execute details to them. It's LAZINESS! Do your own homework and you wouldn't be lost!

Shut up! You are in charge of your on life. If it sucks quit! You think they are lying, quit! If you are under paid, quit! Other than that shut up and get to work!

Shut up! You are in charge of your on life. If it sucks quit! You think they are lying, quit! If you are under paid, quit! Other than that shut up and get to work!

Blame it on the people not working???? How about blaming leadership for not figuring out how to motivate, lead, and perform. The easiest and most simple change would be to have middle manage enroll and set the example through action instead of words. Leadership at UOP is sad. They provide absolutely no incentive for talented individuals and still expect them to perform while being micromanaged. How about having my manager enroll and get recommendations then she/he can bug me about it.

Goodbye ground. Only campuses with 800+ ground students staying open. EAs just stopped enrolling. This is what happens when people no longer work.

If Greg Cappelli visits you ask how he made 25 million as a CO-CEO. Not Fulltime but Co-Ceo.

I HATE WORKING FOR UOP!!!

Earnings announcement coming on March 25. If IT says layoffs are coming, then the earnings report for the past quarter will be terrible

greg cappelli to make visits soon. will be delivering bad news to campuses he visits. if you are being visited you will most likely be closed or "consolidated". ask him real questions like about severance etc.. so you know what to expect.

State of GA just approved consolidations

Savannah consolidation and columbus consolidation. EAs not enrolling. Too many of them

Columbus, Georgia layoffs next week. CD left last week. 1/2EAs gone, no more directors, SSM, 2EMs. Too many of them anyway.

IT person...do you have any dates? When will this happen ??

Don't you hate the need to check this site to see whats going with this company. What is really disappointing is CD's look here as well to see what is coming next! VP's you must do a better job with transparent communications. Simply tell the truth! We can handle it...

IT here another round coming names of 120 people. SUCKS

After Apollo Group and University of Phoenix hire New Management on all levels the company will move forward. The Management is the reason this Company has lost respect in the education industry and around the world. Once the old managment is removed, Apollo Group/University of Phoenix will Perform on a higher level. Everything starts at the top. There's no Integrity nor honesty in Management.

employees with university of phoenix degrees are worthless. university of phoenix know it and they will fire you too..

university of phoenix does not pay out all of a students post 9/11 benefits they should be shutdown for that alone. No more TA and we are going on probation For Sure by June --time is ticking away and its going to be a very bleak quarter. If there is no TA by the end of the next quarter there will be layoffs again. keep all documentation where your numbers (REGs, Referrals, Application, etc) are discussed because it is illegal for the company to fire/lay off based on numbers. Protect yourself!!!

http://significantfederation.com/education-professionals/ come on over we know you are good at what you do and deserve good leaders

Project Future is coming with Project Eclispe as an over lay-now that's fixing the accreditation issue.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1264531-apollo-group-s-management-presents-at-credit-suisse-15th-annual-global-services-conference-transcript?part=single

a degree from the university of phoenix has no value

if the university of phoenix and apollo group will lie to military personel who protect us, imagine what they'll do to you

Interesting to see how the Marines, Army, Airforce, Coast Guard and soon to be Navy cuts in tuition assistance will impact UOP.....

we are hiring join a winning team http://campuslogic.com/careers/

I make sure they take out max everything, tell them to manage own funds and only post in one course, this way they maximize the thievery from the school. This way the school is stuck with the debt owed to them .

That MBA means you are about as qualified as the people with a high school diploma from a good high school now. Congrats on wasting years of your life this so called school.

SCHOOL DOESN'T MATTER AT UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

I am so mad I got laid off this week and have an MBA and they let people stay who don't even have a degree. What jerks.

I hate that we are being taught how to speak to people its all about discovery , SSP , rec'm and enroll enroll enroll

wondering if your boss will get laid off or not? research his/her last name.

"People" that worked in the northeast region went to 1 or 2 classes and took out the max FA allowed. They was rich

To get their grant money and run

Why would anybody enroll to attend school here?

Why would anybody enroll to attend school here?

Why would anybody enroll to attend school here?

Why would anybody enroll to attend school here?

Last layoffs got 1 week of severance. Doubt merit raises will be around. This place is full of cheats, liars, and whiny children. Leadership is spending more time here then actually working. I've got my2nd interview scheduled & am hoping I can give a hearty F U to UOP

Wow! Someone put it best...leadership is on here and distracting our real information to eachother!!! That Plan B comment was a dead giveaway. Please leave the board you leadership people because you have been found out! Go do some real work and figure out how to fix our sinking ship!!!!

Does anyone know if the folks who are getting laid off now are getting any type of severance pay for years of service? Any word if merit increases will be frozen for existing employees? This is all very unsettling... :(

What's going on in Nashville? Any reports?

20+ people were laid off at WIU in Phoenix today.

20+ people were laid off at WIU in Phoenix today.

Senior leadership isn't taking the accreditation problem seriously, so they spend like the old days.

If all of this is going on, why are we the directors going to Nashville? Shouldn't the company be saving this money?

Plan B, I thought that was an abortion pill, so what you are saying is for the blacks to take Plan B and everything will get better? That does make sense. Thanks for providing the solution to this problem.

Thank you. I know that and I am can write for myself. I have a plan B. I encourage people to get one. I could tell when the probation announcement came that this is over. It does not matter how many new students we enroll now. They will dwindle as the start to figure out what is happening. Good luck getting a student with brains to enroll.

UOPX and WIU will be put on probation. It will happen in June the following quarter will begin the shut down of most campuses. In case you have not yet noticed there is a centralized team that is enrolling for all ground that is where most of the enrollments will come from for campuses. Wrong or right the company is putting its money in this system. Once its official major changes will happen FAFSA will place the notice on their page after student has selected WIU/UOPX as if to encourage the student not to chose UOPX/WIU. Military TA and VA benefits will alert ARMY/AF/MARINES/NAVY each time they try to enroll with us. It will get worse before it gets better. There will be more layoffs until our probation is resolved. Brace yourself have a plan B just in case. Be kind to one another and support each other. Keep the ridiculous racial remarks off here. Its just a distraction from the company to take you off the truth.

I hear GA has had 2 CDs to leave. Ground employees, when your CD leaves, you know something is coming.

I hear that 100 sites are closing and the others are combining. We only have a total of 115 campuses. Can someone give any insight on this?

I hear that 100 sites are closing and the others are combining. We only have a total of 115 campuses. Can someone give any insight on this?

Goodbye- could you explain your statement a little bit more? Are you saying that most programs will have to be taken online and therefore we no longer need the ground campuses?

UOP will dwindle down to its original size during 1979. This means more online and less ground. Very similar to the current doctoral program. I wish everyone good luck

You all are so stupid. All of UOPX is closing.

Thanks for the response Obama. Now pay the white guy what he is due for writing it for you.

True. I do notice that since leadership is more aware of this board that we have heard nothing but racial statements. The racial statements emphasize how much racism is still an issue in America. You all say ridiculous things and take that to mean all black people that way. I assure you WE are not. However, the issue we are coming here to talk about is layoffs. I'm going to need you to stay focused and take your meds ok. Africa is hot. Slavery happened. And Paris is my international trip location of choice. Now that we are done taking black people out of the box, someone please pass true information about layoffs and what is happening with the ground and online locations.

Many campus directors leaving. Leadership doesn't have any regards to how the employees feel with the threat of mergers. 2 campus directors voluntarily left (both ground). Campuses left with no real leadership. Students will suffer. Most ground employees looking for other jobs. No security. What a way to treat valuable people, many who have been with the company over 10 years. The best thing we all can hope for is for HLC to close this joke of an organization down.

On another note, I find it hilarious that most of the Negros SVP question answers involve Africa in some way. Especially when they answer the one about their ideal vacation. Seriously, who the fk would want to go to Africa? I think throwing myself down a flight of stairs would be more fun than going there. Which foreign country would you like to visit - Africa. What country did you want to visit as a child - Africa? How about realistic questions such as - What was the name of the first prison you were incarcerated in. What holiday did you get your first DUI. What is your ninth step sister’s daddy's name? What was the name of the first car you stole? What city did you commit your first carjacking? What was your favorite food stamp purchased items as a child? - Watermelon, collard greens, fried chicken and waffles. What was the name of your housing project when you were growing up? What was your favorite drug as a child? What is the name of the first school you ever attended – hint – it is not UOP. What corner did you make your first drug deal? What was the name of the street your mother worked when you were growing up? Now these would be much more reasonable questions and Negros might actually answer these correct for once. I am sure that most of you would agree.

Blacks crying racism on everything. Let me ask this, were you personally a slave? Do you know anyone alive today who was a slave? Exactly! As far as I am concerned, slavery never happened. All races have been slaves. Do you see other races crying about something that happened in the middle ages? NO! Quit being the leeches of society. If you don't like America, please move back to Africa and quit sponging off of the rest of us. Most people would love to have an edge in the workforce today. Affirmative action is great for you people because you don't even have to be qualified for a job. Who would not want to have that kind of edge in todays economy? How many more breaks can we give you people? Just because your race has an average IQ of 74 is not our fault. As I said, no one is forcing you to stay here and by the way you people talk up Africa, maybe it would be a much better place for you. Most of the animals from our zoos do come from there. You would probably fit right in.

Ah the crying of racism, blah, blah, blah

The management is inserting racist comments in order to divert a healthy discussion here

Ok...before this gets hijacked again about black vs white. What happened in TN? I heard GA, then TX for more campus "merges". Which TN campuses where closed?

Bullshit! Black employees are allowed to make their own schedules, have all their tattoos showing, come to work dressed as a street walker, do not speak proper English. Why?? Because it's a "cultural" thing. The good black employees don't stay long because they are disgusted, what left over are always looking to throw the race card, get in disability and cry discrimination, if they are asked to perform like the non-black employees. Under paid? I doubt that very much or maybe in AZ but not at the campuses. Face it, your pissed because you can't break into the "C" levels. Why?!?? Because you "axe" questions, you are "do" told, and "subpossedly" UOP is racist. Not racists, just hasn't lowered the bar to accept ghetto-nomics as a real language. Don't wear tights as pants & a tshirt with giant lips to work & expect to be bowed down to for your "cultural" differences. Show up for work on time AND come back from lunch!! Why do you get paid for a full day? Oh that's right, if you didn't; you would crying "discrimination". Go put your racist "black employees get paid less" crying on a different board. Most people here know it's bullshit.

Losing a lot of good employees. So sad

STANDARD RACIST COMMENT BELOW. THIS IS THE NONSENSE TYPE OF COMMENTS BLACKS DEAL WITH AT UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX AND APOLLOGROUP. BLACKS KNOW THEY'RE REQUIRED TO WORK TEN TIMES HARDER AND GET PAID 10 TIMES LESS.. LOOK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX AND APOLLO SALARY STATISTICS... LOOK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX AND APOLLO MANAGEMENT WHITE TO ALL OTHER RACE STATISTICS!!! ITS BLACK AND WHITE.. LETS NO LONGER DEAL WITH THE NONSENSE ANYMORE.

Please!!! At my campus the black employees are paid the highest & do nothing! Stop bring race into your pissing match. This is a board about layoffs.

ITS TIME FOR ALL THE BLACK EMPLOYEES AT APOLLO GROUP TO GET TOGETHER AND START WORKING ON A RESOLUTION

INSIDE TRADING AND BLACK EMPLOYEES BEING UNDERPAID IS A BAD COMBINATION.

Why are DOE's headed to Memphis? Are all DOE's going? I thought TN was closing?

I remember the DOE situation from several years ago. Now, the DAA is with a married student as well. Wow.

I remember the DOE situation from several years ago. Now, the DAA is with a married student as well. Wow.

You are so uninformed we are in the process of Getting a new ground campus. Ground is here to stay!

Goodbye ground. Thanks for entertaining us with these funny stories. You should have spent this time enrolling students. Ha Ha

You guys hear about UOP's new Differentator? It's their Accreditation Probation!

PG should be the doe in Columbus. She is the only REAL manager they have.

DOE got beat by student's wife when I was last there. Employees went to court with her to protect her. CD did too. Both were married.

Now tracking addresses of where these lies are coming from. If you know like I know, you would stay off the site if you want to keep your job. Dummies

Too bad DOE not going anywhere, oh forgot- she's not even at work. She never is. Don't matter, her 2 plants are there and feed her everything. People praying she NEVER comes back.

Don't worry people, our great leaders Bill and Jared would never lie to us or let anything bad ever happen to any of us. They care about us. Now if you are ever approached by the media, make sure you forward them to the office of liars representative.

Can't wait to go to my next job interview, with my red socks on.

CD was packing? What about other leaders? DAA and Regina need to go as well.

Of course it is all lies. If he would say what is really going down, the place would collapse, this way he has some time to bail on the stock with the rest of his cronies. Basically what Obama does. Nothing but lies!

I witness the CD packing.

Bill's email today lied about why they got put on probation. He knows damn well what happened and Apollo posted a press release about it.

Insider Transactions Reported - Last Two Years Date Insider Shares Type Transaction Value* Dec 12, 2012 CARTER MATTHEW JRDirector 6,231 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Dec 2, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 602 Direct Automatic Sale at $19.34 per share. 11,642 Oct 18, 2012 MARTIN SEANOfficer 1,029 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 20,981 Oct 18, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 698 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 14,232 Oct 18, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 506 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 10,317 Oct 18, 2012 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 36,141 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 736,914 Oct 18, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 1,529 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 31,176 Oct 18, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 4,635 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 94,507 Oct 18, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 1,029 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 20,981 Oct 18, 2012 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 1,658 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 33,806 Oct 18, 2012 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 3,637 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 74,158 Oct 18, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 444 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 9,053 Oct 18, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 4,913 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 100,176 Oct 17, 2012 LANGENBACH JEFFREY GOfficer 27,082 Direct Statement of Ownership N/A Oct 14, 2012 MARTIN SEANOfficer 791 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $27.66 per share. 21,879 Sep 14, 2012 MARTIN SEANOfficer 498 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 14,651 Sep 14, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 1,492 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 43,894 Sep 14, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 642 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 18,887 Sep 14, 2012 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 9,500 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 279,490 Sep 14, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 2,536 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 74,609 Sep 14, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 5,182 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 152,454 Sep 14, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 2,082 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 61,252 Sep 14, 2012 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 3,143 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 92,467 Sep 14, 2012 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 3,815 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 112,237 Aug 30, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 286 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $26.85 per share. 7,679 Jul 9, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 79 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $33.92 per share. 2,679 Jul 9, 2012 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 661 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $33.92 per share. 22,421 Jul 5, 2012 MARTIN SEANOfficer 725 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 26,498 Jul 5, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 397 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 14,510 Jul 5, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 278 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 10,160 Jul 5, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 1,196 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 43,713 Jul 5, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 3,258 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 119,079 Jul 5, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 1,736 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 63,450 Jul 5, 2012 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 1,282 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 46,857 Jul 5, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 294 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 10,745 Jul 5, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 3,392 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 123,977 Jul 1, 2012 SPELLINGS MARGARET MARYDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 WEISS ALLEN RDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 MURLEY ROBERT SDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 SHUPP DARBY EDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 MARTIN SEANOfficer 24,769 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 20,092 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 12,800 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 206 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 7,486 Jul 1, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 42,108 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 728 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 26,455 Jul 1, 2012 REDMAN K. SUEDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 90,814 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 943 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 34,268 Jul 1, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 14,643 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 798 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 28,999 Jul 1, 2012 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 30,821 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 919 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 33,396 Jul 1, 2012 DOZER RICHARD HDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 19,810 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 9,029 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 218 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 7,922 Jul 1, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 96,314 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 2,513 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 91,322 Jul 1, 2012 KIRSCHNER ANNDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 ZIMMER GEORGEDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 HERBERGER ROY A JRDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 RIVELO MANUEL FELIXDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jun 27, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 150,000 Indirect Sale at $35.58 per share. 5,337,000 Apr 12, 2012 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 3,152 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.70 per share. 115,678 Apr 2, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 34 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $37.80 per share. 1,285 Apr 2, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 190 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $37.80 per share. 7,182 Mar 28, 2012 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 12,810 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Mar 22, 2012 WEISS ALLEN RDirector 1,572 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Mar 22, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 600 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $42.21 per share. 25,326 Mar 14, 2012 EDELSTEIN CHARLES B.Officer 9,414 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $42.59 per share. 400,942 Mar 14, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 3,842 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $42.59 per share. 163,630 Feb 29, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 10,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $42.33 per share. 423,300 Feb 29, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 20,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $42.33 per share. 846,600 Jan 31, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 30,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $52.87 per share. 1,586,100 Jan 31, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 60,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $52.87 per share. 3,172,200 Jan 12, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 25,000 Direct Sale at $58.04 per share. 1,451,000 Jan 12, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 75,000 Direct Sale at $57.10 per share. 4,282,500 Jan 11, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 50,000 Direct Sale at $57.10 per share. 2,855,000 Jan 10, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 3,127 Direct Option Exercise at $42.27 per share. 132,178 Jan 10, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 2,581 Direct Sale at $56.95 per share. 146,987 Jan 9, 2012 REDMAN K. SUEDirector 2,000 Direct Sale at $56.75 per share. 113,500 Jan 9, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 8,878 Direct Sale at $56.73 per share. 503,648 Jan 9, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 444 Direct Sale at $56.49 per share. 25,081 Jan 2, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 30,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $53.32 - $54.16 per share. 1,612,0002 Jan 2, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 60,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $53.32 - $54.16 per share. 3,224,0002 Dec 15, 2011 DOZER RICHARD HDirector 2,128 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Dec 12, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 2,600 Indirect Disposition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Dec 4, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 42,538 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50.02 per share. 2,127,750 Dec 4, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 21,281 Direct Automatic Sale at $50.02 per share. 1,064,475 Dec 1, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 51,952 Direct Automatic Sale at $50.02 per share. 2,598,639 Dec 1, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 103,929 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50.02 per share. 5,198,528 Nov 30, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 20,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $48.17 - $48.69 per share. 969,0002 Nov 30, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 10,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $48.17 - $48.69 per share. 484,0002 Oct 31, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 10,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $46.64 per share. 466,400 Oct 31, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 20,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $46.64 per share. 932,800 Oct 26, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 13,533 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 676,650 Oct 26, 2011 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 867 Direct Sale at $49 per share. 42,483 Oct 26, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 6,767 Direct Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 338,350 Oct 26, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 25,000 Direct Sale at $49.01 per share. 1,225,250 Oct 25, 2011 MARTIN SEANOfficer 955 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 45,448 Oct 25, 2011 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 278 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 13,230 Oct 25, 2011 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 595 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 25, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 78,500 Direct Sale at $47.35 per share. 3,716,975 Oct 25, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 260 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 12,373 Oct 25, 2011 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 397 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 18,893 Oct 25, 2011 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 1,514 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 72,051 Oct 25, 2011 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 4,174 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 198,640 Oct 25, 2011 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 1,282 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 61,010 Oct 25, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 4,467 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 212,584 Oct 24, 2011 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 4,194 Direct Sale at $48.39 per share. 202,947 Oct 24, 2011 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 3,733 Direct Sale at $47.83 per share. 178,549 Oct 24, 2011 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 11,628 Direct Sale at $48.59 per share. 565,004 Oct 24, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 96,500 Direct Sale at $48.28 per share. 4,659,020 Oct 14, 2011 MARTIN SEANOfficer 936 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $43.94 per share. 41,127 Oct 4, 2011 MARTIN SEANOfficer 594 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 357 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 180 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 1,185 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 2,370 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 21,404 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 10,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $42.06 per share. 420,600 Oct 4, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 20,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $42.06 per share. 841,200 Sep 14, 2011 MARTIN SEANOfficer 295 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 13,997 Sep 14, 2011 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 746 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 35,397 Sep 14, 2011 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 321 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 15,231 Sep 14, 2011 EDELSTEIN CHARLES B.Officer 4,792 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 227,380 Sep 14, 2011 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 4,792 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 227,380 Sep 14, 2011 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 1,268 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 60,166 Sep 14, 2011 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 1,968 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 93,381 Sep 14, 2011 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 1,041 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 49,395 Sep 14, 2011 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 1,572 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 74,591 Sep 14, 2011 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 1,908 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 90,534 Aug 31, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 10,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $46.85 per share. 468,500 Aug 31, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 20,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $46.85 per share. 937,000 Aug 30, 2011 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 789 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $46.83 per share. 36,948 Aug 30, 2011 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 1,570 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $46.83 per share. 73,523 Aug 30, 2011 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 1,454 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $46.83 per share. 68,090 Aug 30, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 419 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $46.83 per share. 19,621 Aug 30, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 6,614 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $46.83 per share. 309,733 Aug 25, 2011 EDELSTEIN CHARLES B.Officer 5,660 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $44.86 per share. 253,907 Jul 31, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 30,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $50.40 - $52.11 per share. 1,538,0002 Jul 31, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 152,806 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50.29 - $52.09 per share. 7,822,0002 Jul 31, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 62,806 Indirect Option Exercise at $28.42 per share. 1,784,946 Jul 18, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 7,235 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 361,750 Jul 18, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 5,965 Direct Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 298,250 Jul 14, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 75,000 Indirect Sale at $49.17 per share. 3,687,749 Jul 14, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 75,000 Indirect Sale at $49.17 per share. 3,687,749 Jul 13, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 735 Direct Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 36,750 Jul 13, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 1,364 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 68,200 Jul 12, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 113,300 Direct Automatic Sale at $50.03 per share. 5,668,399 Jul 12, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 201,401 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50.03 per share. 10,076,092 Jul 10, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 42,900 Indirect Sale at $47.99 per share. 2,058,771 Jul 9, 2011 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 79 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $48.88 per share. 3,861 Jul 9, 2011 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 661 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $48.88 per share. 32,309 Jul 7, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 302,711 Indirect Sale at $48.73 per share. 14,751,107 Jul 6, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 397,289 Indirect Sale at $48.77 - $49.04 per share.

Insider Transactions Reported - Last Two Years Date Insider Shares Type Transaction Value* Dec 12, 2012 CARTER MATTHEW JRDirector 6,231 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Dec 2, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 602 Direct Automatic Sale at $19.34 per share. 11,642 Oct 18, 2012 MARTIN SEANOfficer 1,029 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 20,981 Oct 18, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 698 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 14,232 Oct 18, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 506 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 10,317 Oct 18, 2012 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 36,141 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 736,914 Oct 18, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 1,529 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 31,176 Oct 18, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 4,635 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 94,507 Oct 18, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 1,029 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 20,981 Oct 18, 2012 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 1,658 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 33,806 Oct 18, 2012 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 3,637 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 74,158 Oct 18, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 444 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 9,053 Oct 18, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 4,913 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 100,176 Oct 17, 2012 LANGENBACH JEFFREY GOfficer 27,082 Direct Statement of Ownership N/A Oct 14, 2012 MARTIN SEANOfficer 791 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $27.66 per share. 21,879 Sep 14, 2012 MARTIN SEANOfficer 498 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 14,651 Sep 14, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 1,492 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 43,894 Sep 14, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 642 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 18,887 Sep 14, 2012 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 9,500 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 279,490 Sep 14, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 2,536 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 74,609 Sep 14, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 5,182 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 152,454 Sep 14, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 2,082 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 61,252 Sep 14, 2012 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 3,143 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 92,467 Sep 14, 2012 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 3,815 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 112,237 Aug 30, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 286 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $26.85 per share. 7,679 Jul 9, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 79 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $33.92 per share. 2,679 Jul 9, 2012 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 661 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $33.92 per share. 22,421 Jul 5, 2012 MARTIN SEANOfficer 725 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 26,498 Jul 5, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 397 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 14,510 Jul 5, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 278 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 10,160 Jul 5, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 1,196 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 43,713 Jul 5, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 3,258 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 119,079 Jul 5, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 1,736 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 63,450 Jul 5, 2012 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 1,282 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 46,857 Jul 5, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 294 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 10,745 Jul 5, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 3,392 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 123,977 Jul 1, 2012 SPELLINGS MARGARET MARYDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 WEISS ALLEN RDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 MURLEY ROBERT SDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 SHUPP DARBY EDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 MARTIN SEANOfficer 24,769 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 20,092 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 12,800 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 206 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 7,486 Jul 1, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 42,108 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 728 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 26,455 Jul 1, 2012 REDMAN K. SUEDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 90,814 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 943 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 34,268 Jul 1, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 14,643 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 798 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 28,999 Jul 1, 2012 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 30,821 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 919 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 33,396 Jul 1, 2012 DOZER RICHARD HDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 19,810 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 9,029 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 218 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 7,922 Jul 1, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 96,314 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 2,513 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 91,322 Jul 1, 2012 KIRSCHNER ANNDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 ZIMMER GEORGEDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 HERBERGER ROY A JRDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 RIVELO MANUEL FELIXDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jun 27, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 150,000 Indirect Sale at $35.58 per share. 5,337,000 Apr 12, 2012 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 3,152 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.70 per share. 115,678 Apr 2, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 34 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $37.80 per share. 1,285 Apr 2, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 190 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $37.80 per share. 7,182 Mar 28, 2012 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 12,810 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Mar 22, 2012 WEISS ALLEN RDirector 1,572 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Mar 22, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 600 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $42.21 per share. 25,326 Mar 14, 2012 EDELSTEIN CHARLES B.Officer 9,414 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $42.59 per share. 400,942 Mar 14, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 3,842 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $42.59 per share. 163,630 Feb 29, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 10,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $42.33 per share. 423,300 Feb 29, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 20,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $42.33 per share. 846,600 Jan 31, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 30,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $52.87 per share. 1,586,100 Jan 31, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 60,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $52.87 per share. 3,172,200 Jan 12, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 25,000 Direct Sale at $58.04 per share. 1,451,000 Jan 12, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 75,000 Direct Sale at $57.10 per share. 4,282,500 Jan 11, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 50,000 Direct Sale at $57.10 per share. 2,855,000 Jan 10, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 3,127 Direct Option Exercise at $42.27 per share. 132,178 Jan 10, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 2,581 Direct Sale at $56.95 per share. 146,987 Jan 9, 2012 REDMAN K. SUEDirector 2,000 Direct Sale at $56.75 per share. 113,500 Jan 9, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 8,878 Direct Sale at $56.73 per share. 503,648 Jan 9, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 444 Direct Sale at $56.49 per share. 25,081 Jan 2, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 30,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $53.32 - $54.16 per share. 1,612,0002 Jan 2, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 60,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $53.32 - $54.16 per share. 3,224,0002 Dec 15, 2011 DOZER RICHARD HDirector 2,128 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Dec 12, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 2,600 Indirect Disposition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Dec 4, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 42,538 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50.02 per share. 2,127,750 Dec 4, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 21,281 Direct Automatic Sale at $50.02 per share. 1,064,475 Dec 1, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 51,952 Direct Automatic Sale at $50.02 per share. 2,598,639 Dec 1, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 103,929 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50.02 per share. 5,198,528 Nov 30, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 20,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $48.17 - $48.69 per share. 969,0002 Nov 30, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 10,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $48.17 - $48.69 per share. 484,0002 Oct 31, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 10,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $46.64 per share. 466,400 Oct 31, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 20,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $46.64 per share. 932,800 Oct 26, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 13,533 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 676,650 Oct 26, 2011 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 867 Direct Sale at $49 per share. 42,483 Oct 26, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 6,767 Direct Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 338,350 Oct 26, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 25,000 Direct Sale at $49.01 per share. 1,225,250 Oct 25, 2011 MARTIN SEANOfficer 955 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 45,448 Oct 25, 2011 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 278 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 13,230 Oct 25, 2011 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 595 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 25, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 78,500 Direct Sale at $47.35 per share. 3,716,975 Oct 25, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 260 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 12,373 Oct 25, 2011 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 397 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 18,893 Oct 25, 2011 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 1,514 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 72,051 Oct 25, 2011 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 4,174 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 198,640 Oct 25, 2011 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 1,282 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 61,010 Oct 25, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 4,467 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 212,584 Oct 24, 2011 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 4,194 Direct Sale at $48.39 per share. 202,947 Oct 24, 2011 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 3,733 Direct Sale at $47.83 per share. 178,549 Oct 24, 2011 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 11,628 Direct Sale at $48.59 per share. 565,004 Oct 24, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 96,500 Direct Sale at $48.28 per share. 4,659,020 Oct 14, 2011 MARTIN SEANOfficer 936 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $43.94 per share. 41,127 Oct 4, 2011 MARTIN SEANOfficer 594 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 357 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 180 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 1,185 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 2,370 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 21,404 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 10,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $42.06 per share. 420,600 Oct 4, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 20,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $42.06 per share. 841,200 Sep 14, 2011 MARTIN SEANOfficer 295 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 13,997 Sep 14, 2011 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 746 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 35,397 Sep 14, 2011 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 321 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 15,231 Sep 14, 2011 EDELSTEIN CHARLES B.Officer 4,792 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 227,380 Sep 14, 2011 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 4,792 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 227,380 Sep 14, 2011 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 1,268 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 60,166 Sep 14, 2011 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 1,968 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 93,381 Sep 14, 2011 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 1,041 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 49,395 Sep 14, 2011 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 1,572 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 74,591 Sep 14, 2011 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 1,908 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 90,534 Aug 31, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 10,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $46.85 per share. 468,500 Aug 31, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 20,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $46.85 per share. 937,000 Aug 30, 2011 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 789 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $46.83 per share. 36,948 Aug 30, 2011 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 1,570 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $46.83 per share. 73,523 Aug 30, 2011 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 1,454 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $46.83 per share. 68,090 Aug 30, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 419 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $46.83 per share. 19,621 Aug 30, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 6,614 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $46.83 per share. 309,733 Aug 25, 2011 EDELSTEIN CHARLES B.Officer 5,660 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $44.86 per share. 253,907 Jul 31, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 30,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $50.40 - $52.11 per share. 1,538,0002 Jul 31, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 152,806 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50.29 - $52.09 per share. 7,822,0002 Jul 31, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 62,806 Indirect Option Exercise at $28.42 per share. 1,784,946 Jul 18, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 7,235 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 361,750 Jul 18, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 5,965 Direct Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 298,250 Jul 14, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 75,000 Indirect Sale at $49.17 per share. 3,687,749 Jul 14, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 75,000 Indirect Sale at $49.17 per share. 3,687,749 Jul 13, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 735 Direct Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 36,750 Jul 13, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 1,364 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 68,200 Jul 12, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 113,300 Direct Automatic Sale at $50.03 per share. 5,668,399 Jul 12, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 201,401 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50.03 per share. 10,076,092 Jul 10, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 42,900 Indirect Sale at $47.99 per share. 2,058,771 Jul 9, 2011 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 79 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $48.88 per share. 3,861 Jul 9, 2011 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 661 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $48.88 per share. 32,309 Jul 7, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 302,711 Indirect Sale at $48.73 per share. 14,751,107 Jul 6, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 397,289 Indirect Sale at $48.77 - $49.04 per share.

Insider Transactions Reported - Last Two Years Date Insider Shares Type Transaction Value* Dec 12, 2012 CARTER MATTHEW JRDirector 6,231 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Dec 2, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 602 Direct Automatic Sale at $19.34 per share. 11,642 Oct 18, 2012 MARTIN SEANOfficer 1,029 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 20,981 Oct 18, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 698 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 14,232 Oct 18, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 506 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 10,317 Oct 18, 2012 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 36,141 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 736,914 Oct 18, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 1,529 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 31,176 Oct 18, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 4,635 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 94,507 Oct 18, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 1,029 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 20,981 Oct 18, 2012 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 1,658 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 33,806 Oct 18, 2012 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 3,637 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 74,158 Oct 18, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 444 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 9,053 Oct 18, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 4,913 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $20.39 per share. 100,176 Oct 17, 2012 LANGENBACH JEFFREY GOfficer 27,082 Direct Statement of Ownership N/A Oct 14, 2012 MARTIN SEANOfficer 791 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $27.66 per share. 21,879 Sep 14, 2012 MARTIN SEANOfficer 498 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 14,651 Sep 14, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 1,492 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 43,894 Sep 14, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 642 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 18,887 Sep 14, 2012 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 9,500 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 279,490 Sep 14, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 2,536 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 74,609 Sep 14, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 5,182 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 152,454 Sep 14, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 2,082 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 61,252 Sep 14, 2012 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 3,143 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 92,467 Sep 14, 2012 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 3,815 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $29.42 per share. 112,237 Aug 30, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 286 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $26.85 per share. 7,679 Jul 9, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 79 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $33.92 per share. 2,679 Jul 9, 2012 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 661 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $33.92 per share. 22,421 Jul 5, 2012 MARTIN SEANOfficer 725 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 26,498 Jul 5, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 397 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 14,510 Jul 5, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 278 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 10,160 Jul 5, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 1,196 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 43,713 Jul 5, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 3,258 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 119,079 Jul 5, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 1,736 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 63,450 Jul 5, 2012 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 1,282 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 46,857 Jul 5, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 294 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 10,745 Jul 5, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 3,392 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.55 per share. 123,977 Jul 1, 2012 SPELLINGS MARGARET MARYDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 WEISS ALLEN RDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 MURLEY ROBERT SDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 SHUPP DARBY EDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 MARTIN SEANOfficer 24,769 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 20,092 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 12,800 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 206 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 7,486 Jul 1, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 42,108 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 728 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 26,455 Jul 1, 2012 REDMAN K. SUEDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 90,814 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 943 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 34,268 Jul 1, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 14,643 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 798 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 28,999 Jul 1, 2012 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 30,821 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 919 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 33,396 Jul 1, 2012 DOZER RICHARD HDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 19,810 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 9,029 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 218 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 7,922 Jul 1, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 96,314 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 2,513 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.34 per share. 91,322 Jul 1, 2012 KIRSCHNER ANNDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 ZIMMER GEORGEDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 HERBERGER ROY A JRDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jul 1, 2012 RIVELO MANUEL FELIXDirector 5,504 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Jun 27, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 150,000 Indirect Sale at $35.58 per share. 5,337,000 Apr 12, 2012 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 3,152 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $36.70 per share. 115,678 Apr 2, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 34 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $37.80 per share. 1,285 Apr 2, 2012 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 190 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $37.80 per share. 7,182 Mar 28, 2012 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 12,810 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Mar 22, 2012 WEISS ALLEN RDirector 1,572 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Mar 22, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 600 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $42.21 per share. 25,326 Mar 14, 2012 EDELSTEIN CHARLES B.Officer 9,414 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $42.59 per share. 400,942 Mar 14, 2012 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 3,842 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $42.59 per share. 163,630 Feb 29, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 10,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $42.33 per share. 423,300 Feb 29, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 20,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $42.33 per share. 846,600 Jan 31, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 30,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $52.87 per share. 1,586,100 Jan 31, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 60,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $52.87 per share. 3,172,200 Jan 12, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 25,000 Direct Sale at $58.04 per share. 1,451,000 Jan 12, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 75,000 Direct Sale at $57.10 per share. 4,282,500 Jan 11, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 50,000 Direct Sale at $57.10 per share. 2,855,000 Jan 10, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 3,127 Direct Option Exercise at $42.27 per share. 132,178 Jan 10, 2012 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 2,581 Direct Sale at $56.95 per share. 146,987 Jan 9, 2012 REDMAN K. SUEDirector 2,000 Direct Sale at $56.75 per share. 113,500 Jan 9, 2012 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 8,878 Direct Sale at $56.73 per share. 503,648 Jan 9, 2012 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 444 Direct Sale at $56.49 per share. 25,081 Jan 2, 2012 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 30,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $53.32 - $54.16 per share. 1,612,0002 Jan 2, 2012 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 60,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $53.32 - $54.16 per share. 3,224,0002 Dec 15, 2011 DOZER RICHARD HDirector 2,128 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Dec 12, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 2,600 Indirect Disposition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Dec 4, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 42,538 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50.02 per share. 2,127,750 Dec 4, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 21,281 Direct Automatic Sale at $50.02 per share. 1,064,475 Dec 1, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 51,952 Direct Automatic Sale at $50.02 per share. 2,598,639 Dec 1, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 103,929 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50.02 per share. 5,198,528 Nov 30, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 20,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $48.17 - $48.69 per share. 969,0002 Nov 30, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 10,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $48.17 - $48.69 per share. 484,0002 Oct 31, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 10,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $46.64 per share. 466,400 Oct 31, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 20,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $46.64 per share. 932,800 Oct 26, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 13,533 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 676,650 Oct 26, 2011 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 867 Direct Sale at $49 per share. 42,483 Oct 26, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 6,767 Direct Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 338,350 Oct 26, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 25,000 Direct Sale at $49.01 per share. 1,225,250 Oct 25, 2011 MARTIN SEANOfficer 955 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 45,448 Oct 25, 2011 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 278 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 13,230 Oct 25, 2011 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 595 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 25, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 78,500 Direct Sale at $47.35 per share. 3,716,975 Oct 25, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 260 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 12,373 Oct 25, 2011 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 397 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 18,893 Oct 25, 2011 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 1,514 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 72,051 Oct 25, 2011 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 4,174 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 198,640 Oct 25, 2011 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 1,282 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 61,010 Oct 25, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 4,467 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.59 per share. 212,584 Oct 24, 2011 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 4,194 Direct Sale at $48.39 per share. 202,947 Oct 24, 2011 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 3,733 Direct Sale at $47.83 per share. 178,549 Oct 24, 2011 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 11,628 Direct Sale at $48.59 per share. 565,004 Oct 24, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 96,500 Direct Sale at $48.28 per share. 4,659,020 Oct 14, 2011 MARTIN SEANOfficer 936 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $43.94 per share. 41,127 Oct 4, 2011 MARTIN SEANOfficer 594 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 357 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 180 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 1,185 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 2,370 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 21,404 Direct Acquisition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A Oct 4, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 10,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $42.06 per share. 420,600 Oct 4, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 20,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $42.06 per share. 841,200 Sep 14, 2011 MARTIN SEANOfficer 295 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 13,997 Sep 14, 2011 NEWTON FREDERICK JAMESOfficer 746 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 35,397 Sep 14, 2011 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 321 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 15,231 Sep 14, 2011 EDELSTEIN CHARLES B.Officer 4,792 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 227,380 Sep 14, 2011 CAPPELLI GREGORY WILLIAMOfficer 4,792 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 227,380 Sep 14, 2011 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 1,268 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 60,166 Sep 14, 2011 D'AMICO JOSEPH LAWRENCEOfficer 1,968 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 93,381 Sep 14, 2011 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 1,041 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 49,395 Sep 14, 2011 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 1,572 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 74,591 Sep 14, 2011 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 1,908 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $47.45 per share. 90,534 Aug 31, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 10,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $46.85 per share. 468,500 Aug 31, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 20,000 Indirect Automatic Sale at $46.85 per share. 937,000 Aug 30, 2011 SWARTZ BRIAN LOfficer 789 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $46.83 per share. 36,948 Aug 30, 2011 BISHOP TERRI COfficer 1,570 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $46.83 per share. 73,523 Aug 30, 2011 PEPICELLO WILLIAM JOHNOfficer 1,454 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $46.83 per share. 68,090 Aug 30, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 419 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $46.83 per share. 19,621 Aug 30, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 6,614 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $46.83 per share. 309,733 Aug 25, 2011 EDELSTEIN CHARLES B.Officer 5,660 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $44.86 per share. 253,907 Jul 31, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 30,000 Direct Automatic Sale at $50.40 - $52.11 per share. 1,538,0002 Jul 31, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 152,806 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50.29 - $52.09 per share. 7,822,0002 Jul 31, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 62,806 Indirect Option Exercise at $28.42 per share. 1,784,946 Jul 18, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 7,235 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 361,750 Jul 18, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 5,965 Direct Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 298,250 Jul 14, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 75,000 Indirect Sale at $49.17 per share. 3,687,749 Jul 14, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 75,000 Indirect Sale at $49.17 per share. 3,687,749 Jul 13, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 735 Direct Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 36,750 Jul 13, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 1,364 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50 per share. 68,200 Jul 12, 2011 SPERLING PETER VOfficer 113,300 Direct Automatic Sale at $50.03 per share. 5,668,399 Jul 12, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 201,401 Indirect Automatic Sale at $50.03 per share. 10,076,092 Jul 10, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 42,900 Indirect Sale at $47.99 per share. 2,058,771 Jul 9, 2011 IVERSON GREGORY JAMESOfficer 79 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $48.88 per share. 3,861 Jul 9, 2011 WRUBEL ROBERT WOfficer 661 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $48.88 per share. 32,309 Jul 7, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 302,711 Indirect Sale at $48.73 per share. 14,751,107 Jul 6, 2011 SPERLING JOHN GOfficer 397,289 Indirect Sale at $48.77 - $49.04 per share.

Um, so that equals like everything. I think it is sad.

Um, so that equals like everything. I think it is sad.

Did some research, UoP got put on probation due to insufficient autonomy from Apollo Group in the governance structure. Other contributing factors are: � retention and graduation rates; � sufficiency of Ph.D program faculty research activity; � reliance on federal student financial aid; � assessment of student learning; and � documentation of credit hour policies and practices with regard to learning outcomes of learning teams.

Stand tall wearing your red socks because everything is fine and dandy. Your trustworthy lying friend Bill

LDS will lead the way. The rest of you sodomites are dismissed.

Paddle as far away from this fiasco!!! Our "Leaders" are more worried about putting YouTube videos together. We got one today, from them at one of the LC. They didn't address the probation, just who got their groove on. I'm thinking I'm calling in the rest of the week. Might as well use my vacation time to find another job.

Forget enrolling and start paddling the lifeboat towards shore.

Everyone needs to start looking for a job pronto. The gov is going to require a 25% grad rate to get fa. This place is done! Stock going to 2 bucks.

Only a matter of time before this default mill is closed. Its a sinking ship, get out while you can

Only a matter of time before this default mill is closed. Its a sinking ship, get out while you can

APOL (University of Phoenix) on HLC Probation; news out! "Based on these alleged administrative and governance deficiencies, the team recommended that HLC place the University on Probation status" Stock is under $18 now!

Please look at the comment made on 2/22 they are using race to divide employees. We need to stand together. Union yes!

Please look at the comment made on 2/22 they are using race to divide employees. We need to stand together. Union yes!

Please look at the comment made on 2/22 they are using race to divide employees. We need to stand together. Union yes!

Please look at the comment made on 2/22 they are using race to divide employees. We need to stand together. Union yes!

Please look at the comment made on 2/22 they are using race to divide employees. We need to stand together. Union yes!

Please look at the comment made on 2/22 they are using race to divide employees. We need to stand together. Union yes!

Please look at the comment made on 2/22 they are using race to divide employees. We need to stand together. Union yes!

Well it must be high cotton as we are running this country you idiot! Get a life or a girl friend it sounds like you need both

Typical negro crying racism. How about your race do something productive on your own instead of taking handouts. Nothing but another black in a job they did not earn. You quota fillers need to go back to picking cotton because that is all you are good for.

Typical negro crying racism. How about your race do something productive on your own instead of taking handouts. Nothing but another black in a job they did not earn. You quota fillers need to go back to picking cotton because that is all you are good for.

This board is all but a racist board. Please take your racists comments somewhere else.

Look, a group of a 1,000 niggers went nuts at a Chicago mall, jumping on cars and acting like the animals they are. Typical worthless niggers.

Look, a group of a 1,000 niggers went nuts at a Chicago mall, jumping on cars and acting like the animals they are. Typical worthless niggers.

All blacks will be fired and all LDS will be kept.

I love how this black history shit is crammed down our throats. Why in the hell would I celebrate black history month? How about white history month.

Kanye = worthless nigger

Will there be more layoff in socal?

Asvusual we all are in the dark.

Asvusual we all are in the dark.

Asvusual we all are in the dark.

Asvusual we all are in the dark.

Any news about TX campuses? They say Houston is still hiring but then talk about giving up rental space?!? The CD & DOE are keeping employees in the dark.

True

Everything spoken about the Columbus, GA. Director of Academic Affairs is true. People have no reason to lie.

Everything spoken about the Columbus, GA. Director of Academic Affairs is true. People have no reason to lie.

Please stop hurting people with these false allegations. The DAA iin Georgia is, fair, and ethical individuals. She handles herself like a lady and these accusations are nothing but LIES. Stop hurting each other please... If our time is up, then our time is up.

When you have a campus director who does nothing all day but buddy up with her managers what more can one merely expect. Here is GA at least that is how it is. The students don't matter to her, numbers do. Trust me, she will save her own ass and throw us overboard.

Nonsense and chatter. Seems they are slowly terminating people. Is this the last phase? Is it supposed to be a slow trickle? When will the next round be?

I wish someone would just buy this company out. It's so embarrassing to be working for a sinking ship. Leadership has ruined this organization.

What happened to an "educated world being a better world"- these moves, layoffs, and consolidations will impact the student experience greatly. Taking away the people who have the opportunity to develop relationships with students was the beginning of the end for this university. Most ground students WILL NOT be successful online and taking away directors, managers, academics, finance, and academic affairs IS NOT the answer. If you think enrollment is not engaged right now, leaving enrollment ONLY at a campus will turn campuses into modern day brothels.

ChattaTrutha, you're wrong. No one is in charge.

My hat is off to the unbelievable chutzpah of Chris Helmuller. Here's a guy that'll give you RED SOCKS on Tuesday and a PINK SLIP on Thursday,forget your name while he's doing it, AND tell you that this is the SECOND worst thing about his job.

I was confused in October but can now understand with complete clarity that your sham of a university is in the shape it is in because the wealthy out-of-touch executives have put whiny, lying (no more cuts my ass), insignificant piss ants like yourself in charge.

My hat is off to the unbelievable chutzpah of Chris Helmuller. Here's a guy that'll give you RED SOCKS on Tuesday and a PINK SLIP on Thursday,forget your name while he's doing it, AND tell you that this is the SECOND worst thing about his job.

Walking down to the unemployment office wearing my red socks.

Post the DAA pics

Lol....love the socks!

hey settle down folks...they gave us red socks, right? what more do you want??

Post the DAA pics

Please research "cult" and "union". Completely different. Piss on us, knew you were a bunch of weirdos.

Please research "cult" and "union". Completely different. Piss on us, knew you were a bunch of weirdos.

Union yes

Columbus it's Friday.time for musical chairs.too funny.

Union yes!

People an union is the answer. Someone thinks it's funny I'm sure you are in management. But I know an united work group of employees is UOP'S worse nightmare. The company loves the online vs ground and the black vs white fights as it keep the attention off the real problem upper management. Just think what we could do together. How bad would it be if online and ground just stopped enrolling new students. The new income would stop! The best way to hurt a company is to kill their capital and damage their image.

Sorry for everyone who lost their job. We are all worth more than a week's pay

So sorry to hear that Tennessee. Hold your head up. Better things will come your way. Be blessed.

I today lost my job, my kids will suffer, severance was a week of pay.

DAA need to stand and be a woman, but damn a trick don't how to. I know she a trick because when I worked there, we were screwing the same facilitator. I have pictures.

A union-hilarious

Stop the madness lets unite! Say "union yes" www.aflcio.org today!

"Union yes" all check out www.aflcio.org together we can make a difference

I have the seen the DAA and CD getting really close lately, but had no idea all of these things went on in the past. No wonder the students are always blamed for everything in Columbus, Georgia. They text each oter back and forth all day.

Attention current UOP employees! As you see management is out of control. The only way to save our jobs and possibly the company is by forming an UNION this way we will have someone to help save our jobs and even help us with competition. I will check into get more information. But if you are interested please reply back "union yes" so I can get an idea of how many people are interested.

Anybody have word on the Savannah campus? I hear Columbus is closing but what about Savannah? They are being really tight lipped in Savannah! No one shares what they know! Do they even know if they are closing? Has Lynn visited yet? What about the all campus meetings? Somebody tell me something! When I left the campus, I was happy to be gone but I am worried about my former coworkers who I love dearly.

It is a sad day in Chattanooga. The District VP came with HR and fired the DOE,Student services manager,Finance Manager,Campus Director, Campus college chair, and Academics service coordinator. They were all good hardworking people and will be sorely missed. Chattanooga has been combined under Nashville the only management left is 1 EM and the Director of Academic affairs. Chris said it was a business decision and there will be more decisions made and restructuring done throughout the rest of this year.

To Former Employee, The DAA in Columbus was given the promotion by the CD about three years ago. We were all shocked and amazed as much more qualified candidates applied. The DAA was a manager in her late 20s at the time and had the majority of her degrees from UoP, with little work experience? After many interviews, the CD chose her over the other applicants. Then, the rumors began. Some saying the CD and DAA are best friends and possibly more. Rumors became worse in 2010 after the DAA was out for breast augmentation surgery and the CD took care of her.

In Columbus, finance, academics, and academic affairs are the only ones working. More EAs in Columbus than anywhere, yet classes getting cancelled. Too many of them (ea) only 3 fa and ac, only 3 ppl in AA.

To the Ga Advisor commenting on th DOA. What do you know about the DAA? There is not a lot of discussion about Acaemic Affairs but you seem to throwing arounds some heavy terms (trick) about a female we know little about...the 2 comments are the same interesting.

I laugh when I come on here, should have kept me, so busy getting me out now you stuck with lazy EA.

Any news on Houston

DOA in C town is nothing but a high class lady of the night, for y'all homies who don't know what that is A trick...I know first hand playa.

I know Columbus EA are safe. Get rid of lazy Finance and academics. They act like they only one doing anything.

Hang in there Columbus. Glad I am gone.there is a difference in the way some are treated versus others. Enrollment has it made in Columbus. I left 4 years ago and it still seems to be the same way according to this board. Can't believe some of the EAs are still there.

We all better look for jobs,your president scred us

EA here are lay as hell.

Ask the managers about Columbus, they know more than the leaders. But when the CD is buddy with managers that's what you get.Sick of it.

Enrollment at ground campuses has nothing to worry about. Nothing will or ever has happened to enrollment. Student services / finance should be looking for other jobs. No accountability in enrollment

I am sorry for all of the employees at UOP. I pray you all find other and better jobs. Many of you at the local campus have become one big family and seeing all of the consolidations makes me sad and will devastate the majority of your students. If the organization no longer needs, values you, or want you, it's just time to move on. Don't stay and wait on them to fire you. Get your resumes together and get out while you can. You will start to see leadership turn on each other- sooner than later. There is already a big divide at most campuses. The people who should leave will be kept and the hard workers will be let go. Hold your head up, gird up your loins, and get out while you can.

Anyone else who works for the fat cow in Grand Rapids, please call HR and report anything you have on the EM... HR has quite a case and needs a few more people to come forward

anyone know when columbus, georgia is closing.

Houston announced it was "closing a floor" now Mgmt is back pedaling as fast as they can & it's put on "hold". Sigh....get your shit together! You want to know why we aren't "engaged"??? Because you are constantly LYING to us. Either you you are closing parts of westside or not.

According to management, we should all just ignore everything concerning layoffs and everything else, just come to work with a smile... Oh, my favorite, "Control your controllables. What a joke. Leadership hates anyone with a brain.

Just heard that Columbus and Savannah are combining with Atlanta, GA.

Sitting here listening to an EA walk, a multiple convicted felon, through the PCS & how great Linked In and how you can find jobs. This is what our piece of shit CD & DOE have reduced us to!!! She'll get a great DQSS score but how is that beneficial??? I hope this campus tanks just so CD & DOE are gone. What the eff is Wade doing all day??? Hey TVP... Wake the eff up. Your "lowly" employees need you. I know you are sooooooooo busy that you can't be bothered to leave you safe zone

UOP is worse then a Diploma Mill, they're a Default Mill and putting poor people in terrible situations

How can management possibly think employees can continue to work hard when we are constantly looking over our shoulder for layoffs and consolidation notices. This is truly a hostel work environment. What truly makes UOP different is its employees are scared as hell everyday .

Anyone have any information about when the Houston campuses will be closing down.

Do you have a list of the 100 possible sites closing? My thoughts were that most states would consolidate to one campus and if its a very large state there might be two.. can anyone share anymore light on it?

100+ sites closing. About 20 campuses consolidating. Online reorg too.

Can you tell us which departments are being targeted for layoffs?

MILITARY losers are people who could not hack it in the real world.

Please let me know?

Can anyone tell me more information about this lawsuit. He was my director some time and I had heard he was suing but this looks to be the opposite. http://www.clearinghouse.net/chDocs/public/EE-AZ-0116-9000.pdf and http://www.citronresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/exhibit_g.pdf

Stop encouraging any discussion on race this is not the forum for it. Its being used to discredit this site and if there is enough racial hatred it will be shut down. Dont be a pawn in UOPs games. Talk about your job and what you know about your job keep the racism off of here. Besides no one cares if you like Black people or not you coward say it in a group full of black Marines instead of saying it on this anonymous site. Idiots!

More layoffs this month and next month. HR and legal are finalizing the packages!!!

Time to raise the Confederate flag again. What happened to freedom of speech? We can say we hate niggers all we want.

The racist comments are coming from UoPX to discredit the site. Pay no attention to those comments and do not reply to those comments.

http://myphoenixmistake.webs.com/

Today's thought: many mangers/directors who have been around for a while are making $100k+. Think of how hard it is to get a six-figure job in the real world. Many of them think that 'managing' is telling underperforming employees to find new jobs.

It is very sad that people are just on here making comments. I work at the University and we care about our students. My daughters went to two traditional colleges and they had to stand on their heads to meet with their counselor but that is okay as they are supported by the govenment so all gets covered up. They don't give a crap about there students as they have a pot of gold at all the high schools grabbing as many seniors to attend their colleges. They promise them the world until they get there and then they have issues meeting with counselors but they are young kids so they don't complain instead they get fustrated and drop out. Why do you think for profit schools have so many students? That is why the traditional schools are copying the UOPX way. Todd Nelson at a dinner talked about the UOPX education was and someone from a traditional college in Tucson stood up and state to all the others fro traditional schools that we are really missing the boat if we do not follow the UOPX structure. Here you go they are all doing it but it is okay as they are a traditional college with a football team that soaks up most of the money at there school but that is okay. Get a life.

I wish this racist perp who just learned the word nigger would go get a life or better yet a job. You must have been hurt or lost your job to someone of African American decent.

It really is time to just shut the whole UOP system down. Not fair to all the tax payers that they line the pockets of Damico and Co yet no real education is provided to move people in a good direction. The entire organization really needs to be shut down and looked over to see if there is a way to make it valuable to society. Education serves a greater good....UOP education just serves the corporate "leaders" and their greed.

Scorecard: Cost 16K/yr, Graduation Rate is 17%, Loan Default rate is 26% ---- collegecost.ed.gov/scorecard/UniversityProfile.aspx?org=sr&id=372213

If you want to see dysfunctional come to Philly!

Dang! I heard H-Town was the "screw to your advancement" but looks like GA got it going! Maybe you can take the H-Town DOE?!? They have LOTS of experience "on knees & back"

University of Phoenix Online Campus College Scorecard. http://collegecost.ed.gov/scorecard/UniversityProfile.aspx?org=sr&id=372213

"College Scorecard" actually may be a good thing for UOP, most of our students already work so it'll show that once you graduate you'll have a good job.

Sad that you have that type of connation behind your name! I guess you should feel pretty low about the fact that you education and experience has taken you no where except to your knees and on your back TW....! Poor little girl..your mama should have taught you better...or wait maybe she did!. Have more dignity for yourself! TW acting manager and stay in your lane. In the end they always use you up until they have no other use for you and then they let you go just like everybody else....chick! Now run and go tell that!!!

Glad. AA has new faces, tired of looking at the old ones who are doing nothing. DOA need to act like a leader and not a high end lady of the night.

Oh in Atl you have to screw yourself to the top. You didn't know.

Well, there goes financial aid!

Hopefully, the government regulations will just close the entire organization down!

State of the Union address: Now, even with better high schools, most young people will need some higher education. It's a simple fact: the more education you have, the more likely you are to have a job and work your way into the middle class. But today, skyrocketing costs price way too many young people out of a higher education, or saddle them with unsustainable debt. Through tax credits, grants and better loans, we have made college more affordable for millions of students and families over the last few years. But taxpayers cannot continue to subsidize the soaring cost of higher education. Colleges must do their part to keep costs down, and it's our job to make sure they do. Tonight, I ask Congress to change the Higher Education Act, so that affordability and value are included in determining which colleges receive certain types of federal aid. And tomorrow, my administration will release a new "College Scorecard" that parents and students can use to compare schools based on a simple criteria: where you can get the most bang for your educational buck.

Manager who is friends with DOE and CD in Columbus, Georgia treated much differently than other 2 EMs. Lots of favoritism and inside information. One is godmother to DOE's child. EM given more info than other leaders. Completely unethical.

Could someone please stand up and explain what kind of policy or should I say (known ethical violations) allow an executive enrollment advisor aka...just a regular ole EA because she really don't do anywork...to be an acting manager over EA's that do the same job she does everyday. I do not understand how one minute you are on the phone hustling to get students just as every other EA is expected to and then the next minute you running reports and advising your COWORKERS on how they can do their job better. REALLY....WHERE DO THEY DO THAT AT??? What kind of explicit favors did this chick offer up to be put on that role??? Since when is it right for me to call my COWORKER to get permission to be off??? At this point I do not put anything past the management team at University of Phoenix because they have proven they can pull anything out of their cracks and call it a new policy. Maybe we if we want to move up or even have a position created in our honor..maybe it might be necessary to take pointers from this chick...obviously she got it all figured out...Ya think?????

Hostile work environment: lawsuit

This organization seems to be very racist given the comments on the board. Leadership is aware of this board, yet has made no attempt to communicate logically with its employees. Seems like blacks are not welcome he read online hates ground. This organization is sinking fast.

Anyone watching the State of The Union? New education bill requested by Obama wants to restrict aid to schools with little value or unreasonable cost. We know he is not talking about Ivy League schools. Class, who is the President talking about? I think we can all answer that. UoP is going to have to restrict and centralize in order to stay "valuable" and then they probably still will not lower cost and lose Financial Aid.

Yeah, "dump students on the AC's and FA's". Bullshit. The system is to get them through to 2 course 2y. DOn't blame ground that is University protocol. Then the online and AC and FAs dont do shit. Talk about lazy. Online AC and FAs bitch constantly and dont keep up with their students. Notes show no follow up or a bunch of hollow NAs. AC and FAs have no backbone and no follow ups. The managers do not even hold them accountable let alone UoP.

EM in GA spelled Phoenix....Finix.... Classic

To leadership. Which online campuses are closing? Layoff or move location?

Our ACD is a joke! He thinks he is a leader but he is the biggest follower on the campus. So sad !

Our CD had the NERVE to tell the EA's they aren't "engaged" and that's the reason enrollment is down. Really?!? You & the DOE rule with fear, why are your employees going to step up, when you punish them when they do?

Feeling bad for the community who will lose some great people.

Never thought I would live to see the day this organization treated its people like crap. Morale low, no one is talking, just avoiding the issues . Most are just sitting around with boxes packed... So sad.

If they remove the majority of staff from ground campuses, our competitors near the local campuses will be very happy. This will definitely give them the upper hand. Why, because they value their people...

I can confirm that two online centers are currently planned to close by 4Q.

Online will never be held accountable for anything. It's called " Attack of the ground campuses"

Online advisors practice unethical tactics which result in students failure.yet they aren't held accountable.

Online advisors practice unethical tactics which result in students failure.yet they aren't held accountable.

Last week I stayed 2 hours late to help a student who was enrolling online and royally confused. She called the local phone number of ground EA she had spoken with a few months ago, but the ground EA is no longer employed with UOP, so her call routed to the call center, and was transferred to a online EA. Student works .8 miles from local campus, yet was unaware we offered ground courses because online EA failed to tell students her options. Also didn't mention the cost difference. Even when the student stated she didn't own or have access a computer, the EA, who will remain nameless, asked, "Well, what kind of phone do you have?" and proceeded to tell the student she needed to complete MyApply AND FAFSA on her Blackberry. Seriously. The only reason she came by was because her EA kept sending her a PDF to print and return, even though the student only had access to a phone and kept telling EA she can't print it, so EA would just email it to her again. Guess what, she still doesn't have a printer. Student walked into local campus on her own after seeing our sign while driving by, to get assistance, when I asked her how she planned to be a successful online student WITHOUT A COMPUTER, she said her EA told her they would "work it out" and "rush" her FA. Um, no. Online was ready to Reg her once she submitted a transcript request, but she didn't even have enough Financial Aid left to pay for 8 courses before hitting her agg limit; forget getting excess to buy a computer, she won't be able to finish a disbursement! She was going to accrue another 10k in loans and still be over 10 classes short of graduation. 1) Our leads are knowingly being rerouted from ground campuses 2)Tell me how enrolling a student without computer access in an online modality is in their best interest? There were NO expectations set. 3) Did you seriously tell the student you could "rush" her FA so she could get a computer, and fail to mention the HUGE shortfall she would incur shortly after her first disbursement? That is just embarrassing, and it makes all of us look like idiots. We ACTUALLY service students at the ground level. We talk to them, we support them, we explain loans/grants/scholarships/responsible borrowing with EVERY student. During the reapply process we have each student pull up their NSLDS page, as well as a loan repayment page so they understand the bubble you click on the FAW really DOES mean something. We explain that these loans must be repaid, that not even bankruptcy can dismiss them. Yet, after all is said and done, Ye Old Phoenix keeps this airhead and I get laid off. It's just disappointing because I came from a campus that does everything truthful, honest, ethical, and fair. Our students are happy, engaged, cared about, and know we will call to check on them in a sincere way if they miss class. Every night when a student comes to class, they are greeted by staff outside the elevators, and someone is there to greet the student by name. All people want is to feel validated. Things like that are what mean the most to students, something online will never understand or provide. Sure, we get "pell jumpers" just like everyone else, but our goal wasn't to get them out of our hair, our goal was to talk to them, listen to them, determine what their motivation REALLY was, and find some middle ground where the student feels good about having to take responsibility. It's an amazing thing going at my old campus, it's just so sad to watch it turn into something else when some of us don't have to be taught to memorize "differentiators", our management and directors actually work, and taught us how to communicate, and be confident of our knowledge, provide that knowledge to students, and help them make their own informed decisions. We shouldn't be told to memorize stuff, when you are actually just good at what you do, the work should speak for itself. And it did, until our opportunities to change students lives was taken away little by little so we were actually UNABLE to perform to your standards. It's unethical and it's sad. No belligerent rant, just shedding some positive light to you negative forum trolls. I know you online peeps can't understand what it's like on campus, just as I can't imagine what your environment is like, but understand we do a lot of good for a lot of students, most of them are satisfied, smart, excited, and happy. Until they get transferred online, then they come back to us whining and complaining how their "online people" sound like rude robots. But, because we understand work ethics and team work, we have to grit our teeth, smile and defend you faceless names to the very students you are taking away from us, because we believe in good manners, and doing the right thing.

At my campus EA party all day with manager and DOE when she here and not pumping babies out or at lunch or shopping. Ha ha . Wish I could do that. Maybe I ain't red enough

Ground EAs could care less about their local students. They never follow up. From my understanding other depts do all the work at local campuses but EAs do what they want and when they wan. They NEVER answer the phone

What is difference between a DOE and accountant? Accountant has more personality.

Is it true that a campus in GA has over 20 EAs and 3 enrollment managers?

Environment has been one big party in enrollment- please lay them off

Sexy one"- your boss ( DOE) has never worked. Both of you are about to have all the time you need off to be sexy

Be careful EA the man is on us for everythangg we do. Dog can't go to bathroom without them hunting for you. Sick of it Be glad when my boss get back

Severance is a joke 1week pay with heavy tax. Ha ha ha and good luck trying to get unemployment.mi was let go last October and still trying to get a check.

What do the severance packages look like? Anyone know of what people are getting these days?

Damn

Mydirector is right.when you screwing a VP you get facts

If anyone is safe; it's Atlanta because of its size

Your director lied-Columbus is NOT SAFE!!

Your director lied-Columbus is NOT SAFE!!

Your director lied-Columbus is NOT SAFE!!

I overheard my director today consolidation is coming but Columbus is safe because of that damn base. Good bye Atlanta.

We are not only losing the trust of our employees, but our competitors will have the upper hand if they can't be serviced by grad teams.. Sad. Our reputation is ruined all because online is valued more than ground

I overheard my director today consolidation is coming but Columbus is safe because of that damn base. Good bye Atlanta.

We are not only losing the trust of our employees, but our competitors will have the upper hand if they can't be serviced by grad teams.. Sad. Our reputation is ruined all because online is valued more than ground

If everything centralizes to Atlanta...students will not drive that ar to campus and thy damn sure will not go online. VP open your eyes and stop being a puppet

If everything centralizes to Atlanta...students will not drive that ar to campus and thy damn sure will not go online. VP open your eyes and stop being a puppet

If everything centralizes to Atlanta...students will not drive that ar to campus and thy damn sure will not go online. VP open your eyes and stop being a puppet

If everything centralizes to atlanta, we will lose some good students and some damn good employees

Anyone aware of campus consolidations in Georgia. Sad we can't get straight answers

Wow. No one deserves to be treated so disrespectfully. This organization will never succeed as a result of how it has treated their employees. It's sad and heartbreaking.

Ground is going away because they fail to follow up with ready students. I have had plenty of students that were ready for a ground program but never heard from the ea. Ea never picked up nor follows up. We have ground calls routed with students needing help with app bc their groubd advisor is not returning their calls. No wonder online is backup for ground now!

Last week I stayed 2 hours late to help a student who was enrolling online and royally confused. She called the local phone number of ground EA she had spoken with a few months ago, but the ground EA is no longer employed with UOP, so her call routed to the call center, and was transferred to a online EA. Student works .8 miles from local campus, yet was unaware we offered ground courses because online EA failed to tell students her options. Also didn't mention the cost difference. Even when the student stated she didn't own or have access a computer, the EA, who will remain nameless, asked, "Well, what kind of phone do you have?" and proceeded to tell the student she needed to complete MyApply AND FAFSA on her Blackberry. Seriously. The only reason she came by was because her EA kept sending her a PDF to print and return, even though the student only had access to a phone and kept telling EA she can't print it, so EA would just email it to her again. Guess what, she still doesn't have a printer. Student walked into local campus on her own after seeing our sign while driving by, to get assistance, when I asked her how she planned to be a successful online student WITHOUT A COMPUTER, she said her EA told her they would "work it out" and "rush" her FA. Um, no. Online was ready to Reg her once she submitted a transcript request, but she didn't even have enough Financial Aid left to pay for 8 courses before hitting her agg limit; forget getting excess to buy a computer, she won't be able to finish a disbursement! She was going to accrue another 10k in loans and still be over 10 classes short of graduation. 1) Our leads are knowingly being rerouted from ground campuses 2)Tell me how enrolling a student without computer access in an online modality is in their best interest? There were NO expectations set. 3) Did you seriously tell the student you could "rush" her FA so she could get a computer, and fail to mention the HUGE shortfall she would incur shortly after her first disbursement? That is just embarrassing, and it makes all of us look like idiots. We ACTUALLY service students at the ground level. We talk to them, we support them, we explain loans/grants/scholarships/responsible borrowing with EVERY student. During the reapply process we have each student pull up their NSLDS page, as well as a loan repayment page so they understand the bubble you click on the FAW really DOES mean something. We explain that these loans must be repaid, that not even bankruptcy can dismiss them. Yet, after all is said and done, Ye Old Phoenix keeps this airhead and I get laid off. It's just disappointing because I came from a campus that does everything truthful, honest, ethical, and fair. Our students are happy, engaged, cared about, and know we will call to check on them in a sincere way if they miss class. Every night when a student comes to class, they are greeted by staff outside the elevators, and someone is there to greet the student by name. All people want is to feel validated. Things like that are what mean the most to students, something online will never understand or provide. Sure, we get "pell jumpers" just like everyone else, but our goal wasn't to get them out of our hair, our goal was to talk to them, listen to them, determine what their motivation REALLY was, and find some middle ground where the student feels good about having to take responsibility. It's an amazing thing going at my old campus, it's just so sad to watch it turn into something else when some of us don't have to be taught to memorize "differentiators", our management and directors actually work, and taught us how to communicate, and be confident of our knowledge, provide that knowledge to students, and help them make their own informed decisions. We shouldn't be told to memorize stuff, when you are actually just good at what you do, the work should speak for itself. And it did, until our opportunities to change students lives was taken away little by little so we were actually UNABLE to perform to your standards. It's unethical and it's sad. No belligerent rant, just shedding some positive light to you negative forum trolls. I know you online peeps can't understand what it's like on campus, just as I can't imagine what your environment is like, but understand we do a lot of good for a lot of students, most of them are satisfied, smart, excited, and happy. Until they get transferred online, then they come back to us whining and complaining how their "online people" sound like rude robots. But, because we understand work ethics and team work, we have to grit our teeth, smile and defend you faceless names to the very students you are taking away from us, because we believe in good manners, and doing the right thing.

Uou all think that the directors at ground are lazy and bad.....you should see Online. Most of them just hide in their office, door shut, all day. There are so many of them that they just hide. They leave for lunch at 11, come back at 2 then leave at 4. They are not in meeting because Corp doesn't let them make decisions. At least the ground Director team have a direct effect, good or bad, you can see their work and effort. At Online, it's just people eating up salaries and doing nothing for it.

Who can work in an environment like this

Who can work in an environment like this

Anymore drama in socal?

DOE in Columbus Ga is very lazy...what a joke..make all the money and do no work, but with all those kids she need the cash....her BFF is leaking everything to her so she know what going on....I will take vacation when she get back..ha ha ha ha ha

Ex SE trainer- DOE in Cols has been lazy for a very long time. Everyday she was ever there was nothing but a play date. If she is out, maybe you all can actually get some students enrolled. She has been protected for a long time.

Columbus EA stop whining. Your DOE is sorry and u r just mad because u now have to actually WORK!

Columbus EA stop whining. Your DOE is sorry and u r just mad because u now have to actually WORK!

DOE is out and we being treated as kids....what next. Play days...sick of it all.

You go anon. Speaking the truth!!!

@ unhappy current employees – Do you really think that if the people on this board quit they are going to hire new staff? You are either drunk on the kool-aid or down right stupid. Our “employer” has frightened us with measurables that cannot be defined while we constantly looking over our shoulder waiting for the axe. Our “employer” has lied to us at every turn regarding layoffs and company direction. Our “employer” has promised us career progression and then under delivered. Our “employer” is worried about saving a buck to line the pockets of its executives. Our “employer” is looking for anyway to cut the fat even cutting or frustrating loyal and satisfied employees. Our “employer” lies about judging our performance on variables that they are allowed by the government but behind closed doors evaluates us on variables they are not supposed to do legally. Our “employer” keeps us in the dark and makes irrational and illogical decisions to plan for a future they they are not sure of. I was happy to have a place to go to on Monday mornings but our “employer” has done everything it can to make that harder and harder. I like going to the resource center and watching people behind computers and in learning team rooms studying and earning an education for a better future. However, our “employer” will probably find a way to shut down the campus forcing them to give up that environment to go online and screw them out of more money. Next UoP will be no better than ITT making students take out private loans and increasing further debt in the lives of people trying to get an education the only way they can. So before you come on this board questioning and judging people by what you read here why don’t you start questioning your leaders about how bad they are ruining this company and University with greed, poor decisions, faulty management, and backhanded promises to its employees.

Can't you see all the smoke screens and distractions that they try to establish as turning the corner or differentiators. Remember the "big" commercial that was going to be the difference? Having other companies let us use their name in our commercial. Turns out those other companies just wanted some free name dropping (and now probably regret it). Remember career progression? How it was going to get everybody to the next level and so forth. Hell....I've seen people laid off who went through it and got promoted. The truth is that all the initiatives you see coming out are there to just distract you. Make you think that they care and are trying....but they are not. There are set plans in motion that cannot be stopped. There are systems being built out for Enrollment, Academics, and Finance that will cut the staff in half....even if the number of students increase. They don't need the bodies when there will be automated systems to do the work. When a student can schedule their own class, bye-bye AC. When a student can get their own financial apps done and have a better tracking system, bye-bye FA. The worst part is they send out emails telling you what they are doing and then lie and say we will still be needed.

For all unhappy current employees let this be your last week of employment with UOP. Let the company hire so people that are ready and willing to take your place. It makes no since to me if you are here working to talk bad about your employer. Let work on changing the company image by cutting out the needless negative comments. Be happy you have a place to go on Monday mornings.

And now we have been told that they are taking away all of the paper plates, cups, napkins and plastic silverware from the break rooms....and yet they thought the box of useless crap they gave us last week (calling it a box of goodies) was money well spent....so called leadership in this place is out of control with nonsense.

Where can you see the flight history? If it's confidential, can someone leak it to here?

Check out the flight history for the Apollo corporate jet. Clear that the execs have no interest in doing their part to save the company money.

it is time to jump ship! there are only a few rescue boats available. There will be one direcor per state (if mandated by law), one manager a few line people. The DVP's willl be down to two one for west and one for east because it will be that SMALL. SEE YA! say goodbye to travel teams, GOOD BYE! GOODBYE! Tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad for students and alumni degree wills be worthless.

Executive Investigation concerning compensation! About time. Layoff 100's of employees to compensate the already wealthy. Only in America!

Hah. About time. Looks like the liars and thiefs are trying to CYA over the giveaway to Sperling. Legal hold for executive compensation investigation. Too bad no one on the board has the stones to fire the Wall Street thief Capelli. Talk about a guy with no clue how the little people love.

anyone notice how the differentiators are no different than what other schools offer?

I promise no more changes are coming "slight giggle" - your honest leader Joe D and cohorts

No more changes coming? Of COURSE there are more changes coming. Small minded leadership resorts to layoffs while not offering any concrete plan for the future. This is the same Senior leadership that told us all with a straight face in October that there would be no more layoffs. LIE. So there have been layoffs every quarter for almost a year. Not going to change anytime soon. IT and operations will be next. The invested campus IT staff that are key components of campus culture at so many sites will be pared back to a handful of travelling break fix technicians. Ops managers will cover a territory instead of a campus. AC/FC loads will go up as more of them are managed out for no reason but to cut staff. Get out or wait to get laid off or managed out. Those are our choices.

There are no more major changes coming people. If you are still here you should be safe. So keep your head down and keep working hard.

People - Please take note here: The apol stock has dropped more than 65 percent over the last year. Investor confidence is dwindling. Employee morale is at an all time low. Game is just about over. March 2013 is going to be the next round of trimming for UOP along with major RIF on their IT orgs by that time as well.

Diploma mill accredited by an accreditation mill.

Diploma mill accredited by an accreditation mill.

Diploma mill accredited by an accreditation mill.

next round in April

Notice the differentiators. Our hard working,caring advisors are not mentioned. I guess we do not make a difference.

Calhoun Honey.

Another EA quit! Lucky Bastard

Four top managers at AECCSS WALKED IN. First level managers all pulled into meeting.

Four top managers at AECCSS WALKED IN. First level managers all pulled into meeting.

@EX GROUND: Despite the "us versus them" nature of your post, I feel for you and for ground campuses right now. You guys are getting the shitty end of the stick in my opinion, because it will pad the pockets of execs more. I can't speak for all of online but having attended a campus I do actually know what is involved in the customer service process. I've seen and dealt with good and bad ground advisors just as you dealt with good and bad online advisors. Speaking for myself, I take students through everything that you mentioned you do at the campus (Motivation, program explanation, ONET and CareerOneStop, NSLDS, repayment calculator, tuition estimator, explanation of defaults, etc). That being said, the company is very focused on the bottom line and numbers in addition to this latest ridiculous campaign about the differentiators. It all causes a giant eye roll as we wait for the latest "great idea" or "initiative" that we will be trained on for two days prior to implementation and then bombarded with tutorials for weeks afterward to explain the programs already rolled out to students. And for added joy the constant threat of being made redundant hang over our heads. It's more prevalent at ground locations I'm sure, but trust me there is enough bullshit going around for every one. I sincerely wish you the best in your job search EX GROUND. I'm searching myself as people are fleeing from online in droves as well.

Gawker says (10/12): The University of Phoenix is shutting down 115 of its bloodsucking fake college locations in the U.S., about half of the total number of centers of flimflammery. This may be seen as part of the larger trend of the decline of so-called "for profit colleges," which is a good thing, in the sense that these schools are best not at education, but at sucking money out of desperate people who can scarcely afford it.

Uop should be called bi c th t I t university. Because sitting around in a cube all day can get you big flappys.

EA's are the true trolls. Feeding on the livelihoods of innocent people. Steal the government mo ney and send the people to collections. That is the routine.

Don't feed the trolls.

Dude, avoid these guys like they are the plague!!!

Dude, avoid these guys like they are the plague!!!

I stumbled upon this page, my friend says u guys are not accredited, so why would anyone go to your school. Also, is it true that the enrollment people are literally stalkers. She said after putting her name down, three people called her in an hour harassing her and saying you can go here for free. Sounds like this school is a total scam.

Piss poor excuse for a school. Nothing but a diploma / fake degree / default moll.

UOP is a joke and just a diploma mill.

Racist idiot anonymous, you have been discovered and here is your picture. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbo=d&biw=480&bih=268&site=webhp&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=carl+gerbschmidt&oq=carl+gerbs&gs_l=mobile-gws-serp.1.0.0j0i24l4.4525.15060.0.17375.32.29.0.1.1.8.469.4546.11j10j4j3j1.29.0...0.0...1ac.1.ha0wYplbKh4#i=2 Take a moment save your pennies and find a dentist, turd.

Dems is niggers Forrest. Life is like a box of chocolates, there is a nigger in every box.

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating Apollo Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: APOL) and its Board of Directors in connection with the compensation awarded to Executive Chairman of the Board and member of the Board of Directors Dr. John G. Sperling. The investigation relates to whether the Board of Directors of Apollo Group, Inc. breached their fiduciary duty in connection with Dr. Sperling's compensation. On Thursday January 17, 2013 the Company announced that On January 14, 2013, the Board of Directors of Apollo Group, Inc. approved a post-retirement benefit package for Dr. John G. Sperling in connection with his retirement as Executive Chairman of the Board and member of the Board of Directors on December 31, 2012. Dr. Sperling will be awarded with a special retirement bonus of $5 million, nearly $70,000 a month from a company-paid annuity, health benefits for life and ownership of the two company cars he had use of as chairman. If you own shares of Apollo Group, Inc. and wish to obtain additional information, please contact either Peretz Bronstein or Eitan Kimelman of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484 or via email eitan@bgandg.com. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address and telephone number.

75re all ground, worthless hacks.

Fire all ground, worthless hacks.

@Cat--So true!!!!! Our CD had the balls to tell us to push numbers on our EA's! Tried to use "Business Need" & "Sustainability" as the excuse to tell EA's that need no less than 7/mo. Umm...yeah, how do you propose we do that? We don't get ACC calls, my co-managers are covering their asses & running EA's out to "save the company money". One EM enrolls students for their EA bc that EA can't pass the needed tests! That EA is on Teir 1. This is the real problem

It seems like the company is a mechanical bull trying to shake off people with higher salaries, and I don't like this move. The people with ridiculous salaries will hang on longer than the rest, and the culture will never change. My salary is just above market value but I know my manager and director are way above their own pay grade. Worse yet, they have no idea about how to be innovative or how to come up with new ideas. The narrative is the same even though the parameters are completely different. These types of mangers only know one thing- how to manage by the matrix. I hate to say it, but salaries need to take a hit before any change can take effect. The overpaid managers and directors feel guilt and are therefore scrambling to justify their salaries, but the only thing they know is from 5 years ago. They haven't bothered to adapt to or even learn new management theories. These tigers cannot change their stripes, their salaries are 160% of market value, and they are a burden on the company. If the company wants culture change it needs to put its lack-of-money where its mouth is and stop investing overpaid, obsolete, and ill-adaptive management.

And that type of nonsense makes you the most stupid of all. Clearly you didn't go to school at all and you are here to troll. I went to a Big Ten as a matter of fact and earn two degrees there. I have many degrees from many institutions because I like to learn-that is the point of working at a higher education institution. And I can think for myself so I know that what UoP offers is good and that is not the problem The problem is leadership having expected us to keep growing, having the wrong people in place, and having the company taken for millions to pay these people while laying off good workers.

Blah blah blah, save the bullshit, the degrees are fake and hold no value. The only reason for defending them is the fact you were too stupid to go to a real school and to agree that they are fake would invalidate your own degree.

Did you earn a UoP degree? If you did not how do you know. I have attended many state schools and UoP has more going on with curriculum and also with student support. The problems that occur at the school happen because the worse kind of student comes to the school searching for a check and/or any school that will take them. At the state schools, the lecture environment allows you to come and sleep in the back of the class or just show up for an exam. You learn nothing there. Please stop pretending like some other school have it going on. If it is not Harvard on an Ivy League school it is no different or better than UoP. And, in case you didn't get the memo, there are videos on the student site and free classes from partners like teachers from Harvard.

Contact: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Peretz Bronstein or Eitan Kimelman, 212-697-6484 eitan@bgandg.com Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/01/29/5148443/bronstein-gewirtz-grossman-llc.html#storylink=cpy

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, Launches an Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Directors of Apollo Group, Inc. in Connection with Executive Compensation Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/01/29/5148443/bronstein-gewirtz-grossman-llc.html#storylink=cpy http://www.sacbee.com/2013/01/29/5148443/bronstein-gewirtz-grossman-llc.html

UOP is a fake degree.

Please don't post that this is a fake degree. That is not true. There are a lot of people employed and moving up in the company they work for with a UoP degree. So if you don't know then don't come here and talk. If you work for the company fire yourself.

NPS is bullshit and the company is nothing but a low call center.

Fake degree and default mill.

Fake degree and default mill.

No. My CD confirmed all ground are not going away. How can you not have a ground campus. Simply put, everyone is not equipped for an online educational experience, therefore there is a continued need for ground campus. This site is a half rumor. Half truth mill. Have at it. I have work to do ..being an EC I have students to enroll.

No. My CD confirmed all ground are not going away. How can you not have a ground campus. Simply put, everyone is not equipped for an online educational experience, therefore there is a continued need for ground campus. This site is a half rumor. Half truth mill. Have at it. I have work to do ..being an EC I have students to enroll.

No. My CD confirmed all ground are not going away. How can you not have a ground campus. Simply put, everyone is not equipped for an online educational experience, therefore there is a continued need for ground campus. This site is a half rumor. Half truth mill. Have at it. I have work to do ..being an EC I have students to enroll.

No. My CD confirmed all ground are not going away. How can you not have a ground campus. Simply put, everyone is not equipped for an online educational experience, therefore there is a continued need for ground campus. This site is a half rumor. Half truth mill. Have at it. I have work to do ..being an EC I have students to enroll.

No. My CD confirmed all ground are not going away. How can you not have a ground campus. Simply put, everyone is not equipped for an online educational experience, therefore there is a continued need for ground campus. This site is a half rumor. Half truth mill. Have at it. I have work to do ..being an EC I have students to enroll.

Wow. So all ground campuses are going away?

Anonymous..I can tell you are one of the reasons we are sinking. You good enough to take up money for a check..but have no belief in the company. I bet your fired ass cleaning toilets. I'm still getting a check. Oh you might want to get you some food stamps so you can eat.

Anonymous..I can tell you are one of the reasons we are sinking. You good enough to take up money for a check..but have no belief in the company. I bet your fired ass cleaning toilets. I'm still getting a check. Oh you might want to get you some food stamps so you can eat.

EC's with an MBA are a dime a dozen at UOP. Try stepping into the real world with your fake degree, especially if you are , you will be lucky to land a job cleaning toilets somewhere.

I don't know why you all come on here playing the blame game. If you to canned get over it go get a damn job dude.if you are still employed don't let this shit these idiots saying bother you. You can say one thing you may be a dumb nigger. But you are employed they cracker as on here bitching while you getting a check. I'm an EA and a african American with a MBA. What you say make me work harder.

Agreed, I hope all these dumb nigger ass enrollment shit bags lose their jobs. We hate you! When I think of an EA I think of gum being stuck on my shoe. Both are of equal value which is nothing.

Everyone hates EA's and know how worthless they are. Fire all of them! They lie about everything and they hand over students completely unprepared. They are dumber than the majority of the losers they are enrolling. Good riddance scum bags!

The reality is Apollo always wanted ground vs. online. It creates higher numbers when the 2 compete. What they didn't see is that unethical EAs can ruin it for all. Not all EAs are bad but the ones that are set the reputation for the whole group. Reality is it's cheaper to house all enrollment in Phoenix. You don't have to pay state taxes in FL, NJ, Mass. etc.... You don't have to pay money to rent a building, staff, or instructors. It just is more fiscally smart to house everything in Phoenix. The war between ground and online was just to drive numbers and enrollments....get big. Now they are too big, the costs are too high, the govt is too pissed, and corporate is too chickenshit to be honest with the employees. All of this is going on these days and Joe D has been on a month long trip to Australia and New Zealand with his family. He seems to be really worried!!!! They have a plan in place to systematically shut down a large amount of ground campuses over this year and the next because it is too expensive to operate in the sense that they don't make enough money off of it to be satisfied. I feel bad for the ground people because the shit is hitting the fan and they are the ones who will lose the most....not because are weak or bad at their jobs....it's because of greed and the fact that more $$$ will be saved than lost if closed down. Decisions made solely on $$$ and structure and not talent is the beginning of the end for any company.

Really people. Why can't you realize that it ALL sucks? Our online program is a joke. Our LOCAL CAMPUS programs are a joke. This new classroom platform is a joke. Apollo is running the university's name into the ground and all you can do is fight about online vs local. Give me a break and get your head out of your ass. Why do you retards look at the learning platforms at UOPs sister schools? Then ask yourself...why in the hell do we have this shit?

@exground Online ea's are like used car salesmen. At least ground advisors provide students with all viable learning options. While UOPX may be phasing campus locations out, at least those employed at ground will be able to sleep at night. Online advisors (the majority) are disgusting. Full of lies and zero integrity.

Lie and tell these deadbeats what they want to hear, who cares, we are all getting fired anyhow.

Last week I stayed 2 hours late to help a student who was enrolling online and royally confused. She called the local phone number of ground EA she had spoken with a few months ago, but the ground EA is no longer employed with UOP, so her call routed to the call center, and was transferred to a online EA. Student works .8 miles from local campus, yet was unaware we offered ground courses because online EA failed to tell students her options. Also didn't mention the cost difference. Even when the student stated she didn't own or have access a computer, the EA, who will remain nameless, asked, "Well, what kind of phone do you have?" and proceeded to tell the student she needed to complete MyApply AND FAFSA on her Blackberry. Seriously. The only reason she came by was because her EA kept sending her a PDF to print and return, even though the student only had access to a phone and kept telling EA she can't print it, so EA would just email it to her again. Guess what, she still doesn't have a printer. Student walked into local campus on her own after seeing our sign while driving by, to get assistance, when I asked her how she planned to be a successful online student WITHOUT A COMPUTER, she said her EA told her they would "work it out" and "rush" her FA. Um, no. Online was ready to Reg her once she submitted a transcript request, but she didn't even have enough Financial Aid left to pay for 8 courses before hitting her agg limit; forget getting excess to buy a computer, she won't be able to finish a disbursement! She was going to accrue another 10k in loans and still be over 10 classes short of graduation. 1) Our leads are knowingly being rerouted from ground campuses 2)Tell me how enrolling a student without computer access in an online modality is in their best interest? There were NO expectations set. 3) Did you seriously tell the student you could "rush" her FA so she could get a computer, and fail to mention the HUGE shortfall she would incur shortly after her first disbursement? That is just embarrassing, and it makes all of us look like idiots. We ACTUALLY service students at the ground level. We talk to them, we support them, we explain loans/grants/scholarships/responsible borrowing with EVERY student. During the reapply process we have each student pull up their NSLDS page, as well as a loan repayment page so they understand the bubble you click on the FAW really DOES mean something. We explain that these loans must be repaid, that not even bankruptcy can dismiss them. Yet, after all is said and done, Ye Old Phoenix keeps this airhead and I get laid off. It's just disappointing because I came from a campus that does everything truthful, honest, ethical, and fair. Our students are happy, engaged, cared about, and know we will call to check on them in a sincere way if they miss class. Every night when a student comes to class, they are greeted by staff outside the elevators, and someone is there to greet the student by name. All people want is to feel validated. Things like that are what mean the most to students, something online will never understand or provide. Sure, we get "pell jumpers" just like everyone else, but our goal wasn't to get them out of our hair, our goal was to talk to them, listen to them, determine what their motivation REALLY was, and find some middle ground where the student feels good about having to take responsibility. It's an amazing thing going at my old campus, it's just so sad to watch it turn into something else when some of us don't have to be taught to memorize "differentiators", our management and directors actually work, and taught us how to communicate, and be confident of our knowledge, provide that knowledge to students, and help them make their own informed decisions. We shouldn't be told to memorize stuff, when you are actually just good at what you do, the work should speak for itself. And it did, until our opportunities to change students lives was taken away little by little so we were actually UNABLE to perform to your standards. It's unethical and it's sad. No belligerent rant, just shedding some positive light to you negative forum trolls. I know you online peeps can't understand what it's like on campus, just as I can't imagine what your environment is like, but understand we do a lot of good for a lot of students, most of them are satisfied, smart, excited, and happy. Until they get transferred online, then they come back to us whining and complaining how their "online people" sound like rude robots. But, because we understand work ethics and team work, we have to grit our teeth, smile and defend you faceless names to the very students you are taking away from us, because we believe in good manners, and doing the right thing.

We all should be working together ground and online. We all should want to do what is best for the student and company. Some the comments on this site are just sad. Let work hard to bring about positive change for the company and ourselves. If you don't like the direction of the company please just leave. And let us us this format for the betterment of the employees and not your own personal agendas.

We all should be working together ground and online. We all should want to do what is best for the student and company. Some the comments on this site are just sad. Let work hard to bring about positive change for the company and ourselves. If you don't like the direction of the company please just leave. And let us us this format for the betterment of the employees and not your own personal agendas.

Oh please, online is full of snakes. Online does not even mention ground as an option even if is in the best interest of the student. I have had more leads stolen from online EAs who improperly advise. I have talked to students who told me all the lies online EAs use. You online EAs are dillusional!

Upper management at its best- first black versus white, now ground versus online, what a way to keep our focus off what's really going on. VERY SAD ORGANIZATION!

Upper management at its best- first black versus white, now ground versus online, what a way to keep our focus off what's really going on. VERY SAD ORGANIZATION!

@GoodRiddance. I love it!!! I'm a ground EA & cringe when I hear my coworkers enrolling for restricted programs. I'm waiting desperately for my walking papers bc it's true. The shitty ground EA'S out number the good ones.

@GoodRiddance. I love it!!! I'm a ground EA & cringe when I hear my coworkers enrolling for restricted programs. I'm waiting desperately for my walking papers bc it's true. The shitty ground EA'S out number the good ones.

From all of us here at online, good bye ground. Its finally nice to not have to worry about you stealing our leads and mis-advising our students or enrolling them into online programs that are restricted for your campus. Looks like our Talk time will be going up big time too!! Preciate ya!

Anon- the motive is to destroy ground. Ppl at online hate ground-Bottom line. They set ground campuses up to fail. Most ground students won't make it online and will therefore drop out. The entire UOPX HATES GROUND students and STAFF. GROUND EMPLOYEES WAKE UP!

Anon- the motive is to destroy ground. Ppl at online hate ground-Bottom line. They set ground campuses up to fail. Most ground students won't make it online and will therefore drop out. The entire UOPX HATES GROUND students and STAFF. GROUND EMPLOYEES WAKE UP!

Anon- the motive is to destroy ground. Ppl at online hate ground-Bottom line. They set ground campuses up to fail. Most ground students won't make it online and will therefore drop out. The entire UOPX HATES GROUND students and STAFF. GROUND EMPLOYEES WAKE UP!

One call from local media. Money talks.

Here at Online, we've received many more calls from students that were supposed to be served by Ground Campuses. Looks like the "phasing out" is starting to hit and all of Ground will suffer. Sad, very sad

I have to say I'm not surprised that HR isn't going to do shit about the unethical behavior. Our DOE is a Bipolar Boob! This one is either ranting about how we suck, crying b/c they have to "lay people off", or telling managers to start trumping up files on EA's. Thankfully, I only see DOE twice a week and the twat doesn't sit by me. I feel sorry for the LC that has the DOE most of the week. Our campus is hiring and DOE is trying to fire the EA's they don't like. Just remember Mr(s) Bipolar Boob--kharma's a bitch and you're day is coming.

To: Columbus and Loving Corp, you both are drunk on the kool aid. You think performance will make you safe. Yeah right. This company has shown no logic or loyalty. I'm not saying they should but don't come on here spouting that crap especially for ground. Ground is treated like its invisible. EAs are gonna get cut to get younger or cheaper. ACs and FAs are gonna get cut to make a central team to save money and it will overwhelm and cut service to students. Yeah, this place really cares about service to the students.

Any more campus visits this week?

it's gonna get worse

My campus: 17 EA's 1 EM 1 DOE

Although this is all more than disappointing, the best any of us can do is try to beat them at their own game. Stay positive and hang in there until they give you your walking papers. Obviously, if you get a better job offer...DO IT! But, don't jump because it is getting ridiculous because that is just what they are hoping for. Don't want to pay out any more unemployment than they have to. As far as the "differentiators" we all know them. It is a way to "scare" those who are already scared. Beat them at their own game and stay strong. you know if you are a valued employee...don't let anyone de-value you. Fight the brainwashing!

Academic and finance advisors were not laid off.

South LA- what happened to your acs and fas? Same ole UOP- enrollment safe.

South LA- what happened to your acs and fas? Same ole UOP- enrollment safe.

Nola lost 7 employees. Baton Rouge lost 2. These employees were not shown any respect. You knew if someone was being escorted to the office they were laid off. So now you have 21 EA's, one DOE, and one EM between both campuses. Not a smart move. This is not the UOP I used to know.

Haven't been contacted but my our campuses haven't really been effected (yet). One TX DOE has had of recent complaints noted against him but I doubt it'll be addressed. AC/FC's are being moved & "centeralized" to one campus. There are quite a few EA's that are being watched for compliance & performance. Numbers matter (especially if you are at the "gulf" campus). EA's need to work, your managers won't be able to cover for you. You can't play the race card either (85% of TX EA's are minorities). Stay off the radar, work, & stop the bitching. Yes, Mgmt has run us into the ground. Yes, we know your campus is run on threats, fear, retaltition, and numbers. Guess what... We don't care. Just enroll, get good DQSS scores & STFU.

I was laid off, I want to know if I'm on a list! What media outlets have contacted you? I've had random blocked calls, haven't answered.

were the names of released staff published? Been contacted by local and nation wide news media 3 times and 2 law firms. Has anyone else been contacted?

If you stay off here complaining, go enroll students, come to work onetime, stop bullshitting. You will not have to worry about a job.all I hear is complaining, when you look at yourself what are you doing. Leadership here is ok for most part minus DOE co workers lazeeeeeee as hell

I cringe every time I check my email anymore...what does that say? I have been planning my post UOP life for some time now and encourage all to do the same. Respectfully, shame on you if you don't PLAN according because you know it is coming....most are in denial until the shock one day arrives. All signs point to disaster.

Yes. The racist rants have gotten more frequent. And you can tell someone comes here when we are having a good discussion on the topic to rant about n--- as it were. So I can see them having someone in marketing use the time they are paid for to spout nonsense. Sad but true.

Ride the train until its gone....chooo chooo

Ride the train until its gone....chooo chooo

Ride the train until its gone....chooo chooo

Senior leadership started the racist rants to keep employees focused on the real truth-Ground campuses are all screwed! Centralizing finance and academics will cause most students to go to other schools and therefore, lower ground enrollments will persist and online will continue to thrive. Corporate leaders could could care less about black or white people. All the care about is green.

At least blacks don t smell like dogs when they get wet, half y'all asses on welfare. More than us..get your facts right CRACKERS...

At least blacks don t smell like dogs when they get wet, half y'all asses on welfare. More than us..get your facts right CRACKERS...

Agreed, blacks suck and do nothing but drag down society.

Blacks always cry racism, that is why no one wants them around because they are nothing but problems. Companies only hire them because the are quota fillers. Look around at any successful company, for ever 100 whites, you probably will one or two blacks at most. Why; because the black want want nothing but a free ride. These people do not work. When they are together in groups, their real ghetto side emerges. The cry racism if the don't get their way. Companies tolerate them because of the need to fill a quota. What is nice is this quota nonsense seems to be going away now that they have one of their own in the white house. I see this quota is vanishing quick. What is nice is that there will be none of these stupid nigs in any prominent positions what is nice.

Has anyone heard how this is affecting operations team members?

Of course, the comments are from UOP. Upper Mgmt is aware of this site & since its usually spot on; they'll do whatever they can to muck up the waters. No word on AZ

Any news on layoffs at the AECCSS call center in Phoenix?

Have you thought that the racist comments are coming from UoPx to discredit this site.

All you racist pie holes. Shush!!! So we are going to be quizzed? Hmmm... Will this include the areas that are still hiring new EAs?

"Differentiators" and a required verbal test, joke! Yet a another stupid stupid strategy from UOP....really? Hell, there more "differentiators" that make UOP dumb versus a "leader".

"Differentiators" and a required verbal test, joke! Yet a another stupid stupid strategy from UOP....really? Hell, there more "differentiators" that make UOP dumb versus a "leader".

Seem like the niggas are the smart ones. You crackers are loosing your jobs. Call it ractist. Reverse southern hospitality suckers.this nigga got a job...can I enroll you.

IT IS COMING! GET READY FOR THE FIREWORKS THE SHOW IS JUST STARTING. WILLL BE 1 1/2-2 YEARS BEFORE THE DUST SETTLES IF IT SETTLES.

our campuses are in the "South" and majority of people let go were caucasion managers or directors with many years of employment with the university. it's not about minorities, it is about a company that is overloaded in middle and uper management, has too many other positions that are spread out and redundant, and offers a service that can be easily centralized. it sucks and i think that there needs to be a shake up and reorganization at the very highest levels.

Grad team members will get calls from selected staff to to see if they can speak about differentiators which most universities have already brilliant idea exec's. If you are not able to speak to the flavorf of the month BYE BYE! Consider it a test. sucks big donkey

Sounds like a class action law suit to me

Ground-black, mixed, hispanic, veterans. All these groups minority? Could be that racism is the issue.

Was told this organization was very racist. More minorities at the ground campuses, which is why they want to close the ground campuses.

Can't believe company execs have not confirmed or denied this information. Racism being blamed as the reason ground campuses are being targeted and people losing their jobs. This embraces the theory that our leadership really doesn't care about their employees. So sad.

The call today was crazy...we were told all our ass will be gone soon. Monster.com. Here Me come...booyaah.....southern belle of Atlanta

What's frustrating is a week of layoffs. Stress. Speculation. And by the end of the week being told we have to go through skills tests on these categories they are pushing out. Two opportunities to pass-just like we give students in UNIV. And then we tell them they have to leave and can't come back for 6 months. Get the point?

My guess is the racist posting on here has NOTHING to do with UOPX. He/she just goes from site to site spreading his/her venom. Ignoring ignoramuses like that is the best revenge.

My guess is the racist posting on here has NOTHING to do with UOPX. He/she just goes from site to site spreading his/her venom. Ignoring ignoramuses like that is the best revenge.

Hi, I have had several interviews prior to being laid off. It is like the recruiters knew it was happening. Strange? Doubt it. Hold your head up high. You will get an amazing opportunity! Those that are still employed are now the ones worrying. Hat is off to the weekend!

Niggers use racism as their excuse for being dumb.

A perfect example of a dumb nigger from ground. You can't even spell disgusting correctly.

A perfect example of a dumb nigger from ground. You can't even spell disgusting correctly.

The people writing the discusting racist comments and putting down ground need to take their ignorant options else where. No one cares about you or what you have to say.

Ground were all stupid niggers for the most part. It is good to these quota fillers are finally being canned.

I was laid off yesterday. The only one from my campus. I came here to read about others and laughed out loud at the UOP advertisement at the top of this page. SMH...

I was laid off yesterday. The only one from my campus. I came here to read about others and laughed out loud at the UOP advertisement at the top of this page. SMH...

Fuck ground, they are worthless, fire all of them.

Okay...Htown has mgr mtg today. Still hiring. That's all I know :( lots of rumors but since they are from a bad source, I won't share

I think the demise of UOP began when they lowered the age from 24 to 18. The quality of students rapidily declined and therefore, the preception of UOP also declined!

Fuck ground, they are worthless, fire all of them.

Anyone have news about Dallas & Houston?

Technically no one is getting fired. They are getting laid off. Big difference there.

If you work at a ground campus-YOU ARE GOING TO BE FIRED-especially if YOUR EAs have been enrolling ONLINE/AXIA

If you work at a ground campus-YOU ARE GOING TO BE FIRED-especially if YOUR EAs have been enrolling ONLINE/AXIA

UPDATE- 10 were layoff yesterday. 10 good employees. One of them had 30 + years with the University. We will miss them.

I was laid off yesterday. I had ample notice because of so many leaks from Central Admin. Took my sweet time getting to work and had a fresh Starbucks and a smile when I went into the "meeting". But I tell you this I was at my desk for 15 minutes and was still working. It's not about the leaders. I've never followed them or relied on them. It has always been about the people I helped. So I can say THANK YOU UOP. You gave me access to a LARGE network of upper level management professionals in my area. My résumé will be sent out to the masses with recommendations from prominent people in MY community.So, I'm gonna sit back and relax in the sun on UOPs dime, still. UOP trained me for something bigger and better. Keep doing what you do. But be prepared because this isn't ending any time soon.

Heard also that this is going to be dragged out over a couple of weeks. Speculation: HLC may be giving trouble to ground so easier to go online than fix issues?

Heard.. RVP to visit the SC campus next week..Date and time TBD.

CAMPUS STAFF, STAY ON YOUR TOES. TASKS WILL CONTINUE TO BE CENTRALIZED IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SHRINKING CAMPUSES UNTIL ONLY WHAT IS NEEDED BY STATE LAW. IF YOU WERE NOT AFFECTED IT IS BECAUSE THEY NEED YOU TO HELP THEM WITH SOMETHING. IT WILL SHRINK DOWN UNTIL THERE WILL NO LONGER BE NEED FOR ALL THE DVP'S. 4 OR 5 IS NUMBER. MASTER PLAN IS BEING EXECUTED. HLC IS NOT PLEASED WITH THE UNIVERSITY. STAFF HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING FURTHER BECAUSE THEY DO NOT WNAT YOU TO HEAR IT. YOU WILL SEE EXITS FROM ACADEMICS. WHEN I FIND OUT MORE I WILL SHARE. I DO NOT SEE NAMES OF WHO I HEAR PEOPLE TALK. THE GREEDY PEOPLE. I SHARE WHEN I CAN. WE ARE ALL SADDENED. WE KEEP OUR HEADS DOWN AND CLOSE OFFICE DOORS. GOOD PEOPLE LOST MEDIOCRE PEOPLE KEPT FOR WHAT REASON IS WHAT WE ARE STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT. THE PLAN IS OBVIOUS.

TN you are saved until the state approves merges and closures. knox received extended stay pay because closure wasnt approved. lucky shits love when the states screw with the plans

Just forget it - it's not worth the effort and you'll change nothing. If it's illegal, report it to the authorities after you leave the company.

I need advice. My DOF is very unethical and I need to report the behavior and how I do that without being next target. Please help and thank you

Fuck it, lets all ride the gravy train till them biscuit wheels fall off. Enjoy what you have today because it may be all gone tomorrow. The University serves a purpose and it grew too fast, but hopefully we can weather the storm.

I agree with both "Anay". Thank you for bringing the forum back & I wish I'd get fired. It's so effing hard to do my job. The bullshit we now have to go through to REG someone, can't keep having to "roll" students.

Anyone know if anything is happening tomorrow? Kind of hard to do my job when I'm wondering every minute if I will have a job by the end of the day. This is an absolutely pathetic way to treat people!!!! They need to quit being sneaky and just layoff who they're going to layoff so we can all move on with our lives. At this point I hope I'm the next one to go so I can move on with my life!!!!!!!! Over UOPX and its BS!

Time to bring some sense back to the board. Here's a combined version of what was reported today: North Texas: - Centralizing AC and FC duties to a call center located here Birmingham: - Lost DOE, ADSS, 2 ACs and 1 FC. Campus down to 13 employees. NOLA: - Lost CD, DOE, EM, DAA, DSS, CCC, and AA coordinator. Only management left is one EM. Total 7 gone. Tampa: - Lost 6, mostly Academics Puerto Rico: - At least 6 gone. All departments affected. CFL: - New Campus Director. Someone from Academic Affairs promoted to the role. Tulsa: - Merged with Oklahoma City. All of Tulsa Academic Affairs is gone. Midwest: - All departments affected. At least two states. 7 Academic Affairs, 1 DOE, 3 EM, 1 DSS, 2 SSM, 4 SRC are gone. Orlando and Tampa: - Merging campuses. Staff let go from all departments.

yes we are the idiots. the idiots getting used and drinking the kook-aid. believing in the damn leaders whi did nothing but lie to us. yes we are the idiots. you know you have effective leaders leading the university into the ground when they cannot keep their mouths shut after signing non disclosure documents. 75% of what was typed on here happened. so i agree we are the idiots for following such disgraceful leaders. leaders who can't turn this ship around. leaders who screwed the stockholders, leaders who screwed the taxpayers, leaders who lie to HLC, leaders who are greedy, leaders who give billionaires an extra 5 million. we are the idiots who believed in the leaders.

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/01/11/hagens-berman-investigates-apollo-group-inc-follow/ Hagens Berman Investigates Apollo Group, Inc., Following Disclosure that the University of Phoenix May Be Put "On Notice" Status SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a securities law firm, today announced that it is investigating Apollo Group, Inc. (NAS: APOL) ("Apollo") following a significant drop in the company's stock price and concerns about the University of Phoenix's accreditation. Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Apollo stock since July 12, 2011, and who have suffered significant financial losses may contact Hagens Berman attorney Reed R. Kathrein, who is leading the firm's investigation, for a consultation. Investors can contact Mr. Kathrein by calling (510) 725-3000 or by emailing APOL@hbsslaw.com. Additionally, witnesses and other persons with knowledge that may help the investigation are encouraged to contact Mr. Kathrein. The SEC has finalized new rules as part of its implementation of the whistleblower provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Bill. The rules protect whistleblowers from employer retaliation and allow the SEC to reward those who provide information leading to a successful enforcement with up to 30 percent of the recovery. Apollo owns the University of Phoenix education system, a for-profit network offering online and traditional courses throughout the United States. Apollo receives 91 percent of its total consolidated net revenue from the University of Phoenix. On Jan. 9, 2013, the company disclosed that The Higher Learning Commission ("HLC"), which accredits the University of Phoenix, may put it "on notice," and formally sanction the school. The reasons for the potential action by The Higher Learning Commission have not yet been specified by Apollo. In July 2011, the HLC informed Apollo that there remained significant questions and areas that the University of Phoenix should work on improving and that these areas of concern would be reviewed at the next previously scheduled comprehensive evaluation visit in March 2012. On Oct. 19, 2011, Apollo stated that it was making preparations for the upcoming HLC visit and was "well-prepared" for the visit. The HLC began its comprehensive reaffirmation evaluation of the University of Phoenix in March 2012. Hagens Berman attorneys are investigating what Apollo and certain of its executives knew about the Higher Learning Commission's concerns, what it did to respond to these concerns, and what Apollo knew about the improving or deteriorating conditions at the University of Phoenix underlying these concerns. Additional information is available at http://hb-securities.com/investigations/Apollo. About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP is an investor-rights class-action law firm with offices in 10 cities. The firm represents whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation. More about the law firm and its successes can be found at www.hbsslaw.com. The firm's securities law blog is at www.meaningfuldisclosure.com.

What a bunch of idiots on here.

What a bunch of idiots on here.

If you believe UOP will survive only with online then you are in for a big reality check.

Goodbye ground campuses! You were worthless anyway! They will never close online down. Too bad for you dummies. UOPX hates ground people

HEADS UP QUESTION DO ANY OTHER CAMPUSES HAVE VISITS FROM DVP SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW?

Talk about the bottom of the bucket people enrolling these days. Nothing but a bunch of deadbeat niggers. These people would not even be qualified for picking fields, giving the term dumb nigger a whole new perspective.

Hi I am a faculty member. This is information is very disturbing. I may use it in my class to demonstrate how to not lay off people.

Centralizing AC and FC possibly EC duties 2 call center located N texas bare MINIMUM @ campuses. Get ready 4 round 3. New uopx will B smaller w/ robots who R programmed what 2 say, when 2 say, not 2 question directives. those of you who are DSS od DFS there will be one per state if that one centralization is completed send your resume out.

Birmingham down a DOE, ADSS, 2 AC's and FC. Campus now has 13 employees.

Read the WARN Act, they are not required to file with the state unless they can so many in one day, why do you think it its spread out over several.

What about Birmingham?

In NOLA it was the CD, DOE, EM, DAA, DSS, a CCC and AA coordinator. The only management left there is the other EM.

DVP: "Hi Campus Director, employee engagement score is 10 fix it. Why can't you engage your employees?"

New Orleans-what positions? Mostly management?

Yes, all departments were affected. Lot of sad faces here. It is sad.

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/01/11/hagens-berman-investigates-apollo-group-inc-follow/ Hagens Berman Investigates Apollo Group, Inc., Following Disclosure that the University of Phoenix May Be Put "On Notice" Status SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a securities law firm, today announced that it is investigating Apollo Group, Inc. (NAS: APOL) ("Apollo") following a significant drop in the company's stock price and concerns about the University of Phoenix's accreditation. Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Apollo stock since July 12, 2011, and who have suffered significant financial losses may contact Hagens Berman attorney Reed R. Kathrein, who is leading the firm's investigation, for a consultation. Investors can contact Mr. Kathrein by calling (510) 725-3000 or by emailing APOL@hbsslaw.com. Additionally, witnesses and other persons with knowledge that may help the investigation are encouraged to contact Mr. Kathrein. The SEC has finalized new rules as part of its implementation of the whistleblower provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Bill. The rules protect whistleblowers from employer retaliation and allow the SEC to reward those who provide information leading to a successful enforcement with up to 30 percent of the recovery. Apollo owns the University of Phoenix education system, a for-profit network offering online and traditional courses throughout the United States. Apollo receives 91 percent of its total consolidated net revenue from the University of Phoenix. On Jan. 9, 2013, the company disclosed that The Higher Learning Commission ("HLC"), which accredits the University of Phoenix, may put it "on notice," and formally sanction the school. The reasons for the potential action by The Higher Learning Commission have not yet been specified by Apollo. In July 2011, the HLC informed Apollo that there remained significant questions and areas that the University of Phoenix should work on improving and that these areas of concern would be reviewed at the next previously scheduled comprehensive evaluation visit in March 2012. On Oct. 19, 2011, Apollo stated that it was making preparations for the upcoming HLC visit and was "well-prepared" for the visit. The HLC began its comprehensive reaffirmation evaluation of the University of Phoenix in March 2012. Hagens Berman attorneys are investigating what Apollo and certain of its executives knew about the Higher Learning Commission's concerns, what it did to respond to these concerns, and what Apollo knew about the improving or deteriorating conditions at the University of Phoenix underlying these concerns. Additional information is available at http://hb-securities.com/investigations/Apollo. About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP is an investor-rights class-action law firm with offices in 10 cities. The firm represents whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation. More about the law firm and its successes can be found at www.hbsslaw.com. The firm's securities law blog is at www.meaningfuldisclosure.com.

OVERVIEW The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) protects workers, their families, and communities by requiring most employers with 100 or more employees to provide notification 60 calendar days in advance of plant closings and mass layoffs. Employee entitled to notice under WARN include managers and supervisors, as well as hourly and salaried workers. WARN requires that notice also be given to employees' representatives, the local chief elected official, and the state dislocated worker unit. Advance notice gives workers and their families some transition time to adjust to the prospective loss of employment, to seek and obtain other jobs, and, if necessary, to enter skill training or retraining that will allow these workers to compete successfully in the job market. Generally, WARN covers employers with 100 or more employees, not counting those who have worked less than six months in the last 12 months and those who work an average of less than 20 hours a week. Employees entitled to advance notice under WARN include managers and supervisors as well as hourly and salaried workers. Regular federal, state, and local government entities that provide public services are not covered by WARN. The Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) administers WARN at the federal level, and some states have plant closure laws of their own. A State Dislocated Worker Unit Coordinator can provide more information on notice requirements in a specific area. DOL has no enforcement role in seeking damages for workers who did not receive adequate notice of a layoff or received no notice at all. However, they can assist workers in finding a new job or learning about training opportunities that are available.

7 gone in new orleans.

6 confirmed layffs mostly academics in tampa

Does anyone know if they are hitting So Cal?

Sorry for all of you who have worked so hard for UOP only to be sent packing. No one is safe.

Does anyone know if Apollo is violating the WARN act by not providing 60 days written notice to these employees?

Puerto Rico-were all depts effected?

6 layouts so far here in Puerto Rico.

CW is now the new Campus Director in CFL- from academic affairs to CD- wow!

Tulsa firings can be confirmed. Check Tulsa Sharepoint for names of the academic dept staff then search for those names in communicator and see how they appear as presence unknown

To (GA) and others-my heart goes to you and your children...corporations forget about the lives impacted by their decisions...Have you tried to talk to your CD?

To (GA) and others-my heart goes to you and your children...corporations forget about the lives impacted by their decisions...Have you tried to talk to your CD?

To (GA) and others-my heart goes to you and your children...corporations forget about the lives impacted by their decisions...Have you tried to talk to your CD?

They have merged Tulsa and Oklahoma City...the entire Academic Affairs department in Tulsa was fired...More will unfold as the hour pass...this situation is SAD.

DOE in Columbus make an infant look like a Rhodes Scholar. Baby pumping to stay home machine. Reason me and my children may be in public housing soon.CD. Please get our campus back, I am begging.

DOE in Columbus make an infant look like a Rhodes Scholar. Baby pumping to stay home machine. Reason me and my children may be in public housing soon.CD. Please get our campus back, I am begging.

What we have here, is a failure to communicate. Now, I don't like it; anymore than you. The DOE we have, makes Forrest Gump, look like a Rhode Scholar. If I have to hear "you see..we got dis need" I'm going to pop them in the head. You have no idea what we need, nor do you care. Keep taking home those 6 figures, keep treating your EAs like 2 yr olds. I'm trying to protect my team but at this point...we are so far sunk. We are praying to be fired

Ground campuses have too many minorities attending local campuses. Leadership could care less about minorities. Online rules!

A tip of the hat to you, three stooges, that was great! Everybody should send that to the CEO Sugguestion box immediately. Every last one of us.

No point of complaining about SE. Everything will go back to the way it was once DOE comes back to work. DOE/1 EM BFFs. They will have a job regardless. It's the UOP way. Manipulation, favoritism, and cover-ups have always been like this at the campus. Someone asked where is leadership? Out on 4 hour lunch breaks with the BFF/EM. EAs do their best for the most part. It's not their fault that there are so many of them. Leadership on the campus level is to blame.

Stop saying it and name it. My location has about 30 EA and 3 managers. Don't talk about it, be about it. Stop pointing that out. I am sure that location will be shaved dry and looking like a lost dog this week.

No need for ground campuses any longer. It's all about online! All ground employees with the exception of a skeleton crew will be gone. Had the CDs gotten rid of excessive overhead a long time ago, company wouldn't be in this situation. One SE campus still has over 20 EAs & 3 managers?

I think that the way this has been dragged out is horrible. People who work for this company for years and been devoted to it are hanging by a thread. This is not acceptable treatment to those who have been loyal for so many years. All should walk out and cripple UOP because without all of you they can not function. Don't know how those at the top sleep knowing what they are doing to the familiesthat are being hurt by this.

Lay-offs are always horrible and happen daily--http://www.dailyjobcuts.com. After working with co-workers for years they become extended family members. Venting is a normal part of the process. Also, those left behind are mentally suffering because there are no concrete answers to satisfy one question – how did we get here? Those who have the answer are not concerned because their life was not impacted. They still live in their million dollar homes. They look at us as pawns in a game of chess. Unless they are forced to live a day in our shoes they will never understand or have the ability to empathize. I suppose the reason why including myself is using this blog as a venue to vent is because we know that most Americans are 2 paychecks away from being homeless. We know are friends who were laid-off will need to find replacement jobs with the same salary or more to prevent their home from going into foreclosure, before using college savings funds to pay for monthly expenses, and before marriages are destroyed. The leaders of Apollo group/University of Phoenix should be FIRED ASAP. This leadership team who sent out that ridiculous video on Friday hand-picked each person for each of the following positions, regional vice president, territory vice president, campus directors, directors of enrollment, regional directors of enrollment, and enrollment managers. The choices they made were very personal these were NOT business decisions. These leaders chose them because they could talk about hunting, fishing, golf, extreme fighting, spending time in the military, and so on. The women were chosen because they had the perfect look which included the male leaders being sexually attracted to them. Stop and look at the old leadership team and the current leadership team they are ALL friends. They chose leaders who could not DO their job. Doing their job includes coaching, developing, and motivating advisors to do their very best every day. We all know why an enrollment advisor enrolls less than 2 students a month, because none of the latter happened at all or very little. Doing your best does not include being an absentee manager. Doing your best does not include taking long lunches, arriving to work late, leaving work early, working a 30 hour work week, and unnecessary conferences and traveling. This poor leadership has impacted so many advisors. This poor performing leadership team has impacted so many people and tainted the image of University of Phoenix. The employees left behind are searching for jobs. Who expects that any employee can work for a company that is unskilled in the competencies of communication, leadership courage, planning, strategic agility, and INTEGRITY? Shame on ALL of you for failing the employee, student, and stake holders – I respectfully ask for all of your resignations TODAY!!!!!!

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/01/11/hagens-berman-investigates-apollo-group-inc-follow/ Hagens Berman Investigates Apollo Group, Inc., Following Disclosure that the University of Phoenix May Be Put "On Notice" Status SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a securities law firm, today announced that it is investigating Apollo Group, Inc. (NAS: APOL) ("Apollo") following a significant drop in the company's stock price and concerns about the University of Phoenix's accreditation. Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Apollo stock since July 12, 2011, and who have suffered significant financial losses may contact Hagens Berman attorney Reed R. Kathrein, who is leading the firm's investigation, for a consultation. Investors can contact Mr. Kathrein by calling (510) 725-3000 or by emailing APOL@hbsslaw.com. Additionally, witnesses and other persons with knowledge that may help the investigation are encouraged to contact Mr. Kathrein. The SEC has finalized new rules as part of its implementation of the whistleblower provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Bill. The rules protect whistleblowers from employer retaliation and allow the SEC to reward those who provide information leading to a successful enforcement with up to 30 percent of the recovery. Apollo owns the University of Phoenix education system, a for-profit network offering online and traditional courses throughout the United States. Apollo receives 91 percent of its total consolidated net revenue from the University of Phoenix. On Jan. 9, 2013, the company disclosed that The Higher Learning Commission ("HLC"), which accredits the University of Phoenix, may put it "on notice," and formally sanction the school. The reasons for the potential action by The Higher Learning Commission have not yet been specified by Apollo. In July 2011, the HLC informed Apollo that there remained significant questions and areas that the University of Phoenix should work on improving and that these areas of concern would be reviewed at the next previously scheduled comprehensive evaluation visit in March 2012. On Oct. 19, 2011, Apollo stated that it was making preparations for the upcoming HLC visit and was "well-prepared" for the visit. The HLC began its comprehensive reaffirmation evaluation of the University of Phoenix in March 2012. Hagens Berman attorneys are investigating what Apollo and certain of its executives knew about the Higher Learning Commission's concerns, what it did to respond to these concerns, and what Apollo knew about the improving or deteriorating conditions at the University of Phoenix underlying these concerns. Additional information is available at http://hb-securities.com/investigations/Apollo. About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP is an investor-rights class-action law firm with offices in 10 cities. The firm represents whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation. More about the law firm and its successes can be found at www.hbsslaw.com. The firm's securities law blog is at www.meaningfuldisclosure.com.

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/01/11/hagens-berman-investigates-apollo-group-inc-follow/ Hagens Berman Investigates Apollo Group, Inc., Following Disclosure that the University of Phoenix May Be Put "On Notice" Status SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a securities law firm, today announced that it is investigating Apollo Group, Inc. (NAS: APOL) ("Apollo") following a significant drop in the company's stock price and concerns about the University of Phoenix's accreditation. Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Apollo stock since July 12, 2011, and who have suffered significant financial losses may contact Hagens Berman attorney Reed R. Kathrein, who is leading the firm's investigation, for a consultation. Investors can contact Mr. Kathrein by calling (510) 725-3000 or by emailing APOL@hbsslaw.com. Additionally, witnesses and other persons with knowledge that may help the investigation are encouraged to contact Mr. Kathrein. The SEC has finalized new rules as part of its implementation of the whistleblower provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Bill. The rules protect whistleblowers from employer retaliation and allow the SEC to reward those who provide information leading to a successful enforcement with up to 30 percent of the recovery. Apollo owns the University of Phoenix education system, a for-profit network offering online and traditional courses throughout the United States. Apollo receives 91 percent of its total consolidated net revenue from the University of Phoenix. On Jan. 9, 2013, the company disclosed that The Higher Learning Commission ("HLC"), which accredits the University of Phoenix, may put it "on notice," and formally sanction the school. The reasons for the potential action by The Higher Learning Commission have not yet been specified by Apollo. In July 2011, the HLC informed Apollo that there remained significant questions and areas that the University of Phoenix should work on improving and that these areas of concern would be reviewed at the next previously scheduled comprehensive evaluation visit in March 2012. On Oct. 19, 2011, Apollo stated that it was making preparations for the upcoming HLC visit and was "well-prepared" for the visit. The HLC began its comprehensive reaffirmation evaluation of the University of Phoenix in March 2012. Hagens Berman attorneys are investigating what Apollo and certain of its executives knew about the Higher Learning Commission's concerns, what it did to respond to these concerns, and what Apollo knew about the improving or deteriorating conditions at the University of Phoenix underlying these concerns. Additional information is available at http://hb-securities.com/investigations/Apollo. About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP is an investor-rights class-action law firm with offices in 10 cities. The firm represents whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation. More about the law firm and its successes can be found at www.hbsslaw.com. The firm's securities law blog is at www.meaningfuldisclosure.com.

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/01/11/hagens-berman-investigates-apollo-group-inc-follow/ Hagens Berman Investigates Apollo Group, Inc., Following Disclosure that the University of Phoenix May Be Put "On Notice" Status SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a securities law firm, today announced that it is investigating Apollo Group, Inc. (NAS: APOL) ("Apollo") following a significant drop in the company's stock price and concerns about the University of Phoenix's accreditation. Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Apollo stock since July 12, 2011, and who have suffered significant financial losses may contact Hagens Berman attorney Reed R. Kathrein, who is leading the firm's investigation, for a consultation. Investors can contact Mr. Kathrein by calling (510) 725-3000 or by emailing APOL@hbsslaw.com. Additionally, witnesses and other persons with knowledge that may help the investigation are encouraged to contact Mr. Kathrein. The SEC has finalized new rules as part of its implementation of the whistleblower provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Bill. The rules protect whistleblowers from employer retaliation and allow the SEC to reward those who provide information leading to a successful enforcement with up to 30 percent of the recovery. Apollo owns the University of Phoenix education system, a for-profit network offering online and traditional courses throughout the United States. Apollo receives 91 percent of its total consolidated net revenue from the University of Phoenix. On Jan. 9, 2013, the company disclosed that The Higher Learning Commission ("HLC"), which accredits the University of Phoenix, may put it "on notice," and formally sanction the school. The reasons for the potential action by The Higher Learning Commission have not yet been specified by Apollo. In July 2011, the HLC informed Apollo that there remained significant questions and areas that the University of Phoenix should work on improving and that these areas of concern would be reviewed at the next previously scheduled comprehensive evaluation visit in March 2012. On Oct. 19, 2011, Apollo stated that it was making preparations for the upcoming HLC visit and was "well-prepared" for the visit. The HLC began its comprehensive reaffirmation evaluation of the University of Phoenix in March 2012. Hagens Berman attorneys are investigating what Apollo and certain of its executives knew about the Higher Learning Commission's concerns, what it did to respond to these concerns, and what Apollo knew about the improving or deteriorating conditions at the University of Phoenix underlying these concerns. Additional information is available at http://hb-securities.com/investigations/Apollo. About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP is an investor-rights class-action law firm with offices in 10 cities. The firm represents whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation. More about the law firm and its successes can be found at www.hbsslaw.com. The firm's securities law blog is at www.meaningfuldisclosure.com.

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/01/11/hagens-berman-investigates-apollo-group-inc-follow/ Hagens Berman Investigates Apollo Group, Inc., Following Disclosure that the University of Phoenix May Be Put "On Notice" Status SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a securities law firm, today announced that it is investigating Apollo Group, Inc. (NAS: APOL) ("Apollo") following a significant drop in the company's stock price and concerns about the University of Phoenix's accreditation. Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Apollo stock since July 12, 2011, and who have suffered significant financial losses may contact Hagens Berman attorney Reed R. Kathrein, who is leading the firm's investigation, for a consultation. Investors can contact Mr. Kathrein by calling (510) 725-3000 or by emailing APOL@hbsslaw.com. Additionally, witnesses and other persons with knowledge that may help the investigation are encouraged to contact Mr. Kathrein. The SEC has finalized new rules as part of its implementation of the whistleblower provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Bill. The rules protect whistleblowers from employer retaliation and allow the SEC to reward those who provide information leading to a successful enforcement with up to 30 percent of the recovery. Apollo owns the University of Phoenix education system, a for-profit network offering online and traditional courses throughout the United States. Apollo receives 91 percent of its total consolidated net revenue from the University of Phoenix. On Jan. 9, 2013, the company disclosed that The Higher Learning Commission ("HLC"), which accredits the University of Phoenix, may put it "on notice," and formally sanction the school. The reasons for the potential action by The Higher Learning Commission have not yet been specified by Apollo. In July 2011, the HLC informed Apollo that there remained significant questions and areas that the University of Phoenix should work on improving and that these areas of concern would be reviewed at the next previously scheduled comprehensive evaluation visit in March 2012. On Oct. 19, 2011, Apollo stated that it was making preparations for the upcoming HLC visit and was "well-prepared" for the visit. The HLC began its comprehensive reaffirmation evaluation of the University of Phoenix in March 2012. Hagens Berman attorneys are investigating what Apollo and certain of its executives knew about the Higher Learning Commission's concerns, what it did to respond to these concerns, and what Apollo knew about the improving or deteriorating conditions at the University of Phoenix underlying these concerns. Additional information is available at http://hb-securities.com/investigations/Apollo. About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP is an investor-rights class-action law firm with offices in 10 cities. The firm represents whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation. More about the law firm and its successes can be found at www.hbsslaw.com. The firm's securities law blog is at www.meaningfuldisclosure.com.

midwest hit today all departments

Hodaboating is the newest degree program

theres is now a new campus director of Central Florida

LET'S GET TO WORK... somewhere else!!!

LET'S GET TO WORK... somewhere else!!!

This is terrible. Wish I could just walk out but on the off chance that I may not be cut tomorrow or Friday I have to stick around just until I find something else. Cant afford to lose the benefits if I don't have to.

It is hard to fathom how fast and how far Phoenix has fallen. Tampa Campus once had over 2500 students and Orlando Campus had about 2,000 students. Tampa once had 250 students walking around campus in the evening. The Sperlings once boasted of having a million students by this time. They must now be hoping to have at least 200,000 when in a couple of years.

confidentiality and respect do not exist lm thought people would not tell it is all the way down 2 ssc's! staff being let go at bot places tomorow campuses merging enrollment, student services, academics being cut

This is being done on purpose. It is happening in waves to save them money. They feel if you see it coming you will run out the door and not wait for the package that you are entitled to after the years you worked there. They don't want to pay 4-6 weeks to 800 more that they intended to layoff in fiscal year 2013 per their annual report.

This is being done on purpose. It is happening in waves to save them money. They feel if you see it coming you will run out the door and not wait for the package that you are entitled to after the years you worked there. They don't want to pay 4-6 weeks to 800 more that they intended to layoff in fiscal year 2013 per their annual report.

I think that the way this has been dragged out is horrible. People who work for this company for years and been devoted to it are hanging by a thread. This is not acceptable treatment to those who have been loyal for so many years. All should walk out and cripple UOP because without all of you they can not function. Don't know how those at the top sleep knowing what they are doing to the familiesthat are being hurt by this.

I think that the way this has been dragged out is horrible. People who work for this company for years and been devoted to it are hanging by a thread. This is not acceptable treatment to those who have been loyal for so many years. All should walk out and cripple UOP because without all of you they can not function. Don't know how those at the top sleep knowing what they are doing to the familiesthat are being hurt by this.

I think that the way this has been dragged out is horrible. People who work for this company for years and been devoted to it are hanging by a thread. This is not acceptable treatment to those who have been loyal for so many years. All should walk out and cripple UOP because without all of you they can not function. Don't know how those at the top sleep knowing what they are doing to the familiesthat are being hurt by this.

I think that the way this has been dragged out is horrible. People who work for this company for years and been devoted to it are hanging by a thread. This is not acceptable treatment to those who have been loyal for so many years. All should walk out and cripple UOP because without all of you they can not function. Don't know how those at the top sleep knowing what they are doing to the familiesthat are being hurt by this.

I think that the way this has been dragged out is horrible. People who work for this company for years and been devoted to it are hanging by a thread. This is not acceptable treatment to those who have been loyal for so many years. All should walk out and cripple UOP because without all of you they can not function. Don't know how those at the top sleep knowing what they are doing to the familiesthat are being hurt by this.

I think that the way this has been dragged out is horrible. People who work for this company for years and been devoted to it are hanging by a thread. This is not acceptable treatment to those who have been loyal for so many years. All should walk out and cripple UOP because without all of you they can not function. Don't know how those at the top sleep knowing what they are doing to the familiesthat are being hurt by this.

I think that the way this has been dragged out is horrible. People who work for this company for years and been devoted to it are hanging by a thread. This is not acceptable treatment to those who have been loyal for so many years. All should walk out and cripple UOP because without all of you they can not function. Don't know how those at the top sleep knowing what they are doing to the familiesthat are being hurt by this.

Any international online ppl?? Seems like something is about to pop off there too. With the all day meetings and everyone walking around looking scared

There were layoffs in Tulsa, OK today. Very sad

and I received job offer! Putting my 2 weeks notice in Monday. Managemnt wants us to do this. Less layoffs I dont care. outta here!

Niggers!

Know of these cuts today in 2 midwest states - 7 academic affairs - 1 DOE - 3 EM - 1 DSS - 2 SSM - 4 SRC.

Does anyone know about the Tennessee Campuses....Memphis? Nashville? Were any cuts made?

If anything, there are NOT ENOUGH managers, clearly we need more to keep an eye on what you peons are doing all day - reading and worrying and posting here! We do not pay you to think! Less thinky think, more makey me the money!

I'm tired of all the speculation. Can someone give a straight answer? Is it just management this round? The rumors are already out about another April cut being the patern is ever 3 months for lay offs. I'm tired of the sky is falling smoking panic. If you know something, that's fact, speak up. If speculation is all you have, state it as such.

Just found out that one team here is being pumped up; while other team is being given crap. So tired of my POS DOE playing the favorite game & HR backing the behavior. We have a DOE & CD who do nada! Wish this area was being eliminated, just to have them gone

SE. Campus has over 20 ea..but only a few of us working...DOE cannot stop having kids...mangers everywhere you look..ground campus ate necessary..cut the fat ..sr enrollment ha. Ha. Can't get. 3 students a month. Ridiculous.....open eyes. CD. Enrollment. Taking. Your. Campus. Away...

Thanks to reading this board. I took action and I also received an offer to advise academically at a state run college. Getting 4k more, less miles. I start in three weeks. Some time off for me. There are only so many jobs available don't get caught. EXCITED

Any word on Indianapolis, Loyisville, or Chicago?

Company will leave a very "skeleton" crew at "some" campuses. Not all campuses enroll in specialized programs like education. Those campuses may as well be history!

APOLOGY. Not being insensitive saying bye. Because I am quitting on Friday. Received job offer from state school. UOPX does do a few thing right, trains it Graduation Team. Appealing to other workplaces.

And how exactly does Online plan to enroll for students in specialized lincensing programs such as Education? State lincensing will not allow Online to participate. Sorry, but those licensing programs are far too valuable to just scrap...Ground will stay around.

No need for ground campuses any longer. It's all about online! All ground employees with the exception of a skeleton crew will be gone. Had the CDs gotten rid of excessive overhead a long time ago, company wouldn't be in this situation. One SE campus still has over 20 EAs & 3 managers?

New, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. I am sure the person that posted "bye" is an insensitive moron from online. Seems to be online's culture. Take care of yourself.

http://bible.us/Matt6.25.NLT “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? “And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

bye!

East Coast. DOE.

What about Columbus, GA? They already did away with a Learning Center. Could we be next?

What position are you in and what campus is this?

And what campus would that be?

I received the news today. Our campus is merging with another campus. My position has been eliminated. Enjoy your time. Wishing you all luck. Take care. Off to start a new adventure! Keep me in your prayers.

Does anyone know if Georgia will be consolidating any campuses?

Does anyone know if Georgia will be consolidating any campuses?

Does anyone know how they decide if a campus has too many managers/directors. Is it a ratio thing?

RELAX PEOPLE. This round is for directors and managers. We have too many and you all even shared this on the site. If you are EC, FC or AC do your job. This has gotten out of control. If you are scared it could happen tyo you it probably will maybe not this time but next. Take action and look for another job.

I am worried about the potential layoffs here in Louisiana. With the visits from upper management coming here in the next two days, we don’t know what to expect. I worry that my job may be in jeopardy. I have committee many years to this company to have it thrown away and be for nothing. We may merge the two remaining campuses here together, only question is, which one will stay the main campus? Baton Rouge or New Orleans? If they close one, then my heart goes out all of those who are at the closing campus. Anyone have any idea what is going to happen in Louisiana?

I am worried about the potential layoffs here in Louisiana. With the visits from upper management coming here in the next two days, we don’t know what to expect. I worry that my job may be in jeopardy. I have committee many years to this company to have it thrown away and be for nothing. We may merge the two remaining campuses here together, only question is, which one will stay the main campus? Baton Rouge or New Orleans? If they close one, then my heart goes out all of those who are at the closing campus. Anyone have any idea what is going to happen in Louisiana?

Fire the dumb niggers and fat Linda's!

Fire the dumb niggers and fat Linda's!

I have been working. Working, working, working and supporting the message. Honor roll campus and doing what I was asked to do. I am not bitching I am not happy that I can not be a part of uop anymore. unhappy, there you have it. I love uop and believe in everything it stands for except for unethical leaders. I am sad.

Also, I realize you wern't being serious. In case you were wondering... I was.

I'm with you Fat Cat. If people spent half the time working that they spend complaining here the company might be in a better place.

Hey peons, less speculation, more makey me the money. LET'S GET TO WORK!

The UOP is a sinking ship. If you're offered a package, I recommend taking it. Litigation could take years, and in case you haven't noticed, the money will be long gone by then. Without major media coverage and a large percent of employees (deduct the 800 who signed before), and good luck finding a group large enough to make an impact grand enough to cause Mark Brenner to even be late for his afternoon Chipolte. Sign or don't. They don't care. I'm guessing by the lack of specific sound offs in October the agreement specifically mentions online forums, we ARE an online centered business with dozens of paralegals with nothing better to do than track IP addresses. If you aren't gone today you'd better plan your exit plan. The option of severance sounds better than putting faith in getting the option once all the money is gone or the government freezes our assets. Take a que from corporate, look out for yourself and move on. The last 5 years of pits and peaks, scare tactics, unpaid OT, passive aggressive jabs, and bullshit tutorials don't hold any significant value. To them, to you, to your future employer. Disassociate yourself with this God forsaken hell hole and only let it stay in a few lines on your résumé. That's the best you can ask for. Don't be like the rest of them, have self respect, and gather PJ docs-I think I'll finally be pell eligible and I hear ITT Tech is Phoenix v2.0.

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let's stand together! contact: Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP (http://www.hbsslaw.com/) when you get laid off or better yet before so you know what information to gather before your access is wiped out. get a copy of your perforamnce evaluation. if you were laid off do yourself a favor and contact them to sharw what you know ?one month severance? or make a statement?

"Ill give you the list" you are misinformed. The DOE doesn't care what state you live in. It was made clear in a prior ruling that education could not be about numbers especially when dealing with federal money. So when considering suing do it because they are firing people over numbers not because you are mad you in particular were laid off. You got it!!!!

I have sued UOP once already for numbers and they awarded me I live and worked in an at will state.. you have the wrong info. Besides courts are not pleased with UOP no matter what you think.

And here is a list of states that do not care about workers and will always rule in favor of the employer: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

the following states are not "at will" states - Alabama Arizona Arkansas Florida Georgia Idaho Iowa Kansas Louisiana Mississippi Nebraska Nevada North Carolina

If you are laid off its all because of the numbers. Even if its an at will state they still have to give you a reason for being laid off. I say sue and don't sign a measly and petty one month severance. They are not going to take care of you. Your better off suing and speaking the truth about what the numbers really mean and the cut throat sales tactics that we still endure every day!

Check and see if your state is an Work at will state. If it is they don't have to give you anything and it is probably in your best interest to take what they give you and move on to bigger and better things. Good luck to everyone!!!!

Check and see if your state is an Work at will state. If it is they don't have to give you anything and it is probably in your best interest to take what they give you and move on to bigger and better things. Good luck to everyone!!!!

Remember that in some states they do not have to give you anything. If you dont sign a pkg they can rescind the offer. Check state laws.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE. MY HEART ACHES AND GOES OUT TO THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE PERFORMED AND THAT IS WHY I COME ON HERE AND SAY WHAT I CAN. DON'T SIGN ANYTHING, HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH, ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, BE WISE AND COMPARE NOTES. IF YOU SEE THAT PROTECTED CLASSES ARE BEING LAID OFF PULL TOGETHER AND TAKE ACTION. ARE THE LEADERS KEEPIN WHITE MALES UNDER 40 OVER WOMEN WHO ARE IN MID TO LATE 40'S, EARLY 50'S OR IN A PROTECTED CLASS? ME MINDFUL OF WHAT YOU SEE NOT WHAT YOU HEAR I CAN SEE A CLASS ACTION SUIT BUT YOU HAVE TO PULL TOGETHER AND STAND TOGETHER.

Looks like someone in leadership is commenting on multiple random companies to keep the UoP layoff news out of the top 25. Guess that is what millions of dollars wi get you. Shame for ruining the livelihoods of hundreds of people.

Just read Forbes article. May have pushed it too far this time. They should be written up!

west coast here staff are packing in vegas also. there is no need for 2 campuses. one would serve the university well. time to roll the dice

Wow this is like a bad car crash...just cant stop watching...

working for an online university getting laid off severance

RANK AND YANK IF ACCURATE. BUT RANK AND THEN BE TOLD TO CHANGE THE RANK SO IT CAN JUSTIFY THE YANK. UNETHICAL

I wrote HLC and did receive a response along with a 3 hour teleconference with my lawyer present. Takes balls to do what is right.

Right!!!! 'Cause UOP isn't based on strong arm tactics & retaliation. Go ahead, cry wolf, see where you end up. Apollo has amazing lawyers, they'll eat you alive. How many of you are aware that your managers had to go to HR for you to receive your merit raises? Your upper managers were picking & choosing who was to get them. Do you really think crying to HR, your senator, or that whistle blower wanna be is going to do anything? There are 2 types of employees left-the kool aid drinkers & the desperately trying to get out. UOP is all about favoritism, retaliation & fear tactics. Go ahead & "report" UOP; be sure to keep us posted on how that worked for you

Please write your senators and congress members today. If the government does not look at this abuse now, when? The Forbes article today tells it all. This kind of abuse on the backs of hard working working employees is a disgrace.

So let me get this straight, we can't afford to provide employees affordable healthcare or pay them a living wage but can give a 91 year old man that is worth a few billion $5 million dollars, plus 70k a month till he does and TWO company cars. Why should a 91 year old drive? Why is one company expensed vehicle not enough? We're being investigated by the HLC and we do something this unethical? Unacceptable! Employees need to voice their displeasure over this.

Should I pack to be prepared? I am scared.

Should I pack to be prepared? I am scared.

yes east coast managers directors are packing. Oour disctrict vp told one of her favorites what was happening after a few drinks and said not to tell and then you know what happened. he told one person who told another who told another and told another this week will be the best week of those who are lert go lives it will be sad but best for you because this is just part 2 of the plan. transfer to online ea position if you can and you want to stay on the ship

http://www.forbes.com/sites/igorgreenwald/2013/01/21/apollos-5-million-course-in-greed/?partner=yahootix

"Who cares" where did you see that quote in Forbes? Can you provide a link?

I wonder when the "non merging" campuses will clean house? Even the lean ones are manager heavy. I heard a coupleEast Coast Directors have started packing??

To "Phoenix"... Is this all happening at ground? Is online being effect by this at all?

To "Phoenix"... Is this all happening at ground? Is online being effect by this at all?

To "Phoenix"... Is this all happening at ground? Is online being effect by this at all?

i think the packing is catching on. packing in phoenix and i know some tops ec's packing in california. be the change you want to see i will steer my students to asu

My favorite quote from Forbes today "Who will save Apollo’s shareholders from such perfectly legal exploitation? And who will save the students it recruits? Because Apollo’s University of Phoenix is something more dangerous than a diploma mill—it’s a default mill generating student debt that cannot even be discharged in bankruptcy."

I agree with Anonymous. Some people just don't need to go to college. If it was for everyone, there would be nothing to distinguish people. I talk to so many people that want something for nothing (a rash of people asking me if we provide a free computer or start calling for "their" excess funds after a couple days of their UNIV/100 course starting) or just aren't willing to put in the effort that I'm convinced of that. Talking to the rare student that actually takes initiative and doesn't depend on me to know that they should log in and (gasp) read their syllabus to do their assignments is such a treat that it makes me ashamed.

Want to protect your jobs from the greedy execs? Form an EC AC FA union to protect you.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/igorgreenwald/2013/01/21/apollos-5-million-course-in-greed/?partner=yahootix Please read todays article in Forbes by Igor Greenwald

Failed GEN/200. That class is easy. They aren't really asking for much. If you fail it is because you didn't try or didn't seek help. Part of the issue is some people just don't belong in college either because they are not educated through their previous school experience or too lazy to work hard for the degree. That is why they don't have it 20 years after high school. Sad, but true. The people in charge are running the company into the ground. Intentional? This has been happening since the end of the matrix.

The subsidization of phones began under President Clinton, and has continued under Presidents Bush and Obama. The discussion and approval of the extension of the program occurred under President Bush’s watch. The Bush Phone, anyone?

yes that is the one started in 2008 i want me my obama phone. never knew why it was called an obama phone but that is what i want my obama phone.

I want to know where these Fat Linda's in charge got their business degrees. None of them attended UOP, I do know that. Because I demand the HLC look into who educated these snake oil salesmen to drive something with so much potential straight down the shitter while standing around looking at each other wondering why they spent all them darn federal money endorsing Romney. Those pesky government regulations are SUCH a bum deal. We worked our asses off while refusing to believe the allegations people made against the school; we would ride it off as a stupid pell jumper mad bc they had to pay for FAILED Gen200. They are obviously in survival mode-coming up with "work-around" after "work-around" with no thought to consequences, what happens in a a year? In 6 months? 5 weeks? Tuesday? They are so over their heads they're focusing on some bullshit ad campaign because thts something they can hire consultants for and send us something stupid, like a USB bracelet (uh, ferpa much?) or an ugly Beefy Tee, or socks. At this point I'm looking forward to this...I realized a part of me would be disappointed if I made it through this round. Anyone left will have a LOT more responsibilities with little to no compensation for it.

Obama phone? Oh that phone plan for people collecting benefits that started when Bush was in office. That must be the one.

Can we leave the discusting racist comments out of the conversation! All I care about knowing is if I have a job next week or not.

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/01/11/hagens-berman-investigates-apollo-group-inc-follow/ Hagens Berman Investigates Apollo Group, Inc., Following Disclosure that the University of Phoenix May Be Put "On Notice" Status SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a securities law firm, today announced that it is investigating Apollo Group, Inc. (NAS: APOL) ("Apollo") following a significant drop in the company's stock price and concerns about the University of Phoenix's accreditation. Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Apollo stock since July 12, 2011, and who have suffered significant financial losses may contact Hagens Berman attorney Reed R. Kathrein, who is leading the firm's investigation, for a consultation. Investors can contact Mr. Kathrein by calling (510) 725-3000 or by emailing APOL@hbsslaw.com. Additionally, witnesses and other persons with knowledge that may help the investigation are encouraged to contact Mr. Kathrein. The SEC has finalized new rules as part of its implementation of the whistleblower provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Bill. The rules protect whistleblowers from employer retaliation and allow the SEC to reward those who provide information leading to a successful enforcement with up to 30 percent of the recovery. Apollo owns the University of Phoenix education system, a for-profit network offering online and traditional courses throughout the United States. Apollo receives 91 percent of its total consolidated net revenue from the University of Phoenix. On Jan. 9, 2013, the company disclosed that The Higher Learning Commission ("HLC"), which accredits the University of Phoenix, may put it "on notice," and formally sanction the school. The reasons for the potential action by The Higher Learning Commission have not yet been specified by Apollo. In July 2011, the HLC informed Apollo that there remained significant questions and areas that the University of Phoenix should work on improving and that these areas of concern would be reviewed at the next previously scheduled comprehensive evaluation visit in March 2012. On Oct. 19, 2011, Apollo stated that it was making preparations for the upcoming HLC visit and was "well-prepared" for the visit. The HLC began its comprehensive reaffirmation evaluation of the University of Phoenix in March 2012. Hagens Berman attorneys are investigating what Apollo and certain of its executives knew about the Higher Learning Commission's concerns, what it did to respond to these concerns, and what Apollo knew about the improving or deteriorating conditions at the University of Phoenix underlying these concerns. Additional information is available at http://hb-securities.com/investigations/Apollo. About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP is an investor-rights class-action law firm with offices in 10 cities. The firm represents whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation. More about the law firm and its successes can be found at www.hbsslaw.com. The firm's securities law blog is at www.meaningfuldisclosure.com.

i am packed. Waiting for this week to roll so I can collect unemployment and get my obama phone

Can we leave the discusting racist comments out of the conversation! All I care about knowing is if I have a job next week or not.

Whether something happens or not, the daily environment is what is creating a feeling of distrust and insecurity not this forum...all people really need to perform is to be valued and praised for good effort..peope will stay where they feel they are important and appreciated..even when things are tough

Quick fact - The average niggers IQ is 85 in America and 70 in Africa. To put this into perspective, Forrest Gump had a 74 IQ and Corky was just above 90. Now you know why blacks are referred to as dumb niggers.

Dumb Niggers!

For those of you that are packing in anticipation of being let go could you also please be prepared to pick up pieces of the sky when they fall.

I am packing also. done being played with. Myabe Chris will help me carry my stuff to the car Tuesday.

How can anyone trust anything the current leadership is telling staff??? We were told in October that the decision was made to make all of the cuts at once, take the hit to morale, staffing, and in the stock price all at once and swallow the bitter pill. It is pretty clear that we were all load to by Greg Capelli, Joe D'Amico, and all of the other highly compensated liers. I started looking for a new job in October on the filing of the 10k that announced that 25% of the executive bonus plan this year was based on achieving headcount reduction targets. Sad that the bankers and liers have run this once great company into the ground.

I always enjoyed my job and I always wanted to be here. I think it is sad to have someone telling you weekly oh not you this week. Maybe next month or the month after or 6 months down the line. Is this how we run a business? Naturally, the best thing would have been to terminate all staff necessary and one time. A mass layoff with severance would have been respect for people that work hard and love what they do and produce results. But that is not what we have seen. And I say that if there is anything that they have not done well it is to not simply close locations and lay people off all at one time. Bad form.

It is just awful. I am a Phoenix. I really enjoyed getting my Masters degree (it is what inspired me to pursue a job with Phoenix in the first place!)...I think the education is challenging and useful....but I am also one who believes that you have to put into it what you want out of it...I honestly thought I would be here until I retire. Resume is now posted...I worry about my students...but I think I am the only one who does.

It is just awful. I am a Phoenix. I really enjoyed getting my Masters degree (it is what inspired me to pursue a job with Phoenix in the first place!)...I think the education is challenging and useful....but I am also one who believes that you have to put into it what you want out of it...I honestly thought I would be here until I retire. Resume is now posted...I worry about my students...but I think I am the only one who does.

It is just awful. I am a Phoenix. I really enjoyed getting my Masters degree (it is what inspired me to pursue a job with Phoenix in the first place!)...I think the education is challenging and useful....but I am also one who believes that you have to put into it what you want out of it...I honestly thought I would be here until I retire. Resume is now posted...I worry about my students...but I think I am the only one who does.

PACKING PACKING PACKING I AM A TOP PERFORMING EA AND I AM PACKING PACKING PACKING. FOUND NEW JOB AND I AM TAKING MY STUDENTS WITH ME. YEHAW!

precedent set with colorado campus merges bigger campus becomes the campus keeps the staff the other campus becoimes leraning center managers/directors this is all water cooler talk with water cooler talk there is some truth to it if your campus is being visited you know that your district vice is visiting. if you are not cut be happy pay your bills look for a job because the bare minimum will be kept and there will be another round. bare bones at campus and staffed up at centralization locations. i heard there is another centralized location being created. maybe in atlanta? not sure location but centralization is coming for everything that can be centralized those that are left will get increase in salary and that will hopefully keep you engaged. buying you off. take it. new face of uop i hope it works

In the consolidations mentioned how do they determine which location becomes the campus and which ones downgrade to learning centers?

What campus did EM go? Who knows they have visits next week? I hear Orlando/Tampa/Daytona/west Florida will consolidate; as well as memph/Nashville/chat/savan; Little rocck/North Ark; Baton Rouge/NOLA; Lone Tree/Colorado Springs; others I'm not sure about. It doesn't matter what your performance is like, how good your reviews have been, how many students you retain...everything they've tried is only putting a bandaid on a bullet wound and they finally figured out we are bleeding to death. It's shady, is unethical, but it's business. Either sign the package or don't, but decide this weekend...you're going to have to make that decision sooner than you thought. States requiring ground presence will only staff the minimum employees as required by law, everything else is being wrapped up and handed to "Apollo Global"...Happy Fiscal Cliff Everybody!

UoP generated 91% of income last year. Corporate and the other business units are barely a blip on the radar. When UOP hurts, everybody at Apollo hurts.

An EM just packed up his stuff but hasn't turned in a notice. DVP should be here Tuesday. Everyone is a nervous wreck.

So what if people are being promoted in corporate? Remember there are Apollo Group has MANY businesses not just UoP. Has anyone here even read the latest 10k report that the company has released? I bet maybe 1 or2 have. That report can answer a lot of your questions. Yes enrollments are down but they are still making money. However , even though they are making money there is not enough revenue to justify the staff presently.....simple math. If someone was able to generate say and extra $1 million for the company why shouldn't they get promoted or get a bonus? Its all about VALUE people .....ask yourself this: How VALUABLE are you to the company? People get paid based on their value to the business......that's why ACC and admissions people get paid crap ....they are not very valuable I.E. easily replaceable.

I can think of at least five directors and higher who have been promoted in the last two months. All in corporate.

When is the BOD going to fire Capelli? His performance since becoming CEO has been disastrous for employees, stock-holders and students ! Its time to fire the executive people all of them and get in a new team.

No one in indiana has received any promotions. We have been losing people just like everyone else. That person was just being callous.

I'm confused, what ops manager in Indy received a promotion? Has anyone in the company received a promotion in the past 12 months?

Does anyone have an update on the work from home program that was started after the October layoffs? Will that program continue to expand with people from this round of layoffs or is it in danger of being scrapped altogether?

your campus is not productive, there is another campus relatively close to you or you are in a state that can survive with having one campus or no campus. this round is about managers and directors and maybe a few leftover line staff Anonymous , Saturday 1/19/13 11:59 AM Should the campuses that are being visited by the presidents and/or vice presidents next week be concerned?

Should the campuses that are being visited by the presidents and/or vice presidents next week be concerned?

Perhaps they should reference this...http://www.phoenix.edu/forward/careers/2012/09/5-ways-to-fire-an-employee-respectfully.html

Anon, I work at the Indy campus and I am disappointed that you would represent us by talking badly about one of our own on a site like this. This site is intended to disseminate useful information, not talking badly about individuals anonymously.

Keep telling yourself that anon. It IS true. I have seen it at many different campuses. Look at the Operations Manager in Indiana. Inept and lazy and received a promotion. Happens all over the place. Anyone not looking for another job had better open their eyes. The end could be closer than you think.

You think it is about favorites.....I KNOW that "favorites" have nothing to do with it. Keeping poor performers while getting rid of the good ones makes no sense. If that were true then the directors and VP's would be purposely putting themselves at risk by doing that. By definition their numbers would decrease by quite a big margin. Ask yourself why would a director by themselves at risk by keeping a friend? They wouldn't and they do not. They can't . Different positions require different numbers. A brand new counselor is not expected to enroll the same as someone who has been their for 4 years and might be at a higher level. IT'S SALES 101, Plain and simple.......IF you still do not understand how this company works then you should work elsewhere.

Young women who can swallow a giant load one to two times a day have nothing to worry about. Just keep up the good work. JD and DP

We know it's about numbers & pushing students in immediately. The campus I'm at is lean & still failing miserably. It has nothing to do with retention or enrollments. It's who you are sleeping with, does the director like you & are you unethical. Those are the "winners"; the rest of us are surviving month to month. 7-8/mo doesn't get director off your ass but the others enroll 1-3/6 mos & they are promoted. Don't defend the "it's not about favorites". Most UOP campuses are run this way. Yes, layoffs happen, I doubt anyone is upset about that. It's more of "who & why" folks are being laid off, that's pudding the shit out of us

step 1 layoff quickly after decision made so there are less likely to be leaks. not accomplished. employees being let go know. they know they know district presidents & campus directors are visiting campuses next week. nondisclosure agreements = promise that the info will be leaked. staff talk. talk before the ink is dry.

Funny how everyone is mad about layoffs and such .....I am willing to bet that if the company said " Ok , instead of laying people off we are going to keep everyone on but in order to do that everyone else is going to have to take a 20% pay cut to make up the lack of revenue" People would be outraged......Everyone feels bad and wants to help everyone until it affects your money or situation , then its off with their heads!

Funny how everyone is mad about layoffs and such .....I am willing to bet that if the company said " Ok , instead of laying people off we are going to keep everyone on but in order to do that everyone else is going to have to take a 20% pay cut to make up the lack of revenue" People would be outraged......Everyone feels bad and wants to help everyone until it affects your money or situation , then its off with their heads!

I just feel sorry for the people who really thought "numbers do not matter" anymore. This is a revenue driven business people......it does not matter if you are liked or not. It is all numbers.....I knew someone who was always brown nosing with management and it worked......but , the first round of layoffs that hit he was gone . His team sucked. Personalities do not matter at UoP it is performance based period , end of story.

Can students be matriculated before starting class pleaseeeee. This would solve so many issues

I am a robot. True. It is sad but being a robot, repeating SSP, learning the new career info, making in through the multiple mystery shops, entering recommendations--just do what these people tell you. It won't promise you the job. I have seen really good, long-term staff be let go. But if you make it to the next paycheck that is one more set of bills paid.

Thank you Uncle Sam for funding my retirement. Sincerely, John Sperling

not "worry" it is true. if you a favorite positions created for you before you get laid off I am living proof I do not give a rats ass about Promoter scores my campus scores are in the dumps. my EC's stats are in the dumps and we can't retain students worth a crap. I kiss beautiful ass and say what my district president wants me to say. I am a robot and I get paid big $$$ that is what works it is the uop way. always has been always will be i play the game to keep getting raise after raise. smooch smooch

Perhaps I should have said "jobs" that should have never been created in the first place. At any rate the Pareto principle holds true 20% of the staff produce 80% of revenue. I agree that there are to many directors, Associate directors , senior managers and such.

The worry is that UOP is based on favoritism. They people that "never should have been hired" aren't the ones getting fired! It's who is liked vs disliked. We continue to watch them "skim the fat" but UOP is still top heavy.

Its pretty simple.....the industry grew to big , to fast....everyone thought the growth of enrollment would never slow down , just like the housing bubble, obviously they were wrong. Now people , who should have never been hired in the first place, have to lose their jobs. As for the people cutting cut I would expect it be the non producing areas i.e. ground campus locations. Sometimes people have to lose their jobs, not because of anything they did just business.

115 closures announced in October how many really closed. the rounds to start next week probably are part of the 115? http://www.costar.com/News/Article/Facility-Closures-Layoffs-Univ-of-Phoenix-Closing-115-Schools-and-Campuses/142721

Its pretty simple.....the industry grew to big , to fast....everyone thought the growth of enrollment would never slow down , just like the housing bubble, obviously they were wrong. Now people , who should have never been hired in the first place, have to lose their jobs. As for the people cutting cut I would expect it be the non producing areas i.e. ground campus locations. Sometimes people have to lose their jobs, not because of anything they did just business.

I love how this is a page about layoffs at UoP and they have UoP adds all over this page.

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/01/11/hagens-berman-investigates-apollo-group-inc-follow/ Hagens Berman Investigates Apollo Group, Inc., Following Disclosure that the University of Phoenix May Be Put "On Notice" Status SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a securities law firm, today announced that it is investigating Apollo Group, Inc. (NAS: APOL) ("Apollo") following a significant drop in the company's stock price and concerns about the University of Phoenix's accreditation. Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Apollo stock since July 12, 2011, and who have suffered significant financial losses may contact Hagens Berman attorney Reed R. Kathrein, who is leading the firm's investigation, for a consultation. Investors can contact Mr. Kathrein by calling (510) 725-3000 or by emailing APOL@hbsslaw.com. Additionally, witnesses and other persons with knowledge that may help the investigation are encouraged to contact Mr. Kathrein. The SEC has finalized new rules as part of its implementation of the whistleblower provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Bill. The rules protect whistleblowers from employer retaliation and allow the SEC to reward those who provide information leading to a successful enforcement with up to 30 percent of the recovery. Apollo owns the University of Phoenix education system, a for-profit network offering online and traditional courses throughout the United States. Apollo receives 91 percent of its total consolidated net revenue from the University of Phoenix. On Jan. 9, 2013, the company disclosed that The Higher Learning Commission ("HLC"), which accredits the University of Phoenix, may put it "on notice," and formally sanction the school. The reasons for the potential action by The Higher Learning Commission have not yet been specified by Apollo. In July 2011, the HLC informed Apollo that there remained significant questions and areas that the University of Phoenix should work on improving and that these areas of concern would be reviewed at the next previously scheduled comprehensive evaluation visit in March 2012. On Oct. 19, 2011, Apollo stated that it was making preparations for the upcoming HLC visit and was "well-prepared" for the visit. The HLC began its comprehensive reaffirmation evaluation of the University of Phoenix in March 2012. Hagens Berman attorneys are investigating what Apollo and certain of its executives knew about the Higher Learning Commission's concerns, what it did to respond to these concerns, and what Apollo knew about the improving or deteriorating conditions at the University of Phoenix underlying these concerns. Additional information is available at http://hb-securities.com/investigations/Apollo. About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP is an investor-rights class-action law firm with offices in 10 cities. The firm represents whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation. More about the law firm and its successes can be found at www.hbsslaw.com. The firm's securities law blog is at www.meaningfuldisclosure.com.

Investor (none), Wednesday 1/16/13 1:04 PM It seems to me as an investor that UOP's enrollment will drop to about 250,000 students and hopefully level off at that time. Beyond some west coast locations, the school will be 80% focused on online not ground operations. Any remaining ground locations will result from state regulations, local ground enrollment, and needs to support a large local online student body. I am sorry to hear about all the contractions, but markets change over time especially when profits are as high as they have been.

Dr. John plans to take the retirement bonus with him when he is gone by using the Texas A&M Cryogenic facility he helped build with about #30 million.

What's going on with centralizing? With enrollment? Cd's, ac's and FA's and their managers?

Sperling to get 5 million retirement bonus! http://m.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/01/17/john-sperling-to-get-5-million.html?ana=yfcpc&r=full

Campus listservs have been locked down. Only market and local leadership can send to them. Supposedly some nasty farewell messages got sent out to DGs after the October layoffs so they want to keep that from happening again.

Campus listservs have been locked down. Only market and local leadership can send to them. Supposedly some nasty farewell messages got sent out to DGs after the October layoffs so they want to keep that from happening again.

Anon, you have to refresh the page to view your comment. It's hard to filter through duplicates while secretly reading this forum on my phone from my hidey hole under my cube. Also, please make note of our media policy reminder, you have 78 emails about it but if you forgot just put on your best Phoenix face and give a blanket statement with a smile. Spread your Phoenix wings!

OK maybe I misunderstood cuz my last comment DID post. Regarding HR's info... you need to check your facts. "Anybody can sue 4 any reason Apollo probably pay the lawsuit to avoid going to court (less expensive than going to court)." Read the Employee Handbook acknowlegement that you signed. It states that you give up your right NOW and AFTER employment to a judge and/or jury trial AND that you agree to binding arbitration to solve any and ALL issues you might have with APOL.

OK maybe I misunderstood cuz my last comment DID post. Regarding HR's info... you need to check your facts. "Anybody can sue 4 any reason Apollo probably pay the lawsuit to avoid going to court (less expensive than going to court)." Read the Employee Handbook acknowlegement that you signed. It states that you give up your right NOW and AFTER employment to a judge and/or jury trial AND that you agree to binding arbitration to solve any and ALL issues you might have with APOL.

OK maybe I misunderstood cuz my last comment DID post. Regarding HR's info... you need to check your facts. "Anybody can sue 4 any reason Apollo probably pay the lawsuit to avoid going to court (less expensive than going to court)." Read the Employee Handbook acknowlegement that you signed. It states that you give up your right NOW and AFTER employment to a judge and/or jury trial AND that you agree to binding arbitration to solve any and ALL issues you might have with APOL.

OK maybe I misunderstood cuz my last comment DID post. Regarding HR's info... you need to check your facts. "Anybody can sue 4 any reason Apollo probably pay the lawsuit to avoid going to court (less expensive than going to court)." Read the Employee Handbook acknowlegement that you signed. It states that you give up your right NOW and AFTER employment to a judge and/or jury trial AND that you agree to binding arbitration to solve any and ALL issues you might have with APOL.

It's hard for me to believe this is anonymous if I do not include fields that are listed as OPTIONAL, my comments are NEVER shown. BEWARE... Tell me WHY someone here wants to know your department at UOPX????

It's hard for me to believe this is anonymous if I do not include fields that are listed as OPTIONAL, my comments are NEVER shown. BEWARE... Tell me WHY someone here wants to know your department at UOPX????

Does anyone know if the Baton Rouge or New Orleans campuses are merging or closing?

State requirements here : http://www.usg.edu/academics/distance_education_regulations_by_state/

which states require a physical presence? share if your state does or if there is a central resource to see this

UNLESS your state requires a school to have a physical presence there to operate, you are toast. In order to get grants such a Minnesota state grant or Ohio and etc, the school must have one location there. Others who fall outside this are done. Pack your shit now cause you are toast. Nothing like working in a boiler room!

unless this is BS here it is: The lay offs are for campuses which are merging or overstaffed. Directors/Managers in all department/staff if the campus is overstaffed. If your campus is lean and not one that is merging you "should" be ok. Some states going to a state model. Employees cant be forced to sign anything under duress. http://www.lawqa.com/qa/what-can-i-do-if-i-signed-document-under-duress Severance package is insurance that u will not sue. Anybody can sue 4 any reason Apollo probably pay the lawsuit to avoid going to court (less expensive than going to court). You could sue get more money if able to wait a year/two for small payout would be more than your severance package. Research prepared: Have an attorney review the papers BEFORE signing rights away. http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2012/05/08/3-severance-pay-questions-every-employee-should-ask Until the company is making money expect more of this behavior decide can u live with this stress each day. Read the investor post.

It's so wonderful to work in a state of constant fear. That is all.

Manipulte the Stock Price? A year ago it was 58 dollars a share. Now it's almost less than 20. Our Execs don't know shit

I find it interesting that there are going to be more layoffs and get they are hiring more people. Personally this makes no sense at all. Can HR explain that? We are basically being threatened everyday that we need to do better but when you give suggestions or find something wrong, no one cares..they just say go back to your desk and make more dials.

Campus mergers will impact directors and academic affairs. Possible that EC/AC/FC would be ok if not overstaffed in that area. Some States were like that before and then learning centers became campuses and hired directors and college chairs. Now if they merge back they are no longer needed.

If company is intentionally being mismanaged to manipulate stock price, what are the rights of stockholders and what regulatory entity would address such activities?

Check laws related to coersion signing anything.

Heard from several different( and trustworthy ) sources that there is another layoff / RIF hitting next week. Don't wait for the decision to be made for you. You have marketable skills! Move out, on, and up! It is clear that the Wall St bankers running the company have some end game plan they are working. Mismanagement this poor can only be purposeful. I think they intend to sell the company or take it private and are doing everything they can to devalue the company. These new round of layoffs are just in time so that they don't have to pay merit employees their raises. You (and I) were going to get screwed on the reviews anyway while Greg Capelli takes his 20 million straight to hell. Special place reserved there for th bankers that put profit over people. Job of choice / 4th pillar my ass.

To hr: I am under the impression that you do not have the option to not sign the forms and then return them later. Thought you had no other option if you want the offer. Additionally in review of the rvps calendars there does not seem to be any large blocks of time next week on their achedules at all. Do you have anything specific of value to offer here?

It's another nail in the grunt's casket! We'll be the ones walked out? What about the EA's they flew to Houston for training? Are they being fired? Or is it going to be us? When are the CD, DOE & EMs going to be fired? It's their poor decisions that have put us here? To my NE EA in training, best get ready, enjoy Houston.

To HR: if you know what the shocking news is why don't you just share it? it would be lovely to know more specifics if you have them :)

To HR: if you know what the shocking news is why don't you just share it? it would be lovely to know more specifics if you have them :)

HR do you have any other information regarding specifics?

take the time to review the documents before signing. Have a lawyer review the document then sign and return. you could negotiate more. There will be shocking news next week. It may not be what you expect. submit your id, say thank you and smile

Do not sign anything regardless of what state of mind you are in after you receive the news that you are fired. These people are aware of the shock you will be in an will pressure you into signing away your rights. The severance package is total shit so I repeat, do not sign anything. Give them your badge and walk out. THEY will send you your shit in the mail. The package includes the week they already held from the beginning and some free worthless classes. We see a class action on the horizon and we are being told to basically force people through fear tactics to get them to sign.

To IT Man. Are these for online advisors also or for ground campuses ? If so what divisions?

To the doubter, this a termination of service notice, not a relocate . The same type I received in July and October. Hopefully the doubter is on my list.

You provided us with more information than any leader at this organization. Thanks. Makes sense. It only they could inform like you just did. Thanks again.

It seems to me as an investor that UOP's enrollment will drop to about 250,000 students and hopefully level off at that time. Beyond some west coast locations, the school will be 80% focused on online not ground operations. Any remaining ground locations will result from state regulations, local ground enrollment, and needs to support a large local online student body. I am sorry to hear about all the contractions, but markets change over time especially when profits are as high as they have been.

be happy doors close another one or two or three or four or five open hang in until you get walking papers so you get unemployment dont quit

schools have been doing that stuff for years it is the flavor of the month lets talk about careers! that is a new idea! come on people wake up! leaders making shit up so they save there jobs they know how to play the game obviously we havea few things to learn because we are the ones out of a job next week.

all departments and directors from all departments if campus combines larger campus employees stay someone said watch district pres schedule and you will know what campuses. next week is the week not about you it is business

the flames will be fanned until leadership (joke) steps up and squashes the rumors. they know staff know. if they cared they would talk to us.some fire their own team so they have jobsthat is true pearl style some actually care and the ones who care have communicated with teams to prepare them. that is a credible source. staff pull together say NO MORE. LETS WORK TOGETHER. STAFF COME TOGETHER and say STOP. STOP. STOP. CALL THE EXECUTIVES START TALKING TELL THEM WE DESERVE MORE. WRITE A LETTER TO THE PRESS BEFORE THE ACTION TAKES PLACE and put them on notice that we are standing together

It's funny how these racists all come out guns blazin' on an anonymous website but are too chickenshit scared to talk like that in public. Don't blame anyone other than you and YOUR KIND for the state of for profit ed and UOPs culture. Bitch.

re: (IT Man) - Would your several hundred disconnect notices happen to have anything to do with the fact that an entire department just moved from one building to another in Phoenix? Stop trying to fan the flames.

Any thoughts on the new "differentials"???

Look, I can confirm a mass layoff is coming. I received a disconnect notice for a few hundred workstations. Lately I have been receiving these notices about two weeks in advance. I got the latest one last Tuesday. Hope this helps.

So far there seems to be no credible sources here. Does anyone have anything that can back this up?

So far there seems to be no credible sources here. Does anyone have anything that can back this up?

Where is everyone getting these facts from?

Who is doing the hiring lately? I remember when I used to crush ass around this place. Now it is nothing but a bunch of fat Lindas.

Who enrolled students if Enrollment is gone? All of the AC's and FC's still working on their Associate degree?

Why would enrollment be gone? Last major wave was Enrollment. One would only assume that now is the time that Academics and Finance get hit.

Enrollment is going to feel the wrath of khan inside their anus. Half of you will be gone. Start packing your cubes now. Don't act like this is a surprise, you knew this was coming.

A y word on what day and what area's they are going to be laying off from?

Get your family and yourself in for your last Dr, dentist, and eye exam visits. If you explain you are likely to be laid off they'll rush you in.

Do you know how many will be gone next Thursday and Friday?

Demz niggaz forrest, momma always said demz niggaz

If u have sick time and are @ a campus that is merging start using it r dist vp is visiting r campus next tuesday and heading to another campus fri thanks for the tip HR

It is so nice to see that there are many others waking up to the black scourge that is bleeding this once great company and country dry. Wake up White America, the Niggers ruin everything they touch, just look at what they did to Detroit.

It is so nice to see that there are many others waking up to the black scourge that is bleeding this once great company and country dry. Wake up White America, the Niggers ruin everything they touch, just look at what they did to Detroit.

Dear John, While this could easily be a private letter between you and me, current economics are hinting to me that perhaps my condition is wider-spread than just my house. As a result, I've elected to make this a public letter. I hope you don't mind. I'm writing today to thank you for my layoff. When you hired me to work in your firm two years ago, we both knew we were taking a chance on each other. Thank you for treating me well. Thanks for the raises, the benefits and the annual company picnic. I thank you and my family thanks you. I will cherish the knowledge and friendships that built during my time with the company, but most of all, I'm thankful for my layoff. In these days of extreme economic hardship, you should know that I haven't gone crazy since we last spoke. In fact, I think I may have gone sane. All joking aside, this layoff may be one of the best things that has ever happened to me. Let me explain. I did what every good pink-slip recipient should do. I spruced up my resume and filed for unemployment. I even bought a paper to search jobs in the classifieds. However, it seems that unless you're looking for a used dishwasher or a '93 Civic, there isn't much in the ads these days. Still, required by the local unemployment office, I had to try to get three jobs a week. I found myself scouring for jobs that I knew I would hate. I gave up. After one week, I stopped claiming unemployment. (And if the state of Washington wants its $453 back, they can have it). You see, the pre-Christmas layoff timing was perfect. It saved me a fortune on child care and the kids will forever remember it as the year we spent three days building the best gingerbread house ever. (It looked just like Snoopy's doghouse.) We thought this layoff would be a crushing financial blow and opted to hand-make all of our Christmas gifts. They were a huge hit with our family and friends and we spent several wonderful days together as a family creating them. We didn't at all miss the experience of circling the mall for hours looking for a parking spot. The kids didn't sit on Santa's lap at Macy's but we did run into him at a neighborhood ice hockey game and snapped a photo. I'll mail you one. John, while severance would have been really nice, the gift that you gave me was an abundance of quiet, contemplative time to decide what to do with my life. Not a career, not my time, but my life. I hired a career coach (a tax-deductible job search expense, I thought to myself). I started a workout routine, and I wrote my day-to-day experiences down for myself as a way to order my thoughts. I had ambition. A special breed of ambition that comes from wondering how I'll pay that career coach, or for that matter, even pay my next student loan bill. We wrote out our household budget for the first time ever, and we stuck to it. I wrote a business plan to start my business, and my husband encouraged me to restart the freelance writing career that I'd put on hold six years ago when I got married. Now I work only part-time for myself and I write part time. I never commute. My wonderful kids are thriving. And as for that student loan payment I wasn't sure I could make in December? I paid the balance of the loan off in full in February, three years ahead of schedule. With the time afforded to me by my layoff, I was able to focus on my family and household. We kept waiting for the loss of income to hit us with that anticipated financial blow, but it didn't come. I started a blog to inspire others to living "laid off" and making do without a "real job" through smarter spending and finding efficiencies. Throughout my career, I'd never taken the time to live. I'd never shopped for banks or health insurance. I'd never second-guessed my 401k and never taken the time to design a budget for the family. I'd never volunteered in the kids' classrooms or created a plan more than six months in duration because things might have changed at work. With no last-minute time crunches at the office, my kids don't think that food comes from a box in the freezer. We cook food that looks like the way it naturally grew. I have more peace of mind than I can ever remember. I'm reading books for fun; I'm indulging in hobbies and spending time with friends and family. I've reconnected with old friends and I volunteer with causes that are important to me. This is the most rewarding period of my life, ever. Just wanted to let you know, in case you're wondering, I'm OK. And thank you again for all you taught me. Most of all, for my layoff. I'm living my dream, and it's all thanks to you, I might never have found with it means to live otherwise. Sincerely, Jessica Ward Jessica Ward is a writer and small business owner in the Seattle area. You can read her living laid-off blog at www.pennywisefamily.blogspot.com or see her freelance work at www.jessicaward.me.

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http://www.financialsamurai.com/2012/02/06/dont-get-fired-or-quit-get-laid-off-instead/ GET “RIFFED” AND BREATHE EASIER Now that you realize the downside of getting fired or quitting, you should logically seek an alternative. If you just can’t stand the company you are working for anymore, figure out a way to get laid off of course! If you are laid off, you get a number of benefits: 1) You are eligible for government unemployment benefits. Here in San Francisco, you can get $900 every two weeks. That’s $1,800 a month for at least 26 weeks, and up to 73 weeks as of 12/2012 if the government extends federal unemployment benefits in 2013, which they must. 2) You may get severance. Many companies offer 2 to 3 weeks per every year worked. Please note that severance is completely at the discretion of the employer and is not required by law. 3) If you have deferred compensation in the form of stock or cash, you are eligible to receive these assets during the scheduled time table. My friend Paul, for example, has some $400,000+ in deferred compensation he loses if he quits! 4) You will get all your unused vacation days paid. You should get this anyway, but if you quit, there’s no guarantee. You may even receive unused sick days, but that is very rare. 5) You will have no black marks on your employment record. A key if you want to get back into the game at a future time. 6) You will likely get COBRA (healthcare) coverage for at least month and often times 3-6 months fully paid for by your employer. This means you don’t even have to pay the monthly premiums.

Save the speech Martin Luther because we do not give a shit about your opinion. Take a look at UOP, this place is a disaster. Anyone that has worked at UOP for more than two weeks quickly becomes a racist. Even the blacks that work at UOP are racist against their own race. The kind of blacks we are dealing with are niggers. Plain and simple! This is about race. Don't fool yourself! If these niggers were serious about going to school and bettering themselves; great! Too bad they are nothing but leaches on the entire system. They are stealing from every taxpayer out there and every hard working student. This university promotes theft and cares solely about profit. The degrees are legitimate but the sad part of all this is the fact that the niggers have tarnished the name of the university. Feeding these uneducated, unqualified and just plain stupid niggers with Pell Grant money has to stop. This will be the demise of UOP. Give it a few years and none of you reading this now will be working there. Why, because they will either be gone or have a footprint so small in the industry, it will only take a handful of people to keep up with the demand. Who is to blame, the niggers of course. These people fill the prisons and suck the entire system dry. This world would be a much better place without the niggers.

From these type of comments it is a little sad to see that people who are racists and fools work for UoP. Or do you? Are you are just here to troll? The people posting here have a real concern about their job and the years they have put in and the care they have put in for their students to graduate. Not one of us comes here to hear you opinions about the president or your opinions about n----. You seriously need to grow up and you really don't belong at the University if you are employed there. You give good employees a bad name.

Bunch of goddamn jigs stealing pell money. Way to reinforce that stereotype spear chuckers.

Peanut butter taste like ice cream. Call me maybe

"Raising America's debt limit is a sign of a leadership failure"-Obama-2006. Couldn't of said it any better my self.

Waiting to see who CD & DOE target today. They have a list of EA's they want gone. This is their opportunity

I thought this place was an ATM for Australians. Damn I hate those Aussies!

Where me pell boi, u steelin dat green boi, i be reedins on dems intronet that u be steelin ma free monay, pay me now boi so i can jump to some mo scoolz fo mo free greens - Sincerely Mr. Dumb Nigger

Where me pell boi, u steelin dat green boi, i be reedins on dems intronet that u be steelin ma free monay, pay me now boi so i can jump to some mo scoolz fo mo free greens - Sincerely Mr. Dumb Nigger

Peace out UoP. Leaving with 10 people on my PSL who have no right being in college. I had one group if pell runners who would have one person call and just change their voice a bit and auto drop once they got the check. I had 6 people picked up by fraud division and EM held that against me.

I do not want to work here but I need to put food on the table, so please stop making assumptions. I am blaming this crap economy on the president and his senate. All the promises have been lies. I am making less money now with this boob in office. Unless I want to work at Pizza Hut part time, I have no choice but to stay here.

Quit trying to preach to us and put a positive spin on this. This president sucks and the university is nothing but a niggers ATM machine!

Some of you are the biggest hypocrites. If you didn't believe in the mission of the University, why did you work there and make your living there? Businesses go through ups and downs. Businesses phase out- especially, when there is rampant poor leadership. That's the risk we take, when we work for other people. Stop blaming the nation's President, Jesus, and your Director of Enrollment for this BS. This is life. You can't be on top all of the time. This ride is coming to an end. If you're still employed, thank God that you've had notice and start getting your resume ready. If you're not, get off the pc and go find a job. No one and owes you anything. Many of us have made great money and earned degrees with the University. Some of you didn't have a degree or professional job experience when you started, that's probably why we're in trouble.

Our CEO would of been terminated by the Apollo Board if Apollo Stock had any type of voting rights by the shareholders. How can an Accountant/Stock Analyst be a good CEO? He only see's employees as a number and how he can squeeze more money as "cost savings"

Manager fired Friday. So campus now has DOE and 1 manager along with 17 EA's.

Please wake up! Welcome to our new America! Things will continue to decline over the next four years. If you don't believe me look at your recent paycheck (if you even have a paycheck left) Pray!

The real deal is that much of what has been happening since 2009 has not been fair. The entire education system changed and the truth is that the government is on a for profit witch hunt. And the biggest name in the industry is UoP. Many of the students and graduates are pretty smart. So the poster that thinks that they are stupid should learn a bit more about the institution. I think it is sad that employees have to be dragged through the changes. And to the person that asked about severance packages: get real. They will be walking folks out the door or looking for reasons to make you go shortly. They have been paying the 'leadership' millions to do all the things they have done and they don't have money left over to pay the peons after their years of service. Look over all the US companies in the same situation and see the organizations being raped by big business at the top and leaving the employees broke, pensionless, etc. Expect nothing and pray now.

January 24 and 25 d day observe vps schedules

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/01/11/hagens-berman-investigates-apollo-group-inc-follow/ Hagens Berman Investigates Apollo Group, Inc., Following Disclosure that the University of Phoenix May Be Put "On Notice" Status SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a securities law firm, today announced that it is investigating Apollo Group, Inc. (NAS: APOL) ("Apollo") following a significant drop in the company's stock price and concerns about the University of Phoenix's accreditation. Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Apollo stock since July 12, 2011, and who have suffered significant financial losses may contact Hagens Berman attorney Reed R. Kathrein, who is leading the firm's investigation, for a consultation. Investors can contact Mr. Kathrein by calling (510) 725-3000 or by emailing APOL@hbsslaw.com. Additionally, witnesses and other persons with knowledge that may help the investigation are encouraged to contact Mr. Kathrein. The SEC has finalized new rules as part of its implementation of the whistleblower provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Bill. The rules protect whistleblowers from employer retaliation and allow the SEC to reward those who provide information leading to a successful enforcement with up to 30 percent of the recovery. Apollo owns the University of Phoenix education system, a for-profit network offering online and traditional courses throughout the United States. Apollo receives 91 percent of its total consolidated net revenue from the University of Phoenix. On Jan. 9, 2013, the company disclosed that The Higher Learning Commission ("HLC"), which accredits the University of Phoenix, may put it "on notice," and formally sanction the school. The reasons for the potential action by The Higher Learning Commission have not yet been specified by Apollo. In July 2011, the HLC informed Apollo that there remained significant questions and areas that the University of Phoenix should work on improving and that these areas of concern would be reviewed at the next previously scheduled comprehensive evaluation visit in March 2012. On Oct. 19, 2011, Apollo stated that it was making preparations for the upcoming HLC visit and was "well-prepared" for the visit. The HLC began its comprehensive reaffirmation evaluation of the University of Phoenix in March 2012. Hagens Berman attorneys are investigating what Apollo and certain of its executives knew about the Higher Learning Commission's concerns, what it did to respond to these concerns, and what Apollo knew about the improving or deteriorating conditions at the University of Phoenix underlying these concerns. Additional information is available at http://hb-securities.com/investigations/Apollo. About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP is an investor-rights class-action law firm with offices in 10 cities. The firm represents whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation. More about the law firm and its successes can be found at www.hbsslaw.com. The firm's securities law blog is at www.meaningfuldisclosure.com.

http://www.ncahlc.org/contact-us.html

Any word on the TX campuses?

Are the people affected getting a decent package atleast?

I work for HR. Reduction in force happening soon. Be mentally prepared. Many of you are top performers and favorites among the leadership. Hold your head high. Plan will be placed in motion before you know it. My stomach is sick.

I would not be surprised if the phase out locations start to close well before the time they have already told staff and students. The comprehension and education level of the majority of the students enrolled is a joke. 2013 will be the fall of Phoenix! The email from big shots make it sound like no big deal...that is because they make millions and will get a huge buyout if shit hits the fan and the front line employees will get nothing!

Share the gossip you heard: 1. Pepicello will resign after HLC 2. Alan D will b pres 3. campuses combine like maryland and utah footprint (little rock, nw, las vegas and northern, indianpo and nw, florence and louisville, mem, chat and nash, orlan, ft. lauder and tampa, atl and savn 4. state campus direct 5. district vps are making decisions now on who stays and who goes don't be fooled 6. centralizing as much as possible so there is less need 4 campus staff

I will be letting the HLC know about the recommendation and REG requirements for my position and the threats I face every month. I am tired of the lies. Investors, students and everyone else should know that losing the matrix has changed nothing. It is sales and getting that financial aid as always. What lies!!!

Well Shit, this is not good. Billy P just sent out an email basically blowing smoke, please.

Not criteria #4. Four of the criteria. Sheesh.

Another round of reductions will be hitting within 1 week. Targets are 8-9% further reduction in staffing.

RVP is making the notice sound like it is not serious sing sing sing. focus on recommendations what makes us different and make her look good

I worked for the University for six years and I earned my Bachelors and Masters degree. I was laid off in the last round and I will say that the information passed onto me compared to the information passed onto the Phoenix location was completely different. I will say the lack of communication between departments is UOP's downfall. Also the individuals on the top (CEO's) have run the company into the ground. Some of the changes by the government have affected the University, but the practices of the company are now catching up with UOP. The new notice of UOP's accreditation is not surprising and I would say to current employees start job searching now. The big wigs don't know what to do and all these trickles down to cd and managers so now no one knows what to do.

Just got the official "Song & Dance" from CD about Notice. Thanks for more lies & smoke!

well it looks like the University is getting its own "written warning" from the HLC. I guess that is what happens when you try to train all staff what to say and when to say it instead of just helping them understand their role and company direction. Sounds like we are all on notice now!!!

http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/confessions-community-college-dean/burying-lede Burying the Lede January 8, 2013 - 9:43pm By Matt Reed (Hat-tip to Sarah Pavlus for highlighting this one.) Sometimes I remember that we academics read differently than most people. Bloomberg news yesterday ran a story about the University of Phoenix, in which it reported drops in quarterly earnings and share price as a function of a drop in enrollment. The headline reflected net income and enrollment. But the real news was buried in the fifth paragraph: The company is also expecting to receive a draft report from its accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission, said Gregory Cappelli, Apollo’s Chief Executive Officer, during a conference call with analysts and investors. He said the company believes it will be placed on notice, which would require follow-up reports and action. Whoa. In my world, that’s stop-the-presses news. (Okay, I’m old. What’s the internet version of stop the presses?) The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association is planning to place the country’s largest for-profit college on notice? And it’s likely enough that the CEO was comfortable revealing it on a conference call with investors? That’s huge. That’s way more interesting than this week’s share price. Stock prices fluctuate; it’s what they do. But a potential loss of accreditation -- which would come after “notice,” admittedly, but that’s what the “notice” is about -- would mean a loss of eligibility for Federal financial aid. That’s the lifeblood of Phoenix’ operation. It literally would not survive without students having access to that money. The rest of the story returns to the stock price, which, to my mind, is a grand exercise in point-missing. If Phoenix were to lose its accreditation, this week’s stock price would quickly become a memory. The story doesn’t give a reason for North Central’s prospective notice; we’ll have to wait for the folks who understand higher ed to get in there and find that out. In the for-profit world, the demarcation between the regionally accredited and the rest is effectively the demarcation between major and minor league. The few who have attained regional accreditation aren’t shy about it; they treat it as validation, which, in a way, it is. And it’s a hunting license of considerable import. (That was why certain for-profits spent much of the early 2000’s buying the accreditations of failing nonprofits, essentially treating them as taxi medallions. I’m told that the accreditors eventually clamped down on that, which is all to the good.) My hunch is that the for-profits have peaked. Their model brought certain efficiencies -- some thoughtful, some ruthless -- but ultimately couldn’t get past the same issues that plague traditional higher education. Convenience and occupational relevance are valid selling points, but they’re relatively easily copied. And it’s hard to compete on price when one sector is both taxed and unsubsidized while the other is subsidized and untaxed. Now that many publics offer online programs with vocational relevance, and at much lower cost to students, I’d expect to see some panic in the for-profits. And since for-profits have neither endowments nor appropriations to cushion the blow from lost tuition, the fall could be hard. There’s much more to this story, and I look forward to seeing it unfold. I just hope that future reports don’t bury the lede quite so egregiously. Read more: http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/confessions-community-college-dean/burying-lede#ixzz2HaIr0uxM Inside Higher Ed

Criterion Four: Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge Criterion Statement The organization promotes a life of learning for its faculty, administration, staff, and students by fostering and supporting inquiry, creativity, practice, and social responsibility in ways consistent with its mission.

What has officially been announced about the HLC sanctions?

HLC: UOP failed four criteria. Execs shocked.

UOP forgot to train new effective experienced management and stuck with present managers and directors who are just trying hang on for their salaries. Kind of sad. If you are reactive rather than proactive results are deserved. Nice list of companies with workplace discounts. Yet another test and with no sense of what is reality.

Apollo Group will go private at a discounted price.Market cap makes it attractive. Where there is cash, it will not go unnoticed. Wheels are in motion.

my campus sucks because directors are afraid they will be losing jobs time 2 DEMAND change in leadership people are in over heads if there is not a change in leadership begin asking Y need new leaders leaders who will lead through these troubling times staff r afraid and that means not producing IF their r campuses that r performing go see what they doing. send the ceo and pep to those campuses. leave the dict vp's out and go visit the performing campuses u will get answers or do it ur way and cont 2 see the ship sink another 28%

HLC Sanctions on University of Phoenix! Devastation to the stock price. Fire Capelli please.

We have had a 10 referral minimum since the honor roll campus stuff came about. If you do not get 10, they wanna know why and will use it against you in discussion memos or written warnings. Regardless of them being in the system or not, they want 10 generated... Not 10 put in. Honor roll is a joke, as well as career progression. The matrix awarded points based on referrals and conversions, so how is it different now. Warnings are being handed out for call volumes, lack of referrals and available time in D2EA. New Year resolution, find a new job while you still have one compared to getting fired and needing one

Our campus has a 15 referral minimum per EA

It is a sales job (don't kid yourself). As far as not being able to talk about numbers. The HLC should attend some of the meetings with the leaders of the organization. Behind the closed doors is where the numbers and ideas happen. UOP can't pay based off enrollments, but what do you think referals are? I have watched managers beat the idea of referals into their staff's head. It is sad. Everyone is just trying to save their own at this point.

Actions on Institutions From time to time, the Commission may apply a sanction against an affiliated institution. Currently, the Commission has two sanctions: placed on notice and probation. http://www.ncahlc.org/Information-for-the-Public/relationship-with-the-public.html

Placed on Notice An institution is placed on notice if it is found to be pursuing a course of action that could result in its being unable to meet one or more Criteria for Accreditation. Only the Board of Trustees, acting on a recommendation made to it, can place an institution on notice. The period for on notice is no longer than two years. http://www.ncahlc.org/Information-for-the-Public/relationship-with-the-public.html

Not too happy that the HLC placed Apollo Group on notice about "several areas of concern." This is NOT going to be a good thing at all and can potentially ruin us.

what do u think is coming? http://seekingalpha.com/article/1101561-apollo-group-management-discusses-q1-2013-results-earnings-call-transcript?source=yahoo

West division is being asked to come up with 8 referrals a month per enrollment counselor are other divisions being asked for the same? If so, isn't that breaking the headhunting rule that the DOE established to prevent for profits from making the education sales based. All I can say is from my experience making a quota on referrals makes UOPX look more like a sales company and all counselors are going to do is lie about peoples names and information. I dont know how the company doesn't get it??? Also, they want to write you up for not having 8 referrals per month. That is another lawsuit just waiting to happen. So go ahead write me up.

metro campuses coming. apol cant afford to have cds or does who r managing 3/4 people look how many staff the dict vp are managing only a matter of when not if

Our DOE sits out on the floor with us and manages us while our managers manage us :(

DOEs and CDs. Just curious as to what you are doing all day?

So jealous! We lost 2 last week, unfortunately good folks, instead of they AHole DOE or CD. Good luck & Godspeed

another 1 bites the dust or decided 2 resign good luck every1

With the Social Security tax going back to 6.2%, that measly 2.5% raise they gave us in November has been erased due to the Social Security Tax going up 2%, plus the extra we have to put in for our 2013 Medical Insurance means that Apollo Group employees are receiving less in their checks in 2013 then they are in 2012. How freaking sad to have employees be making less and less each year that they're employed when Executives like the CEO make over $25 million a year to have the worse performing S&P 500 stock of 2012.

Directors are still coming unplugged due to DQQS scores. They are demanding enrollment follow DQQS script. If student deviates, enrollment is supposed to stop student and put them back in the DQQS model. It's a joke. Plus they are watching how many times ACC sends calls to Grad Team & GT doesn't answer. ACC is being coached to not use voicemail, just keep calling GT until they answer.

The managers have been given carte blanche to remove all dignity from employees. Take away the creative abilities of employees and the results will be well deserved by the executives. They will collect their bonuses until the well is dry and blame it on the economy, competition, and employee incompetence. Watch the stock in 2013.

ALL of the for profit schools are going to have a rough 2013 because people have finally figured it out that the degrees are worthless.

ALL of the for profit schools are going to have a rough 2013 because people have finally figured it out that the degrees are worthless.

Any predictions on what Apollo Group will do in 2013? How many people will get laid off? How many lies will they tell? How many executives will leave the corporation and take golden parachutes while those helping students will cry for help and get screwed out of raises, promotions or any benefits we had before. I remember when people referred their friends and family to work here and now that never happens. Why did Apollo Group lose their Core Values so easily?

This is all about the leadership. The people at the top. And it is very sad that this has to happen this way. No one department works harder than the next. Enrollment enrolls them and the people in other departments can't necessarily do the job we do. It takes skill. The AC/FA team keeps them in and others can't necessarily do the job they do. Please don't assume that all enrollment is stupid to the process. I understand fully that getting them in is not matriculated and accepted. That doesn't happen initially and the students get a letter to that means when they are completely accepted to their program. I kept mine and that was sent 4 years ago. Who cares if Orlando and Tampa combine they are close enough aren't they. They are doing what is necessary for profit. I think Tampa is just as close to their new campus as Daytona was. About an hour away. The company is doing the things that make sense for them financially and we all have to fall in line AND stop fighting. We have done our jobs and--if you are worth your salt--done them well. And if the time comes when they don't need us then leave with your head high. But don't sit around arguing over who does the better or harder job. It is childish. And it is the division that those in charge want. Stand together because divided you fall.

Grad teams get them in and keep them in. Intake is a paper pushing middleman.

Whatever, make all the excuses you want. We do our job because if we did not you would not have one. Fine, give up like you say people in your dept do. That's why its as bad as it is. You basically said you don't do your job because you are tired of it and then blame others for not doing theirs. Youre the ones making your department useless not us. I know what department you're from I have seen the condescending email with the high and mighty bullshit you spew. Their are numbers and the university pushes to get in a lot and do it fast. 30 days to reg. News flash, we do our job and yours. I don't see you collecting the paperwork and getting the apps completed or following up with students, making schedules, and hear them whine because they don't have their precious Pell money. You're sitting on your pedestal passing judgement while others actually enroll or assist actual students. Your job is done after APIN, sounds tough.

"Central admin" haha, that's cute. You don't even know what the department is called! Not surprising since you don't know how to do your OWN job. We do have to contact students... but only when there's something BAD going on (read: when the student is required to provide additional documentation or take some kind of action, god forbid). Admissions Intake has gone from 250+ reps to less than 60, and we have to deal with your unhelpful and demanding asses all day. Some od us DO communicate changes in policy and proceedure to our campuses, some have just given up because there is too much else to do, and because the effort isn't appreciated and the information isn't utilized. Ask anyone in our dept - the only reason we're still here is for the paycheck, and only until technology catches up and they can automate our work. We are all as sick of this place as can b, and we are definitely sick of people like you! Most of us are on the job hunt! They aren't going to hire any new blood into this dept, good luck getting your students cleared when there is no one left here for you to crab at!

Wait, someone from central admin is on here bitching. Please! I know central admin, intake, etc. you are all perfect. You sit behind your screen with little to no student interaction and think that the student tells the grad teams everything and the grad team members mess it up. You think students tell us everything. If you do you are stupid and so is your post. Students lie about other schools, transcripts, money owed, etc. I have a place where you can put your SOPs. They change constantly and even change depending on which admin rep you talk to. All your mighty perfect rules barely even make down to the grad teams because as you know UoP does such a great job at passing down information with their wonderful emails that say nothing and explain even less. Listen perfect admin employee when you start worrying that your department is going to be centralized and thinking that any second you are going to lose your job then you get on here and post your bullshit until then shut up and logoff.

we being orlando is acquiring tampa overheard vp lm sorry

I appreciate the last contributors concerns. Here is the real world. EA's are still managed to get students to the application, APIN, and register as quickly as possible to make the managers look good. Most good EA's would like to slow the process and wait for matriculation prior to a start.(Just like real schools)

More disturbing to me is the fact that neither Enrollment, Academics, nor Finance know the standard operating proceedures for how APIN and official admitance and matriculation work. YES, they are all seperate things. These adviors are either too dumb, or too lazy to locate the correct documents for level changes and program changes (YES, they are seperate things with different SOPs - and YES, it is part of YOUR job!), and they don't know how a completed document should look - every day I hear the whining of Enrollment, "what do you meeeean it's not acceptable??" "What do you meeeean we got the wrong form, how can we fix this without bothering the stuudeeent? They're gonna be maaaad if we ask them to put forth some kind of EFFORT to get into school!!" Maybe if our EAs didn't promise the student the moon at first contact, then Admissions would be able to streamline their service, and Academics and Finance could do their jobs without freaking out about the status of MATRIC (hint: if we were really interested in the welfare of our students, and not just making sure we can rope 'em in, we'd require all transcripts to be on file before they ever set eyes on a classroom environment, ensuring MATRIC and FinAid processing prior to putting them in the position to incur a balance - unless a student has no prior transcripts for us to track down and bring in, we have NO control over how long it takes to complete a file and have it matriculated), or pick up the EAs slack with frustrated students who were set up with bullshit xpectations.

What is the most disturbing thing I find about how UOP operates is that nobody outside of Enrollment Advisors, Academics Advisors or Finance Advisors know how to work with students and the tools that they have available. Most Managers have no clue about Phoenix Career Services, Life Resource Center, Phoenix Connect or the "proper" way to use SSP. It sickens me that I make half of what my Manager probably makes and I know a lot more about how to help students. Honestly, what is the job duties of an Enrollment Manager these days? Go to meetings? Take four hour lunches? If I were them, I would be worried about being laid off since they're only overpaid cube monkeys.

Ain't nobody smilin or having any fun when the #1 training tool used by managers is FEAR. Get off your soap box and come out from behind the computer screen and do something positive instead of beating down employees.

So obvious when a Manager or Director get on here. There are 3 learning centers in my city. No one is smiling as they enroll, our jobs are still being threatened. DOE is out there looking for reasons to fire EA's.

There are over 25,000 films on the ecampus and it's easy to search to learn the concepts from class on film. Also the ebooks can be opened as an audio file. The Element K tutorials are another fabulous, additional resource for students. My students are thrilled about the new career services and the EAs at my campus are having fun and a great time with their students.

When I started out at UOP, I knew that their business practices were not going to last much longer. I feel that many of the "practices" that they're implementing like Career Services, Tuition Freeze, Grant is just smoke and mirrors as a PR stunt. I know we're still a business, but they sincerely need to update their classrooms. Students should have an open of watching videos based on the concepts they're learning in class. Some students are visual and auditory learners and reading from an e-book isn't effective. It won't be expensive or hard to implement these features that can help students understand the concepts of each Class. Either way they have to boost morale first and foremost. I rarely see smiles or joy in my workplace. Students won't spend 60k for a degree when they have crappy advisors.

http://investors.apollogrp.edu/phoenix.zhtml?c=79624&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1767234&highlight=

any talks about Georgia combo?

Texas

two colorado campuses joined which campuses are next

Yes. Directors are now targeting the employees they want gone. Don't be surprised to see more Written Warnings & "made up" compliance issues.

Has anyone else had an issue with a written warning containing false or misleading information and when you try to get an explanation it's like talking to a pell runner with SSP? They don't know how to answer the questions

Susan Boyle. Her name is Susan Boyle.

Susan Boyle. Her name is Susan Boyle.

Susan Boyle. Her name is Susan Boyle.

Susan Boyle. Her name is Susan Boyle.

Susan Boyle. Her name is Susan Boyle.

Susan Boyle. Her name is Susan Boyle.

Good one...there are not too many HOT people that work at UOP so glad you could find someone that suits your fancy. Men clearly, don't exist; they are either boys trying to be men, retards that think they know everything, or just plan nice good ol boys that are already married. On another note - SSP Outsell has been let go - no money to pay them anymore Left up to the managers to instill and the directors (who remembe do not get on the phone with students)to monitor them to make sure staff if robotic.

Do you guys know this really hot Enrollment Adviser named Susan? What's her last name?

I meant KNOW...just in case i get accused of been UOPX graduate. Some peoples work for a company and the still put it down.

Well SSP is good but management EM and DOE have no idea how to use it. They do not now how to discern or use rational judgment. It's black and white with no gray areas. EM and DOE don't even have common sense on how to use it, brain dead. That way the ship is sinking.

@ admissions office- It's just an all directors meeting they typically have around this time of year, they are not plotting our demise or maybe they are, but probably not.

I heard my director mention a big meeting has anyone heard anything more about a company wide director's meeting can someone give me more details on what they talked about?

@Anonymous, I figured it was all going to the CEO and CFO. ;)

Ever wonder where all of Apollo Group's money goes since it isn't going to employees or health benefits? Apollo Group recently doubled their marketing expenses on Google, spending $380k a day! http://www.nbcnews.com/business/profit-colleges-spend-big-online-advertising-1C7314340

Please say it is so that Outsource has been fired - How good is this information do you think? Please say it is so...!

I agree with previous writer regarding OUTSELL!

I meant Outsource, not Outlook

Parts of SSP are okay, but have been abused by DQSS and managers who can't think farther than a flip chart. It was meant to be a guide and we are loosing market share when the good judgement of advisors is placed aside in lieu of being Outlook correct. Again the fault of senior management for not having the foresight to use tools in perspective and properly.

@MathGuy--that's so true! When the "Leaders" came down, that's exactly what they looked like & sounded like. The dolt from SallieMae, sat there & talked about how awesome HE is. Our new "Leader" sounds like Tickle from "Moonshiners". I agree with whomever made the comment about DQSS. There is no PoInT (ha ha) to it

Just look at leadership. No one that is of any impressive background works there. They are more like used car salesman.

The plan isn't strategic at all. Then again, maybe I am wrong. I guess you can call bleeding the company any which way they can until it nose dives for good a strategy for the officers.

The plan isn't strategic at all. Then again, maybe I am wrong. I guess you can call bleeding the company any which way they can until it nose dives for good a strategy for the officers.

I have a 8 year old boy, the other day we were having dinner and he proudly stated - I WANT TO GO TO UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX - I guess the commercial are working - me and my wife were looking at him stunned (later we realized that he saw a TV ad for UOP). I am not affiliated with the school (know about it very little) just wanted to share this (randomly landed here after googling UOP TV commercial). Good luck to all...

Remember this about SSP - people do NOT want to get on the phone for fear of making DQSS rate their calls as NOT DEMONSTRATED - when in actuality if they listend to calls that were over the 45 minute window they may find that calls are done according to their SSP process but they don't listen to those calls do they...NO...they only constantly tell people they DO NOT DEMONSTRATE - what a morale booster this whole process is. Why not move everything to INDIA or Puerto Rico and just cancel the whole Phoenix offices altogether? if they are going to treat people with such SSP cruelty and leave them with feelings of incredible "what did I do wrong" good luck keeping those employees that you so call "value".

I can only hope that SSP is going away. Not only because managers have no clue that they need to understand you cannot train or expect your employees to do something you never once pick up the phone to do let alone think you know how to train your employees on this process. The managers are a joke in many of the divisions...not all, but many of them. Let's include the ones who have no loyalty to their employees and associates - you know who you are.

Uncle Sam, please shut down this money hungry scammer of Title IV funds already. Whatever the execs tell u are all lies.

If Outsell was fired and SSP is going away then what good are Enrollment Managers.....Maybe another layoff?

Is it SSP? SSO? BS? SEO? Or what?!? I hope all the useless material is sent back & allllllll those "educated" DQSS scorers are fired

If Outsell's contract was cancelled let's hope Outsell had a clause in their contract that all materials be returned to them or destroyed. That would be good for everyone.

Word on the street is uop fired outsell(creators of ssp) any truth to this?? Any thoughts on the new career interest profiler tool?

Word on the street is uop fired outsell(creators of ssp) any truth to this?? Any thoughts on the new career interest profiler tool?

What is everyone's campus like? I work online and it feels like everyone is clueless on the Direction of UOP. We have no idea on Career Progression and no details are ever discussed. I feel bad for the new hires that are working here in this rotten environment.

Former Employee, the CGA campus is on the list of campuses for closure from a post in this forum. No news on whether leadership will keep their jobs. Tough to call.

ground campus rules! anderson will lead 2 success he is as solid as a rock ask the chicks

Campus director in CGA scared to address enrollment's lack of performance. She and DOE are friends. Enrollment dictates what they will and won't do. They all keep their jobs. Glad I no longer work there.

Campus director in CGA scared to address enrollment's lack of performance. She and DOE are friends. Enrollment dictates what they will and won't do. They all keep their jobs. Glad I no longer work there.

Campus director in CGA scared to address enrollment's lack of performance. She and DOE are friends. Enrollment dictates what they will and won't do. They all keep their jobs. Glad I no longer work there.

Campus director in CGA scared to address enrollment's lack of performance. She and DOE are friends. Enrollment dictates what they will and won't do. They all keep their jobs. Glad I no longer work there.

Do they have Pell Grants in India?

Just got the EM from Big Brothet about the new super workforce management tool. Sooooooo......you are now tracking missed phone calls? Hmmmmm....guess you need more "tools" to fire folks with & show that moving EAs to India is in the students best interest. Yep, this is DEFINATELY be a better student experience

Growth outside of the US!!!

Directors are meeting on sales growth targets

What is director meeting about in two weeks in Phoenix?

Too bad Glassdoor.com won't let you tell the truth. They'll block any "unPC" comments. They won't let you talk about the sexual harassment, favoritism, discrimination against caucasians, the Ex-TVP letting one of the managers make sexual comments about the director..the complete and lack of utter respect from top to bottom is amazing. Glassdoor won't let you mention any of that. They fire the good managers and leave the crappy "minority" managers. I'm embarrassed to be in the same "class" as them. I'm counting the days until I get a new job.

Hey managers,and directors this site isntnjust fired employees in fact Ive been commenting on this site since BEFORE i was fired. You are just pissy that there is a place where current and ex employee can converse about their experiences with your company...I guess people who comment at glassdoor.com are just disgruntled ex employees too...

maybe the plan IS to drive the stock prices down http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=APOL NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Apollo Group (Nasdaq:APOL) hit a new 52-week low Tuesday as it is currently trading at $18.44, below its previous 52-week low of $18.46 with 1.8 million shares traded as of 2:01 p.m. ET. Average volume has been 2.4 million shares over the past 30 days. Apollo Group has a market cap of $2.18 billion and is part of the services sector and diversified services industry. Shares are down 63.8% year to date as of the close of trading on Monday. Apollo Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides online and on-campus educational programs and services at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The company has a P/E ratio of 6.1, below the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7.

I was one of those people laid off in the this last round. I was in corporate. They didn't treat us any differently than they treated the campuses. At midnight of the day they laid us off, all benefits ended. I have a family & no insurance & no job. My more than a decade of experience isn't worth anything. Food stamps here I come. But one thing I have learned in all of my working years is that good & bad managers come & go & they are at any company you work for. That is the constant of working for anyone except yourself. A good manager can be gone tomorrow. If you don't like it, take my advice & go somewhere else it just isn't worth the headache. Life is too short. If you do like it, make the most of it. It is upper management that is running the business into the ground. They have forgotten that without good, trained & loyal employees, you can't keep a company going. PS. The college that my husband got his degree at, has since gone under. All employers need is a degree from an accredited university which Apollo is at the moment.

Apollo Group Stock Hits New 52-Week Low (APOL) EXPECT MORE LAYOFFS

Was told that higher ups are EXTREMELY aware of this website, however they think it's only disgruntled fired employees who feel this way...lol

I'm local campus IT for a regional site. Laptops never automatically back up to the F:\ unless your particular IT dude set it up to do so

I hope these sleazy managers get what is coming to them and they understand how Karma is a bitch. There are still employees who like helping people. I just hope my fancy Phoenix degree will be worth the paper it is printed on in the future.

If you have a company laptop it will automatically back up to the f-drive. Meaning that there is a very good chance the higher ups have access to it. In addition the company feels that the computer, documents and all of your email are their property. They also monitor and record your calls (and if they have NICE can listen to them. If you truly feel that your performance has been good and they do not have grounds to dismiss you I would contact legal counsel.

atlanta campus not closing the learning centers are

I have a meeting scheduled with my director, president, regional, and corporate human resources. My director has been awful and is trying to get me fired but he has done some bad things such as saying ageist remarks etc. and so I went to human resources awhile ago about that and now I think he is retaliating. The other day I was going onto my company laptop at work and I was adding to my document saved there that was named "letter to human resources" and here I could not get onto it because it was opened elsewhere and it said it was opened by IT dept. I know this is legal but it was very creepy and I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this and whether my director has authority to be able to go on my computer like that. Thanks!

Does anyone know how long the Atlanta and Columbus, GA campuses will remain in operation? The Savannah, GA news recently reported that it was the only campus in the State to survive the reduction. However, the list posted in this forum reflects that the Columbus, GA campus will close in February 2013 and Atlanta campuses will close at various times in 2013. Thanks!

And yes, TheyAreWinning that is exactly the problem. No reason for ground versus online. More solidarity needed because again, we are all expendable to leadership under the right circumstances.

@Abc, please don't tell me to not get emotional in my response when you were so clearly emotional in yours. My point, which I gather you did not get, was that you should stop stereotyping and trying to pit online and ground against each other. If you are in fact a manager and this is your attitude you are doing nothing but contributing to a problem that has no reason to exist other than people who continue to fan the flames. As a manager as well I know and you should know that you have to be more level-headed than that.

@Anon...BTW...I am an online EM who staterted at a local campus. I have first hand knowledge of all the tactics! Don't get so emotional in your reponse. It's the politics of this organization. I enjoy working for UOPX. Again... Change must happen and it starts with leadership!!!!

This exactly what "Leadership" wants! Ground vs Online. The simple fact is there are unethical EAs, ACs, & FCs. I work with EAs who lie, poach & are essentially dirtbags but I see it with my online counterparts. There is an online AC who is talking to every ground student about "how it's so much cheaper is you transfer to associates or online". Local EAs are being told to stop offering online & only talk about local campuses. Online is being pushed to move everyone online. Instead of fighting we should be working together. IMO

@ABC, stereotypical rubbish. I am an online advisor and have NEVER, I repeat NEVER steered a military student away from their options or failed to inform them of their benefits. The type of behavior you describe has occurred from various ground advisors telling military students that they receive NO BAH payment for online attendance since the latest GI Bill. Bottom line... bad apples exist everywhere and I'm sure that those ground advisors were similarly "coached" in the same tactics. At least be fair about that fact. Demonizing ground versus online serves no one. We are all expendable in the eyes of the "leadership".

Many unethical online advisors deliberately hold information back from military students regarding their BAH. Online advisors do not let "student inquiries" known as "leads" in the office mis-inform our service members. I have an Uncle who fell victim to an online advisor. Luckily an on campus advisor was able to help my Uncle get ALL the benefits he earned. What the online advisor did not know is that he was mis-informing my Uncle. Also I work for UOPX and have been for almost 10 years! online advisors interrogate student inquiries who have an interest in local campus. I know for a fact that they are instructed by their leadership to talk them out of speaking with a local campus advisor. Also, online advisors paint a horrible picture of local campus!!! It's no wonder why "leadership" made a decision to close campuses."leadership" of UOPX should start with terminating all those managers who "coach" their employees to hold back and mis-inform students! Luckily my Uncle had a good expierence from a local advisor because UOPX may have been on the news again! I love UOPX but the BS of online mis advisement has got to stop!!!!'

Gregory W. Cappelli, Apollo Group Compensation: $25.1 million Corporate profits: NA Stock gain/loss: +10% Cappelli's pay shot up more than 1,400 percent last year, and it's far from clear what he did to deserve $23.5 million in stock and stock options; shares in Apollo, which owns the for-profit University of Phoenix, were up just 10 percent last year, and Cappelli isn't even the company's sole CEO. (He splits the title with Charles B. Edelstein, who received an even bigger options grant in 2008.) Stock options are supposed to give CEOs an incentive to promote long-term growth, but that clearly hasn't worked at Apollo. Since January 2008, it has underperformed the S&P 500 and most other education companies. In 2012, its stock is down 40 percent.

International dept online was told some ppl have to work the day after thanksgiving.

What department and region is required to work the Friday after Thanksgiving?

If you know of staff enrollment or otherwise that is being targeted for having a greater salary than the rest of the staff (undoubtedly because they earned it) those are discriminatory grounds and sufficient for a lawsuit. If it is illegal to compensate counselors for their numbers then the opposite is true too. This is also a reason to sue. Don't fall victim to the cunning and unethical ways of apollo group. Contact legal counsel!

Anybody else being forced to work Friday after Thanksgiving?? It's a paid holiday but they told us if no body volunteers they will draw names. Needless to say the people chosen are definitely not amused.

Anybody else being forced to work Friday after Thanksgiving?? It's a paid holiday but they told us if no body volunteers they will draw names. Needless to say the people chosen are definitely not amused.

Here is the deal... if you work somewhere you work there because it suits you...not them. If and when you get to the point you do not want to work in a culture that appears almost culturistic...take the steps to move on when it is right for you. It is hard, I know...but when a company pays you to get a degree but they can not give you a job that helps you help the company then there is a real problem. With the whole new career tools...it is almost like steering in real estate...be careful...one could be looked at like we are steering students toward things to benefit the university - even tho the tools may appear helpful...can they get hired on to a company or is that just fluff.

Thanks for the feedback. So sorry this is happening. It makes me sick.

Thanks for the feedback. So sorry this is happening. It makes me sick.

Thanks for the feedback. So sorry this is happening. It makes me sick.

They are targeting ground campuses. They dumped 4 mgrs yesterday. 1/2 EAs have been told who their new mgrs are & if they are moving LC. The others have no idea & are still in the dark. CD has locked themselves in office & DOE is doing dirty work. A few of the EA's who are left wondering have DM's within last 6 mos...do the math. If you are making over "market" & have a DM..expect to be let go. Remember--Apollo reported to stick holders, they were getting rid of another 800 with in 6 mos. They want to let go as many as they can before the merit increase goes into effect

What is up with these quality reviews at the campus? Have any other campus's had these?

Someone from the training department warned me before hand that the company was looking to reduce total workforce of the company by "coaching employees out". They told me exactlky how it would happen, managers will be asked to eliminate an employee or two by coming up with whatever reason neccesary (e.g. incorrect time entry into the system, std appts taking too long, imporoper SSP, etc) and there will be a 4-6 week progression to terminating that employee. What I was warned about happened exactly as i was told. What shocked us more was some of the targeted EA's did pretty solid work, so we think there may be a salary component or favoritism to it. This was at a pretty large ground campus, but I am not certain about online.

The roadshow at our campus was a joke too! There were many questions asked but most followed with the same answer "I don't know" or "It's on the table". Basically, no answers. It was scripted and these new 'leaders' were told what to say. The ONLY reason there was a roadshow at all was because it was a 'baraometer' check to see what people were thinking and feeling about the company. If it quacks like a damn duck, then it is a damn duck. Make no mistake about it, these people that run this company could care less about you and the student. Believe me there are really good companies out there that really DO care about the welfare of the employees. To the people that were layed off..congratulations...you will all do just fine out there. The election will have a profound impact on the future of this company. Pay attention and don't just believe what you read on here...research it yourself.

I could not help thinking about the HUGE bonuses that the leadership made sure they paid themselves while at that Roadshow today. All of the discussion was about why the layoffs and secrecy were necessary. I mean, I get dollars and cents but please don't bullshit me. Insult to injury, they just built ANOTHER damned building in the online complex after laying over 800 people off?Legitimate questions were asked during the Roadshow about how we are told to push the value of education as a means for promotion but that people with masters degrees make no more (or sometimes less) than someone with an associate degree in this company. Got the standard "Yeah, we're going to take a look into that". Translation, shut up and be happy you have a job. Oh and please forget the fact that we're full of shit cuz we made sure that WE got paid!

Hello, I have a serious question here. First off, I do not plan on being at uop much longer, and feel bad for everyone who was let go. My question is this, to the people talking about discussion memos and firings... Is this mainly at the ground campuses??? Thanks, LaMar Vel Johnson.

Hello, I have a serious question here. First off, I do not plan on being at uop much longer, and feel bad for everyone who was let go. My question is this, to the people talking about discussion memos and firings... Is this mainly at the ground campuses??? Thanks, LaMar Vel Johnson.

Hello, I have a serious question here. First off, I do not plan on being at uop much longer, and feel bad for everyone who was let go. My question is this, to the people talking about discussion memos and firings... Is this mainly at the ground campuses??? Thanks, LaMar Vel Johnson.

just found out some of the names let go. What the hell are they thinking? Get rid of the good managers and keep the "protected" class managers? How the hell am I supposed to go into work today and "be productive"??? Why the eff hasn't the DOE or demoted TVP/nowCD been shitcanned? Sonofa...there are barely 40 of EA's left and now we have 5 managers? 1 of them makes Forrest Gump look like a brain surgeon. Lord..let them "forget" about me & my old DM during this time. I guess this is the one time the "matrix" isn't in writing.

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It is humorous to see how many people hate what they are doing at UOPX. Stocks and enrollments are going down because people are unhappy and living in fear! The executive leadership is a joke that only cares about themselves. I worked for the company for many years and was let go in the mass lay offs. The severance was disgusting! If you still work for the company chances are you are looking for another job and if you have not started to look...start now! The grass really is greener on the other side and you can be happy again.

It's easier to target and fire people and NOT pay a severance, than just lay people off. They are not just targeting underperfomers, but also better paid tenured staff. The dishonesty and mind games to fire people in this manner speaks volumnes about where UOP is and what the culture is there now... this is a toxic company :/

Discussion Memo to firing can be as short as 4 weeks. If you receive a DM chances are there is nothing you can do to change it. They will target people they need/want to get rid of with just about any random thing they can write you up for. We had a senior (a good senior)REG 5 after the DM,and he was written up two weeks later to the day and fired two weeks after that.

Yeh for Houston...now they need to get rid of most online DOE and MGR's!

Houston laid off 5 at management level so far today.

Did Greg bother to so up? We got stuck with some finance "C", a district dude & our fearless president. It was pointless, they didn't answer questions, just talked around answers. Plus mgmt stayed in room. So it was generic questions at best

That Roadshow meeting today was another waste of company money and employees time.

orlando and tampa will become 1

Once you get a discussion memo, you will be fired in 60 days

Write ups have started at my LC. Seems like they are hitting the EA's with higher salaries.

Well how many languages do you speak by the way my first languages is not English and I do know perks is spelled with an "e" but when one speak more than one language or even more thing happens. I apologize for my spelling misfortunes but my BBA is not from UOPX, Thank you very much. And I have had more important jobs than just been an Enrollment Advisor that only does it for the money not to really help people. That’s the reputation UOPX has. Et quand l'université des phoenix stcks a atteint 15 $ j'espère que vous pouvez trouver un autre emploi. Merci à la réglementation.

Micro managed until you get sick of it and quit. I have heard that some managers are trying to find anything possible to hand out written warnings, including false info

So Ann, I believe you work at my campus. I cringed at your spelling. It's employees like you, who give UOP, the reputation of "Degree Mill". It's bad enough I have to listen to you for 40+ hours/week. You don't "axe", you "ask", it's called a "Library", not a "Lieberry", it's "implement", not "impotent", it's "excuse me", not "wha-chu said". Perks, not pirks.

UOPX changed it stratagy but keep old management. I they want to grow and prosper they need hire no contaminated leadership because the EM, DOE, CD, RVP they have been very damage from the years the matrix was intruduced until it was eliminated in 2010. Employees can still give it their all not the same incentives but with respect and reasnable pirks like in any other public organization. That 20% close eyes and all became greedy and hateful and they could live up to UOPX's mission, value and principle.

I've really got to get my resume tweaked. This is ridiculous and the stock just continues its downward spiral.

They get rid of their ineffective directors and then let the same managers these directors put in place remain. What did that accomplish?

Someone has something against people who want a long-term career.To the person that said leave--after you. When people have a job that they come to and enjoy and have been good at they don't want to be mistreated and put out. But since you have such a heavy opinion on this then please do leave and make room for those that really do want to keep their position.

new flavor this month. doing the same thing over and over expecting different results is what this company does. a joke. could feel the tension. we were flown th phoenix to get trained about a new process this is what the gifted leadership does and always do. if the company wants to win hire a new leadership team. wipe out the long timers create a top of the line staff and you will see results. or keep your friends employed, continue to watch the company fail. grow some balls make a move

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It was s shame to see good people leave...

Yes. Be prepared to be micromanaged to death as they find a reason to fire you.

any more news<?

being down with Uop is like being down with HIV. At the end they both kill you.

How about that SSP survey today...agree to disagree....Who the heck wants to continue that spectacular dollar yank.

I could enroll 10 students and it still wouldn't be good enough. The almighty dollar is the bottom line. I LOVE UOPX!!!

I could enroll 10 students and it still wouldn't be good enough. The almighty dollar is the bottom line. I LOVE UOPX!!!

I could enroll 10 students and it still wouldn't be good enough. The almighty dollar is the bottom line. I LOVE UOPX!!!

Thank you for that laugh!!! It was another day of being told enrollment are shit & do better or leave. Love it, Anay...cause "Insider" gotz da skup

Insider, your "info" is about as real as the Loch Ness Monster. Goldman Sachs isn't going to buy Apollo Group when they own EDMC NOT Washington Post.

The newest I'm hearing is of a Goldman Sachs takeover. The stock is depressed, GS already owns the Washington Post Co (ie Kaplan) - would merge them.

Get up and get down, career progression is a joke in yo town!

Get up and get down, career progression is a joke in yo town!

Get up and get down, career progression is a joke in yo town!

Pell check in dah houze

We need dah pell

Gib me mah pell

Who got da pell???

I heard the fearless leaders were visiting ground campuses. Any word on how that is going?

my cd is not doing much of anything and has little input into what we r doing. does urs?>

@Let's get real, i comment after i hear or read something from the EXECUTIVE (csuite) i work for. i believe he leaves this info out on purpose he could lock it up or not say anything in front of me 90% of what I write is accurate. i post because people have babies to feed and house notes, car notes to pay and I was there b-4. i share what i see or hear and will cont 2 if u do not like it do not read it

Let's get real....Your post makes sense and one would think that this forum would be full of rumors and lies. The sad truth is, most employees have received more accurate information on HERE than from the company they work (or worked) so hard for.

People seriously - so many rumors/lies/guesses on this site. Everything from people saying they knew what the market adjustment would be (everything from 2-5% was posted to people saying there would be zero adjustment and they had that confirmed. Can;t you see people are coming on here and just writing nonsense just to stir things up. If you hate the company, quit. If you like it, then do your job. This site does nothing but speculate and spread rumors. I foudn this from a random google search today and can't believe anyone takes this seriously. It's a bunch of gossip by angry former employees who probably deserved to get fired, competitors, and people just starting trouble.

People seriously - so many rumors/lies/guesses on this site. Everything from people saying they knew what the market adjustment would be (everything from 2-5% was posted to people saying there would be zero adjustment and they had that confirmed. Can;t you see people are coming on here and just writing nonsense just to stir things up. If you hate the company, quit. If you like it, then do your job. This site does nothing but speculate and spread rumors. I foudn this from a random google search today and can't believe anyone takes this seriously. It's a bunch of gossip by angry former employees who probably deserved to get fired, competitors, and people just starting trouble.

I'm so sad that I won't be getting that extra $26.13/check!!! Darn them for messing with it. We need to start "doomsday prepping" for Jan '13.

Are they laying off CD & DOE's in that 800? (Oh please please please...) They want the EA's to ask our dickCEO "open & honest" questions!!! Bwaaahhhh...said no retaliation?!? Yeah, right-this campus is run on retaliation.

Quick note. company will file bankruptcy by Jan 2013. Raises on hold. 800 layoffs will get screwed with no severence. Sperling is trying to buy all stock back and turn UOP into just private collegre but stock is dropping to fast it is likely he will not be successful.

I just heard that one year after I was fired for basically not living my PRIVATE life the way my management felt i should that they shut down the learning center i use to work at along with all the other centers that my managers managed. I was told that everyone at those places got the axe. I feel bad for those who lost their jobs but as far as my three managers go I cant say i feel for them. Karma is a B you should think before you act tis all.

Let's get to work! ha!

dickvps that is funny!

@the other Anon, Amen! $25 million to run the company into the ground. Guess I'm in the wrong station in life!

It is imperative that student loan funds and Pell Grants continue to fund lobbyists and politicians in Washington.What other industries get direct funds from the government to lobby the government.This is a smokin deal!Better yet, the Tea Party supports this use of government money. We have the best of both worlds. By the way. For some of you, this is a joke.

Performing. Looking at the overpaid CEO list. I couldn't perform enough to cover the huge paycheck the people are making at the top of the pyramid to run the company into the ground. Wow. Love how my hard work is repaid with termination and their poor job is repaid with millions.

I agree!!! Vote Romney next week!

if we want to keep our jobs and get the matrix back vote Romney check this article out http://www.huffingtonpost.com/davidhalperin/for-profit-colleges-romney_b_2058261.html "President Obama's administration has taken major steps to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse by these companies. By contrast, Mitt Romney has chosen to publicly embrace this controversial industry as a cornerstone of his higher education policy, and he has promised to undo Obama reforms that would hold these schools accountable and channel federal aid to programs that actually help students."

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/07/executive-pay-america-top-10-overpaid-ceo The Nation's 10 Most Overpaid CEOs

cd's doe's will be a part of the 800 the dickvps are stringing us along. wonderful trip to phoenix will be a political bed swap. people sleeping with people to keep jobs stay up late and watch

i heard the smae thing that scoop wrote about. has anyone else?

Well. Yeah. They said that on the report. That is no secret.

@Confirmed, OUCH!

@Confirmed, OUCH!

Director

@Confirmed, reliable source on that number?

Decrease in 800 employees in next six months.

@WhatsThePoint (EA), I thought the same thing when I saw that they were delaying the increases by another month.

Our DOE is a bully & plays favorites. He's a complete a-Hole, I'd rather have the demoted TVP then him. If that's the case, I know I can kiss my job & learning center good bye!!! I don't give it the 6 mos this blog said. He'll have us run out & closed.

WestEA ALREADY happening there are a number of campuses without CDs and functioning with success ask around. what role do they play? 1 state director w/ increase responsibility and $ DOEs need 2 manage more than 4 managers student and fin services already centralized it is happening ask your friends

Scoop, is this for remaining ground campuses? How long before they are all closed? Just trying to prepare. Can't see a ground campus with no directors-DOFAS either; DAA

CD never had any fight

The arrogance by Bill in our Market Wage adjustment is disgusting. How can employees feel valued with 2.5%? How can you be excited to screw employees over and over again.

The arrogance by Bill in our Market Wage adjustment is disgusting. How can employees feel valued with 2.5%? How can you be excited to screw employees over and over again.

Thanks for screwing employees again! 2.5% but not until Dec?!?! Guess they'll be firing more folks before then. Thanks Bill

The market increase is 2.5 where I am located (SE). Confirmed.

the scoop (executive) your post is what i heard also. let us do all the work

u want the scoop????????????? CDs/DOEs, will B downsized 2 1 state director reporting 2 distr VP once the closings r organized and the heated students r taken care, student finance services bing centralized staff executives wanted saved have new titles good old boy and pretty girl network is alive & well

Directors get off your ass and fight for your campus...don't let them push you round ... Geez. Dude

I'm tired of being used and abused. Stop abusing me. I AM PELL!

I'm tired of being used and abused. Stop abusing me. I AM PELL!

I'm tired of being used and abused. Stop abusing me. I AM PELL!

I left the company today after 4 years...I've been ashamed to say I worked for uop for some time. I feel good about the students I've helped reach their goals, yet bad about helping low life's take advantage of Pell. Better things are out there. I felt I deserved better, you should too.

I left the company today after 4 years...I've been ashamed to say I worked for uop for some time. I feel good about the students I've helped reach their goals, yet bad about helping low life's take advantage of Pell. Better things are out there. I felt I deserved better, you should too.

I left the company today after 4 years...I've been ashamed to say I worked for uop for some time. I feel good about the students I've helped reach their goals, yet bad about helping low life's take advantage of Pell. Better things are out there. I felt I deserved better, you should too.

I left the company today after 4 years...I've been ashamed to say I worked for uop for some time. I feel good about the students I've helped reach their goals, yet bad about helping low life's take advantage of Pell. Better things are out there. I felt I deserved better, you should too.

I left the company today after 4 years...I've been ashamed to say I worked for uop for some time. I feel good about the students I've helped reach their goals, yet bad about helping low life's take advantage of Pell. Better things are out there. I felt I deserved better, you should too.

ok you want news...here is some news...Riverpoint Parkway, Phoenix, AZ...dirty floors, sanitation that is unbearable in the garages, garbage containers that stink like hell, bathrooms that are not cleaned up to par, bugs, and more bugs on the carpets because they haven't been cleaned since the company (Apollo) decided to give the cleaning contract to another company to save money...the cleaning staff does nothing but talk on their cellphones, drive their family members in the golf trucks to pick up and drop off their own personal family belongings, they don't even have a VACUUM CLEANSER that cleans the floors. It's a 50 year old swiffer...if they even had them back then. It's bad and it's getting real old. If someone doesn't do something about it...someone else will

Does anyone care about the laymen in this company or do we have to call the media and OSHA to get some cleanliness results. We are not ignorant and we are not incapable of finding other jobs. We are just...for the moment, wondering what it is WE want to do...so in the meantime a paycheck makes sense. Good luck to the VP's who think they know it all.

Clearly Project Foresight has forgotten cleanliness and sanitation. They have chosen a new cleaning company that OSHA needs to examine. The floors are filthy, the carpet hasn't been vacumed in probably 6 months, there are bugs on the floors in the carpets and it is incredibly dirty everywhere. What is the deal with that. My goodness. If they are not careful OSHA will be called and stepped in. There are people with sicknesses and illness that is taking them to hospitals. Please pay attention to this. I am sure the higher ups don't have the same problem. Riverpoint Parkway needs some cleaner "cleaners".

giving extra money to students if they go online versus ground

giving extra money to students if they go online versus ground

giving extra money to students if they go online versus ground

Our market increase will only cover the increase in premiums. $1.2 billion in cash so Execs can get bigger bonuses and front line employees get screwed.

Well tomorrow is November 1st. Anyone want to take bets on the market increase? ;)

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Agree with anon...those racial remarks from a dumb cracke who realized a black was smarter than ther dumb ass, oh that's probably why you were canned for being Ignorant.

The true sign of ignorance and stupidity are the people that scapegoat others for their shortcomings. Neither of the idiots that made the racial posts have anything to say and may even be just trying to get a reaction in here. @justintimeforfootball, if you are actually at the company go ahead and express those views to your supervisor so that they can fire your ass on the spot. At least you would be gone for a legit reason.

This would be correct, the niggers have dragged down and ruined everything that once was. These people are scumbags on every level. Everyone hates niggers regardless if they won't admit it. Niggers were only good for working fields and that is it. They are a stupid and worthless breed of animal. I compare them to the mule. WORTHLESS!

You all are some unintelligent, ignorant asses getting on here with some of this stuff. If you working be happy, if you got canned get over it.

Fuck you, maggot.

Orwell, people like you are the ones bringing down UOPX. If you don't have anything positive to say shut the up.

Orwell. Jeez. You can educate anyone in the world. And they can still be quite ignorant.

So they delay raises for no particular reason and now they decide they'll just tell people nobody will get a raise instead. So much for Career of Choice and improving Employee Engagement! Imagine all the quality employees and loss productivity they'll receive with this information. It will certainly cost them more than the 4-5% they should pay us AT LEAST.

There has been no official word rolled out to employees. Expect this to be communicated to staff by the end of the week early next week.no raises for any staff

There has been no official word rolled out to employees. Expect this to be communicated to staff by the end of the week early next week.no raises for any staff

Let's just call a spade a spade, it's the niggers and their pell grants that are dragging down the University. let's see, no job, tons of kids, Obama money welfare/food stamps where mah pell grant gibs me dat!!!!!

Let's just call a spade a spade, it's the niggers and their pell grants that are dragging down the University. let's see, no job, tons of kids, Obama money welfare/food stamps where mah pell grant gibs me dat!!!!!

Let's just call a spade a spade, it's the niggers and their pell grants that are dragging down the University. let's see, no job, tons of kids, Obama money welfare/food stamps where mah pell grant gibs me dat!!!!!

Is there official word on Market Wage raises or is it only speculation from idiots that there will be no raises?

If Romney is elected, UOP will be even more screwed since he want's to eliminate the Pell Grant

I love career progression, gonna be an executive soon. Rolling in the dough. I AM A FEEHNICKS!!!!!!!!!

I love career progression, gonna be an executive soon. Rolling in the dough. I AM A FEEHNICKS!!!!!!!!!

I love career progression, gonna be an executive soon. Rolling in the dough. I AM A FEEHNICKS!!!!!!!!!

I love career progression, gonna be an executive soon. Rolling in the dough. I AM A FEEHNICKS!!!!!!!!!