Ashford lead generator in trouble
I wonder how many good leads Quinstreet actually got for Ashford. Check out this report. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lead-generator-quinstreet-preying-vets-misleading-shipping-shaulis/
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Stock Under 6.00
Let's see where it goes from here. To the bottom, hopefully. Drops have been pretty consistent as of late. I don't see a recovery rally. At some point panic sets in for investors.
Nice bonuses
Nice bonuses for the top tier. Think they deserved it? "On March 29, 2018, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company granted long-term incentive awards under the Company’s Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan, as...
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Veteran choosing Ashford for Early Childhood Education
I just ran into a young woman from a small city who has chosen Ashford University for early childhood education. She says she wasn't recruited by Ashford and said it was the best school for her to go to and that the GI Bill would pay for her...
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Swords to Plowshares
Here's the article that Bridgepoint is trying to censor. https://www.swords-to-plowshares.org/2018/03/21/beyond-ashford-safeguarding-veterans-from-for-profit-schools/
What is DOD hiding about Ashford?
Why won't DOD reveal what schools were reviewed? https://rebootcamp.militarytimes.com/news/education/2018/03/27/dod-review-0-of-schools-following-ta-rules/
Veterans affairs visit tomororw on site
Will be interesting
Ashford looking the other way with plagiarism?
Ashford looking the other way with plagiarism. That's what one commenter in IHE stated. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/03/14/ashford-university-latest-big-profit-seeking-become-nonprofit
Bridgepoint to sell the two universities after buyout
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/03/13/ashford-university-latest-big-profit-attempt-nonprofit-conversion
Is Ashford following the DOM MOU?
Is Ashford really following the DOD MOU? It's hard to believe that it is. https://dodmou.com/InstitutionViewSignature/GetFile?institutionId=1817
More money for ads, less for people
"As we have said throughout 2017, we will continue to exercise disciplined expense management. To this end, we have hired an industry consultant to help us identify opportunities for additional efficiencies and expense savings."...
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Bridgepoint Stock
At the time of writing this, the stock is at $6.11/share. All time low! I’m so happy!
Less than $190 million left in the bank
A year prior had close to $390 million..... this place is going down yikes
Directors getting reassigned / many teams changing
Looks like even the top dogs missed January and major changes coming
On the spot sign ups back on
Management is pushing to get everyone signed up asap without giving them any time to think about it this is what caused the lawsuit in the first place folks
When is Bridgepoint going to report earnings?
When is BPI going to report earnings? The last report was 10-25-2017. Usually, when there is no advanced notice, the news is bad. We already know the bad news about GI Bill funding, but it may be worse if BPI also loses DOD ("TA") money. BPI has...
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Attorney General
I have a call scheduled with the Attorney General's office on Feb 1st to discuss my experience as an Enrollment Services Advisor and enrolling students that were nowhere near capable of making it past the 3rd class (I had one that did). How about the...
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Tuition and fees raised $4,000 per year starting Monday!!!
Programs aren't getting better ...leadership is stupid
"Deceptive marketing lawsuit against Ashford should surprise no one"
"As a Marine veteran who both worked at San Diego-based Ashford University and took classes there as a student, I am glad to see the California Attorney General’s Office seeking justice for those who have been taken advantage of by the school."...
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Ashford's problems makes Navy Times
The word is getting out in military circles... https://www.navytimes.com/education-transition/education/2017/11/30/california-sues-ashford-university-a-top-enroller-of-military-students/
Call them out!!!!
Who are the worst managers and directors at ashford?!!! Let everyone know!!!
Bridgepoint Unethical and immoral Executive Staff
I am an ex employee of Bridgepoint education. I will not say how I was let go, but I seen and heard ALOT while employed. I seen a lot and reported a lot to HR.. While working in Finance, I seen Executive team members and corporate finance directors...
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Washington Post article details fraud at Bridgepoint
So know you have heard what I was referring to about a month ago. Insiders knew the details about Arizona and about the shady business practices. They probably thought they could get away with it, given their ties in DC. Mike Vasquez's article in the...
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We sue the va and California sues us !!
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/economy/sd-fi-ashford-sued-20171129-story.html
Oh Happy Day!
The State of California is suing Bridgepoint Education! https://www.buzzfeed.com/mollyhensleyclancy/california-is-suing-a-giant-for-profit-college-for?utm_term=.xmG3pRgbq#.qnv85YKNe The end is near!
How are enrollment reps evaluated?
How are enrollment reps evaluated these days? Do you have to make numbers?
Did someone just sell 500K in stock?
Did someone just sell off more than 50K shares of BPI? http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/bpi/sec-filings
Enrollment suspended for GI Bill vets
"Ashford University on Tuesday suspended enrollment of students using GI Bill benefits, according to a corporate disclosure filed on Wednesday. The for-profit institution, based in San Diego, made the decision days after the U.S. Department of...
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Hear it now?
"This does not pass the smell test," said Carrie Wofford, president of Veterans Education Success. "How could a company that’s headquartered in California hastily open a tiny office in Arizona, pull a lot of political strings, and get Arizona to...
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Bye bye Ashford about to lose military
http://www.bridgepointeducation.com/ceo-statement11.10.2017.htm
ESAs how do you feel about Bridgepoint?
ESAs, Was hoping to get feedback regarding new team structures, bandwidth and your thoughts in general.
Bridgepoint Declining Business
Very interesting read: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4118034-bridgepoint-education-declining-business-cheap-enough
Do you hear that?
I heard it. Did you?
Enrollment is down... again
Someone hit the nail on the head last week regarding enrollment numbers. And now the numbers are out. "Enrollment at our academic institutions decreased 11.9% to 42,132 students at September 30, 2017 as compared to 47,831 students at September 30...
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Whose moving to AZ?
Moving to Arizona? I hear its a dry heat.
CFO out. Former Apollo Group CEO becomes interim CFO of Bridgepoint
What's with the CFO quitting for personal reasons? Is there an illness that for-profit college CFOs are getting? And what's the deal with hiring a former Apollo Group CEO to sub?...
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More corruption ahead
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to waive the application of applicable Federal regulations (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION) for all VA employees who receive any wages, salary, dividends, profits, gratuities, or services from, or own...
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