>The New York Times has a very interesting article on the University of Phoenix. It is an article worth reading:
PHOENIX — The University of Phoenix became the nation’s largest private university by delivering high profits to investors and a solid, albeit low-overhead, education to midcareer workers seeking college degrees.
But its reputation is fraying as prominent educators, students and some of its own former administrators say the relentless pressure for higher profits, at a university that gets more federal student financial aid than any other, has eroded academic quality.
According to federal statistics and government audits, the university relies more on part-time instructors than all but a few other postsecondary institutions, and its accelerated academic schedule races students through course work in about half the time of traditional universities. The university says that its graduation rate, using the federal standard, is 16 percent, which is among the nation’s lowest, according to Department of Education data. But the university has dozens of campuses, and at many, the rate is even lower.
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Claude Mariottini
Professor of Old Testament
Northern Baptist Seminary
Dr. Claude Mariottini - Professor of Old Testament 
>The University of Phoenix offers a poor education and is very over priced!! Do not attend this school for any reason.www.myuopmistake.com
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>Dear Friend,I am sorry for the bad experience you had at the University of Phoenix. People must understand that there is no short cut to a good education. Maybe your experience will help others understand the need to do some research before they select a good school.I hope things will go better for you in your future.Claude Mariottini
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>I wish that the University of Phoenix was a short cut. I wish that people who read articles like the New York Times would talk to people like me who really know what taking a Master’s degree program at UOPHX is really like. UOPHX is for 1)people who learn from seeing and doing, 2)people who are not seeking a job, but instead are strengthening their position in the workplace, 3)are willing to learn APA style, and 4) are willing to master technological challenges in 100% online coursework. Best Regards
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>Dear livingandlearning,Thank you for the advise. People have to learn that online education will never accomplish what real classroom experience can accomplish.People must pay attention to what you say because these things happen.Claude Mariottini
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>Dear Mr. Claude,I am currently enrolled at UOP in the BSHS program. I am very pleased with the staff and help I have been recieving. I work full time and I am a single father of 3 children. In my opinion, the school is ideal for a motivated and goal orientated adults. Respectfully,dadonthego!
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>To dadonthego,I am very happy for you. I hope you will finish your education and achieve the goals you have set for yourself.Best wishes in you studies. Thank you for visiting my blog.Claude Mariottini
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