CECU Members, and Sector, Support Students Impacted by Campus Closures

CECU would like to acknowledge our members and other institutions supporting students impacted by campus closures. 

WPTV
By Amy Lipman
December 11, 2018
https://www.wptv.com/news/region-st-lucie-county/fort-pierce/virginia-college-students-in-fort-pierce-left-with-uncertain-future-after-school-announces-closure
Students said they paid $30,000 for the program through student loans and they're unsure of how their credits will transfer to another institution, but Virginia College is recommending Keiser University or similar colleges.
Institutions Mentioned: Keiser University (but from Virginia College recommending them, not necessarily Keiser offering assistance)
Member Status: Member

​ABC 3 WEAR
By Danielle Apolinar
December 7, 2018
https://weartv.com/news/local/local-school-works-to-help-students-and-educators-displaced-by-virginia-college-closure
Holley wants students and staff to know there is hope. The Pensacola School of Massage Therapy and Health Careers offers a medical assistant program that's two months shorter than Virginia College's program. "We can evaluate those transcripts and see if we want to transfer those over and make it easy. There is hope for these students," said Holley. Holley says there are about 75 students enrolled at Pensacola School of Massage Therapy and Health Careers, leaving room for at least 15 more students. She's taking it a step further. Holley has interviewed educators and admission representatives from Virginia College in the hopes of hiring them before the holidays. If you are looking to transfer into their medical assistant program, employment or just not sure what to do next call 850-474-1330. She says no matter what program students were in, her team will help provide them with answers to financial questions and ways to move forward.
Institutions Mentioned: Pensacola School of Massage
Member Status: Member

​​CBS 6 WTVR
By Nekussa Hipolit
December 6, 2018
https://wtvr.com/2018/12/06/virginia-college-students-forced-to-find-new-college-plans-despite-paying-thousands-i-was-devastated/
Flipping through two honors she received as a student at Virginia College, Sarah Meyls can't help but get emotional. "It makes me really sad, angry and sad," Meyls said. Meyls' family paid the school 40,000 dollars over the past two years as she worked to get her associate's degree to become an occupational therapy assistant.
Institutions Mentioned: Centura College
Member Status: Member
 
​WTVM
By Sharifa Jackson
December 11, 2018
https://www.wtvm.com/2018/12/11/area-colleges-offering-assistance-virginia-college-students-columbus/?outputType=amp
Tuesday morning, Miller Motte Technical College, Andrews College in Cuthbert, Georgia, and Columbus Technical College were on-site at the local campus. The three area schools provided students with assistance in transferring credits and hope of earning their degree.
Institutions Mentioned: Miller Motte Technical College, Andrews College in Cuthbert, Georgia, and Columbus Technical College
Member Status: Nonmembers
 
Las Vegas Review Journal
By Meghin Delaney
December 10, 2018
https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/education/colleges-step-up-to-help-students-of-closed-brightwood-college-1548177/
Since the closure, officials from Milan Institute Las Vegas, Northwest Career College, DeVry University and College of Southern Nevada have all said they’re willing to try to help students continue on their career paths.
Institutions Mentioned: Milan Institute Las Vegas, Northwest Career College, DeVry University and College of Southern Nevada
Member Status: Nonmembers
 
Pensacola News Journal
By Jacob Newby
December 6, 2018
https://www.pnj.com/story/news/education/2018/12/06/pensacolas-virginia-college-shut-down-after-losing-accreditation/2231567002/
The Escambia County School District has offered one suggestion for Virginia College students contemplating their next move: enroll at George Stone Technical College. "We urge Virginia College's students to take time to consider their employment goals and to come in with their transcripts and meet with one of our counselors and one of our instructors," said George Stone Technical College Principal T.J. Rollins in a news release from the school district. "Some of our programs may be exactly what their students need to continue their life's plan."
Institutions Mentioned: George Stone Technical College
Member Status: Nonmember
 
ABC News 9
By Kiley Thomas
December 6, 2018
https://newschannel9.com/news/local/unclear-future-for-students-at-virginia-college-in-chattanooga
A handful of colleges and universities are hosting a college fair that day. Bryan College, Bethel University, Belhaven University and Miller-Motte are all confirmed. They will be there to talk about how credits will be able to transfer to their institutions.
Institutions Mentioned: Bryan College, Bethel University, Belhaven University and Miller-Motte
Member Status: Nonmembers
 
NBC 3 WRCB
By Taneisha Cordell
December 6, 2018
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/39601539/virginiacollege-in-chattanooga-shutting-down-this-week
Bryan College is also providing assistance:
Bryan College is currently working with the academic leadership of Virginia College to assist Virginia College students during this transition. Bryan College is located in Dayton, TN with a satellite office conveniently located in Ooltewah at 6719 Mountain View Rd, Suite 109. Bryan College, founded in 1930, offers more than 50 residential and online degrees.  We have dedicated a phone line for Virginia College students to contact an admissions counselor. Please call 423-634-1114 or email AGS@Bryan.edu.
Institutions Mentioned: Chattanooga State Community College, Bryan College
Member Status: Nonmembers
 
Times Free Press
By Dave Flessner
December 6, 2018
https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/business/aroundregion/story/2018/dec/06/virginicollege-shuts-down/484490/
Some students are also looking at Miller-Motte college, another for-profit college that operates vocational certification and medical training programs in Chattanooga.
Institutions Mentioned: Chattanooga State Community College, Miller-Motte college
Member Status: Nonmembers
  
Ecotech, Aurora’s bright-spot renewable energy school, abruptly goes dark
By Grant Stringer
December 6, 2018
https://www.sentinelcolorado.com/news/metro/echotech-auroras-bright-spot-renewable-energy-school-abruptly-goes-dark/
Brian Dyk, academic dean of renewable energy college Ecotech Institute, hugged students goodbye Thursday and referred them to other technical colleges across the state.
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Dyk said he will be helping students apply for forgiven loans through the federal Department of Education. He’s also launching a Facebook page called “Ecotech Refugees” to help his students finish their education elsewhere.
Institutions Mentioned: Colorado Mountain College (mentioned but from student perspective)
Member Status: Nonmember