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Arlington, VA -- CECU President and CEO, Dr. Jason Altmire, released the following statement on today’s FTC announcement that it is resurrecting use of its Penalty Offense Authority under Section 5 of the FTC Act: “The FTC announcement includes no findings of wrongdoing at any for-profit institution. Publicly announcing that it is sending warning letters to 70 of the largest for-profit institutions arbitrarily impugns the integrity of institutions that are in full compliance with FTC regulations. We were also surprised that only for-profit institutions will be subjected to these enhanced civil monetary penalties, while other bad actors under the FTC’s jurisdiction will not be held to the same standard.” ### Please direct media inquiries to Jenny Faubert, Vice President of Communications at Jenny.Faubert@career.org
Arlington, VA -- This week, the U.S. Department of Education has been contacting individuals to inform them that they have been selected to serve on the Affordability and Student Loans negotiated rulemaking committee and on the Prison Education Program subcommittee. CECU member and Senior Vice President of Financial Aid at South College, Dr. Carol Colvin, will serve as the alternate negotiator representing proprietary institutions on the Affordability and Student Loans committee. On Wednesday, CECU member and President of The Modern College of Design, Jessica Barry, was selected to be the primary negotiator representing proprietary institutions. “We are thrilled that two CECU members have been selected as the primary and alternate negotiators for the committee,” said Dr. Jason Altmire, CECU’s President and CEO. “As a senior executive for an outstanding school, along with her years of experience in financial aid, Dr. Colvin is the perfect choice!" Dr. Colvin has served as the Senior Vice President of Financial Aid at South College for over five years. Dr. Colvin holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University. “I am honored and excited to be selected to serve on the Department of Education’s negotiated rulemaking committee,” said Dr. Carol Colvin. “I look forward to advocating for the interests of South College and all students and institutions in the proprietary sector.” CECU applauds the Department for selecting Dr. Colvin to serve on the Committee ### Please direct media inquiries to Jenny Faubert, Vice President of Communications at Jenny.Faubert@career.org
Arlington, VA -- The U.S. Department of Education began contacting individuals to inform them that they have been selected to serve on the Affordability and Student Loans negotiated rulemaking committee and on the Prison Education Program Subcommittee. CECU nominated several individuals to serve on the main committee, including Jessica Barry, who was selected as the primary negotiator representing proprietary institutions on the Affordability and Student Loans Committee. "We are thrilled that Jessica Barry was selected as the lead negotiator to represent proprietary institutions,” said Dr. Jason Altmire, CEO and President, CECU. “Ms. Barry is well versed in all areas of a school’s operations, including starting as a student at The Modern College of Design. She will be a great asset to the committee.” Ms. Barry is a 1997 graduate of The Modern College of Design, holds a BA in management from Antioch University Midwest, and has been recognized as an award-winning educator, administrator, and creative director. Ms. Barry has served as the school’s president since 2007 overseeing the operations of the college with an emphasis on compliance, admissions, marketing, financial aid, facilities, and strategic planning. “I am honored to be chosen as a primary negotiator representing proprietary institutions for the Affordability and Student Loans Committee,” said Jessica Barry, President, The Modern College of Design. “I look forward to working collaboratively with committee members to ensure accountability across all of higher education and that student loans are working for students and taxpayers.” CECU applauds the Department for selecting Ms. Barry to serve on the Committee ### Please direct media inquiries to Jenny Faubert, Vice President of Communications at Jenny.Faubert@career.org
Arlington, VA -- CECU President and CEO, Dr. Jason Altmire, released the following statement on the confirmation of James Kvaal to become Under Secretary of Education: "CECU congratulates James Kvaal on his confirmation as Under Secretary of Education. We appreciate his reputation of separating politics from policy, and we look forward to finding common ground on accountability rules that apply to all postsecondary institutions, and protections that are available to all students across higher education." ### Please direct media inquiries to Jenny Faubert, Vice President of Communications at Jenny.Faubert@career.org
Arlington, Va. -- A new survey commissioned by Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) found that a majority of respondents felt that their experiences at proprietary institutions positively prepared them for professional success in the future. Of the student veterans polled, a majority agreed or strongly agreed:
Over one-third (40%) of respondents had attended another form of higher education prior to enrolling in a proprietary program. Several alumni reported dissatisfaction with traditional institutions due to mismatched teaching styles, generic requirements unrelated to their major or skill goals, or non-recognition of the skills and knowledge they had already obtained through the military. Streamline coursework, flexibility, and the personalized approach associated with proprietary programs positively motivated veteran alumni. The survey also found that student veterans feel especially comfortable at CECU member institutions because they often feel a sense of community not experienced at traditional colleges. Survey participants overwhelmingly agreed that the value of their proprietary education was worth the cost (80) and that the skills (76%) and knowledge (75%) acquired are relevant to their current work. “Veteran students are often looking for opportunities to build on the skills and knowledge they gained in the military so that they can quickly apply those skills to building careers in the civilian workforce,” said CECU President and CEO Dr. Jason Altmire. “It is clear that proprietary institutions provide this opportunity effectively and in a way that allows veteran students to feel comfortable, encouraged, and welcomed.” Among surveyed participants, proprietary institutions provide programming that meets veteran student needs more successfully than those programs offered at traditional colleges. Veteran students enrolled in proprietary institutions are met with a clear path to success, along with the professional tools and community support they need to succeed in civilian life. Career Education Review has published an article on the survey and its implications for the proprietary career college sector, available here. The full survey results and methodology are available here. ### Please direct media inquiries to Jenny Faubert, Vice President of Communications, at Jenny.Faubert@career.org
Arlington, Va. -- The U.S. Department of Education today announced that borrowers with successful borrower defense claims will be entitled to a rebuttable presumption of full student loan relief. This comes after a March 18, 2021, announcement that the Department was rescinding the 2019 guidance published by the Trump Administration and “adopting a streamlined approach for granting full relief under the regulations.” Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) President and CEO Dr. Jason Altmire had this to say in response to today's announcement: "Students whose institutions mislead or defrauded them are entitled to relief on their federal student loans. However, the Department’s new policy creates a perverse incentive for the filing of frivolous claims. We call on the Department to immediately develop a clear and well-defined partial relief methodology that’s informed by feedback from impacted stakeholders and that’s fair for students, institutions, and taxpayers." CECU continues to work with bipartisan allies in Congress to advocate for legislative reform to prevent fraudulent claims and protect student borrowers across all schools and all sectors. Additionally, CECU looks forward to working with the Department and other stakeholders during the upcoming negotiated rulemaking to further improve the borrower defense process. ### Please direct media inquiries to Jenny Faubert, Vice President of Communications, at Jenny.Faubert@career.org
Arlington, Va. -- Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) today endorsed the Time for Completion Act, introduced by Representative Jahana Hayes (D-CT). The bill would increase student outcome reporting requirements for schools serving non-traditional students and make these outcomes available to the public. The bill would provide for more accurate reporting of student outcomes, particularly for non-traditional students, across all sectors of higher education. "We applaud Representative Hayes for her commitment to student success, transparency, and accountability for all institutions of higher education," said CECU President and CEO Dr. Jason Altmire. “This legislation is an important step toward ensuring that all institutions in all sectors are held accountable for their student outcomes. This bill will empower students and policy makers with more accurate data to help them identify high and low-performing schools in every sector." View the full bill text here. ### Please direct media inquiries to Rachel Tripp, Director of Communications, at Rachel.Tripp@career.org
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