University of Atlanta

[unreg]

Is anyone familiar with University of Atlanta... they are in Alabama...

[ShotoJuku]

degree mill

[johann]

Yes, after a one-minute look at their site I think that's a fair comment.

What floors me is how they EVER got a .edu domain! They're at www.uofa.edu

Who really cares, (except the "mill police") but weren't these guys previously known under some name?

They're right there on the MICHIGAN UNACCREDITED LIST at

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Non-accreditedSchools_78090_7.pdf

Johann

[kelkat]

Is anyone familiar with University of Atlanta... they are in Alabama...

That should be the first clue. Atlanta is in Georgia, not Alabama. If they are based in Alabama and calling themselves University of Atlanta, then it's most definitely a scam.

[Meda]

Is anyone familiar with University of Atlanta... they are in Alabama...

Yes, University of Atlanta IS a degree mill for sure!

[johann]

Hi -

I think we all agree about this ...er, "school" - University of Atlanta, strangely misplaced in Alabama. Yes, that location could have been our first clue...

BUT - what about the respected and Regionally Accredited Indiana University of Pennsylvania (located in Pennsylvania, not Indiana!)

Great school -- odd name. Can't say as much for University of Atlanta in Alabama, though!

Cheers :-)

Johann

[johann]

NOW I remember!

I'm told Atlanta is basically a resurrection of the former Barrington University! Barrington is on on all the States' Lists - purveyors of B.S. degrees - and I DON'T mean Bachelor of Science!!

Would that General Sherman were alive! What he could do with THIS "Atlanta" (so strangely located in Alabama!) :-(

Johann

[ShotoJuku]

Would that General Sherman were alive! What he could do with THIS "Atlanta" (so strangely located in Alabama!) :-(

Johann

He would burn BOTH Atlanta's (GA & AL) to the ground and then march to the sea!!

[MSUCougar]

F.Y.I.

IUP is named after the city and county in which it is located very reputable school. There is also a California University of Pennsylvania and it is very reputable as well.

Both have excellent online and distance programs and they accept federal financial aid.

[johann]

I appreciate the info. I knew the Indiana University of Pennsylvania was a good school. As I'm outside the U.S., I ask that you forgive me for never before having heard of the school you mentioned - in the Borough of California, State of Pennsylvania. One look at its website tells me this is also a very well-respected University! Thanks again!

Cheers :-)

Johann

[UniversityAdvocate]

As the online university advocate, this my top pick!!! Read Below

The University of Atlanta, an exclusively online and distinctive institution of higher education, offers newly-designed, cutting-edge programs in a variety of highly marketable fields at both the Bachelors and Master's degree levels.* The institution’s virtual learning center is of the highest caliber: technologically sophisticated, charged with resource possibilities, and in all ways user-friendly.

A young university of standing, currently in a mode of enhancement and expansion, U of A surges forward: a recently-appointed leadership team of recognized spe******ts, a rapidly-expanding international faculty of 150 (of whom 97.4% hold doctoral degrees, evidence expertise in online education and manifest a proven commitment to student success), and new initiatives for 2007 (including complementary curricular options) signal the forward direction of the University and its unwavering commitment to excellence. Strategic outreach initiatives are geared so as to ensure that all programs are available and accessible to broad national and international student populations. The innovative instructional model presently in force will be further enhanced by the implementation of a peer mentor program, whereby high-achieving students and recent alumni are to provide supplementary support to fellow learners. The student body, largely adult and professional in profile, hails from five continents.

As a consequence of such diversity, we become an enriched, value-added repository for expanded learning, wherein global perspectives and multi-cultural exchange flourish. Such expansiveness as well as an a-synchronous delivery model afford the opportunity to those who, notwithstanding the ability and desire for higher education, would not have had the option within traditional settings. In and by our difference, we stand apart: distinctive in quality, devoted to the individual learner, contemporary in content and presentation, attuned to the issues of the day and to the needs of prospective students world-wide, seeking always to set each program participant on an intellectual journey into the future, yet committed unrelentingly to the core values that have always underpinned, and continue to underpin, the fundaments of higher education.

Join the University of Atlanta’s exciting global community and begin your new intellectual journey today.

[UniversityAdvocate]

As an University Advocate, this is my top pick! Must Attend! Read Below.

The University of Atlanta, an exclusively online and distinctive institution of higher education, offers newly-designed, cutting-edge programs in a variety of highly marketable fields at both the Bachelors and Master's degree levels.* The institution’s virtual learning center is of the highest caliber: technologically sophisticated, charged with resource possibilities, and in all ways user-friendly.

A young university of standing, currently in a mode of enhancement and expansion, U of A surges forward: a recently-appointed leadership team of recognized spe******ts, a rapidly-expanding international faculty of 150 (of whom 97.4% hold doctoral degrees, evidence expertise in online education and manifest a proven commitment to student success), and new initiatives for 2007 (including complementary curricular options) signal the forward direction of the University and its unwavering commitment to excellence. Strategic outreach initiatives are geared so as to ensure that all programs are available and accessible to broad national and international student populations. The innovative instructional model presently in force will be further enhanced by the implementation of a peer mentor program, whereby high-achieving students and recent alumni are to provide supplementary support to fellow learners. The student body, largely adult and professional in profile, hails from five continents.

As a consequence of such diversity, we become an enriched, value-added repository for expanded learning, wherein global perspectives and multi-cultural exchange flourish. Such expansiveness as well as an a-synchronous delivery model afford the opportunity to those who, notwithstanding the ability and desire for higher education, would not have had the option within traditional settings. In and by our difference, we stand apart: distinctive in quality, devoted to the individual learner, contemporary in content and presentation, attuned to the issues of the day and to the needs of prospective students world-wide, seeking always to set each program participant on an intellectual journey into the future, yet committed unrelentingly to the core values that have always underpinned, and continue to underpin, the fundaments of higher education.

Join the University of Atlanta’s exciting global community and begin your new intellectual journey today.

[ShotoJuku]

Reads like a poorly written info-mercial.....:rolleyes:

[johann]

Yes, ShotoJuku -

It DOES sound like a poorly-written infomercial, 'cause that's EXACTLY what it is!

Wish these SHILLS would go away, so we could seriously discuss good schools - like the ones you have attended -instead of having to repeat constant mill-bashing!

Johann
Johann

[Ahmed]

Somtimes, you have to repeat yourself, huh

[Brian]

degree mill


They are not a degree mill. They are a legit school. They do make you do a great deal of coursework and it is not a cake walk. They are in the middle of trying to get DETC accreditation in which they seem to have a good shot at it. They have endured to the end where other, lesser schools have dropped out.

[Ahmed]

It depends if they a good school, because not all unaccredited schools are Mills, some are good.

Every school has to be evaluatedindividually

[ShotoJuku]

They are not a degree mill. They are a legit school. They do make you do a great deal of coursework and it is not a cake walk. They are in the middle of trying to get DETC accreditation in which they seem to have a good shot at it. They have endured to the end where other, lesser schools have dropped out.

I understand your point.

In general the term "mill" is often an umbrella phrase that covers all non-accredited schools regardless of their programs or lack thereof.

[Ahmed]

Yes Brian
Yes the general perspective is that if a school is not recognized by a body, rcognized by the USDOE, then it is a MILL, which I personally do not agree with.

According to me every school has to be individually evaluated to see if it is a MILL or not.

Because as I mentioned before there are good school that a not accredited, and are not MILLS. As the law stands at this moment in time accreditation is a voluntary process, so if a school choose to no be accredited, that would not make them a MILL, unless they post you a degree in five days, with no studies, now thats a MILL

[Ahmed]

As a collegue mentioned to me this school is the same unaccredited Barrington school, which changed its name, same address, still unaccredited, until the suceed with their DETC, ACCREDITATION, REMAINS UNACCREDITED

[Brian]

Has anyone heard through the grapevine if they recieved their DETC accreditation at the meeting this past week? It seemed very hopeful.

They have one of the best websites and student sections i've seen. The student mentor is very helpful and is readily available to help you.

[Samurai35]

Barrington University did not change it's name per se. The company that owned Barrington was bought by an LLC out of Atlanta Georgia. When I tried to find out about the company I could not get any other information other than it corporate registration. So it was bought and rebranded.

[Ahmed]

Barrington is Atlanta, same place, same address, different name.
Lets say its a wolf in sheep clothing. Very much doubt they will receive DETC accreditation

[highlander]

Hi -

I think we all agree about this ...er, "school" - University of Atlanta, strangely misplaced in Alabama. Yes, that location could have been our first clue...

BUT - what about the respected and Regionally Accredited Indiana University of Pennsylvania (located in Pennsylvania, not Indiana!)

Great school -- odd name. Can't say as much for University of Atlanta in Alabama, though!

Cheers :-)

Johann

I was thinking to apply for admission into BS/MS program at Uni of Atlanta (the cost is cheaper than any other online schools!). From the information provided in their website, they seems a legit school. Btw not all non-accredited schools are mill. Advise me pls :cry:

[Dennis Ruhl]

Barrington is Atlanta, same place, same address, different name.
Lets say its a wolf in sheep clothing. Very much doubt they will receive DETC accreditation


I have heard people say the same thing about every distance school that has been accredited in the last 10 years. Schools do change.

It is a positive sign that they have not been rejected or have given up. It means they are working with the DETC to correct deficiencies and they have not tired of each other's company.

I'd love a degree from the University of Atlanta on the basis of the name alone. On the basis of quality - the jury's still out.

[cathycaregiver]

What about SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) in Atlanta? Although they have the main school in Savannah, Ga they also have one in Atlanta. But I don't think that it makes them any less creditable. But I could see if an online college degree (http://www.elearnportal.com) was not even located in the city they are trying to claiming to be. They are definitely unaccredited though.

Cathy

[cklapka]

What about SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) in Atlanta? Although they have the main school in Savannah, Ga they also have one in Atlanta.

This is more a case of a school with multiple campuses than a school trying to pretend to be in a different state. Many schools have satellite locations and keep the same name this is very common and reasonable. What is not reasonable is pretending you have a location in Georgia and actually be in Alabama.

[Jan]

UofA is not at present moment accredited by DETC but they are working on it and they have a lot of dedicated staff members who does a great job supporting the students. I am one of the students from back when it was Barrington and I can testify to a lot of positive changes that has occurred through the last 2 years.

Of course not everything has changed for the better and lately the support and grading of assignments, has been getting slower and more bureaucratic. Policy and standard changes is not communicated well enough to the students and I recently experienced finishing a 30 hour exam assignment just to be told that the standard had changed and I had to redo the entire assignment.

On the positive side: The coursework and the general support is the best I have experienced. I have done coursework with Ashworth University, Cleveland Institute of Technology, Expert Rating, (Aveta) Six Sigma Online and Cornell University.

UofA needs some time to handle the transition from unaccredited to accredited but I am sure that they are going to complete the accreditation.

If you want a good education and cheap education, now is the time to enrol into UofA. DETC will accept your degree as accredited even if begin your studies before the accreditation is complete.

Regards
Jan