Career Education Colleges and Universities

11/07/2023

Get excited for the CFO and Business Officer Symposium to be held virtually from December 4-5. This symposium has been designed at the request of school leaders looking for additional resources surrounding all things accounting, finance, and compliance at their institutions. What are you most excited about? Learn more: https://www.career.org/2023cfosymposium.html

11/06/2023

Webinar Alert! Register now for our webinar TOMORROW at 3 ET on “Who Has to Sign that Program Participation Agreement?” Farnaz Farkish Thompson and Jack White, Partners at McGuireWoods LLP, will cover when FSA has statutory authority to require personal guarantees from individuals and whether FSA has authority to enforce its electronic announcement regarding individual liability. Register here: https://www.career.org/cecu-webinars.html

11/03/2023

CECU's Jason Altmire wrapped up a five-school tour in Southern California by visiting CECU-member South Coast College, where he spoke about education and public affairs to a group of students, faculty, administrators, and local employers.

11/02/2023

Check out this advertisement that ran recently on Fox News describing the importance of our schools and the benefits our graduates provide for America! This is the first of a series of videos that we will be rolling out describing our work and the importance of the association and our sector.

To fill the workforce shortages we need proprietary career schools. Representing more than 1,100 campuses and affiliate members across North America, Career ...

11/01/2023

New Episode Alert! Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Dr. Barbara Mistick, President of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) about working toward equity and navigating complicated regulatory, funding, and policy issues in higher education. Listen: https://link.chtbl.com/lsxIGnOr

10/31/2023

Webinar Alert 🔔 Make sure to register for the webinar TOMORROW at 2 PM ET to discover the transformative potential of ChatGPT in higher education, as we explore its applications across university marketing, admissions, academics, and career services. Register here: https://www.career.org/cecu-webinars.html

10/30/2023

CECU’s Jason Altmire gave the keynote address at the annual meeting of the Coalition of New York State Career Schools last week in Sleepy Hollow, NY. He is pictured with executive director Terry Zalesky and members of the board. We appreciate our partnership with the Coalition, a longtime friend of CECU.

10/27/2023

CECU congratulates South Coast College for winning the Torch Award for Business Ethics, awarded by the Better Business Bureau of the Pacific Southwest Region! Based in Orange, California, South Coast College offers outstanding programs in paralegal, court reporting, and medical assistant.

10/26/2023

Last week in Beverly Hills, California, CECU's Jason Altmire joined American Association of Cosmetology Schools board chair Cathy Brauff Koluch at the Paul Mitchell Schools 20th Anniversary Gala, which raised more than $1 million for charities across America. We look forward to continuing our partnership with AACS in the months and years ahead.

10/25/2023

An increasing number of Americans are losing confidence in the value of higher education. In the latest CECU Podcast Episode, “The Economics of Higher Education,” Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Dr. Akers, a Senior Fellow with the American Enterprise Institute, with a focus on the economics of higher education. Listen here: https://link.chtbl.com/gQMCYytc

10/24/2023

Last week, CECU's Jason Altmire visited Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Los Angeles, CA. He met with school leaders, toured the campus, and heard from students and faculty during the two hour visit.

10/23/2023

CECU is pleased to announce the annual member fly-in will take place March 12-13, 2024! Each year, Hill Day brings students and school leaders together in Washington, D.C. for an update on higher education legislation and an opportunity to meet with representatives. For more: https://www.career.org/hill-day.html

10/20/2023

Want to learn more about Artificial Intelligence? Register today for our webinar, “Enhancing the Student Journey: Using ChatGPT and AI For Attracting and Engaging Students,” to be held November 1, 2023. For more here: https://www.career.org/cecu-webinars.html

10/19/2023

Check out an awesome article on “Creating Inclusive College Culture” by Dr. I-Chant A. Chiang from Sprott Shaw College in the latest Career Education Review. Read here: https://www.careereducationreview.net/2023/10/career-education-review-fall-2023/

10/18/2023

New CECU Podcast Episode! Listen as Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with economist Dr. Beth Akers about the value of a college degree, the ramifications of student loan forgiveness policies, and the role of data in higher education accountability. Listen here: https://link.chtbl.com/gQMCYytc

10/17/2023

Mark your calendars and register today for the CFO and Business Officer symposium to be held virtually December 4-5, 2023. This event has been designed at the request of school leaders looking for additional resources surrounding all things accounting, finance, and compliance at their institutions. Register here: www.career.org/2023cfosymposium.html

10/16/2023

CECU has released our 22-page detailed analysis of the new Gainful Employment rule. We believe this to be the most extensive and comprehensive analysis available anywhere. The document is available exclusively to CECU members here: https://www.career.org/grnews/analysis-of-the-department-of-educations-final-rule-on-gainful-employment

10/13/2023

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s student success story is Leticia Maya from Pima Medical Institute. After struggling at her local community college, she enrolled in Pima’s medical assisting program. She was able to gain experience for a year before returning to Pima for their nursing program. In talking about her experiences, she notes,” I am a success because of the support I received while attending Pima Medical Institute.”

10/13/2023

Calling all experts: We are accepting webinar proposals! CECU webinars allow your organization to showcase your expertise. CECU webinars take place twice a month and will last approximately one hour, including time for questions. We encourage you to submit a proposal today. Submit here: https://tinyurl.com/2avpy7mr

10/11/2023

Listen to the latest podcast episode featuring Van Ton-Quinlivan, CEO of Futuro Health, as she discusses Futuro’s initiatives to tackle the allied health worker shortage. Ton-Quinlivan explains that, unlike traditional college processes that often screen people out, Futuro Health aims to bring individuals into the education journey by aligning qualifications with employer criteria and educational provider standards.

10/10/2023

You don't want to miss reading the latest issue of the Career Education Review. In this issue, you'll find incredible articles on using AI/ChatGPT to attract and engage students, understanding the new final Gainful Employment rule, and more! Read the issue here: https://careereducationreview.net/2023/10/career-education-review-fall-2023/

10/10/2023

Check out this thought-provoking article on the nursing shortage and what policymakers should do:

Nurses play an essential role in our health care system, whether in hospitals, physician offices, nursing homes, schools or beyond. But today, alarm bells are ringing as our country faces one of th…

10/09/2023

Missed the “Overview of the Gainful Employment Final Rule” webinar? Don’t worry! CECU Members can view this and other past webinars here: https://www.career.org/webinars.html

10/06/2023

The Fall issue of Career Education Review is OUT! Take a look back at the 2023 Convention held in Kansas City. This issue covers the keynote speakers, Robert Herjavec and Dan Gingiss, and some of the event’s top sessions. Read here: https://www.careereducationreview.net/2023/10/career-education-review-fall-2023/

10/05/2023

CECU member schools graduate a higher percentage of Hispanic students (34%) than both the national population (19%) and higher education sectors (19% for public, 12% for non-profit, 24% for all proprietary)!

10/04/2023

New Episode Alert! Listen to CECU's Dr. Jason Altmire speak with Van Ton-Quinlivan, CEO of Futuro Health, about tackling the workforce shortage by providing a consortium of education partners and offering a human touch healthcare program, making healthcare careers accessible to a broader adult population. Listen here: https://link.chtbl.com/FEZY4rs8

10/03/2023

Register today for the Executive Leadership Summit to be held in Montreal, QC November 14-16. Hotel spots are running out, so make sure to make reservations today! For more: https://www.career.org/summit.html

10/02/2023

Register today for the CFO and Business Officer symposium, to be held virtually December 4-5, 2023. Sessions include new regulations on financial responsibility, understanding the new 90/10 disclosure requirements and more! View the full agenda here: https://www.career.org/2023cfosymposium.html

09/29/2023

Check out this awesome collaboration with CECU member StrataTech with the Tulsa Welding School - Tulsa Campus and Meta!! Incredible to see how VR is changing education. Watch here:

The metaverse will impact more than just virtual interactions but life learning as well.

09/28/2023

Last week, Jason Altmire spoke to the Career Colleges & Schools of Texas Annual conference on the importance of career schools to fill the workforce shortage across the country. Thank you for CCST for hosting and your partnership in advocating for career schools in TX.

09/27/2023

ICYMI: Listen to the latest podcast as Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Justin Draeger, President and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), about financial aid reform and the onslaught of borrower defense claims. They delve into the recent surge of borrower defense claims and how schools nationwide are grappling with them. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jHVxMOJnx2aj3zAz9LFOG?si=9f382070fef747e9&nd=1

09/26/2023

In the spirit of National Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s student success story is Sandra Moreno! Sandra took control of her education by attending the Lamson Institute - San Antonio, TX. It was there that she encountered countless other non-traditional students like her who were looking to make a meaningful career change. Today, she is an independent, self-sustaining, and empowered member of her community.

09/25/2023

Last week, Jason Altmire and Kelley Blanchard joined students, faculty, administrators, and community leaders at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the impressive new Dallas campus of Re*****on College Dallas Campus .

09/22/2023

Jason Altmire and CECU board member Bhavna Tailor joined former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos at the Fox News studios yesterday in New York City. Jason, Bhavna and her colleagues from Eastwick College and the HoHoKus School​ were featured during the live town hall “Education in America” with Republican presidential candidates and Secretary DeVos. Fox Business is highlighting the great work of those schools in a follow-up segment on career colleges to air in the coming days.

09/21/2023

Register for CECU's inaugural CFO and Business Officer Symposium! This event will be a platform for networking, learning, and exchanging insights on the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the world of finance and business management. Register: https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=768669&

09/20/2023

New Episode Alert! Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Justin Draeger, President and CEO of NASFAA, about financial aid reform and the onslaught of borrower defense claims. They delve into the recent surge of borrower defense claims, exploring questions and concerns, such as the lack of sorting at the Department of Education and the impact of these claims on schools. Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/2xm2v3c6

09/19/2023

Mark your calendars! We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Career Education Convention will be held in Indianapolis, IN, on June 11 - 13, 2024.

09/18/2023

CECU's Jason Altmire and Joanne Zurcher met last week with White House officials to discuss career education and how CECU members are helping fill the pipeline to high-demand jobs in many crucial professions.

09/15/2023

CECU colleges graduated over 50,000 Hispanic students in 2020-2021!

09/14/2023

Make sure you register for the Executive Leadership Summit to hear from keynote speaker Richard Cordray, COO of Federal Student Aid at the U.S. Department of Education! Register here: https://www.career.org/summit.html