Well-Actually War Trall Balladeer Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 This question is more for the opinions of the adult generation here. If you were an employer looking for someone to fill the job of Web Designer or the like and your applicant got their Technology degree from an online University, would it hold as much weight as someone with the same degree from an on campus University? I qualify for the pell grant but traveling to college for my interests just isn't feasible. Wondering if I should go ahead and jump into furthering my education or just let the opportunity pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Is the school accredited? That's what really matters, methinks. A diploma isn't going to say whether the degree was online or not (I wouldn't think?). But school accreditation represents at least some perception of a level of quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Balladeer Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 I would make sure it's accredited but is there a question of who accredits a school? The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) for the Art Institute of Philadelphia and the Higher Learning Commission for the University of Phoenix. These two schools are at the top of the advertisement list anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Toby-Linn Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I think that Work Experience on a resume counts for more than the degree/diploma would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 University of Phoenix originally had a reputation as a diploma mill, but they have ground out enough degrees to remove that stigma. Mostly they do quick MBAs for people that need to show increased education to meet job requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 It's only WikiAnswers, but I found a question on there about the ACICS, and here is the answer given there, FWIW: The preferred accreditation and the one you should be looking for is the regional accreditation. With a regional accreditation the coursework and degree you complete will be recognized by all other colleges and universities as well as employers. The six regional accrediting agencies and their areas of responsibility are indicted below. Make sure the school you choose is accredited by one of these agencies. Regional Accreditation Agencies · Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, as well as schools for American children in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. · New England Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont). · North Central Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming. · Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities - Postsecondary institutions (colleges and universities) in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. · Western Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in California, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Micronesia, Palau, and Northern Marianas Islands. · Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas. The ever-convenient Wicked- er...Wikipedia also has some potentially helpful comments: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_accreditation In general, it would appear that the ACICS accreditation is not...especially prestigious, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Swimmin' Salmon Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Jewels - University of Phoenix is a FOR-PROFIT corporation. There was a thing on the news about them recently, with highlights on deceptive advertising. I think you would be better off looking at your local community college, even if there is some travel. Think of it as an opportunity for alone time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Originally Posted By: Poached Salmon Jewels - University of Phoenix is a FOR-PROFIT corporation. There was a thing on the news about them recently, with highlights on deceptive advertising. I think you would be better off looking at your local community college, even if there is some travel. Think of it as an opportunity for alone time. This, essentially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Monroe Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Originally Posted By: Poached Salmon University of Phoenix is a FOR-PROFIT corporation. Aren't most of the best institutions of higher learning in America for-profit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Sarachim Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Originally Posted By: Monroe Originally Posted By: Poached Salmon University of Phoenix is a FOR-PROFIT corporation. Aren't most of the best institutions of higher learning in America for-profit? Yes, but most of them aren't named University of [Geographic Area]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Celtic Minstrel Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Um... that's actually quite common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 The term "diploma mill" would seem to be appropriate here. Most employers would laugh you off if you said that you were from the university of Phoenix. Better to attend a small college somewhere, and then they wouldn't know one way or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk nikki. Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Even I know that the University of Phoenix isn't a school to go to if you want to be taken seriously, and I don't even live in that country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Balladeer Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hmm... maybe I'll go to a potential employer and see where they'd recommend getting a degree from. In other news: I BROKE MY RING FINGER! Now typing is extra slow. hopefully that link will work. I changed the album permissions to everyone so it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Niemand Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Ouch. I hope that heals soon, as I can only imagine it is most unpleasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Swimmin' Salmon Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Next time I recommend using olive oil. But seriously, you shouldn't be trying so hard to remove your wedding band that you almost tear off the finger. Who was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Locmaar Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 When you apply for a web designer position I want to see your work. Do the sites you design have a fingerprint, do they look good? Also, as this is certainly a position where some creativity is in demand, I would look into other creative things you do, e.g. do you write, act, play an instrument, that sort of stuff. But that's just me ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Balladeer Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 Don't act so coy, Salmon. I already told you it was me the morning after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Artemis~ Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hehe. I've broken alot of things, but a finger isn't on my list. It must hurt like fuhshiznit. ~Artemis and accident-prone-ness. I've never tripped over my own feet, but I've tripped over someone elses. I also ran into a pole when I heard that Carlos was going out with Amanda again. Talk about shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Alorael at Large Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Originally Posted By: Monroe Originally Posted By: Poached Salmon University of Phoenix is a FOR-PROFIT corporation. Aren't most of the best institutions of higher learning in America for-profit? No? Almost all are non-profit. They try to make money, of course, but they're non-profit organizations. —Alorael, who thinks this may in part just be due to the fact that it's easier to get and keep money for your university or college if you run it as a non-profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Sudanna Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Actually, breaking a finger doesn't hurt that bad. Nalyd broke his and didn't even notice. Then it healed wonky because Nalyd thought that something broken would hurt more than this and didn't get it set or anything. And now his pinky has a huge swollen joint and can't straighten. He could have it rebroken, but it's not worth it for just a pinky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Enraged Slith Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I'm still waiting for the eventual: "pants too tight, broke femur." Sorry about the break. I had the same toe break twice in a span of about two months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Balladeer Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 Yeah, I'm with Nalyd. It didn't hurt all that much. Dislocating my kneecap was much worse. When I hit it, I heard it snap and thought it was my knuckle popping and that I had sprained it till it started swelling up at an odd angle. It feels fine unless I try to move it. They prescribed some codine but I haven't needed anything. I'm just hoping I'll get all motor function back when it heals. Hard to play viola without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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