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Sure, if you just google Kaplan and scandal you will find something like this http://www.aim.org/special-report/scandal-at-the-washington-post-fraud-lobbying-insider-trading/

As a matter of fact, during orientation there is a large section that is devoted to answer questions about scandals and this specific scandal particularly. Kaplan has been accused many times of shady business practices, and pushing students through. For example I tried several times to fail students who were doing nothing but plagiarizing directly from the internet. The university policy states that the professor should file a formal charge. Each time I filed a charge, (I would include the student's assignment, and the internet site that was directly quoted, as well as any correspondences to the student), it was appealed and unfounded by the university.

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Yes a degree factory is an exaggeration, but only slightly. But you really hit the point I'm trying to make, about both instructors and students. There is no dissemination between the hard workers and the paycheck/degree collectors. And from my stand point there seems to be no change is this insight, as is maximizes income.

It very much seems like if you can sign a check they'll sign your degree.

I'm sure there are exceptions to every rule, I however can only speak to my experiences. As you can only speak to yours as an administrator. I'm glad that you have faith in the company, but I just have not witnessed any changes or actions from Kaplan to separate themselves from this constant negative light.

Well like everyone else I'm struggling to find a decent job, so I have a few part timers, this is one of them

I think that is a reflection of you as a person, not the university. I have students who are intelligent and go the extra mile to get the most out of their education, however at the end of the day they have the same worthless piece of paper that the other students do. That is really one of the more aggravating thing, is that I have students who are looking to learn, but due to other circumstances are limited to an online program. I do my best to focus on these students and point them in a better direction. - So to answer your question, no it doesn't change my opinion. Like I said its a reflection of you and your drive.