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Oh I see. You can rest easy, Charlene is not her real name.


Take care,


Abner

 

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Cool. Thanks!

Bing

 

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Take care brother!


Abner

 

Oh you boys!

Thinking about poor Charlene though -- I'd hate to think that whatever I did in school was looked at as a joke when I'd worked hard. I'm wondering if this thinking about UofP is universal or localized. You know -- one person says it's a joke and then another joins in and then it is one. I don't know anyone who's attended UofP (or at least anyone who told us about it). I don't personally know many who have ventured into DL either -- other than myself.

 

Hi mcdirector:

My comments were not meant to disparage distance education in any way. I have been a DL student from the University of Iowa since 1997. I completed my A.A. from a B&M CC back in 1988. I do not know if this thinking is localized or regional, I can only report what I observed. My intent was to at least give the original posters questions some thought as far as the perception of UOP specifically.

As far as DL, my wifes present boss possesses an A.A, via distance, a B.S. via distance, and a MBA via distance. She is currently pursuing a P.H.D,. from NCU. I will add her title is V.P. of finance! She is currently seeking a CEO position.

I hope this helps assuage any confusion.

Thank you,

Abner

 

Thanks Abner

I was just curious about UofP's rep in general by others.

I have a degree by DL (from Indiana), am in a DL master's program (Illinois @ Springfield) and have taken lots of DL courses (and have a DL doctorate in my plans) -- so I didn't read anything disparaging in what you wrote. Just curious about a wider perception of UofP. Personally, I like B&M schools with DL programs, but I'm in education and a well-known B&M doesn't raise any eyebrows or add to licensure issues.

I don't think I'm confused, but then again maybe I am. It wouldn't be the first time I was and didn't know it.

 

I have no personal experience with UoP, but I have researched many, MANY schools while trying to decide where to pursue my studies. I scratched UoP off my list pretty early in the running, but that was because of the cost, not any perceived problem with their program.

That being said, there are a lot of horror stories out there about UoP. Some disgruntled ex-employees and former students even started a website, www.uopsucks.com which has some not-so-flattering things to say about the school Of course, you are only getting one side of the story there.

Here is my take on UoP. If money is no object and you just need to get a regionally-accedited degree in order to meet some kind of job requirement, UoP will suit your needs just fine. There are cheaper ways of obtaining an RA degree, but if you think UoP will somehow be more convenient for you, I say go for it.

If, on the other hand, the REPUTATION of the school means a great deal to you and others you will be dealing with in the course of business, you may want to consider the other alternatives.

 

Reputation of a school

I did not consider UOP for myself because of what others here are saying: the cost. Why pay more for what some may argue is less? I feel like I'd be paying top dollar for the generic brand. Personally, I like generic and store brands, but the price needs to be right! Most of my college choices are probably considered "generic" but definitely regionally accredited. I figure I'm going to have to defend my choices with SOME people (like my daughters who go to much fancier name brand schools). Personally, I believe that being regionally accredited is the most important factor. After that, education is what you put into it and what you make of it. Even if you get a course that is "an easy A" and you could get away with letting someone else do the work, the fact is you could STILL get a good education if you decide to put a little more into it. There is a lot more self-repsponsibily for the quality of education than people perceive.

 

You crack me up mcdirector! I don't think you are confused!


Have a good weekend!



Abner

 

P.S. I you are out whale watching, be leary of any exploding whales! He, he, he!



Abner

 

If I were shopping around still, I would consider UoP's doctoral programs such as their DM, and EDD.

 

Oh Abner! I'm so glad to know that someone laughs at my attempts at humor besides the 8th graders I teach! I'm saving that exploding whale story for just the right moment with my classes -- like on the bus on the way to the outerbanks . . .

You have a good weekend too!

 

By the way . . .

I mentioned about that I was going to UIL@Springfield via DL. I withdrew for several reasons, so I'm back at the B&M that I started a masters program at years ago. It will be a lot shorter in time, but I was disappointed to have to travel to a classroom again.

 

Well, the important thing is that you are forging ahead!!!! Good for you. Don't let anything stop you. I wish you the best.



Abner