SCUps seeking position for new CEO/President to lead University to Accreditation.

It appears that SCUps is seeking to work toward the accreditation path again. With the JD programs and my understanding the of Western Assoc. not accrediting JD programs, this could be tricky for them still.

Maybe the DETC pilot doctoral program will lead to approval and SCUps could seek DETC as a option again.

http://www.scups.edu/hr/ceoposition/

Pasted from the link above:

CEO/President for established Southern California distance learning university needed for growth and to gain accreditation. Seeking creative, energetic, business-minded academic leader with broad experience.


About SCUPS:

Southern California University for Professional Studies (SCUPS) is a 27-year-old private for-profit distance learning university approved by the California BPPVE to offer associate through doctorate degrees in business, law and psychology. Our Juris Doctor graduates are eligible to sit for the California Bar. Our graduate programs in psychology meet the educational requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Psychologist in the State of California.



Serving the world online, SCUPS is focusing on expanding in California, where 1/8 of the U.S. population resides. California needs more universities to educate its growing population. SCUPS is ready to fill this need.



Position Requirements Include:

Accredited doctorate

Upper level management experience

Accreditation experience with participation in self-studies and team visits

Commitment to growing SCUPS as a distance learning university



Ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who thinks globally and is capable of implementing the vision.



Position Responsibilities Include:

Providing academic and administrative leadership

Managing regulatory and accreditation processes

Ensuring academic integrity and quality



Position is open and will be filled as soon as possible.



Salary is commensurate with qualifications.



Send letter of interest and curriculum vitae to [email protected].

 

Are there any degreeinfo members interested in applying for the position?

 

Steve Levicoff, for sure.

 

Steve may actually turn it around for SCUPS. You never know. 10 years ago no one in "the land of the rising sun" ever thought the current prime minister of japan would be elected. I wish SCUPS the best in their accreditation ambition and eventually RA candidacy.

 

I am excited for them. I visited their offices etc. two months ago while in Santa Ana as I was considering a low cost DBA program that would meet my needs. They are a nice group of people there. I wish them the best on their pursuit as well. Accreditation was stressed to me that this was important to them and it seems they are heading on the right track.

Good Luck SCUps.

 

Hmmm....I wouldn't mind moving back to Southern California. Let's take a look at those requirements:

Position Requirements Include:

Accredited doctorate: Yup, got that.

Upper level management experience: Yeah, some.

Accreditation experience with participation in self-studies and team visits: You betcha.

Commitment to growing SCUPS as a distance learning university: Whoops! Guess I'm staying put!

Seriously, it's nice to see them trying, at least. But I wonder what form of accreditation they'll pursue? Perhaps WASC has lightened up a bit?

 

Didn't SCUPS apply to DETC once before and was either rejected or withdrew?

I think that WASC might be kind of a stretch for them, but DETC or ACICS are probably doable if SCUPS is willing to make a few sacrifices and adjust their business plan a little.

The sacrifices needn't be large. Pacific States University used to offer a DBA until they sought accreditation by ACICS. And they may still be offering it, using the name of a new CA-approved entity created for the purpose called American International University.

Pacific States:

http://app1.dca.ca.gov/bppve/school-search/view-school.asp?schlcode=1905291

American International:

http://app1.dca.ca.gov/bppve/school-search/view-school.asp?schlcode=1942521

Note the identical address and phone number.

 

I'd have to say Rich Douglas or John Bear would be best qualified. Wasn't Rich's doctoral dissertation related to accreditation? Either way, I'd take the job in a second. I love accreditation stuff.

 

My tongue was planted firmly in-cheek when I typed that. Steve was a very vocal critic of SCUPS for many years.