Virginia International Univ.

Wes says he means no harm, but continues to insinuate bad intent where none can be supported. This is tabloid-like.

Everyone here knows--or can know--exactly what I did and did not do regarding MIGS. My "battles" with Gus and Bill Dayson revolved around the legitimacy of an all-U.S. organization conducting degree programs on behalf of an obscure Mexican university that didn't offer them on its own. If MIGS was really going about things the right way--and truly had the approval of the CEU and the Mexican authorities to conduct their programs, and the CEU had the authority to grant the degrees--we'd still be going at it. As far as the execution of the idea, I was routinely critical of it, until I found they weren't trying at all. Then I left. I'm a little tired of Wes implying something that isn't true. I invite anyone to read anything (or, preferably, everything) I've posted regarding MIGS and form your own opinion.

I'm not at all ashamed of what I did regarding MIGS. IIRC, there were quite a few people (Tom Head, Chip White, John Bear) who took the situation at face value. Hey, even Wes was supportive on several occasions. But as the truth was revealed, we bailed. Levicoff had it right, but Steve has always been one to jump to a conclusion and defend it. (Not a criticism; Steve is just very decisive in his opinions.)

Comparing VIU to the MIGS mess is ridiculous. While it is unfortunate that VIU didn't impress Wes with its accreditation answers, logic requires a simple answer in place of a complex one when either will explain the situation. This is a start-up school, run by people from other places. But I know personally where they are at regarding the accreditation process. Find a mistake, see a conspiracy. Okay, they're lying (not mistaken) about accreditation, and they shot JFK, too. But the fact remains, the school is actively in the process of putting together an accreditation application. One of the people Wes spoke with just returned from a seminar conducted by SACS, required of any school wishing to pursue accreditation. I wonder if Wes, who's objectivity isn't exactly clear in this matter, doesn't hold some responsibility for this. Not that Wes has bad intentions; I think he's a pretty honorable guy. But his zeal may have interfered with his objectivity.

I'm grateful Wes has decided to drop it. I will as well. But I encourage any other readers of this thread to weigh in with their opinions. I'm sure Wes and I--even though we're done with posting on the matter--will read them with great interest.

(I just want to re-affirm my appreciation for Wes' contributions to this forum. I truly hope his doctoral studies are fruitful and reach a satisfying conclusion. )

 

The Fraternity Prevails

Wes agrees to drop the issue!
Rich wishes Wes well and agrees to do the same!

Once again the DegreeInfo family has unity in the midst of diversity. When all is said and done the fraternity prevails.

I love you guys!

 

Am I getting sleepy and tired, is my math off, or did I calculate a four-year degree here would cost $42,000? Somebody tell me I'm wrong. I think I only paid about $10,000 total for my BS at Delta State University. Of course this was in 1974.

 

It's too late at night for me to double-check the math, but I wouldn't be surprised; that's about par for a privately-owned university. I think most of the Ivy Leaguers hover in the $100,000 range, and that's before room and board.


Cheers,