DEVRY UNIVERSITY


'DeVry University' and 'DeVry Institute of Technology' are divisions of 'Devry Inc.'[1] (), a private for-profit university[2] institution composed of 23 major campuses, 3 subsidiary institutions, and numerous minor service centres in the United States and Canada.[3] Member campuses offer programs from the Associate's to Master's level in professional studies and business administration. As of 2001, 5 of the top 10 producers of information technology degree graduates in the US were DeVry campuses[4].

Contents
History
Curriculum
Accreditation
Engineering
Locations
Former
Controversies
References

History


DeVry Chicago opened in 1931 as the 'DeForest Training School', named after Lee DeForest, a colleague and friend of founder Herman A. DeVry. Since then it has undergone a number of name changes and mergers/acquisitions.1
DeVry began operations in Canada in 1956.

Curriculum


DeVry University offers courses in business administration, engineering, communication, bioinformatics and management.[5]
DeVry also offers professional certification programs in business, office management and health information technology.
DeVry's marketing material states that the curriculum puts less emphasis on a broad base of study in the traditional liberal arts and research training, and greater emphasis on pragmatic and experiential-based skills, including early hands-on training in career-specialty areas of study.
The university operates on a trimester course schedule and, if taken full-time year round, a student can graduate with a Bachelor's degree in about three years (depending on the program). Most degree programs are offered at both the Associate's and four-year Bachelor's level. In addition, the institution offers various certificate programs such as for specific subfields in Information technology.
Courses and programs are also offered online.[6]

Accreditation


DeVry is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.[7]
DeVry does not meet the standards and licensing requirements in Alberta and New York State to function or advertise as a University. In these regions DeVry continues to operate as its former name DeVry Institute of Technology. In New York it is accredited as a college (similar to community college accreditation).[8]
Engineering

Engineering Technology programs are accredited on a campus-by-campus basis. Accreditation is only sought for programs after the first cohort has graduated, which precludes all Biomedical Engineering Technology programs.[9] The table in #Locations lists accreditation status of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology programs by the the US Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology [10] and the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board [11].

Locations


DeVry in Fremont ''Taylor Hall.''

The following table lists major campuses and approximate interior size.[4]
Location Institution Area in m2 Engineering Accreditation
Long Island City Institute of Technology 14,400 ABET
Calgary Institute of Technology 6,500 CTAB
Arlington University 8,000 ABET
Chicago University 14,500 ABET
Columbus University 10,600 ABET
Decatur University 10,000 ABET
Addison University 10,500 ABET
Federal Way University 9,500 ABET
Fort Washington University 9,800 ABET
Fremont University 9,200 ABET
Irving University 8,800 ABET
Kansas City University 7,000 ABET
North Brunswick University 9,200 ABET
Orlando University 6,700 ABET
Phoenix University 11,100 ABET
Westminster University 6,700 ABET
Pomona University 9,300 ABET
Long Beach University 9,100 ABET
West Hills University 10,000 ABET
Miramar University 9,200 None
Alpharetta University 6,000 ABET
Tinley Park University 6,500 ABET
Houston University 9,400 None



Former

DeVry had 3 campuses in the Greater Toronto Area. The North York campus at Finch Avenue West and Highway 400 moved to Progress Avenue in Scarborough (closed 2003). Another campus was located in Mississauga on Chedworth Way was opened in 1997. Both locations closed and operations re-located to Calgary in 2003.

Controversies


According to DeVry Inc.'s annual report for 2006 , the company is periodically engaged in lawsuits, administrative proceedings, and regulatory reviews related with financial assistance programs and business practices. DeVry is currently facing a list of pending litigation, often initiated by its stakeholders, i.e., students, employees, and business partners, and further claims involving its way of conducting business. The company claims that these legal procedures are incidental due to the nature of this business.[4]
In 2001, DeVry obtained permission from the Alberta government to grant degrees, on recommendation by the Private Colleges Accreditation Board.[14] This decision was opposed by the Alberta New Democratic Party (sitting in opposition), the University of Calgary Faculty Association, the Canadian Federation of Students, and the Canadian Association of University Teachers. (The concerns raised are similar to those about the University of Phoenix and other private institutions).[15] The NDP claimed conflict of interest as John Ballheim served as both the president of DeVry's Calgary campus and a member of the Premier of Alberta's special advisory council on postsecondary education.[15]
In 2000, a consumer class action lawsuit was filed against DeVry accusing it of widespread deception, unlawful business practices and false advertising and alleging that students were not being prepared for high tech jobs.[17] The lawsuit contributed to a 20% slide in the company's stock.[18] The stock has since recovered.
In 1996, students of DeVry's Toronto campus filed a class-action suit claiming poor educational quality and job preparation; the suit was dismissed on technical grounds.[15][20][4]
In 1995, DeVry was suspended from Ontario's student loan program after a large number of its students misreported their income. DeVry was reinstated after paying fines of CAD$1.7 million and putting up a bond of CAD$2 million.[22]

References



1. History of DeVry Inc.
2. NPR: Seeking a Better Fit from for-profit education
3. Frequently Asked Questions for Educators
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5. List of available courses at DeVry
6. Online options
7. Accredited University - DeVry is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission
8. DeVry Institute of Technology - Long Island, New York - Undergraduate information
9. Accreditation
10. Accredited Technology Programs
11. Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists - Accreditation - Alberta
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14. Pannu wants DeVry's degree status revoked
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17. Class Action Suit Filed Against DeVry Institute of Technology
18. DeVry hit with lawsuit
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20. DeVry Update Peter Kuitenbrouwer
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22. A harsh lesson in student loans Peter Kuitenbrouwer



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