DeVry University

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DeVry University
Established:	1931
Type:	Private, For-profit
Location:	Chicago
Campus:	Multiple: United States, Canada
Website:	http://www.devry.edu/

DeVry University and DeVry Institute of Technology are divisions of Devry Inc.^[1] (NYSE: DV), a private tertiary for-profit school^[2] 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 1 History 2 Corporate Structure 3 Curriculum 4 Accreditation 4.1 Engineering 5 Locations 5.1 Former 6 Controversies 7 References

[edit] 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 the company has undergone a number of name changes. In 1966 a controlling share was acquired by the Education Group of Bell and Howell, which then sold that share to the Keller Graduate School of Management in 1987. DeVry acquired Becker Professional Review in 1996, Ross University in 2003, and the Deaconess College of Nursing in 2005. DeVry did not acquire rights to use the name "Deaconess College of Nursing", so it was renamed "Chamberlain" in 2006.^[1][5][6][7]

1889																										Chamberlain College of Nursing
1907										Bell and Howell (Education Group)
1931						DeForest Training School
1953						DeVry Technical Institute
1957																		Becker Professional Review
1966										Bell and Howell Schools
1968										DeVry Institute of Technology
1973														CBA Institute
1974														Keller Graduate School of Management
1978																						Ross University
1987														DeVry Inc
1996
2002														DeVry University
2003
2005

DeVry began operations in Canada in 1956.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Corporate Structure

DeVry Inc is a holding company for DeVry University, Ross University, Chamberlain College of Nursing, and Becker Professional Review. Becker Professional Review in turn holds a number of CPA training assets.^{[8][9][10][11][12][13][14]}

DeVry Inc

DeVry University

Ross University

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Becker Professional Review

Denver Technical College

Becker CPA Review

Gross-Monette CPA Review

Fox Gearty CPA Review

Conviser Duffy CPA Review

CPA assets of BARBRI Professional Testing

Stalla Review

Person Wolinsky

Gearty CPE

[edit] Curriculum

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DeVry University offers courses in business administration, computer information systems, engineering, communication, bioinformatics, and management as well as professional graduate certificates in business, office management and health information technology.^[15][16]

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.

The Keller Graduate School of Management offers the following Masters Degree Programs:^[17]

• Business Administration (MBA)
• Accounting & Financial Management (MAFM)
• Human Resources Management (MHRM)
• Information Systems Management (MISM)
• Network & Communications Management (MNCM)
• Project Management (MPM)
• Public Administration (MPA)

Courses and programs are also offered online.^[18]

[edit] Accreditation

DeVry is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.^[19]

DeVry does not meet the standards and licensing requirements in Alberta and New York State to function or advertise as a University.^{[citation needed]} 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).^[20]

[edit] Engineering

Engineering Technology programs are accredited on a campus-by-campus basis. The table in #Locations lists accreditation status of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology programs by the US Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology ^[21] and the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board ^[22].

[edit] Locations

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The following table lists major campuses and approximate interior size.^[23]

Location	Institution	Area in m²	Engineering Accreditation
Long Island City	Institute of Technology	14,400	ABETNY[›]
Calgary	Institute of Technology	6,500	CTABAB[›]
Arlington	University	8,000	ABET
Chicago	University	14,500	ABET
Columbus	University	10,600	ABET
Decatur	University	10,000	ABETGA[›]
Addison	University	10,500	ABETIL[›]
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	ABETCA[›]
Long Beach	University	9,100	ABETCA[›]
West Hills	University	10,000	ABETCA[›]
Miramar	University	9,200	ABET
Alpharetta	University	6,000	ABETGA[›]
Tinley Park	University	6,500	ABETIL[›]
Houston	University	9,400	None

[edit] 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.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Controversies

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.^[24]

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.^[25][26][27]

In November 2000, Afshin Zarinebaf, Ali Mousavi and another graduate of one of DeVry University’s Chicago-area campuses filed a class-action lawsuit accusing DeVry of widespread deception, unlawful business practices and false advertising and alleging that students were not being prepared for high tech jobs.^[28] The lawsuit contributed to a 20% slide in the company's stock.^[29]The class was not certified and the case was resolved for less than $25,000 in June 2006. ^[30]

In 2001, DeVry obtained permission from the Alberta government to grant degrees, on recommendation by the Private Colleges Accreditation Board.^[31] 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 other private institutions).^[32] 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.^[33]

In January 2002, Royal Gardner, a graduate of one of DeVry University’s Los Angeles-area campuses, filed a class-action complaint against DeVry Inc. and DeVry University, Inc. on behalf of students in the post-baccalaureate degree program in Information Technology. The suit alleged that the nature of the program was misrepresented by the advertising. The lawsuit was dismissed and refiled. During the first quarter of 2004, a new complaint was filed in the same court by Gavino Teanio with the same general allegations. This action was stayed pending the outcome of the Gardner lawsuit. The lawsuits were in the process of being settled in late 2006.^[30]

In April 2007 the State of New York settled with three schools that were participating in questionable student loan practices. DeVry, Career Education Corporation, & Washington University in St. Louis were involved with the settlement. DeVry agreed to refund $88,122 back to students.^[34]

[edit] References