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'''Almeda University''' is an ] ] institution of higher learning that offers an MBA program through online courses, doctorate degrees in religion and theology, a "Life Experience Degree," and an online certificate program. '''Almeda University''' is an ] institution of higher learning that offers an MBA program through online courses, doctorate degrees in religion and theology, a "Life Experience Degree," and an online certificate program.


Almeda University states that it is accredited by the Association for Online Academic Excellence (AOAEX); it is ] by any recognized accreditation body. As such, its degrees may not be acceptable to employers or other institutions, and use of degree titles may be restricted or illegal in some jurisdictions. Almeda University is accredited by the Association for Online Academic Excellence (AOAEX);


It has recently been listed for sale in ]. It has recently been listed for sale in ].
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Legally, Almeda University is a corporation registered on the Caribbean island of ]. <ref name="almeda-pp"/> Legally, Almeda University is a corporation registered on the Caribbean island of ]. <ref name="almeda-pp"/>


Almeda is accredited by Interfaith Education Ministries (IEM) and the Association for Online Academic Excellence (AOAEX); <ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.almedacollege.org/certification-accreditation.html | title= Almeda University-Certifications and accreditations | publisher=Almeda University | date=2006 | first= | last= | accessdate = 2006-08-18}}</ref> neither is recognized by the ] or the ].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.chea.org | title=Accreditation Database and Information | publisher=] | date= | first= | last= | accessdate = 2006-08-18}}</ref> Almeda is accredited by Interfaith Education Ministries (IEM) and the Association for Online Academic Excellence (AOAEX); <ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.almedacollege.org/certification-accreditation.html | title= Almeda University-Certifications and accreditations | publisher=Almeda University | date=2006 | first= | last= | accessdate = 2006-08-18}}</ref>

*'''Connecticut:''' According to the Connecticut Department of Higher Education, Almeda was ordered to cease operating in Connecticut in October, 2001. After an investigation in 2002 indicated that Almeda was continuing to advertise its programs in Connecticut, the Department of Higher Education sent Almeda a second cease and desist letter, and referred the issue to the Connecticut Attorney General for possible legal action.<ref name=CT_DHE>{{cite web|
| url = http://www.ctdhe.org/info/pdfs/ReportUnlicensedSchools.pdf
| title = Actions against unlicensed colleges and
private occupational schools in Connecticut
Fall 2001-Spring 2003
| publisher = Connecticut Department of Higher Education
| accessdate = 2007-01-17}}</ref>
*'''Florida:''' In 2003 the Florida Department of Education made an agreement with Almeda to cease operating in the state. Although Floridians can still get a degree from the online university, Almeda warns Floridians that its degrees are not legal in that state and should be considered of "novelty value only."<ref name="NBC2">{{cite news
| url = http://www.nbc-2.com/Articles/readarticle.asp?articleid=7965&z=3&p=
| title = University not recognized by state of Florida
| publisher = NBC2
| date = 2006-07-17
| first = Kathryn
| last = Simmons
| accessdate = 2006-08-18}}</ref>
*'''Texas:''' Almeda is also on the Texas list of "Fraudulent or Substandard Institutions", making it illegal to use an Almeda degree in Texas in an advertisement; to get a job, promotion, raise, or license; to get admitted to an educational program; or to gain many positions in government.<ref name=tx-fraudnotx">{{cite web|
| url = http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/AAR/PrivateInstitutions/fraudnotx.cfm
| title = Fraudulent or Substandard Institutions with No Known Texas Connection
| publisher = Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
| accessdate = 2006-10-04}}</ref>
*'''Other states:''' Almeda's website also warns Almeda degrees are not legal in Illinois, Oregon, New Jersey, North Dakota, Washington, and Idaho, as well as Florida, and that Almeda degrees therefore have only "novelty value" in those states as well.<ref name="almeda-pp">{{cite web
| url = https://almedauniversity.org/application/policy-procedure.html
| title = Almeda Policies and Procedures
| accessdate = 2006-10-04}}</ref>


==Commentaries== ==Commentaries==
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}}</ref> }}</ref>

According to ] (BBB) records, the Boise, Idaho address listed for Almeda University is a UPS store (private mail box). Almeda University offered to provide their physical location to the BBB provided the BBB would not make it public. According to the BBB, the ] told them that the mail is forwarded to Boca Raton, Florida. While the Better Business Bureau provides reports on Almeda University, Almeda is not a paid member of the BBB.<ref name="BBB">{{cite news
| url = http://www.data.bbb.org/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=boise/boise/showrpt.html?bis=n&zid=USHnGhIfSg
| title = Better Business Bureau (BBB) Reliability Report for Almeda University
| publisher=]
| accessdate = 2006-10-14}}</ref>

According to the online shopping reliability tracking service, ePublicEye.com, since 2001, customers of Almeda have reported high levels of satisfaction in such categories as "on-time delivery" and "customer privacy."<ref name="Customer Satisfaction Ratings">{{cite web | url=http://pe.epubliceye.com/fl/report.cfm?key=17680&lang=english | title=Customer Satisfaction Rating | publisher=ePublicEye | accessdate = 2006-10-30}}</ref>

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Revision as of 02:58, 25 February 2007

Almeda University is an American institution of higher learning that offers an MBA program through online courses, doctorate degrees in religion and theology, a "Life Experience Degree," and an online certificate program.

Almeda University is accredited by the Association for Online Academic Excellence (AOAEX);

It has recently been listed for sale in Boise, Idaho.

Accreditation and legality

Legally, Almeda University is a corporation registered on the Caribbean island of Nevis.

Almeda is accredited by Interfaith Education Ministries (IEM) and the Association for Online Academic Excellence (AOAEX);

Commentaries

Almeda's academic standards have been criticized by a variety of education traditionalists. According to Bear's Guide to Earning Degrees by Distance Learning, Almeda College and University is a "nonwonderful" web-only University that offers degrees based on an assessment of a candidate's "life experience." Bear notes that Almeda states that it is accredited by the Association for Online Academic Excellence, but that that association is itself unrecognized.

In 2004, the CBS affiliate in Albany, NY ran a report on Almeda that featured Peter Brancato, who filled out an application for an associate degree on behalf of his dog, Wally. Part of the "life experience" listed on the application, was "Plays with the kids every day...teaches them to interact better with each other...Teaches them responsibilities like feeding the dog." Almeda granted Wally an Associate's degree in Childhood Development, with a course list including European culture, college algebra, US history, and public speaking. In reply, Almeda claims Brancato perjured himself by creating a false identity, including a fabricated name and date of birth. They write, "He completed an application that included a background of the following: Eight-years tutoring pre-K children, curriculum design and development, teaching coping skills, and volunteer coaching."

In 2005, Wired News included Almeda University in an article about school accreditation and diploma mills.

In 2006, a Naples, Florida, police officer was required to pay back a salary increase based on a degree from Almeda. Two Naples, Florida, police officers were fired after investigation showed they bought diplomas from Almeda University. On October 28, 2006, both officers were given their jobs back with back pay, but received 10-day suspensions and were required to take an ethics course before the end of the year.

External links

  1. Cite error: The named reference almeda-pp was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. "Almeda University-Certifications and accreditations". Almeda University. 2006. Retrieved 2006-08-18.
  3. Bear, John, Maria Bear (2003-01-01). Bear's Guide to Earning Degrees by Distance Learning. pp. 59 Ten Speed Press, 215. ISBN 1-58008-431-1.
  4. Bear, John, Maria Bear (2003-01-01). Bear's Guide to Earning Degrees by Distance Learning. pp. 187 Ten Speed Press, 215. ISBN 1-58008-431-1.
  5. "Degrees for Sale". CBS6. February 19, 2004. Retrieved 2006-08-18.
  6. "Perjury to prove a point". Almeda University. Retrieved 2006-10-20.
  7. Singel, Ryan (Feb, 02, 2005). "Database Fights Diploma Mills". Wired News. Retrieved 2006-08-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. Cite error: The named reference NBC2 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  9. Kara Kenney (2006-07-17). "Police officers fired over fake degrees". NBC2. Retrieved 2006-10-04.
  10. Ryan Mills (2006-10-28). "Officers fired for online degrees rehired". Naples Daily News.
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