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| '''Warnborough University''', |
'''Warnborough University''', also called '''Warnborough College''', is a provider of ] by means of ], with offices in ], ], and ], ]. Warnborough University (Ireland) changed its name to ] (Ireland) in 2006. | ||
| ==Authorization and accreditation status== | |||
| ==Controversy== | |||
| Neither Warnborough University nor Warnborough College are listed on the ]-related ].<ref>, The International Association of Universities (accessed August 21, 2007)</ref> The company is chartered in Ireland.<ref name="Chron" /> It is not recognized by educational authorities in the ].<ref name="Chron" /> | |||
| In October 2000 the '']'' noted that an author of a volume on unaccredited universities questioned the status of Warnborough, while also quoting an explanation of the situation by a school official. | |||
| Warnborough also lacks ]. The Warnborough website states that the institution has ] (quality management systems) certification through ]. Also, it is listed as "recognized" by and a member of the '''International Accreditation and Recognition Council''' (IARC)<ref></ref>, which in turn is not recognized as an accreditor by any governmental body. | |||
| ⚫ | On November 26, 2000 the British Broadcasting Corporation aired a news report on fake degrees, ]s, and other educational concerns. It included a mention of Warnborough University | ||
| In October 2000 the '']'' reported that ] described Warnborough as "a one-room office in London with no ]-granting authority," but a Warnborough official responded that the university had other facilities in London and that its degree-granting authority came from its charter, which was issued in Ireland.<ref name="Chron"> by Gabriela Montell, ''Chronicle of Higher Education'', October 13, 2000</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | On November 26, 2000 the ] aired a news report on fake degrees, ]s, and other educational concerns. It included a mention of Warnborough University. | ||
| According to ], Warnborough University and Warnborough College is "not an Irish degree-granter. Not a UK degree-granter. Appearance on UK registry of training providers does not confer or represent authorization to issue degrees." The ] lists Warnborough's degrees as "illegal to use in ]" notes that the school has operated from ] and "also has operated in Washington, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and ]." Also, the Texas board notes that Warnborough "claims to be a consortium of institutions with authority derived from those <nowiki></nowiki> institutions, though the member institutions have no degree authority and claim theirs from Warnborough." | According to ], Warnborough University and Warnborough College is "not an Irish degree-granter. Not a UK degree-granter. Appearance on UK registry of training providers does not confer or represent authorization to issue degrees." The ] lists Warnborough's degrees as "illegal to use in ]" notes that the school has operated from ] and "also has operated in Washington, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and ]." Also, the Texas board notes that Warnborough "claims to be a consortium of institutions with authority derived from those <nowiki></nowiki> institutions, though the member institutions have no degree authority and claim theirs from Warnborough." | ||
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Revision as of 22:32, 21 August 2007
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Warnborough University, also called Warnborough College, is a provider of higher education by means of distance learning, with offices in Canterbury, England, and Dublin, Ireland. Warnborough University (Ireland) changed its name to Warnborough College (Ireland) in 2006.
Authorization and accreditation status
Neither Warnborough University nor Warnborough College are listed on the UNESCO-related worldwide list of universities recognized by national authorities. The company is chartered in Ireland. It is not recognized by educational authorities in the United Kingdom.
Warnborough also lacks educational accreditation. The Warnborough website states that the institution has ISO 9001 (quality management systems) certification through The United Kingdom Accreditation Service. Also, it is listed as "recognized" by and a member of the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC), which in turn is not recognized as an accreditor by any governmental body.
In October 2000 the Chronicle of Higher Education reported that John Bear described Warnborough as "a one-room office in London with no degree-granting authority," but a Warnborough official responded that the university had other facilities in London and that its degree-granting authority came from its charter, which was issued in Ireland.
On November 26, 2000 the British Broadcasting Corporation aired a news report on fake degrees, diploma mills, and other educational concerns. It included a mention of Warnborough University.
According to Oregon State Office of Degree Authorization, Warnborough University and Warnborough College is "not an Irish degree-granter. Not a UK degree-granter. Appearance on UK registry of training providers does not confer or represent authorization to issue degrees." The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board lists Warnborough's degrees as "illegal to use in Texas" notes that the school has operated from Canyon, Texas and "also has operated in Washington, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Washington, DC." Also, the Texas board notes that Warnborough "claims to be a consortium of institutions with authority derived from those institutions, though the member institutions have no degree authority and claim theirs from Warnborough."
See also
- Diploma mill
- List of unaccredited institutions of higher learning
- List of unrecognized accreditation associations of higher learning
- Educational accreditation
References
- List of universities, The International Association of Universities (accessed August 21, 2007)
- ^ What You Need to Know Before You Work Abroad by Gabriela Montell, Chronicle of Higher Education, October 13, 2000
- IARC Directory of members
External links
- Warnborough Worldwide
- Warnborough College (England)
- Warnborough College (Ireland)
- Unaccredited colleges by Oregon State Office of Degree Authorization