Education Corporation of America (ECA)

These Colleges’ Fates Could Change Now That ACICS Has Its Federal Recognition Back

These Colleges’ Fates Could Change Now That ACICS Has Its Federal Recognition Back

Education Dive by Natalie Schwartz Education Secretary Betsy DeVos restored federal recognition of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) last week, but the for-profit accreditor and the colleges it oversees still have a tough road ahead. For one, ACICS has shed about two-thirds of its member institutions since 2016, when it lost […]

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For-profit chain sues Ed. Dept. and DeVos, wants to restructure

For-profit chain sues Ed. Dept. and DeVos, wants to restructure

Education Dive. October 19, 2018 Dive Brief: For-profit college operator Education Corporation of America (ECA) filed a lawsuit in a federal district court in Alabama against the Education Department and its Secretary Betsy DeVos that asks the court to appoint a receiver to oversee the company’s assets so it can […]

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