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ehhh...ok place
Faculty (Current Employee), charlotte, nc – May 15, 2013
The school is a 'for-profit' company and it shows. Each individual campus is run differently by their own campus president, so from what I've come to understand it varies a lot by location. The charlotte location has a super micro-manager, you do not have any autonomy as a faculty member, because everything you do has to be done as it is in Virginia – more... (the headquarters).
Pay is ok. Hours are rough. Students are in class for 8 hour days...you must be teaching in front of them for that 8 hour day also. Not the worst place ever, but very different from most other places of higher learning. – less
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Dedication to students
Director (Current Employee), Charlotte – May 7, 2013
This company is dedicated to the success of its students. Core values of education and support resonates throughout the mission and vision. The greatest joy is to see a diamond in the rough transition into a gleaming precious gem. I work with an outstanding group of nursing professionals.
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THE PITS.
Student then sub teacher (Former Employee), NN – April 26, 2013
Cons: many
This is the place where you give everything you have and more. Your repayment is lies, lies and more lies by management who can't perform in a classroom environment themselves. Instructors are used and abused and now that everyone has to have the correct accreditation, experience counts for nothing. The campus president sits in an ivory tower and remains – more... out of touch. Programs are falling apart and the training given is OVERPRICED. I completed a program here and taught here for 3 months. I HAVE YET TO BE PAID. My degree is worthless and I have $60,000-00 to repay. Thanks for nothing. – less
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Excellent Learning Environment
Full Time student (Former Employee), Newport News, VA – March 20, 2013
ECPI University provides an outstanding learning environment. There are plenty of instructors who are very well versed on the topic you are learning. There is plenty of lab time for conducting experiments or troubleshooting circuits. I learned many things while attending this institution.
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The worst company I've ever worked for
Anonymous (Former Employee), Anonymous – March 7, 2013
Pros: a paycheck until you find a new job, a couple cool people
Cons: expensive healthcare, no growth, bad management, no job satisfaction
I am a former employee who left on good terms. I have worked in similar environments at other for-profit colleges, and ECPI is hands down the worst. The owner of the company doesn't care about employees, and neither does the rest of management. Employees are only treated well if they miraculously meet unrealistic sales goals. Their processes are archaic – more... and tedious, yet management refuses to listen to good ideas for positive change. They also promote "positive thinking" to the point of absurdity as if it is some magical cure-all for the company's many issues. There is no training and despite being told countless times there would be opportunities for growth, there was not nor will there be. Upon being hired, I was told they only hire from within for management, but then everyone who was hired into management was from the outside. This company doesn't even close for bad weather. The day to day experience leaves one feeling depressed and looking for a new job since you are treated as nothing but a number. The only positive perk was that there were some cool coworkers, but everything else was awful. Only work here if you want to be treated poorly and never develop your potential. – less
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Great place to learn and grow.
Program Director (Current Employee), Columbia, SC – January 21, 2013
ECPI University is a great place to get involved in every aspect of Higher Education and move up or around in various positions within the University. I also enjoyed working with my co-workers.
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I enjoy helping students change and enhance their lives through education
Admissions Advisor (Current Employee), Greensboro, NC – January 14, 2013
The students are fantastic. I had the opportunity to take on many leadership roles.
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Fun place to work with the emphasis on student outcomes.
English Instructor (Former Employee), Raleigh, NC – January 4, 2013
Pros: community feeling among staff and students
Cons: short breaks
I taught one to two five hour classes per day, as well as providing tutoring services for not only current but prospective students. The management was very supportive and put the needs of the instructors and students first. All coworkers were well-educated professional experts in their fields. The most difficult part of the job was the intensity of – more... the classes since ECPI ran on an accelerated schedule, with students receiving BA degrees in 2.5 years. The most enjoyable part of the job was working with students from various backgrounds. – less
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Student Finance Administrator (Former Employee), Virginia Beach, VA – December 20, 2012
Pros: helping students
Cons: management is uncaring, director of student finance has her pets and everyone else she picks on for the smallest item, kiss up or you won't last.1 sr student finance admin, he can do no wrong
The students for the most part are really nice to work with. A typical day is spent packaging students with financial aid and helping students who walk in for help. The most enjoyable part is the students. The campus president nor upper management get involved with employees.
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A productive work place
Admissions Advisor (Current Employee), Greensboro, NC – December 14, 2012
Staff and managers were helpful and knowledgeable. Enjoyed helping new students get admission into school.
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School activties
Student (Former Employee), Greenville, SC – December 11, 2012
A typical day for me is when I get a chance to learn about the job that im currently on and how i enjoy helping out others.
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A productive and a learning experience with many challenes and enjoyable co-workers
Administrative Assistant/Student Window Services (Current Employee), Charlotte, NC – November 14, 2012
Pros: community volunteer events
Cons: healthcare
Support the students, faculty and staff in various functions and activities through out the day. Direct the students to the proper channels and work together with the faculty and staff so the office will run smoothly each day. I've learned to be a good listener and give advice when ever asked for it.
The hardest part of the job is when a student comes – more... to me with a complaint and the student is belligerent. I can eventually calm the student down but it can be difficult at times.
The most enjoyable part of the job is to see and experience the accomplishment of a student making their goals come true for them. – less
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Unethical, inconsistent management in factory-like work environment
Anonymous (Former Employee), Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, VA – November 2, 2012
Pros: duh
Cons: more than noted above...you got a few hours to discuss this? didn't think so
Although ECPI is now a"university" on the outside, it still maintains its business focus on the inside. The bottom line: the dollar. Students are given a wide berth when it comes to following the rules; many instructors pass students who lack basic skills. There is an unspoken culture of pressure to pass students, despite their aptitude, and this is – more... done in the supposed name of "student success". This is a tragedy because many students do not "earn" their degrees and any employer is wise to, or eventually becomes wise to, an employee who lacks skills noted on his/her resume.
This translates to a student who will not, by any means, experience gainful employment.

Administration is disorganized, haphazard, confused, conflicted, and cares little for hardworking employees. Most employees have a very low morale. – less
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Anonymous12 – November 15, 2012

This place is the most unprofessional organization I have ever had the displeasure of working for. They discriminate against their employees, do absolutely nothing to those who are clearly not following compliance, and everything revolves around their greed. Management is a joke and they dont care about the students as they are simply just numbers and dollar signs and employees are expected to be puppets who are easily controlled.

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Company is student focused with friendly staff and faculty members
Network Technology Instructor (Current Employee), Glen Allen, VA – October 1, 2012
I have worked as a Networking Instructor since 2000. This company allowed me to take on less hours to pursue corporate training & management positions as well as contract work.
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Wonderful career opportunities and a great learning environment.
Admissions Advisor (Former Employee), Columbia, SC – August 12, 2012
Pros: opportunity to learn
Cons: lack of stability
Responsibilities included representing the University on-and-off-campus to prospective students, parents, and secondary school counselors and other individuals involved in the college selection process. Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools and counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities within – more... the University. Conduct one-on-one admissions counseling by in-person appointments, phone and email. Review and score University applications for the purposes of making admission decisions. Other responsibilities included managing ongoing strategic communications with high school and independent counselors, including email, print, and other media as well as assist in the development of on-campus events and programs for groups and individuals in an effort in increase overall student population.

While at ECPI University I Initiated a personalized and directed training initiative which considered the essentials of qualitative selling within an educational environment. I personally assisted in the development of a comprehensive 30-day training program which included all requirements for realization of organizational goals concerning Directors of Admissions, Admissions Advisors, High School Admissions Advisors, High School Coordinators, and related staff. I also initiated weekly problem-solving meetings to reduce interdepartmental conflicts resulting reduced organizational conflict and improved morale. In addition, I managed a successful team to achieve and surpass University goals for ten consecutive semesters, conducted annual performance reviews for subordinates, and counseled subordinates concerning personal or job related development. – less
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Enjoyable Working environment
Admissions Counselor (Former Employee), Virginia Beach, VA – July 10, 2012
I really enjoyed working here. They always did things to show their employees the appreciated your hard work. Provided plenty of training for success.
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average. academia, teaching students to scan. no patients to scan, no other comments
Program Director, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Former Employee), Newport News, VA – May 29, 2012
Pros: average
Cons: average
average. academia, teaching students to scan. no patients to scan, no other comments
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Great co-workers to work with.
Instructor (Current Employee), Newport News, VA – May 7, 2012
Teaching is the best part of the job, however management/administration micro manages a bit, this is not typical for education, but over all everything is pretty good.
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Extremely productive environment
Accounting Assistant (Current Employee), Virginia Beach, VA – March 24, 2012
Pros: work from home capability
Cons: few possibilities for growth
At ECPI University, each individual must be capable of working in a team, as well as individually. This position allowed me to grasp a better understanding of the college/university system.
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Great company for experience as an entry-level IT professional
Raleigh, NC (Current Employee), IT Support/Network Administrator – November 8, 2011
Pros: great work environment and management
Cons: not much room for advancement in the it department
ECPI University is a great company for an entry-level IT professional that is just finishing a degree or who is looking to build on their experience as a whole.
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