University of Phoenix Evolves in Response to a Changing Economic and Academic Climate

 The Chronicle of Higher Education recently reported on changes taking place at the United States' largest higher education institution, the University of Phoenix.  The continued national economic downturn is affecting  their student enrollment numbers as well as the repayment of existing student loans at the institution.  A considerable numbers of under-prepared students enrolled in their programs of study brought new academic challenges to the University.  In response, the University of Phoenix decided to examine and redesign its operations.  Among the changes made it, "ended a compensation schedule tied to enrollment, began a required orientation program for inexperienced students, and instituted a host of other reforms in marketing and nearly every other important facet of this 438,000-student institution."
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