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|motto = Tuition-Free University |
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|established = 2009 |
|established = 2009 |
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|type = [[Private university|Private]] [[Regional accreditation#Regional accreditation vs. national accreditation|nationally accredited]] |
|type = [[Private university|Private]] [[Regional accreditation#Regional accreditation vs. national accreditation|nationally accredited]] |
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|endowment = US$1.3 million (2013)<ref name="forbes" /> |
|endowment = US$1.3 million (2013)<ref name="forbes" /> |
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|president = [[Shai Reshef]] |
|president = [[Shai Reshef]] |
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|students = 10,199 (2017)<ref name="UoPeople">{{cite web|url=http://www.uopeople.edu/about/uopeople/in-brief/ |title=University of the People, Who We Are |publisher=University of the People |accessdate=2017-04-02}}</ref> |
|students = 10,199 according to the school (2017)<ref name="UoPeople">{{cite web|url=http://www.uopeople.edu/about/uopeople/in-brief/ |title=University of the People, Who We Are |publisher=University of the People |accessdate=2017-04-02}}</ref> |
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|city =[[Pasadena, California|Pasadena]] |
|city = [[Pasadena, California|Pasadena]] (PO Box/virtual office) |
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|state = [[California]] |
|state = [[California]] |
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|country = [[United States]] |
|country = [[United States]] |
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|campus = [[Distance education|Online]] |
|campus = [[Distance education|Online]]: the school has no campus or headquarters, and uses a [[virtual office]]/[[PO box]] in the USA. |
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|website = {{URL|uopeople.edu|UoPeople.edu}} |
|website = {{URL|uopeople.edu|UoPeople.edu}} |
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==History== |
==History== |
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University of the People was launched by educational entrepreneur [[Shai Reshef]] in January 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.inc.com/articles/2009/04/uopeople.html |title=It's Time to Give Back |publisher=Inc. |date=2009-04-20 |accessdate=2017-05-17}}</ref> Although the university has no campus<ref name=guardian /> due to its online distance learning nature, it has been using a [[PO box]] <ref>The address of the school can also be rented by anyone: https://www.davincivirtual.com/loc/us/california/pasadena-virtual-offices/facility-817</ref> |
University of the People was launched by educational entrepreneur [[Shai Reshef]] in January 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.inc.com/articles/2009/04/uopeople.html |title=It's Time to Give Back |publisher=Inc. |date=2009-04-20 |accessdate=2017-05-17}}</ref> Although the university has no campus<ref name=guardian /> due to its online distance learning nature, it has been using a [[PO box]] and shared [[virtual office]]<ref>The address of the school can also be rented by anyone: https://www.davincivirtual.com/loc/us/california/pasadena-virtual-offices/facility-817</ref> in California in order to qualify as American institution.<ref name=evidence>{{cite web |url=https://evidence-based.review/university-people-forum-review-uopeople-accreditation-6251755280.html |title=University of the people's forum: let's review UoPeople's accreditation |accessdate=20 June 2017}}</ref> |
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According to the school, the first intake of UoPeople students began studying in September 2009, when 177 people from 49 countries across the globe comprised the inaugural class, studying for associate and bachelor's degrees in business administration and computer science. At that time, the school had no accreditation and did not charge any fees or tuition.<ref name=guardian>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/education/2009/oct/06/online-university-no-fees |title=An online university - with no fees |website=theguardian.com |date=2009-10-06 |accessdate=2017-05-17}}</ref> |
According to the school, the first intake of UoPeople students began studying in September 2009, when 177 people from 49 countries across the globe comprised the inaugural class, studying for associate and bachelor's degrees in business administration and computer science. At that time, the school had no accreditation and did not charge any fees or tuition.<ref name=guardian>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/education/2009/oct/06/online-university-no-fees |title=An online university - with no fees |website=theguardian.com |date=2009-10-06 |accessdate=2017-05-17}}</ref> |
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In April 2014, the University celebrated the graduation of its first intake of bachelor's degree students, who came from the [[United States]], [[Syria]], [[Jordan]] and [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = UoPeople Annual report, 2014, p. 49|url = http://3w1fdw3g237j15p5421zov1f.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/annualreport_2014.pdf |website = www.uopeople.edu|accessdate = 2017-05-17}}</ref> In the same year, University of the People administrators<ref name=noregional>{{cite web |url=https://blogcritics.org/university-of-the-people-is-accredited-just-not-as-you-might-think/ |title=University of the People is accredited, not just as you might think |date=March 2, 2014 |access-date=January 1, 2017}}</ref> announced that they had obtained national accreditation<ref name=noregional /> for their degree granting programs through the [[Distance Education Accrediting Commission]] (DEAC),<ref> Accrediting Commission - Grant of Accreditation], DETC, February 13, 2014<br>[https://www.deac.org/UploadedDocuments/Public-Notices/Accreditation-Actions/022717_AC_meeting_report.pdf Report from the Accrediting Commission - Renewal of Accreditation], DEAC, February 27, 2017</ref> which is recognized by the [[United States Department of Education]], the [[Council for Higher Education Accreditation]] (CHEA)<ref>[http://www.chea.org/4dcgi/chea/search/detail.html?action=chea&chea_activity=inst_details&inst_cid=3429 University of the People], Council for Higher Education Accreditation/CHEA</ref> and is approved by the [[California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education]] (BPPE).<ref>{{cite web| publisher=California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education | title=University of the People| date=Aug 31, 2015 | url=https://app.dca.ca.gov/bppe/view-school.asp?schlcode=93197836}}</ref><ref name=noregional /> |
In April 2014, the University celebrated the graduation of its first intake of bachelor's degree students, who came from the [[United States]], [[Syria]], [[Jordan]] and [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = UoPeople Annual report, 2014, p. 49|url = http://3w1fdw3g237j15p5421zov1f.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/annualreport_2014.pdf |website = www.uopeople.edu|accessdate = 2017-05-17}}</ref> In the same year, University of the People administrators<ref name=noregional>{{cite web |url=https://blogcritics.org/university-of-the-people-is-accredited-just-not-as-you-might-think/ |title=University of the People is accredited, not just as you might think |date=March 2, 2014 |access-date=January 1, 2017}}</ref> announced that they had obtained national accreditation<ref name=noregional /> for their degree granting programs through the [[Distance Education Accrediting Commission]] (DEAC),<ref> Accrediting Commission - Grant of Accreditation], DETC, February 13, 2014<br>[https://www.deac.org/UploadedDocuments/Public-Notices/Accreditation-Actions/022717_AC_meeting_report.pdf Report from the Accrediting Commission - Renewal of Accreditation], DEAC, February 27, 2017</ref> which is recognized by the [[United States Department of Education]], the [[Council for Higher Education Accreditation]] (CHEA)<ref>[http://www.chea.org/4dcgi/chea/search/detail.html?action=chea&chea_activity=inst_details&inst_cid=3429 University of the People], Council for Higher Education Accreditation/CHEA</ref> and is approved by the [[California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education]] (BPPE).<ref>{{cite web| publisher=California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education | title=University of the People| date=Aug 31, 2015 | url=https://app.dca.ca.gov/bppe/view-school.asp?schlcode=93197836}}</ref><ref name=noregional /> |
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In March 2016, the university began offering an online MBA, with the course itself beginning in September 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bizedmagazine.com/archives/2016/4/people-and-places/university-of-the-people-launches-mba|title=University of the People Launches MBA {{!}} AACSB BizEd Magazine|website=www.bizedmagazine.com|access-date=2016-08-23}}</ref> |
In March 2016, the university began offering an online MBA, with the course itself beginning in September 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bizedmagazine.com/archives/2016/4/people-and-places/university-of-the-people-launches-mba|title=University of the People Launches MBA {{!}} AACSB BizEd Magazine|website=www.bizedmagazine.com|access-date=2016-08-23}}</ref> According to the school, the course has an emphasis on business and community leadership, and is designed to provide graduates with skills needed to thrive in senior organizational roles. However, the MBA is not accredited by any business school accreditation bodies (e.g. [[AACSB]], [[Association of MBAs|AMBA]], [[EQUIS]]), and, just like the other degrees issued by UoPeople, does not have [[regional accreditation]].<ref name=evidence /><ref name=noregional /> |
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In May 2016, UoPeople announced associate and bachelor's degrees in Health Science, commencing September 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uopeople.edu/about/worldwide-recognition/press-releases/health-studies-degree-launched/|title=Health Studies Degree Launched|website=www.uopeople.edu|date=2016-05-03|access-date=2017-05-17}}</ref> |
In May 2016, UoPeople announced associate and bachelor's degrees in Health Science, commencing September 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uopeople.edu/about/worldwide-recognition/press-releases/health-studies-degree-launched/|title=Health Studies Degree Launched|website=www.uopeople.edu|date=2016-05-03|access-date=2017-05-17}}</ref> |
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The university is led by a board of trustees<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uopeople.edu/about/leadership/board-of-trustees/|title=Board of Trustees|website=www.uopeople.edu|access-date=2016-08-23}}</ref> and its President's Council.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uopeople.edu/about/leadership/presidents-council/|title=President's Council|website=www.uopeople.edu|access-date=2016-08-23}}</ref> |
The university is led by a board of trustees<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uopeople.edu/about/leadership/board-of-trustees/|title=Board of Trustees|website=www.uopeople.edu|access-date=2016-08-23}}</ref> and its President's Council.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uopeople.edu/about/leadership/presidents-council/|title=President's Council|website=www.uopeople.edu|access-date=2016-08-23}}</ref> According to the school, the university's operations are centered on its more than 6,000 volunteers, who fill roles at every level of the organization, from lecturers to administrative staff. These volunteers are supported by an alleged small staff of salaried employees.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/university-of-the-people-demands-high-standards-of-farflung-students/news-story/8bd891a9264c0dd17a041b85da7d0d30 |title=University of the People demands high standards of far-flung students|website=The Australian|date=2016-11-16|access-date=2017-05-17}}</ref> |
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UoPeople President's Council offers guidance and support while promoting the university's mission on the international stage, and has gained widespread support from leading academics, none of which teaches any courses at UoPeople. The Council is chaired by New York University President Emeritus [[John Sexton]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nyu.edu/about/leadership-university-administration/office-of-the-president-emeritus.html|title=NYU: Office of the President Emeritus|website=www.nyu.edu|access-date=2017-01-14}}</ref> and includes: |
UoPeople President's Council offers guidance and support while promoting the university's mission on the international stage, and has gained widespread support from leading academics, none of which teaches any courses at UoPeople. The Council is chaired by New York University President Emeritus [[John Sexton]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nyu.edu/about/leadership-university-administration/office-of-the-president-emeritus.html|title=NYU: Office of the President Emeritus|website=www.nyu.edu|access-date=2017-01-14}}</ref> and includes: |
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Revision as of 19:43, 15 January 2018
| File:Seal of UoPeople.jpg University Seal | |
| Latin: Universitas Populi | |
| Motto | Tuition-Free University |
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| Type | Private nationally accredited |
| Established | 2009 |
| Endowment | US$1.3 million (2013)[1] |
| President | Shai Reshef |
| Students | 10,199 according to the school (2017)[2] |
| Location | Pasadena (PO Box/virtual office) , , |
| Campus | Online: the school has no campus or headquarters, and uses a virtual office/PO box in the USA. |
| Colors | Eggplant |
| Website | UoPeople.edu |
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University of the People (UoPeople) is a non-profit[1] distance learning institution of higher education that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, founded by Israeli[3] entrepreneur Shai Reshef in 2009.
History
University of the People was launched by educational entrepreneur Shai Reshef in January 2009.[4] Although the university has no campus[5] due to its online distance learning nature, it has been using a PO box and shared virtual office[6] in California in order to qualify as American institution.[7]
According to the school, the first intake of UoPeople students began studying in September 2009, when 177 people from 49 countries across the globe comprised the inaugural class, studying for associate and bachelor's degrees in business administration and computer science. At that time, the school had no accreditation and did not charge any fees or tuition.[5]
In April 2014, the University celebrated the graduation of its first intake of bachelor's degree students, who came from the United States, Syria, Jordan and Nigeria.[8] In the same year, University of the People administrators[9] announced that they had obtained national accreditation[9] for their degree granting programs through the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC),[10] which is recognized by the United States Department of Education, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)[11] and is approved by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).[12][9]
In March 2016, the university began offering an online MBA, with the course itself beginning in September 2016.[13] According to the school, the course has an emphasis on business and community leadership, and is designed to provide graduates with skills needed to thrive in senior organizational roles. However, the MBA is not accredited by any business school accreditation bodies (e.g. AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), and, just like the other degrees issued by UoPeople, does not have regional accreditation.[7][9]
In May 2016, UoPeople announced associate and bachelor's degrees in Health Science, commencing September 2016.[14]
Tuition
The University of the People bills itself as "tuition-free". Nevertheless, there are costs that a student must pay:
- Registration fee of $60 to register as a student at the University of the People[15]
- Assessment fee of $100 for undergraduate assessments and $200 for graduate assessments for each exam a student takes[16]
To complete an associate degree (A.S.), a student must take 20 exams and 40 exams for a bachelor's degree, which cost a total of $2,060 and $4,060 respectively. For the MBA, a student has to pay a $200 exam fee per course for a total of 12 courses, which brings the total cost for the MBA to $2460.
Students who cannot afford to pay may be eligible for scholarships.[17]
Criticism
Critics say that advertising this business model as tuition-free is misleading, because replacing tuition with a series of compulsory fees forces students to pay tuition anyway (which, in this case, is called "fees" instead of "tuition"). Besides, if the school were actually tuition-free, there would be no need to advertise hypothetical scholarships to exempt a student from paying the fees.[7]
Structure and organization
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 | This section contains content that is written like an advertisement. (October 2017) |
The university is led by a board of trustees[18] and its President's Council.[19] According to the school, the university's operations are centered on its more than 6,000 volunteers, who fill roles at every level of the organization, from lecturers to administrative staff. These volunteers are supported by an alleged small staff of salaried employees.[20]
UoPeople President's Council offers guidance and support while promoting the university's mission on the international stage, and has gained widespread support from leading academics, none of which teaches any courses at UoPeople. The Council is chaired by New York University President Emeritus John Sexton,[21] and includes:
- President of Duke University Richard H. Broadhead
- President of Boston University Robert Brown
- UC Berkeley Chancellor Nicholas Dirks
- Rector Emerita of the Academy of Paris Michèle Gendreau-Massaloux
- President Emerita of Vassar College Catharine Hill
- Director of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) Professor Devang Khakhar
- Vice-Chancellor Emeritus of Indira Gandhi National Open University Abdul Waheed Khan
- Oxford Vice-Chancellor Sir Colin Lucas
- President Emeritus of Rhode Island School of Design Roger Mandle
- Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Edinburgh Sir Tim O'Shea
- President Emerita at University of Saint Joseph Pamela Trotman Reid
- President Emeritus of Columbia University George Erik Rupp
- President Emerita of Barnard College Judith R. Shapiro
- President Emeritus of George Washington University Stephen Joel Trachtenberg
- President Emeritus of the Rockefeller University and Nobel Prize laureate Torsten N. Wiesel
UoPeople's Board of Trustees[22] is chaired by Goldfarb Seligman & Co lawyer Ashok J.Chandrasekhar. Trustee members include:
- Utah Supreme Court Hon. Justice Christine M. Durham
- Hofstra University Law Professor Daniel J. H. Greenwood
- Professor of Finance and former Dean of INSEAD Dr. Gabriel Hawawini
- Chairman of Sinocare Group Mr. John Porter
- UoPeople President and founder Shai Reshef
University of the People uses instructor support combined with learning by teaching and peer-to-peer learning. The university also employs online discussion forums and online communities in order for students to cover readings, share resources, exchange ideas and discuss assigned questions. Scholars, professors, librarians, master level students and other professionals — many of them acting on a voluntary basis — oversee and participate in both the assessment process and the development of curricula.[23]
UoPeople students also have access to the UoPeople Library & Resource Center (ULRC), a virtual environment delivered through the university course site. The Center's collections are primarily proprietary academic resources, but also include open educational resources.[24]
Awards and recognition
In 2013, the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) Association and MasterCard Worldwide announced that University of People (UoPeople) was the winner of the 2013 ISIC Award for its "innovative approach to education access."[25][26] In 2015, University of the People's President Shai Reshef was named Salt Magazine's "#8 Most Compassionate Businessman in the World."[27] In 2016, Prince's Prize for Innovative Philanthropy has been awarded to president Shai Reshef of University of the People.[28]
See also
References
- ^ a b High, Peter (March 3, 2014). "A Conversation With The President Of The World's First Non-Profit, Tuition-Free, Accredited University". Forbes. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "University of the People, Who We Are". University of the People. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
- ^ Lewin, Tamar (January 25, 2009). "Israeli Entrepreneur Plans a Free Global University That Will Be Online Only". New York Times. Retrieved May 30, 2009.
- ^ "It's Time to Give Back". Inc. April 20, 2009. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ a b "An online university - with no fees". theguardian.com. October 6, 2009. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ The address of the school can also be rented by anyone: https://www.davincivirtual.com/loc/us/california/pasadena-virtual-offices/facility-817
- ^ a b c "University of the people's forum: let's review UoPeople's accreditation". Retrieved June 20, 2017.
- ^ "UoPeople Annual report, 2014, p. 49" (PDF). www.uopeople.edu. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "University of the People is accredited, not just as you might think". March 2, 2014. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
- ^ Accrediting Commission - Grant of Accreditation], DETC, February 13, 2014
Report from the Accrediting Commission - Renewal of Accreditation, DEAC, February 27, 2017 - ^ University of the People, Council for Higher Education Accreditation/CHEA
- ^ "University of the People". California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. August 31, 2015.
- ^ "University of the People Launches MBA | AACSB BizEd Magazine". www.bizedmagazine.com. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
- ^ "Health Studies Degree Launched". www.uopeople.edu. May 3, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ "FAQ University of the People". uopeople.edu. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
- ^ "Israeli Entrepreneur Opens Online University in West Bank". The New York Times. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
- ^ Parr, Chris (March 21, 2013). "University of the People on course for stability | News". Timeshighereducation.co.uk. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
- ^ "Board of Trustees". www.uopeople.edu. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
- ^ "President's Council". www.uopeople.edu. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
- ^ "University of the People demands high standards of far-flung students". The Australian. November 16, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ "NYU: Office of the President Emeritus". www.nyu.edu. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ "Board of Trustees - Our Leadership". www.uopeople.edu. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ^ "UoPeople Method". www.uopeople.edu. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ "Library Services". www.uopeople.edu. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
- ^ "UoPeople named 2013 ISIC award winner". Uopeople.org. May 22, 2013. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
- ^ [1] Archived November 12, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Salt | #8 Shai Reshef". Salt. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
- ^ "News - HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco awards the 2015 Prince's Prize for Innovative Philanthropy to Amitabh Shah of YUVA Unstoppable". www.fpa2.com. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
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