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==History==
==History==

=== Founded in 1998 ===
When the university was founded in 1998, Dr. Yanping Chen served as the founding president<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://past.naaapconvention.org/2011/SpeakerProfiles/YanpingChen.aspx|title=Speaker Profiles|last=The National Association of Asian American Professionals|first=2013 NAAAP National Convention & Diversity Career Fair - Boston,|date=11 August 2013|website=past.naaapconvention.org|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170319024033/http://past.naaapconvention.org/2011/SpeakerProfiles/YanpingChen.aspx|archive-date=2017-03-19|dead-url=yes|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pmi.org/about/leadership-governance/fellows/yanping-chen|title=PMI Fellow Profile|last=Project Management Institute|first=|date=|website=www.pmi.org|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131081305/http://www.pmi.org/about/leadership-governance/fellows/yanping-chen|archive-date=2017-01-31|dead-url=yes|access-date=}}</ref> while Chen's husband, Dr. J. Davidson Frame, served as the founding dean of the university.<ref>[http://www.pmi.org/en/About-Us/Fellows/J-Davidson-Frame.aspx PMI Fellow, J. Davidson Frame, PhD, PMP] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413123433/http://www.pmi.org/en/About-Us/Fellows/J-Davidson-Frame.aspx |date=2014-04-13 }}, Project Management Institute.</ref><ref>[http://www.umtweb.edu/GI.aspx?key=mfd Message from the Dean], University of Management and Technology.</ref> At its inception, it offered two graduate degrees: an MBA and a Master of Science in Management (MSM) with a focus on project management<ref>Council of Higher Education, Commonwealth of Virginia, “''Resolution Authorizing the University of Management and Technology to enroll student in the MBA and MSM Programs”'', April 14, 1998.</ref>. In 2003, it was authorized to offer a full range of degree programs, including the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees<ref>Distance Education Accreditation Commission, “''Student Center''” https://www.deac.org/Student-Center/Directory-Of-Accredited-Institutions.aspx </ref>.
When the university was founded in 1998, Dr. Yanping Chen served as the founding president<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://past.naaapconvention.org/2011/SpeakerProfiles/YanpingChen.aspx|title=Speaker Profiles|last=The National Association of Asian American Professionals|first=2013 NAAAP National Convention & Diversity Career Fair - Boston,|date=11 August 2013|website=past.naaapconvention.org|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170319024033/http://past.naaapconvention.org/2011/SpeakerProfiles/YanpingChen.aspx|archive-date=2017-03-19|dead-url=yes|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pmi.org/about/leadership-governance/fellows/yanping-chen|title=PMI Fellow Profile|last=Project Management Institute|first=|date=|website=www.pmi.org|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131081305/http://www.pmi.org/about/leadership-governance/fellows/yanping-chen|archive-date=2017-01-31|dead-url=yes|access-date=}}</ref> while Chen's husband, Dr. J. Davidson Frame, served as the founding dean of the university.<ref>[http://www.pmi.org/en/About-Us/Fellows/J-Davidson-Frame.aspx PMI Fellow, J. Davidson Frame, PhD, PMP] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413123433/http://www.pmi.org/en/About-Us/Fellows/J-Davidson-Frame.aspx |date=2014-04-13 }}, Project Management Institute.</ref><ref>[http://www.umtweb.edu/GI.aspx?key=mfd Message from the Dean], University of Management and Technology.</ref> At its inception, it offered two graduate degrees: an MBA and a Master of Science in Management (MSM) with a focus on project management<ref>Council of Higher Education, Commonwealth of Virginia, “''Resolution Authorizing the University of Management and Technology to enroll student in the MBA and MSM Programs”'', April 14, 1998.</ref>. In 2003, it was authorized to offer a full range of degree programs, including the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees<ref>Distance Education Accreditation Commission, “''Student Center''” https://www.deac.org/Student-Center/Directory-Of-Accredited-Institutions.aspx </ref>.


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In its June 28, 2017 article, Fox News also indicated that the FBI had reopened the investigation, based on an assertion by U.S. Congressman Jason Chaffetz, who reported to reporter Catherine Herridge that “they’re quote, unquote, reopening the investigation.” On July 1, less than one week after making this statement, Chaffetz resigned from Congress and joined Fox News as a commentator<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Nguyen|first=Tina|date=June 28, 2017|title=Jason Chaffetz Prepares to Cash In|url=http://www.vanityfair.com/news/17/06/Jason-Chaffetz-joins-Fox-News|journal=Vanity Fair|volume=|pages=|via=}}</ref>. Neither Chaffetz nor Herridge revealed the Fox News-Chaffetz business relationship.
In its June 28, 2017 article, Fox News also indicated that the FBI had reopened the investigation, based on an assertion by U.S. Congressman Jason Chaffetz, who reported to reporter Catherine Herridge that “they’re quote, unquote, reopening the investigation.” On July 1, less than one week after making this statement, Chaffetz resigned from Congress and joined Fox News as a commentator<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Nguyen|first=Tina|date=June 28, 2017|title=Jason Chaffetz Prepares to Cash In|url=http://www.vanityfair.com/news/17/06/Jason-Chaffetz-joins-Fox-News|journal=Vanity Fair|volume=|pages=|via=}}</ref>. Neither Chaffetz nor Herridge revealed the Fox News-Chaffetz business relationship.

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===U.S. military veteran enrollment===
===U.S. military veteran enrollment===
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==Academics==
==Academics==

=== Authorizations ===
UMT is authorized to operate by the [[State Council of Higher Education for Virginia]] (SCHEV).<ref>See ''List of Private Colleges'' published by State Council of higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) {{cite web |url=http://www.schev.edu/students/PrivateExempt.asp |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-11-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003192710/http://www.schev.edu/students/PrivateExempt.asp |archivedate=2011-10-03 |df= }}</ref> It is accredited by the [[Distance Education Accrediting Commission]] (DEAC).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deac.org/|title=DEAC Accredited institutions|last=Distance Education Accreditation Commission|first=|date=|website=www.deac.org|access-date=}}</ref>
UMT is authorized to operate by the [[State Council of Higher Education for Virginia]] (SCHEV).<ref>See ''List of Private Colleges'' published by State Council of higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) {{cite web |url=http://www.schev.edu/students/PrivateExempt.asp |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-11-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003192710/http://www.schev.edu/students/PrivateExempt.asp |archivedate=2011-10-03 |df= }}</ref> It is accredited by the [[Distance Education Accrediting Commission]] (DEAC).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deac.org/|title=DEAC Accredited institutions|last=Distance Education Accreditation Commission|first=|date=|website=www.deac.org|access-date=}}</ref>


UMT has been active in [[Project Management Institute]] (PMI) to promote project management as a profession. UMT's project management degree programs have specialized accreditation by the Global Accreditation Center of the PMI.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pmi.org/global-accreditation-center/directory|title=PMI GAC Directory|last=Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref>
UMT has been active in [[Project Management Institute]] (PMI) to promote project management as a profession. UMT's project management degree programs have specialized accreditation by the Global Accreditation Center of the PMI.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pmi.org/global-accreditation-center/directory|title=PMI GAC Directory|last=Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref>

=== Financial Aid ===
Military Scholarship: 36% reduction in tuition plus free book loans. Eligibility extended to active duty US military personnel, National Guard, Reserves, and honorably discharged veterans.

First Responders Scholarship: 36% reduction in tuition plus free book loans. Eligibility extended to federal, state, and local police officers, paramedics, emergency medical services personnel, and firefighters.<ref>Fox News, "''University of Management and Technology Creates First Responder Scholarship Program''" http://www.fox34.com/story/39862388/university-of-management-and-technology-creates-first-responder-scholarship-program 2019-01-28</ref>

Project Management Institute Education Foundation (PMIEF) Scholarships: Full and partial scholarships for degree students studying project and program management at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level.<ref>CBS, "''PMIEF Announces University of Management and Technology Academic Scholarship Recipients"'' http://www.cbs8.com/story/40143370/pmief-announces-university-of-management-and-technology-academic-scholarship-recipients 2091-03-18</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 17:55, 18 March 2019

University of Management and Technology
File:University of Management and Technology1.GIF
MottoCommitted to building futures
TypePrivate
Established1998
PresidentYanping Chen
Location
Arlington
,
Virginia
,
United States
Websiteumtweb.edu

The University of Management and Technology (UMT) is a private for-profit university in Arlington, Virginia. The university was founded in 1998 and offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees, including associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as well as certificate programs[1].

In 2010-2014, UMT’s president, Dr. Yanping Chen was investigated by the U.S. government for her suspected ties to the military of the People's Republic of China. In March 2014, the Office of the U.S. Attorney ended its investigation with no charges brought against Chen. Based on accusations made by Fox News in 2017, the university was denied participation in the Department of Defense's tuition assistance program in 2018.

History

Founded in 1998

When the university was founded in 1998, Dr. Yanping Chen served as the founding president[2][3] while Chen's husband, Dr. J. Davidson Frame, served as the founding dean of the university.[4][5] At its inception, it offered two graduate degrees: an MBA and a Master of Science in Management (MSM) with a focus on project management[6]. In 2003, it was authorized to offer a full range of degree programs, including the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees[7].

UMT has built a global higher learning community through its online and distance education. Its students reside in 50 states, the District of Columbia, 4 US territories of the United States, and 78 countries worldwide. As of January 2019, UMT has provided various levels of education programs to 24,380 students. Of these, 13,320 have earned their degrees from UMT[8].

Suspected ties with Chinese military

In 2010-2014, Chen was under investigation by the U.S. government for her suspected ties to the military of the People's Republic of China. In 2012, the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided Chen’s home and her office at the university as part of its counterintelligence operation.[9][10][11] According to three Fox News reports based on information from case files leaked to it by the FBI, the investigation focused on allegations of false representations about Chen's military career that she allegedly made on her immigration forms and the potential compromise of UMT's military personnel records by remote access from the People's Republic of China.[9][12][13] According to Fox News, in March 2014, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern Distict of Virginia indicated that the investigation would not be pursued further. No charges were brought against Chen. Fox News further reported that the FBI disagreed with this decision based on the case law and the extent to which the evidence presented in court could potentially compromise intelligence sources and collection methods.

In its June 28, 2017 article, Fox News also indicated that the FBI had reopened the investigation, based on an assertion by U.S. Congressman Jason Chaffetz, who reported to reporter Catherine Herridge that “they’re quote, unquote, reopening the investigation.” On July 1, less than one week after making this statement, Chaffetz resigned from Congress and joined Fox News as a commentator[14]. Neither Chaffetz nor Herridge revealed the Fox News-Chaffetz business relationship.

U.S. military veteran enrollment

Before the Fox News reports the university received over the course of five years from the time of the 2012 raids over $6 million in government funding from the Defense Department in the form of tuition assistance programs as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs through the post-9/11 GI bill.[9][12][13] According to a December 2018 federal lawsuit filed by Chen which accused the FBI, Department of Justice, Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security of committing privacy violations by leaking her personal information to Fox News, the university suffered a precipitous drop in enrollments and revenues since the publication of the reports.[15]

The Department of Defense in April 2018 barred the university for active-duty service members from participating in its tuition assistance on national security grounds.[16] The restriction was described as a "huge blow to the online, for-profit school, where military-affiliated students make up the majority of the student population, according to the most recent federal data available."[16]

Academics

Authorizations

UMT is authorized to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).[17] It is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).[18]

UMT has been active in Project Management Institute (PMI) to promote project management as a profession. UMT's project management degree programs have specialized accreditation by the Global Accreditation Center of the PMI.[19]

Financial Aid

Military Scholarship: 36% reduction in tuition plus free book loans. Eligibility extended to active duty US military personnel, National Guard, Reserves, and honorably discharged veterans.

First Responders Scholarship: 36% reduction in tuition plus free book loans. Eligibility extended to federal, state, and local police officers, paramedics, emergency medical services personnel, and firefighters.[20]

Project Management Institute Education Foundation (PMIEF) Scholarships: Full and partial scholarships for degree students studying project and program management at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level.[21]

References

  1. ^ Distance Education Accreditation Commission, "University of Management and Technology", Directory of Accredited Institutions
  2. ^ The National Association of Asian American Professionals, 2013 NAAAP National Convention & Diversity Career Fair - Boston, (11 August 2013). "Speaker Profiles". past.naaapconvention.org. Archived from the original on 2017-03-19. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Project Management Institute. "PMI Fellow Profile". www.pmi.org. Archived from the original on 2017-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ PMI Fellow, J. Davidson Frame, PhD, PMP Archived 2014-04-13 at the Wayback Machine, Project Management Institute.
  5. ^ Message from the Dean, University of Management and Technology.
  6. ^ Council of Higher Education, Commonwealth of Virginia, “Resolution Authorizing the University of Management and Technology to enroll student in the MBA and MSM Programs”, April 14, 1998.
  7. ^ Distance Education Accreditation Commission, “Student Center” https://www.deac.org/Student-Center/Directory-Of-Accredited-Institutions.aspx
  8. ^ NBC, “University of Management and Technology Ranks 6 in Top Online Doctoral Degree in Business Administration” http://www.nbc29.com/story/39981127/university-of-management-and-technology-ranks-6-in-top-online-doctoral-degrees-in-business-administration-for-2019 2019-02-18
  9. ^ a b c "Fox News investigation: DoD-funded school at center of federal probes over suspected Chinese military ties". 2017-02-24.
  10. ^ Schlein, Zach (December 26, 2018). "Suit Claims Federal Agencies Leaked Chinese-American Scientists' Info to Fox News". The National Law Journal. The National Law Journal.
  11. ^ "DEVELOPING: FBI Raids in Rosslyn Area". ARLnow.com. ARLnow.com. December 5, 2012.
  12. ^ a b "Congress investigating taxpayer-backed school over alleged ties to Chinese military after Fox News report". 2017-04-28.
  13. ^ a b "FBI 'reopening' probe of DoD-funded school with suspected Chinese military ties, rep says". 2017-06-28.
  14. ^ Nguyen, Tina (June 28, 2017). "Jason Chaffetz Prepares to Cash In". Vanity Fair.
  15. ^ Schlein, Zach (December 26, 2018). "Suit Claims Federal Agencies Leaked Chinese-American Scientists' Info to Fox News". The National Law Journal. The National Law Journal.
  16. ^ a b Gross, Natalie (April 6, 2018). "DoD bans popular TA school from accepting the benefit". Militarytimes. Militarytimes.
  17. ^ See List of Private Colleges published by State Council of higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2011-11-23. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  18. ^ Distance Education Accreditation Commission. "DEAC Accredited institutions". www.deac.org.
  19. ^ Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center. "PMI GAC Directory".
  20. ^ Fox News, "University of Management and Technology Creates First Responder Scholarship Program" http://www.fox34.com/story/39862388/university-of-management-and-technology-creates-first-responder-scholarship-program 2019-01-28
  21. ^ CBS, "PMIEF Announces University of Management and Technology Academic Scholarship Recipients" http://www.cbs8.com/story/40143370/pmief-announces-university-of-management-and-technology-academic-scholarship-recipients 2091-03-18

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