Independence University
| Motto | Advance your career 24/7 |
|---|---|
| Type | non-profit[1][2][notes 1] college |
| Established | 1978 |
Parent institution | Center for Excellence in Higher Education |
| President | Eric Juhlin |
| Dean | Sherry Jones |
| Location | , , U.S. |
| Campus | Online |
| Affiliations | CollegeAmerica, Stevens-Henager College, California College San Diego |
| Website | Independence University |
Independence University (IU), formerly known as California College for Health Sciences, is an online non-profit[1][2][notes 1]The college's parent company, CEHE, is a non-profit organization; it is classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization. However, the U.S. Department of Education classifies the college as a for-profit institution for federal financial aid purposes. The college has vigorously disputed this classification.</ref> university headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.[3] Independence University is the online branch of Stevens–Henager College.
History
In 1978, IU began to offer education at a distance and operated as California College for Health Sciences. In 2005 it became Independence University. In 2010, Independence University merged with its affiliated institution, Stevens-Henager College, becoming a branch of Stevens-Henager’s main campus in Ogden /West Haven, Utah.
Today, IU is composed of four schools: the School of Healthcare, the School of Business, the School of Technology, and the School of Graphic Arts.
Their logo and website claims it began in 1891.
Accreditation
Independence University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).[4]
References
- ^ a b Korn, M. (31 August 2016). "Utah-Based College Sues Government Over For-Profit Status". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
- ^ a b Woods, Benjamin (August 11, 2016). "Feds deny nonprofit status for Utah's Stevens-Henager and sister colleges, warning other such schools 'Don't waste your time'". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2016-08-15.
- ^ "Independence University - CCHS". The College Board. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- ^ https://www.independence.edu/about-us/accreditation Non profit school
Notes
- ^ a b The college's parent company, CEHE, is a non-profit organization; it is classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization. However, the U.S. Department of Education classifies the college as a for-profit institution for federal financial aid purposes. The college has vigorously disputed this classification.
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