Re: [-empyre-] Reclaiming creativity as agent of change

2011-07-20 Thread Lisa Cianci
Hi Rachel, I have you down as a 'P' (50%) for assessment task 1 (it was a late submission), but I'm not sure what result you got for the second assessment task with Karl. Just CCing this message to him too so he can check the status of your assessment. Will let you know. Cheers, Lisa /\./\

Re: [-empyre-] Reclaiming creativity as agent of change

2011-07-20 Thread magnus
Hi Saul, Regarding the Copenhagen Free University, at about the same time, there was this article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2011/jun/21/bpp-private-bid-run-public-universities ...according to which, the definition of university is being widened in the UK. This seems to be in contrast

Re: [-empyre-] Reclaiming creativity as agent of change

2011-07-20 Thread Simon Biggs
Except that the BPP is a for profit American outfit (owns University of Phoenix) which is in trouble with the regulators in the States. Nevertheless, the UK government has opened the door to them to setup over here as part of their privatisation of UK HE. Best Simon On 20/07/2011 10:51,

Re: [-empyre-] Reclaiming creativity as agent of change

2011-07-20 Thread magnus
Hi Simon, Yes, indeed. I trust my post doesn't appear ambivalent; The Guardian article concludes by stating that, In 2004, Phoenix was fined $9.8m (£6m) for unethical practices in recruiting students. Best wishes, Magnus Except that the BPP is a for profit American outfit (owns University of