Debi Piccus MBA Bio

[glynnisraquel]

Good for you Debi! Keep doing your thing! University of Phoenix so far has been really good to me so far and I am learning alot from this University! If anything is wrong with the College, I haven' t experienced it yet.

[FutureCACPA]

Debi Piccus you now work for the university of phoenix. Haven't you learned about how one must be somewhat objective when rendering opinions. Obviously those who are paid by UOP think it is a great school.

Do large accounting firms recruit from UOP? HELL NO!

LOL

[cjn9999]

That is a somewhat prestigious undergrad and a nice campus.....

[swinggcat1]

MBA from university of phoenix is like getting a GED

[teiladay]

I don't advocate doing a Masters program through UOP; but often you can get an undergrad done (especially with transfer credit) much quicker through UOP than you can a traditional school, and that might mean the difference between a promotion from $43k per annum, to $60k. It might mean the difference between getting into the military as an officer this quarter or having to wait a year later.

For *most* majors, what you did/didn't learned has nothing to do with what you get paid at your job.

[teiladay]

ElPadreAmaru, you should gather by now that getting into grad school has little to do with what you've learned in your undergrad and more about test scores and GPA. Many people take grad schools that have nothing to do with their undergrad. Why do you think so many people wanting to get into many professional schools take easy majors like Psych, Soc, History, etc.. as opposed to Physics, Engineering, Chemistry? GPA!

Too bad UCLA isn't teaching you about REAL LIFE.

[teiladay]

The largest thing (for most schools) that affect you getting into a good grad program is GPA and standardized test score(s) (GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc..) The rigor of your undergrad is considered, but unless you're a math/science major or went to a school known for zero grade inflation, "rigor" isn't pales to your life experiences coupled with the all important test scores and GPA. If you have a 3.8 or higher and in the 90% on MCAT/LSAT/GMAT/GRE.. you're sitting REALLY pretty on your apps!

[teiladay]

Sheesh kid, are you really in college and don't know this stuff? (sigh) Let me educate you. Say you got an undergrad in Woman's Studies from UCLA w/a 3.0 GPA, and you made 152 on the LSAT; Someone else got a degree at UOP (doesn't matter what) with a 3.8 GPA and made 172 on the LSAT. All else being equal- they will get into a better law school before you will. What you learned in your undergrad program doesn't mean squat to getting into grad school. You should know this already :(

[teiladay]

Now, Salvatrucho213.. waltz over to the UCLA School of Law, ask would a UOP grad with a MBA (3.8 GPA) with 15 year professional work history at General Electric, and a correspondence law degree from say Concordia, who passed the California Bar Exam, be eligible for the LLM (Law Masters Degree) program at UCLA... ;)

Waltz to the UCLA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and ask the chances of admission for a UOP grad (3.8 gpa), whos been a RN for 15 years, who scored in the 90%tile on the MCAT.

Get a clue.

[ElPadreAmaru]

LOL!!! I think you are being extremely presumptious. LOL!!! 3.8 from UoP? My god. The UC rep still gives people a hard time who have 3.9s from REAL COLLEGES. I'm sorry but you are delusional.

[teiladay]

ElPadreAmaru... We're talking about UC, not Yale. I'll say it again, after you READ what I wrote very CAREFULLY, print it out, walk over to the UCLA School of Law *AND* the School of Medicine and see what answers you get. Score 172 on the MCAT and or score 90% on the MCAT and you don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that simple numbers is the biggest part of the game. GPA and Standardized test score. Score in the 90th percentile on both and you'll get into most schools- even UC ;)

[teiladay]

I meant to say "score 172 on the LSAT" I accidently put MCAT, but anyone with a clue about standardized exams knows what I meant :) .. so this edit is for the clueless ;)

[ElPadreAmaru]

What the hell are you talking about?

You're trying to say as long as you know the stuff you're in?

What gives you the idea that UoP actually prepares its students accurately?

[teiladay]

*I* would not get a masters from UOP because of its shallow curriculum depth. You say the school is not "accredited", yet the ABA (American Bar Association) recognizes the school, and EVERY National University in the U.S. has to recognize a UOP *degree*. If a CALIFORNIA attorney got his J.D. via CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL (and passed the CA bar) he would qualify to enroll into the UCLA L.L.M. program. Sheesh.. get it through your skull, that the undergraduate degree by and large is moot! LOL

[teiladay]

UCLA (rolling eyes) Puhleeze. Newsflash, if you're working on a Masters or Doctoral program that's another story, but if you're at UCLA working on an undergrad and it's not in say Psychology, Math, or a few other strong depts. then a UCLA degree isn't worth anything over a degree from UT Austin, Mich, Wisconsin, Penn, Tulane, when it comes to being hired. Have you ever worked in industry? Because your statements are so oblivious to real-world industry.

[teiladay]

I'm not going to hold your hand and walk you through the ins/outs of U.S. Higher Ed. Virtually every school in the U.S. is accredited, it's just a matter of who by, and whether it's a general accred. or Regional. Our local School of Anesthesia (Gooding Institute of Nurse Anesthesia) is accredited, but not regionally so- thus a student who wants to get a PhD or another Masters may have to retake some courses, however it has no bearing on securing a $180,000 job as a fresh out of school CRNA.

[teiladay]

Furthermore "Salvatrucho213" in case you've been sleeping for the last 10 years.. haven't you noticed that virtually ALL of the top 25 schools in Teir I, offer classes online, directed study, correspondence, etc.? Stop it with the "online" bit already. Even Newbs know that chemistry, physics, advance pharmacology, microbiology, etc. given via class study is far easier than taking it online. duh. ;)

[Salvatrucho213]

I am aware of that but UoP is not a real college, it is a mediocre corporate program that has been investigated and fined by the Dept of Education. It is ridiculous that you would even compare a mediocre racket like UoP to UCLA (a real school by the way). I am sorry but UoP and all these private corporate online college are ridiculous. And yes some universities do offer online college but remember they are real schools.

[teiladay]

Oh please. Like people care where you did your undergrad if you're not majoring in a technical degree (math, stats, EE, physics, etc..) Fact: If a UCLA graduate w/an undergrad in History has a 3.2 GPA and scored 156 on the LSAT, but a UOP grad (in any major) has a 3.8 GPA and a 176 LSAT score, the UOP grad has a betterof getting into University of Virginia Law School (one of the top public law schools in the U.S.) Overall, no one gives a hoot about the undergrad, only GPA and test scores!

[Salvatrucho213]

What are your sources on this? UoP isn't even credited. Are you so naive?

[JUZBROWZING123]

Wow Salvatrucho, you are very negative. The University of Phoenix is given me a choice education so far, I'm working on my A.A. in Business. Yes I am a Mormon as well and they don't preference to Mormons. Everyone is treated equally and fair. I love this college, it will give me a life. I do not believe what you say about prospective employers not hiring someone because they went to Phoenix. If it is an accredited degree, which it is, there had to be STRENUOUS standards met.

[Salvatrucho213]

I am not talking about students I am talking about teachers. The great majority of teachers are Mormon and some don't aren't even accredited to teach! The Dept of Education has sued UoP in the past.

[DebiPiccusMBA]

You are saying that as if being Mormon is a bad thing. I personally have never asked, not been told the religious affiliation of any of my instructors. I do not really care as long as they don't infuse any religious ideas into my classes.

I have, however seen some universities require a religious affiliation for their instructors (Indiana Wesleyan).

[JUZBROWZING123]

The University of Phoenix is a fine school. I am glad to be a part of it, I don't know why you say that Trucho, but I know the instructors to be honest and confident in what they do. I hope I can get my MBA through Phoenix as well.

[Salvatrucho213]

Well it is a fine school compared to Westwood College, Devry, etc. They are loser schools. The degrees given are looked down by employers. Please don't be lazy, go to a real school even if it means starting at a community college

[DebiPiccusMBA]

One thing I learned at the University of Phoenix is that you cannot just make statements like "the degrees given are looked down by employers" without citing some research or peer reviewed article. I'm assuming that is your opinion, but not a statement of fact. I have interviewed scores of job candidates in my past and I would not hesitate to hire someone with a UoP degree.

[Salvatrucho213]

It isn't my opinion. I actually think UoP shouldn't even exist. Its an abomination and an insult to education.

[Salvatrucho213]

Sadly UoP's MBA program isn't even acredited by the AACSB.

According to the Online University Consortium, a 2003 study of HR professionals indicated that "the majority of the HR professionals surveyed would select a job candidate with an online degree from a traditional school such as USC or University of Michigan over a job candidate with a degree from an organization such as the University of Phoenix."

And this isn't my opinion. These are your prospective employers.

[teiladay]

let's not be retarded here. How on earth are you going to compare what would equate to being a tier 4 school (UOP) to a tier 1 school (University of Mich). Thats just ridiculous. UOP is used smartly by people who simply need to fulfill a degree REQUIREMENT in order to move on to a better position within their company OR to move on to GRAD SCHOOL at a traditional NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.

[Salvatrucho213]

Its tru

[stalkingalizee]

Did she say she worked for Arthur Andersen? Uh Oh... Enron!

[stalkingalizee]

Why don't people respect it... where is the AACSB?

[DebiPiccusMBA]

So don't just write off a UoP Grad because we work hard, juggle many aspect of our lives, have to deal with learning teams and have great writing skills once we have completed our programs.

I feel we have been well educated and are ideally suited to succeed and help our company's succeed.

I have had nothing but positive things to say about the University and the MBA program and will stand behind my education 100%.

I would hire a UoP Grad in a heartbeat.

You should too.

[Salvatrucho213]

Its an online college! How can someone take it seriously? Excuse me but I have attended a real university (UCLA) and I would feel insulted if a UoP is even seriously considered a competitor. Read about UoP's record it is owned by Halliburton and Carlyle Group. Any idiot can go and teach at UoP and they have a preference for Mormons.

[teiladay]

"Salvatrucho213" (chuckle) it cracks me up when people act as if taking a class "online" is less of a class than the ridiculous traditional method that has students nodding off in a lecture hall for over an hour. The delivery method is moot. UCLA is teir 1, but heck.. it's not like getting a JD at Berkley or U of Virginia, etc.. Frankly no one cares about a UCLA undergrad, as it's the MASTERS DEGREE that defines you. An undergrad at UCLA is like getting a HS diploma on steroids to industry. ;)

[Salvatrucho213]

What a joke. University of Phoenix degree!!!?? LOL!

I am sorry you look like a sweet lady but the reality is University of Phoenix is tainted with incompetence. Go to a real school.

[RubenDMarin]

-Very interesting I must say. I'm attending an MBA at UoP also..and this video encourages other graduate candidates to take an MBA at UoP as a viable alternative for continuing education and work at the same time. Kudos!

[stalkingalizee]

I don't mean to sound rude by does anyone respect an MBA from UoP?

[guitarcynic]

Apparently you do not repect a UoP MBA. Can you explain why?

[Salvatrucho213]

because its low quality education. It is has been sued by the dept of education and its connected to the Carlyle Group. Its ridiculous.

[taj2126]

Yes, many do. I received my law degree from a well respected law school- University of Maryland School of law in 2003. However, I received my undergrad degree at UOP in 99.

[DebiPiccusMBA]

I would like to make a couple points about this comment. First I would like to clear things up by saying that the University of Phoenix's MBA program is NOT EASY. We do not get spring breaks or winter breaks or summer breaks. The program is continuous work with 100 pages of tiny print 8.5x11 pages of reading each week, plus articles, plus classmates/teachers posts (if online) or 4 intense hours of classroom lecture PLUS a 5-15 page paper EVERY SINGLE WEEK!

[DebiPiccusMBA]

The University of Phoenix program wraps each version of their MBA program around a concept. I was in a version 20 program who's theme was Problem Solving. So every class I took incorporated this concept into it's learning. This brings a cohesiveness to all the courses of the program that many other MBA programs lack. And this concept was based on research that the University of Phoenix did with leaders of all sorts to determine what they were looking for.

[DebiPiccusMBA]

I feel very fortunate to have a themed program.

As you know it is what you put into the program that determines what you get out of it, so as an employer I would ask the a UoP MBA about the program, especially about working in a team environment because UoP incorporates learning teams heavily into the program. I would ask them about how they juggled work, homelife and school which is much more difficult than going to school full-time.