Engineering

former GU graduate July 4, 2007 at 1:01 p.m.

Overall: I couldn’t use my degree for progression in the Air Force. I know I will have problems in the civilian world.

Materials: “GOOD”.

Teachers: Need improvement. They need to be held accountable for not meeting student’s needs (i.e. responding to emails). I had an instructor tell me to hire a tutor. I struggled through math class on my own...no help! BTW...not all instructors were bad. Dr. Sutter was great and there have been other good ones. If you’re out there “thank you!”

Institution: Leadership needs to wake up and smell the coffee. You need to listen to its students, instructors, and staff for advice. It’s called process of improvement!

Support: I gave them a "6". I rated it not for the 3 bad instructors I had but for the majority of the instructors that pushed me, emailed me back to do better, or study harder. Thank you! I did learn a lot from them. Overall, the adjunct instructors I had were very knowledgeable and supporting. Grantham should listen to them and take some advice.

Value: It’s poor! I have not advanced in the Air Force with this degree. I have applied for State Jobs in IL...no luck there. It looks as if the only job I can get is the one I currently have. Wake up Grantham...you students need both Regional and ABET accreditation. I have been told by Grantham, We’re obtaining both since 2001. It isn't going to happen...bad on you for not keeping your word Grantham...shame on you!

Use of Technology: It could use improvement. I t does use very good technology for software via distance learning. I think using some hands-on circuit breadboards, multimeter, and a hand-held o-scope would be very beneficial. Also, use video for instructing students on-line.

My comments about cheating: I want to say I never cheated and for those that did...shame on you! You know Grantham’s "Code of Conduct" and its policy about cheating. It’s like any other school; if you’re caught you get in trouble. That should fall more on the person than Grantham because you can not get through life or your next job if you’re a cheater.

I would like to see from Grantham: Obtain Regional and ABET at the same time. Offer a Master's program for Engineering. Start an undergrad program for Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering Technology.

My final comments: Grantham if you can hear me...you know my thoughts since I constantly email about "what my expectations are from you" so wake up and smell the darn coffee. Also, for current Grantham students if you’re going to complain this is a good place, ripoffreport, and the Better Business Bureau. My advice to students is complaining to Grantham’s President, Dean and Provost and let them know just how you feel about the school. Also, let them know you’re unhappy and if things do not change for the better and soon you will take your money elsewhere. . Grantham…its time to act now before it’s too late!

just me October 16, 2007 at 12:29 a.m.

You guys need to wake up. Distance education means nothing with out a regional acredidation to back it up. Period. Grantham doesnt have that. The school is not university. There are no eagles. Its in a strip mall for crying out loud. If youre in one of the engineering courses get out now. Most engineering jobs require your degree to be from an ABET acredited school which Grantham is not even close to being one. Theres to my knowledge about three online degree schools that offer this. Grantham is not one of them. I guess a school like this suffices for buissness but not anything else.

Former student.

Former Student December 10, 2007 at 10:22 p.m.

I cannot believe the Military actually endorses this organization. What a rip off... and to boot it's not ABET accredited (and will never be).

If you desire to enter into Engineering... this is NOT the path for you! All major engineering firms require that your degree is ABET accredited. Furthermore, an Engineering “Technology” degree does not pay nearly as much as an actual Engineering degree (there is a difference).

I actually began taking classes at Grantham about 4 years ago and got the same song and dance about them receiving the ABET accreditation... I actually contacted ABET, based on their guidelines there was no way Grantham is or will ever be accredited by them.

Anyway, I eventually transferred to an actual University (which had an ABET accredited engineering program) <www.abet.org>.

Final Remarks: If you are serious about getting into Engineering. Seriously, do not waste your time and money with Grantham. Find a college that is ABET accredited. If need be, first, take your lower level Core and Elective classes at a Regionally Accredited School… Community College or Regionally Accredited Online College (FYI, none of my Grantham credits transferred). Trust me, your hard work and perseverance WILL pay off.

QUANTICO MARINE December 20, 2007 at 1:03 a.m.

I have been taking courses with Grantham for three years and have found the experience very positive. I am a Federal Government Employee and the degree is fully excepted for govt advancement because the school is accredited by the Dept of Education and CHEA as well as being a SOC school. For those who say they cannot transfer credits, you should check on the CHEA website for HETA schools who have an articulation agreement. The includes 85 regionally and nationally accredited universities that will accept credits from Grantham. I know this to be true because I was recently accepted into a M.S. Program at Capella University. You have to do your research before judging any school especially a school like Grantham that gave this U.S. Marine an opportunity to achieve a bachelors degree.

TSgt C January 23, 2008 at 11:04 p.m.

Grantham is a very good school.

I'm in the military and it cost my TA $250/credit hour. With the help of Grantham they payed for the remainder of my tuition = $0 out-of-pocket expenses for me!

The electrical engineering tech course allowed me to gain a vast amount of knowledge. there are hands-on projects too.

I was able to apply what I learned on my job and my boss is very impressed by my new technical background.

One thing I would like to comment on is although Grantham s cirricula is ABET I would like them to persue ABET certification.

Otherwise, no complaints here.

former 29 stumps grunt February 28, 2008 at 1:17 p.m.

Read fine print, go to a regionally accredited school

James April 5, 2008 at 4:54 a.m.

I see and hear a lot of what people are saying about credits earned from a school that's DETC accredited, and I have to tell you that it's not true. I've transfered DETC credits to two regionally accredited schools now, ODU and Strayer University, so I know that regionally accredited schools accept credits from DETC accredited schools.