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In a recent development, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated legal action against Grand Canyon University (GCU), the largest Christian school in the United States, accusing it of misleading prospective doctoral students about the true costs and course requirements of its doctoral programs over an extended period. The lawsuit, filed on December 27 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, names Grand Canyon Education (GCE), Inc., Grand Canyon University (GCU), and Brian Mueller, the CEO of GCE and president of GCU, as defendants.
The Biden Administration should be going after Harvard, MIT, and others on their deceptive practices. They tell their incoming students that they protect people who are threatened and they don’t allow groups and others to be terrorized on Campus. What a joke- Jesse
GCE owned GCU until 2018, as detailed in the lawsuit. The FTC alleges that GCU, based in Phoenix, Arizona, with over 100,000 enrolled students, misrepresented the total cost of its “accelerated” doctoral programs to prospective students. Although the university claimed that the cost was equivalent to 20 courses or 60 credits, the reality, according to the FTC, is that most doctoral students are required to take numerous additional “continuation courses,” incurring additional costs running into thousands of dollars.
. @JoeBiden is now going after the largest Christian University in the U.S.
So outrageous. https://t.co/waw874pDrs
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) December 28, 2023
The FTC, in a press release accompanying the lawsuit, highlighted findings from the U.S. Department of Education, stating that less than 2 percent of GCU doctoral program graduates completed their studies within the advertised cost range. Additionally, nearly 78 percent of students reportedly had to take five or more continuation courses. The FTC asserts that despite investigations by both the Department of Education and the FTC, GCU continued deceptive marketing practices related to its doctoral programs.
The lawsuit extends beyond cost misrepresentation, accusing GCU of falsely presenting itself as a nonprofit institution to prospective students while allegedly operating for the profit of GCE and its investors. The FTC describes GCU’s president, Brian Mueller, as benefiting from this arrangement as both the CEO and a stockholder of GCE, receiving compensation from both GCU and GCE tied to the university’s performance.
The agency further alleges that GCU engaged in “deceptive and abusive telemarketing practices” by making unsolicited calls to prospective students who had explicitly requested not to be contacted. These actions, according to the FTC, were aimed at boosting enrollment at GCU.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said it has filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon University for deceptive advertising and illegal telemarketing.https://t.co/IgvzSuHSS7 https://t.co/wzXQxocL6J
— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) December 28, 2023
The FTC’s lawsuit claims that GCU violated the FTC Act, which prohibits “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce,” as well as the Telemarketing Sales Rules (TSR). The regulatory body seeks a permanent injunction to prevent GCU from future violations and demands unspecified “monetary relief” and any other relief deemed just and proper by the court.
FTC sues Grand Canyon University, largest Christian university in US, for deceptive advertising – New York Post
In response to the allegations, Bob Romantic, executive director of Communications and Public Relations at GCU, labeled the FTC’s claims as “absurd.” Romantic asserted that the school, certified as a nonprofit by its accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission, and the Internal Revenue Service in 2018, has been unfairly targeted by the Biden administration.
The FTC is suing Grand Canyon University, claiming it deceptively advertised the cost and course requirements of its doctoral programs and its nonprofit status, and made illegal calls to consumers https://t.co/SRwkkyy7Qf pic.twitter.com/BBwiqMTh8L
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) December 27, 2023
Romantic further refuted the claims about the doctoral program, stating that they were debunked twice in federal courts and lacked substantiation from objective third parties. He also denied the FTC’s allegations regarding deceptive telemarketing practices, asserting that the school does not make calls to potential students.
This legal action by the FTC follows the Education Department’s imposition of a $37.7 million fine on GCU for allegedly misleading students about the costs of its doctoral programs. GCU, at the time, denied all accusations and expressed its intent to appeal the fine. The unfolding developments underscore the ongoing scrutiny and legal challenges faced by the university.
Susan Guglielmo, freelance writer
Major Points Discussed:
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon University (GCU), the nation’s largest Christian school, alleging deceptive practices regarding the cost and requirements of its doctoral programs.
- GCU is accused of misleading prospective students by stating that the total cost of its “accelerated” doctoral programs is equivalent to 20 courses or 60 credits. However, the FTC claims that additional “continuation courses” result in substantial undisclosed costs.
- The lawsuit contends that GCU falsely presented itself as a nonprofit institution while allegedly operating for the profit of Grand Canyon Education (GCE) and its investors. GCU’s president, Brian Mueller, is said to benefit from this arrangement.
- The FTC accuses GCU of engaging in “deceptive and abusive telemarketing practices,” including unsolicited calls to prospective students who had requested not to be contacted. These practices were allegedly employed to boost enrollment.
- The FTC seeks a permanent injunction against GCU, alleging violations of the FTC Act and Telemarketing Sales Rules. GCU denies the allegations, with its spokesperson calling the FTC’s claims “absurd” and suggesting unfair targeting by the Biden administration. The university had previously faced a $37.7 million fine from the Education Department, which it plans to appeal.
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- Someone tell James O’Keefe! MASSIVE Slush fund being created – A Repeat of the scam Trump stopped. – Choice Clips – Fox Clip included
- Grand Canyon University Sued By FTC For Deceiving Prospective PhD Students And Illegal Telemarketing – Forbes Mag
- This is All Obama, Jarrett Monico Soros as well- Shadow1Patriot
- It’s not JoeBiden per se, but his Marxist backdoor affiliations- Colorado Charlie Lee
- War on Christianity by this install Marxist regime- Kbrown
- Instead of condemning Universities and institutions that are publicly advocating extermination of a people (aka genocide) encouraged by their staff, the Biden Administration has filed a lawsuit against the Largest and absolutely BEST Christian University in The USA for made-up accusations AND previous/y sent their CORRUPTED and RACIST Department Of Education against them as well. DECENCY HAS NOW EXPOSED ALL DEMOCRAT VOTERS AND WE KNOW WHAT YOUR ARE ALL ABOUT NOW! You ARE without any shadow of a doubt extremely sick, perverted and RACIST people!!!- Matti Ice
- President Trump warned us this was coming. He was right about everything- @RealJoeRingo
- THIS HAS TO STOP! Team Obama bureaucrats abusing their power of office against political opponents … FTC sues Grand Canyon University, largest Christian university in US, for deceptive advertising – Compared2what
FTC Sues Grand Canyon University for Deceptive Advertising and Illegal Telemarketing.
Agency says university, its marketer, and its CEO deceptively advertised the cost and course requirements of its doctoral programs and its nonprofit status, and made illegal calls to consumers
The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit against Grand Canyon Education (GCE), Inc., Grand Canyon University (GCU), and Brian Mueller—the CEO of GCE and president of GCU—for deceiving prospective doctoral students about the cost and course requirements of its doctoral programs and about being a nonprofit, while also engaging in deceptive and abusive telemarketing practices.
In a complaint filed in federal court, the FTC says that GCU and GCE told prospective students that the total cost of GCU’s “accelerated” doctoral programs was equal to the cost of just 20 courses (or 60 credits). In reality, the school requires that almost all doctoral students take additional “continuation courses” that add thousands of dollars in costs. The U.S. Department of Education reported that fewer than 2% of GCU doctoral program graduates completed their program within the cost that GCU advertises, and almost 78% of these students take five or more continuation courses. Continue reading at FTC.Gov
