American Public University System Reviews

Pros

Get to keep up with the most up to date teaching strategies

Cons

There are no cons that I can think of.

Pros

APUS is a company that sits in the heart of a small community with a keen appreciation for the rich culture and history of its hometown. APUS is a conscientious organization that values its employees and students. Despite how large this company has grown over the years, its high touch approach to dealing with employee relations and customer service has never faltered. This is a forward thinking company with a vision to...

Cons

Sometimes the company struggles with its identity because it has had to reshape itself through the tremendous growth spurts it's enjoyed. It is important to continue to be patient while management works through unraveling that knot.

Advice to Management

You're doing great...but keep the lines of communication open with your employees. It's important that they feel like they are aware of the strategy and how they fit into the fabric of the organization. You should also remind them how much value they add to the company!

Pros

Faculty supervisors are responsive. Don't micromanage like several other schools that I teach at. APUS is one of the few schools that provides 401k matching for adjuncts. No other benefits to speak of.

Cons

Poor pay structure. Pay is based on number of students in the course. If you have a large number of students, you are well compensated for your time. However, if you have only 5 students in your course, your expected to meet all requirements and in the end, are paid less than minimum wage. No pay raise in 8 years, even with above-average student survey ratings. Learning management system is outdated.

Advice to Management

LMS is obsolete and cumbersome. Transition to Canvas or Brightspace system, which provides much more interactive tools that will increase staff effectiveness and student learning.

Pros

401k, medical, dental, vision, good experience for resume

Cons

lack of organization lower pay compared to similar jobs and for the cost of living

Pros

Offices are against the commute

Cons

Company is failing. Layoffs for longer term employees are happening in droves. No creative ideas, completely risk adverse, constantly flirting with violating the Title IV 90-10 rule which requires at least 10% of their tuition come from non-federal sources. Constantly retaining consultants who are friends of C-suite or Board Members. Once an honorable online college choice for military and public service but shift...

Advice to Management

Get with the innovations that are occurring in the online education world. You are being left behind and are getting beat by the competition in nearly every aspect of this business due to your risk adverse approach to development and your sales-focused versus strategic partner approach.

Pros

Flexibility, Free Education, Telecommuting, Co-workers

Cons

Raises, The Future of the Company

Pros

I enjoy the flexibility that this company offers. I know not all departments allow it, but some do. The benefits are good but for a family they are expensive. You can accrue ample time off and I like that you get sick in addition to vacation. Most places have moved to a PTO system across the board.

Cons

Some management can be archaic in their thinking. Need to step outside of the box now and then. Need younger board members to help drive the company to the next level and keep up with demands.

Pros

Ability to work remotely.

Cons

Log in requirements for classes. Can not be away from the classroom more than a day. So if you have classes back to back, you can go months without two days off. Pay has not changed in over a deaded and the leadership does not address it.

Advice to Management

Pay your facility and give at least the cost of living increases from time to time. Over a decade with not raise shows you do not care for the people that make you your money. Question for management, have you gone a decade with no raise?