Lambuth College is closing

[shyparentalunit]

<p>It was announced today that Lambuth College will shut down at the end of this academic year.
[Students</a> told Lambuth will close | The Jackson Sun | jacksonsun.com](<a href=“http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20110414/NEWS/110414023]Students”>http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20110414/NEWS/110414023)</p>

[shyparentalunit]

<p>I’m going to bump this up because I’m curious if any one knows how these students will transfer elsewhere–the timing seems difficult.</p>

[blueiguana]

<p>A related article offers the following :

Lambuth University will close June 30, and university officials will work over the next few weeks to try to reach an agreement for another college to take over the campus, President Bill Seymour said in a news conference at 5 p.m. today. He said discussions may take place with three colleges that are interested in the campus, one of which is the University of Memphis. Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist and three state legislators have made statements in support of the University of Memphis taking over the campus in Jackson as a branch of the public university, and U of M appears to be a strong contender to do so.

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<p>Also:

Lambuth is 168 years old and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Budget problems over the past several years have led to faculty and staff being paid late on numerous occasions. Lambuth’s reaccreditation was denied in December, endangering students’ ability to receive federal loans. The university has maintained its accreditation on probationary status after filing a lawsuit against the accrediting body, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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<p>[Lambuth</a> University will close June 30; three colleges, including University of Memphis, are being considered to take over the campus | The Jackson Sun | jacksonsun.com](<a href=“http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20110414/NEWS01/110414008/Lambuth-University-will-close-June-30-three-colleges-including-University-Memphis-being-considered-take-over-campus?odyssey=obinsite]Lambuth”>http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20110414/NEWS01/110414008/Lambuth-University-will-close-June-30-three-colleges-including-University-Memphis-being-considered-take-over-campus?odyssey=obinsite)</p>

<p>A very harsh reminder to pay attention to accreditation and any financial difficulties a potential university may be having. I really do hope these students and faculty members are taken care of by another university.</p>

[kayf]

<p>My heart goes out to the students, professors, other employees and alumni. BUT, my understanding is that the RA was lost because Lambuth was in the process of “selling” its accreditation via a partnership with a for-profit on line operation. That must be stopped. IMHO.</p>

[ssimyram]

<p>Here is what I read about this just this morning…</p>

<p>[Board</a> of Lambuth University in Jackson votes to cease operations June 30 : Memphis Commercial Appeal](<a href=“http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/apr/14/lambuth-university-jackson-close-its-doors-june-30/?print=1]Board”>http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/apr/14/lambuth-university-jackson-close-its-doors-june-30/?print=1)</p>

<p>…I am linking to the “printer view” so that way no one has to worry about the advertisements or anything :)</p>

<p>What I do not understand is that this school does not have its proper accreditation because they are on probation (and maybe even worse by now if they have to close up) from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. So, they are kinda making sure that their upcoming senior class can graduate as well as their upcoming summer school class. </p>

<p>But, what about everyone else? How can all of the other students transfer if their school hasn’t a proper accreditation any longer or if they are still on probation? And how can another school “take them in” if their accreditation is messed up and all? </p>

<p>I feel really bad for anyone who is adversely affected by any of this. I really do. It would be most anyone’s worse nightmare, really.</p>