Upper State New York University USNYU

Upper State New York University (USNYU) was a post-secondary private university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees through correspondence and online courses. Until July 2012, its administrative offices were located New York, NY on Park Ave. During the time of validity, USNYU conferred undergraduate and graduate degrees. USNYU Featured a variety of degree programs, including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelors of Science, Master's Degrees and PhDs ranging from Fine Arts to Business Programs. The university was designed for working adults and making students more competitive in working world. USNYU provided flexible adult education options that made it easy for students to pursue their degree while working.
Founder AND History
Dr. Charles Tafton, a New York businessman and Bryce McDonald, an Australian publisher. opened Upper State New York University USNYU in 1984. Although their vision was global, their start was modest with only 36 students. Their high teacher/student ratio let them perfect new distance learning teaching methodologies. Their development of modular neuro-semantic learning models, NSLM™ resulted in high course completion rates by students. The student body in (2009) was limited by charter to 500 students. These comprise a collection of talented minds consisting of the following: North American students 24%, South American students 7%, European students 18%, Middle Eastern students 9%, Asian students 21%, African students 8% and Australian students 13%. USNYU has educated students from virtually every country in the world in a broad range of disciplines. Notwithstanding the wide range of student nationalities. UNSYU has at all times focused on a small number of students in order to maintain the highest quality education possible. The result is a personalized education experience for each student.
Challenges
The university started running into financial problems when the enrollment count for the school started dropping drastically beginning in 2003. Upper State New York University tried to remain competitive, however they broke news in January 2008 that the university was filing for bankruptcy. The University suffered financial difficulties and decided on June 22, 2012 by unanimous vote to formally close USNYU. All contracts with students and staff, were honored. Students caught in a partially finished course were permitted to continue classes until he/she has completed their studies. Some student's graduation dates were extended until 2013.
Student Records
There is an alumni association Facebook page listed for former students and staff.
There is also a trustees notification listed for student transcripts
No further information has been provided since it's closing.

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