Art Institute of Colorado

Last updated
The Art Institute of Colorado
Former names
Colorado Institute of Art (CIA)
Active1952–2018
President James Caldwell
Academic staff
140
Administrative staff
85
Location
Denver
,
Colorado
,
United States
AffiliationsDream Center Education Holdings (DCEH), LLC
Website https://www.artinstitutes.edu/denver

The Art Institute of Colorado was a for-profit art and culinary school in Denver, Colorado., United States. It briefly operated as a non-profit institution before it closed in 2018. The school was one of a number of Art Institutes, a franchise of for-profit art colleges with many branches in North America, owned and operated by Education Management Corporation. EDMC owned the college from 1975 until 2017, when, facing significant financial problems and declining enrollment, the company sold the Art Institute of Colorado, along with 30 other Art Institute schools, to Dream Center Education, a Los Angeles–based Pentecostal organization. [1] [2] [3] Dream Center permanently closed 18 Art Institute schools, including the Art Institute of Colorado, at the end of 2018. [4] [5]

Contents

The Art Institute of Colorado, viewed from Lincoln Street Art Institute of Colorado (38218527295).jpg
The Art Institute of Colorado, viewed from Lincoln Street

History

The school was established in 1952 and founded as a private college for arts and crafts. In 1956 John Jellico, a former Assistant Director of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, joined the staff and introduced the Commercial Arts program. In 1960, he took over management of the school.

In 1975, Education Management Corporation (EDMC) of Pittsburgh bought out the school and became a branch of the Art Institute System of Schools. A year later Interior Design and a Photography program were added. In 1977 the school moved from 16 West 13th Avenue to 200 East 9th Avenue in Denver where the administrative office were on the first floor with photography labs located in the basement level. The campus included the building at 300 E. 9th Ave which housed classrooms including the Industrial Design labs. A building south of 300 E. 9th, 838 N. Grant St., housed additional computer labs for graphic design and 3D animation.

A short-lived program was the Music and Video Business program. It was started in 1987, and the first graduating class was in 1989. Some of the campuses later continued to offer a video production program. In 2013, the Web Design & Interactive Media and Graphic Design programs at both the Associates and Bachelors level were merged into the Graphic & Web Design program.

A Culinary Arts program was started in 1993 at a satellite campus in the Denver Design District at 675 S. Broadway. The Broadway location had four labs for production of hot and cold foods, one baking and pastry lab, one multipurpose lab, and one computer lab, along with the student-run Assignments Restaurant. In 2000, the school moved its main campus to 1200 Lincoln St., keeping the old location as another satellite building, primarily devoted to the Industrial Design department. In 2012, they vacated the building on 9th Avenue, and all programs other than Culinary became hosted at the 1200 Lincoln location, which housed 26 classrooms; fifteen computer labs; a library; photography studios; digital video, animation, sound and editing studios; and the John Jellico Gallery in the Golden Triangle District in Downtown Denver. A long-term arrangement for student housing was made at 5785 E. 8th Ave. All three buildings were used until the school closed. [6]

Although the school's official name became "The Art Institute of Colorado (AiC)", it was sometimes referred to as the "Colorado Institute of Art (CIA)".

On June 27, 2013, the Art Institute of Colorado was placed on notice by its regional accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The commission cited concerns related to student success, including retention and attrition, institutional review of data related to student success, faculty workload and development, enrollment management, and evidence-based planning. The institute's accreditation was renewed in 2015 following a focused visit and subsequent report. [7]

In 2017, Education Management Corporation sold the school to Dream Center Education Holdings, LLC. The school stopped enrolling students in 2017, [8] and closed in 2018 [9] after losing accreditation. [4]

Presidents

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Art Institute of Seattle</span> Former for-profit art school as part of The Art Institutes

The Art Institute of Seattle was a for-profit art and culinary school in Seattle, Washington. The school was one of a number of Art Institutes, a franchise of for-profit art colleges with many branches in North America, owned and operated by Education Management Corporation. EDMC owned the college from 1982 until 2017, when, facing significant financial problems and declining enrollment, the company sold the Art Institute of Seattle, along with 30 other Art Institute schools, to Dream Center Education, a Los Angeles–based Pentecostal organization, before shuttering.

The Art Institutes (AI) were a private for-profit system of art schools in the United States.

Johnson & Wales University (JWU) is a private university with its main campus in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded as a business school in 1914 by Gertrude I. Johnson and Mary T. Wales, JWU enrolled 7,357 students across its campuses in the fall of 2020. The university is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Art Institute of Atlanta</span> Defunct private art school in Georgia, US

The Art Institute of Atlanta was a private for-profit art school in Atlanta, Georgia. It was owned by the Education Principle Foundation. The school was part of the Art Institutes chain of art schools. It awarded associate and bachelor's degrees, including Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees, Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees, and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees, and also offered diploma and non-degree programs. The school closed along with all Art Institute schools in September 2023.

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh was a private art college in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school emphasized design education and career preparation for the creative job market. It was founded in 1921 and closed in 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago</span> Former for-profit art school as part of The Art Institutes

Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago was a for-profit art and culinary school in Chicago, Illinois. It briefly operated as a non-profit institution before it closed in 2018. The school was one of a number of Art Institutes, a franchise of for-profit art colleges with many branches in North America, owned and operated by Education Management Corporation. EDMC owned the college from 1975 until 2017, when, facing significant financial problems and declining enrollment, the company sold the Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago, along with 30 other Art Institute schools, to Dream Center Education, a Los Angeles–based Pentecostal organization.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Art Institute of Portland</span> Former for-profit art school as part of The Art Institutes

The Art Institute of Portland was a for-profit art school in Portland, Oregon, which briefly operated as a non-profit institution before it closed in 2018. The school was one of a number of Art Institutes, a franchise of for-profit art colleges with many branches in North America, owned and operated by Education Management Corporation. EDMC owned the college from 1998 until 2017, when, facing significant financial problems and declining enrollment, the company sold the Art Institute of Portland, along with 30 other Art Institute schools, to Dream Center Education, a Los Angeles–based Pentecostal organization. Dream Center permanently closed 18 Art Institute schools, including the Art Institute of Portland, at the end of 2018.

Argosy University was a Private university with campuses throughout the United States owned by Dream Center Education Holdings (DCEH), LLC and Education Management Corporation.

The Art Institute of Dallas in Dallas, Texas, United States, was a private for-profit art school owned and operated by Miami International University of Art & Design. The Art Institute of Dallas offered associate degree and bachelor's degree programs for fashion design, fashion marketing management, interior design, graphic design, media arts & animation, advertising design, baking & pastry, photography, web design & interactive media, digital filmmaking & video production, audio production, and culinary arts. All Art Institute schools closed permanently on September 30, 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">South University</span> Private university based in Savannah, Georgia, US

South University is a private university with its main campus and online operations in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1899, South University consists of its School of Pharmacy, College of Nursing and Public Health, College of Health Professions, College of Business, College of Theology, and College of Arts and Sciences. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale</span> Former for-profit art school as part of The Art Institutes

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is a former for-profit art and culinary school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida which closed in 2018. The school was one of a number of Art Institutes, a franchise of for-profit art colleges with many branches in North America, owned and operated by Education Management Corporation (EDMC). EDMC owned the college from 1973 until 2017, when, facing declining enrollment, multiple fraud charges brought by faculty and students, and accreditation issues at some of its schools, the company sold the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, along with other properties, to Dream Center Education, a Los Angeles-based Pentecostal organization. Dream Center Education planned to operate the school, along with others it acquired, as a non-profit. The plan proved unsustainable, with Dream Center permanently closing 18 Art Institute schools, including Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, at the end of 2018.

The Art Institute of York – Pennsylvania was a for-profit college, part of The Art Institutes, a system of over 35 education institutions throughout North America, providing education in design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Art Institute of California – San Diego</span> Former for-profit art school in San Diego, California

The Art Institute of California – San Diego was a for-profit art school in San Diego, California. It was briefly operated as a non-profit institution before it closed in 2019. The school was one of a number of Art Institutes, a franchise of for-profit art colleges with many branches in North America, owned and operated by Education Management Corporation. EDMC owned the college from 2000 until 2017, when, facing significant financial problems and declining enrollment, the company sold the Art Institute of California – San Diego, along with 30 other Art Institute schools, to Dream Center Education, a Los Angeles–based Pentecostal organization. Dream Center permanently closed the San Diego campus location on March 8, 2019.

Miami International University of Art & Design was a private, for-profit art school in Miami, Florida. It was owned and operated by the non-profit Education Principle Foundation. The university was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and was a member of the Art Institutes system of schools. All Art Institute schools closed on September 30, 2023.

The Art Institute of Las Vegas was a for-profit college in Henderson, Nevada. It was founded in 1983 as The Interior Design Institute and was later known as The Design Institute. It was renamed The Art Institute of Las Vegas in 2001 when it was purchased by Education Management Corporation, which was headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ai-Las Vegas was part of a system of Art Institutes schools. It was one of the colleges acquired from EDMC by Dream Center Education Holdings (DCEH), LLC, in 2017. It closed in December 2019.

The Art Institute of Houston was a private for-profit art school in Houston, Texas. It is owned by Education Principle Foundation. Founded in 1965 as the Houston School of Commercial Art, the school joined The Art Institutes system of schools in 1978 and moved to its final facility in 1990. All Art Institute schools closed on September 30, 2023.

The Art Institute of Charlotte was a for-profit art school in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was briefly operated as a non-profit institution before it closed in 2018. The school was one of a number of Art Institutes, a franchise of for-profit art colleges with many branches in North America, owned and operated by Education Management Corporation. EDMC owned the college from 1999 until 2017, when, facing significant financial problems and declining enrollment, the company sold the Art Institute of Charlotte, along with 30 other Art Institute schools, to Dream Center Education, a Los Angeles-based Pentecostal organization. Dream Center permanently closed 18 Art Institute schools, including the Art Institute of Charlotte, at the end of 2018.

Education Management Corporation (EDMC) was a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based operator of for-profit post-secondary educational institutions in the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1962. At its peak in 2011, Education Management Corporation operated 110 schools through its higher education divisions: Argosy University, The Art Institutes, Brown Mackie College, and South University, and enrolled 158,300 students.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">University of Colorado Denver</span> Public university in Denver, Colorado, US

The University of Colorado Denver is a public research university located in downtown Denver, Colorado. It is part of the University of Colorado system. Established in 1912 as an extension of the University of Colorado Boulder, CU Denver attained university status and became an independent institution in 1973. CU Denver is the largest research university in Colorado, and is classified among R1: Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity. The university's graduate programs award more master's degrees than any other institution in the state, serving roughly 5,000 students annually.

LaSalle College Vancouver is a Canadian-owned private post-secondary arts and design school located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The school provides education in fashion, culinary, interior design, graphic design, audio & film, and game design & VFX.

References

  1. ↑ Douglas-Gabriel, Danielle (March 3, 2017). "Art Institute campuses to be sold to foundation" . Retrieved June 9, 2018– via www.washingtonpost.com.
  2. ↑ "Inside Higher Ed's News". www.insidehighered.com. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  3. ↑ Moore, Daniel. "EDMC completes sale of schools to Dream Center". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Deal under scrutiny as Art Institutes face accreditation setbacks". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  5. ↑ Sweeny, Dan (November 28, 2018). "Whatever happened to the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale?". South Florida Sun Sentinel. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Facilities". The Art Institute of Colorado. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Higher Learning Commission". Ncahlc.org. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  8. ↑ "EDMC completes sale of schools to Dream Center". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Closed School Information Page -". www.artinstitutes.edu. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Cody Donovan MMA Bio". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  11. ↑ Mulei, Alessandro (August 26, 2009). "T's KO Fight Club". Five Knuckles. Archived from the original on June 11, 2009. Retrieved June 26, 2010.
  12. ↑ Luevanos, Fernando (October 28, 2008). "Grudge Training Center". Sherdog. Retrieved June 26, 2010.
  13. ↑ "News & Events: News: The Art Institute of Colorado". Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2014.

39°44′08″N104°59′09″W / 39.73556°N 104.98583°W / 39.73556; -104.98583

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.