Revans University
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Revans University, also known as The University of Action Learning (UAL), is the unaccredited degree-awarding body for the UK-based International Management Centres Association (IMCA or IMC Association).[1] Revans University's registered address is in Port Vila, Vanuatu,[1] though it has also been associated with Boulder, Colorado.[2] It has no physical campus and all its activities take place online.[1][3] [4]As of 2005, Revans University's partner organization IMCA was based in Buckingham, UK.[2] IMCA provides accreditation of the Action Learning program of Gaia University and possibly others. (See Accreditation below).
Foundation[edit]
According to Revans University and IMCA's jointly-issued literature from 2004, IMCA founded Revans University in 1999 after IMCA's own degree programmes were about to be made illegal by the Education Reform Act 1988;[5] IMCA made unsuccessful approaches to UK's Council for National Academic Awards and several universities in the UK and Australia before deciding to found Revans University in the US under IMCA's own sponsorship.[5]
Methods of study[edit]
Revans University and ICMA are proponents of action learning, pioneered by Reg Revans.
Rather than requiring a traditional thesis, Revans University and IMCA award doctoral degrees on the basis of an "explication" – a short, 10,000 word document describing a candidate's professional experience and original contributions to knowledge.[1]
Accreditation[edit]
Prior to 2005, Revans University and IMCA were accredited by the US Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), but this accreditation was removed by DETC in 2005.[1][2] Neither Revans University nor IMCA is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body or course provider.[1] As of 22 May 2021, neither Revans University nor IMCA have regained certification by DETC.[6]
According to The Times Educational Supplement, British universities are not accepting qualifications accredited by Revans University;[7][8] this has led to complaints from former students.[7][8]
Gaia University states that its degree programmes are accredited through "International Management Centres(IMC) of the UK and New Zealand".[9]
Gaia University States in it Living Mandala website: "IMC, through its wholly owned Revans University, is authorized by the Education Reform Act of 1988 and its amendments to grant degrees in the UK."[10]
Notable alumni[edit]
- Merilyn Tahi - women's rights activist
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f "Cyber university's credibility in question". Times Educational Supplement (London). October 10, 2008. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Report from the Accrediting Commission" (PDF). DETC News. Washington, DC: 26. Spring 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 12, 2010. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
- ^ Robin, Myriam (3 Mar 2020). "For a doctor he is: Roots' newest director has unusual PhD". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 21 Nov 2023.
- ^ Edmonstone, J. (2017). Action Learning in Health, Social and Community Care: Principles, Practices and Resources. CRC Press. p. 174. ISBN 978-1-351-97090-7. Retrieved 21 Nov 2023.
- ^ a b "Action Learning Around the World 1964-2004" (PDF). International Management Centres Association with Revans University - The University of Action Learning. 2004. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ^ DETC. "Directory of Accredited Institutions". DETC. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Teachers' wasted study on popular emotional literacy course". Times Educational Supplement. London. October 10, 2008. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
- ^ a b "Emotional literacy course proves 'worthless'". Times Educational Supplement (London). October 12, 2008. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
- ^ Gaia University. "Frequently Asked Questions". Gaia U International. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ Gaia University Bachelor of Science Degree Program. "Living Mandala". Gaia U International. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- "Action learning MSc for professionals". Sunday Observer. Colombo, Sri Lanka. December 5, 2004. Retrieved February 4, 2014.