Better Business Bureau Report for
Union Institute & University

Better Business Bureau Report issued July 2010
Better Business Bureau Report expires July 2012


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Union Institute & University
Address: 440 East McMillan Street
  Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: (513) 861-6400
Web Address: http://www.myunion.edu
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1964, Ohio
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: Union Institute & University empowers adults to acquire, apply, and create knowledge through interdisciplinary, flexible, and collaborative programs focusing on social relevance, personal enrichment, and professional advancement.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Union Institute & University meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Union Institute & University offers undergraduate programs (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science), masters program (Master of Arts Online with concentrations in creativity studies, health and wellness, history and culture, leadership, public policy, and social issues, literature and writing, psychology, and education; Mater of Arts with concentrations in psychology and counseling; Education Specialist, and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study with concentrations in psychology and counseling), and doctoral programs (Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in ethical and creative leadership, public policy and social change, and humanities and culture, Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, and Doctor of Education. Many of the academic programs allow individuals the opportunity to customize their course of study and research and faculty advisors are available to aid in creating an individualized path based how an individual learns.

Union Institute & University offers learners the choice of online and low-residency degree options. Low-residency programs combine online and distance learning with a minimum of travel and disruption to the individual’s job to attend flexible class times at an academic center appropriate to the degree. Online programs allow individuals the convenience of distance learning. Individuals are able to communicate with faculty and other learners at times that are convenient for them via phone, email, e-learning platforms, and online. 

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For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, Union Institute & University's program expenses were:


Instruction 11,350,002
Academic Support 2,632,385
Learner Services 2,548,783
Research 205,076
Total Program Expenses: $16,736,246

 

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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Dr. Roger Sublett, PhD, President
Compensation*:
 $399,056

Chair of the Board: Dr. Betty Overton-Adkins
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: VP, Academic Affiars and Professor of English, Spring Arbor University

Board Size: 14

Paid Staff Size: 506

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail appeals, invitations to fundraising events, grant proposals, Internet
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,040,940, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This charity is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Union Institute & University's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Net Tuition and Fees 20,231,009
Government Grants 712,465
Private Gifts and Grants 328,475
Rental Income, Conference Services, and Other 322,460
Investment Return 147,427
Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Property and Equipment -10,664
Total Income $21,731,172


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 75%  Fund Raising: Less than 1%  Administrative: 25% 

Total income   $21,731,172
  Program expenses $16,736,246
  Fund raising expenses 101,000
  Administrative expenses 5,689,793
 
Total expenses   $22,527,039
Expenses in Excess of Income   (795,867)
Beginning net assets   8,160,244
Ending net assets   7,425,414
Total liabilities   7,870,571
Total assets   $15,295,985


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Additional Locations

               

Montpelier Academic Center
62 Ridge Street, Suite 2
Montpelier, VT 05602
Tel: (802) 828-8500
Toll-Free: (800) 336-6794

Brattleboro Academic Center
3 University Way, Suite 3
Brattleboro VT 05301-3669
Tel: (802) 257-9411
Toll-Free: (888) 828-8575

Brattleboro Academic Center - Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) Program
28 Vernon Street, Suite 112
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Tel: (802) 254-0152
Toll-Free: (888) 828-8575

Florida Academic Center, Office of Admissions
16853 N.E. Second Avenue, Suite 102
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Tel: (305) 653-7141
Toll-Free: (800) 486-7141

Los Angeles Center
12777 West Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Tel: (310) 305-8236
Toll-Free: (800) 486-8328

Sacramento Center
160 Promenade Circle, Suite 115
Sacramento, CA 95834
Tel: (916) 564.3100
Toll-Free: (800) 486-7049

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Complaints

               

When evaluating complaint information, please consider the charity’s size and volume of business. The number of complaints filed against the organization may not be as important as the type of complaints and how the charity handled them.

BBB processed one complaint about this charity in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period. It was closed in the last year.

Complaints Concerned
    Product Issues: 1
        Outcome of the complaint
            Resolved: 1

    Refund/Exchange Issues: 1
        Outcome of the complaint
            Resolved: 1

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