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St Clements, which largely operates out of Australia, appears to be a highly successful private University. I'm on their emailing list for their publication - "VERITAS" - which always makes interesting reading.
It is interesting to note that St Clements hardly ever raises a mention amongst those 'world authorities' on the other forum, yet it is unaccredited!

BROWN TEAL Wrote:

St Clements, which largely operates out of Australia, appears to be a highly successful private University.

St. Clements appears to be everywhere and nowhere.

Link to their Niue website: http://www.stclements.edu.nu/niuehome.htm

Quote:

Niue is self-governing nation with parliamentary government and has been in free association with New Zealand since the 19th of October 1974. Niue is fully responsible for its internal affairs and New Zealand retains responsibility for external affairs and defence: however, these responsibilities confer no rights of control and are only exercised at the request of the Government of Niue.

Link to their Swiss website: http://www.scusuisse.ch/home.htm

Berlin office: http://www.qype.co.uk/place/718853-St-Cl...mbH-Berlin

Discussion of their Sierra Leone operation at Kissy Dockyard: http://www.thetorchlight.com/index.php?o...&Itemid=59

Supply chain management course description claims an office in Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI, but states: "We are one of the accredited training and exam centre for China National Certified Logistics Manager, issued by the China State Government Commerce Ministry."
http://www.stclementsu.net/CourseType_d.aspx?id=30

Also references to Somalia and Zanzibar: http://www.tanmanho.com/degrees
(Man Ho Higher Ed? Sounds like something Chip would be behind, so to speak.)
They claim their DBA is Somalia MOE recognized: http://www.tanmanho.com/degreeprograms/DBA.htm

In 2001 Australian Senator Kim Carr referred to St Clements as "operating out of a grog shop." In Australia this no doubt was seen as a highly positive factor and increased new applications dramatically.

Quote:

Senator CARR—That is the one operating out of the grog shop, isn’t it?
Mr McConville—Yes, that is St Clements University. I believe the full name was ‘Australian Tertiary Education Services Pty Ltd’ and ‘Malt Whisky Wholesalers’.
...
Senator CARR—That is two doors down from the education department in South Australia, isn’t it?
Mr McConville—I am not certain of exactly how close it is to the education department. ...

http://www.aph.gov.au/hansard/senate/commttee/s4838.pdf

Albert Hidel Wrote:

In 2001 Australian Senator Kim Carr referred to St Clements as "operating out of a grog shop." In Australia this no doubt was seen as a highly positive factor and increased new applications dramatically.

Quote:

Senator CARR—That is the one operating out of the grog shop, isn’t it?
Mr McConville—Yes, that is St Clements University. I believe the full name was ‘Australian Tertiary Education Services Pty Ltd’ and ‘Malt Whisky Wholesalers’.
...
Senator CARR—That is two doors down from the education department in South Australia, isn’t it?
Mr McConville—I am not certain of exactly how close it is to the education department. ...

http://www.aph.gov.au/hansard/senate/commttee/s4838.pdf

High exposure indeed, yet the legitimate private operation - Greenwich University, founded by JB - got kicked out of Australia and Norfolk Island.

Australia likely tolerates St. Clements because they are actually operating courses and providing an education.

John Bear's Greenwich University provided no education and operated non-traditionally. Thus, it was booted by traditionalist Australian authorities.

BROWN TEAL

Albert Hidel

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