NewSchool of Architecture and Design

Richard P. Welsh founded NewSchool of Architecture in 1980. The school was originally located in Chula Vista, California. In 1988, NewSchool relocated to the East Village of San Diego. A year later, Bislin Education Corp. (a subsidiary of Futures in Education, Inc.) acquired NewSchool. NewSchool was primarily focused on architecture and construction management undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

According to journalist Gary Robbins, the school's move came "as artists, architects, designers and other creative people were beginning to move into East Village, changing the look and vibe of the area. Eateries also popped up along with single-occupancy residential hotels. Voters supercharged the boom in 1998, approving construction of a new home for the Padres in the village. Petco Park opened in 2004."

In 2001, ForeFront Education, Inc., acquired the school and changed its name to NewSchool of Architecture & Design.{{cite web |title=History |url=https://newschoolarch.edu/about/history/ |website=newschoolarch.edu |publisher=NewSchool |access-date=27 May 2022}}

In 2008 Laureate Education acquired NewSchool.{{cite news |title=Laureate Education buys two U.S. colleges |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2008/07/14/daily21.html |newspaper=Baltimore Business Journal |date= July 16, 2008|accessdate=November 4, 2011}}{{Cite web|url=https://newschoolarch.edu/about/history/|title=History | NewSchool of Architecture & Design in San Diego, California|website=NewSchool of Architecture & Design}} Laureate's global network of design schools helped form a collaboration between NewSchool and Domus Academy School of Design in Milan, Italy. The collaboration lead to the creation of the Domus Academy School of Design at NewSchool which introduced several new design degrees including Interior Architecture & Design, Product Design, Design Studies and Media Design.{{Cite web |url=http://www.laureate.net/OurNetwork/ExploreLaureate/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?contentId=F013348A-549D-4FE9-BFDD-A33770172518 |title=Domus Academy School of Design at NSAD Launches Product Design Bachelor's Degree |access-date=2016-07-18 |archive-date=2016-08-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818194651/http://www.laureate.net/OurNetwork/ExploreLaureate/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?contentId=F013348A-549D-4FE9-BFDD-A33770172518 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=http://newschoolarch.edu/academics/domus/domus-academy-milan/ |title=Domus Academy in Italy |access-date=2016-07-18 |archive-date=2016-07-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704101309/http://newschoolarch.edu/academics/domus/domus-academy-milan/ |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |last1=Ayyüce |first1=Orhan |title=Laureate Education, Inc. Acquires NewSchool of Architecture and Design in San Diego, California |url=https://archinect.com/news/article/77572/laureate-education-inc-acquires-newschool-of-architecture-and-design-in-san-diego-california |website=archinect.com |publisher=Architect.com |access-date=27 May 2022}}

In 2014, NewSchool was granted regional accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (SCUC).

In 2016, the schools partnered to launch a Global Design degree where students study two years in Milan and two years in San Diego.{{Cite press release|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-domus-academy-school-of-design-at-newschool-san-diego-and-domus-academy-milan-launch-global-design-degree-300221614.html|title=The Domus Academy School of Design at NewSchool-San Diego and Domus Academy-Milan Launch Global Design Degree|first=NewSchool of Architecture &|last=Design|website=www.prnewswire.com}} In the same year, Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA, DPACSA, became president and Chief Academic Officer. Malecha was a fellow in the American Institute of Architects, where he served as national president in 2009.{{Cite web|url=https://newschoolarch.edu/about/meet-our-president/|title=Meet Our President|website=NewSchool of Architecture & Design}}{{Cite web|url=https://news.ncsu.edu/2015/09/malecha-retirement/|title=Design Dean to Retire at End of Semester|website=NC State News}}{{cite web |url=http://www.contractdesign.com/news/people/Marvin-J-Malecha-Named-President-of-the-NewSchool-of-Architecture-and-Design-36785.shtml |title=Marvin J. Malecha Named President of the NewSchool of Architecture & Design - Contract Magazine |website=www.contractdesign.com |access-date=14 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806003440/http://www.contractdesign.com/news/people/Marvin-J-Malecha-Named-President-of-the-NewSchool-of-Architecture-and-Design-36785.shtml |archive-date=6 August 2016 |url-status=dead}} Marvin Malecha passed away in May 2020.

In 2020, the NewSchool Board of Directors appointed Denise DeZolt, Ph.D. as the Interim President & Chief Academic Officer of NewSchool of Architecture & Design.

In the first quarter of 2020, the NewSchool Board of Directors and its parent Laureate Education, Inc. agreed to the transfer of ownership of NewSchool to Ambow NSAD, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Ambow Education Holding, Ltd. of the Cayman Islands and Beijing, People's Republic of China.{{Cite press release|last=Ltd|first=Ambow Education Holding|title=Ambow Education Announces Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ambow-education-announces-second-quarter-2020-financial-results-301131011.html|access-date=2021-02-21|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en}} Later that year, the NewSchool Board of Directors appointed Dr. Tom Clawson, former Chair of the NewSchool Board of Directors, as Interim President & Chief Academic Officer of NSAD.{{Cite web|title=Meet Our President|url=https://newschoolarch.edu/about/meet-our-president/|access-date=2021-02-21|website=NewSchool of Architecture & Design|language=en-US}}

Since 2020 NewSchool has gone through one president and four interim presidents. In 2022, NSAD received a Notice of Concern letter from WASC, its accreditor. According to the letter, the accreditor had concerns about the school's finances, leadership, and dwindling enrollment. The school is on Heightened Cash Monitoring by the US Department of Education.{{cite web |title=Notice of Concern Letter |url=https://wascsenior.app.box.com/s/jey4laigj76fuoq7wmcyzx3eyaod12om |publisher=Western Association of Schools and Colleges |access-date=18 December 2022}}{{cite web |last1=Robbins |first1=Gary |title=San Diego's NewSchool of Architecture & Design, once a lively 'idea factory,' is now struggling to survive |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2022-12-22/san-diegos-newschool-of-architecture-faces-iffy-future |work=San Diego Union Tribune |date=22 December 2022 |access-date=2 January 2023}}

• Bachelor of Architecture, First Professional Degree: The Bachelor of Architecture degree program prepares students for an internship in an architectural firm and for eventual licensing as an architect. This degree program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and is typically completed in five academic years of full-time study.{{Cite web|url=https://newschoolarch.edu/academics/school-of-architecture-and-cm/school-of-architecture/undergraduate-architecture-programs/bachelor-of-architecture/|title=Bachelor of Architecture: Bachelor Degree Program | NewSchool|website=NewSchool of Architecture & Design}}
• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture: The Bachelor of Arts in Architecture program prepares students to enter a Master of Architecture program or pursue other professional degrees. The program emphasizes the foundations of design from technical and aesthetic perspectives. The program is typically completed in four academic years of full-time study.{{Cite web|url=https://newschoolarch.edu/academics/school-of-architecture-and-cm/school-of-architecture/undergraduate-architecture-programs/bachelor-of-arts-in-architecture/|title=Bachelor of Arts in Architecture - B.A. Degree Program | NewSchool|website=NewSchool of Architecture & Design}}
• Master of Architecture, First Professional Degree: The Master of Architecture degree program leads to a first professional degree and is fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). Admission to the program requires a baccalaureate degree in any field. The program is typically completed in two to three academic years of full-time study.{{Cite web|url=https://newschoolarch.edu/academics/school-of-architecture-and-cm/school-of-architecture/graduate-architecture-programs/master-of-architecture-i/|title=Master of Architecture: NAAB Accredited Degree | NewSchool|website=NewSchool of Architecture & Design}}
• Master of Architectural Studies: The Master of Architectural Studies degree program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in teaching architecture. The program provides students with a deeper understanding of design principles and theory for students who do not plan to pursue architectural licensing. Admission to the program requires a baccalaureate degree in any field. The program is typically completed in one academic year of full-time study.{{Cite web|url=https://newschoolarch.edu/academics/school-of-architecture-and-cm/school-of-architecture/graduate-architecture-programs/master-of-architecture-ii/|title=Master of Architectural Studies | NewSchool|website=NewSchool of Architecture & Design}}
• Master of Science in Architecture: The Master of Science in Architecture degree program is intended for students who are interested in focused architectural research in Neuroscience for Architecture or Healthy Urbanism. The program is typically completed in one academic year of full-time study.
• Master of Architecture - IPAL: In 2015, NewSchool was one of the first 14 programs in the United States accepted for participation in the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) initiative. NewSchool offers a 4-year accredited program that makes it possible for students to earn their architectural licensure upon graduation.{{Cite web|url=https://newschoolarch.edu/academics/school-of-architecture-and-cm/school-of-architecture/graduate-architecture-programs/integrated-path-to-architectural-licensure/|title=IPAL - Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure | NewSchool|website=NewSchool of Architecture & Design}}

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management: The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree program is based on an interdisciplinary curriculum of science, architecture and engineering. The program is typically completed in four years of full-time study.{{Cite web|url=https://newschoolarch.edu/academics/school-of-architecture-and-cm/cm-programs/bachelor-of-science-in-construction-management/|title=Bachelor of Science in Construction Management | NewSchool|website=NewSchool of Architecture & Design}} Student teams have won first place in the Associated Schools of Construction Competition (ASC) in Reno in 2013, 2015 and 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V72qT32yhtc |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/V72qT32yhtc |archive-date=2021-12-19 |url-status=live|title=Video |website=www.youtube.com |accessdate=2020-08-17}}{{cbignore}}{{Cite web|url=https://newschoolarch.edu/news/newschool-student-team-takes-first-place-at-the-asc-design-build-competition-in-reno/|title=NewSchool Student Team Takes First Place at the ASC Design/Build Competition in Reno|date=February 15, 2016|website=NewSchool of Architecture & Design}}
• Master of Construction Management: The Master of Construction Management degree program emphasizes business management skills and the integration of construction technology with management, business planning, and professional ethics. The program can be completed in one year of full-time study, depending on individual progress.{{Cite web|url=https://newschoolarch.edu/academics/school-of-architecture-and-cm/cm-programs/master-of-construction-management/|title=Online Master's in Construction Management Degree | NewSchool|website=NewSchool of Architecture & Design}}

• Bachelor of Interior Architecture & Design.{{Cite web|url=https://newschoolarch.edu/academics/school-of-design/bachelor-of-interior-design/|title=Bachelor of Interior Architecture & Design|website=NewSchool of Architecture & Design}}
• Bachelor of Arts in Product Design.{{Cite web|url=https://newschoolarch.edu/academics/school-of-design/bachelor-of-arts-in-product-design/|title=Bachelor of Arts in Product Design | NewSchool|website=NewSchool of Architecture & Design}}
• Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design & Interactive Media.{{cite web |url=http://newschoolarch.edu/academics/domus/media_design/ |title=BS in Media Design |website=newschoolarch.edu |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160520142735/http://newschoolarch.edu/academics/domus/media_design/ |archive-date=2016-05-20}}

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NewSchool of Architecture & Design (NewSchool) leases {{convert|100,000|sqft|m2}} of space in the East Village in downtown San Diego. The main building is on F Street and Park Boulevard. Faculty and staff occupy the buildings on G Street and Park Boulevard.

Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission{{Cite web|url=https://www.wscuc.org/institutions/newschool-architecture-and-design|title=NewSchool of Architecture and Design | WASC Senior College and University Commission|website=www.wscuc.org}}

Programmatic Accreditation: National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

• Bachelor of Architecture
• Master of Architecture

According to the College Scorecard, NewSchool's graduation rate is 64 percent. Median earnings for graduates is $54,000. Median total debt after graduation is $32,985.{{cite web |title=NewSchool of Architecture and Design |url=https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/search/?search=Newschool%20of%20Architecture%20and%20Design&page=0&sort=latest.earnings.6_yrs_after_entry.gt_threshold_suppressed:desc&toggle=institutions |website=collegescorecard.ed.gov |publisher=US Department of Education |access-date=27 May 2022}}

Ambow Education Holding Ltd is a Cayman Islands corporation. Jin Huang is the CEO and interim CFO. Ambow's current headquarters is in Cupertino, California.

In 2010, Ambow raised $107 million on the New York Stock Exchange. At its peak, Ambow was valued at $1 billion. But by 2013, Ambow liquidated its assets and reorganized the company amid "allegations of sham transactions and kickbacks at the schools and training firm."{{cite news |last1=Miller |first1=Matthew |last2=Aldred |first2=Stephen |title=Ambow setback teaches Baring a lesson in China investing |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/ambow-baring/ambow-setback-teaches-baring-a-lesson-in-china-investing-idUSL3N0EP2TV20130618 |website=www.reuters.com |date=18 June 2013 |agency=Reuters |access-date=25 May 2022}} In 2015, Ambow completed a reverse stock split to inflate the share price.{{cite web |title=Ambow Completes Reverse Stock Split |url=https://en.prnasia.com/releases/global/Ambow_Completes_Reverse_Stock_Split-130219.shtml |website=en.prnasia.com |publisher=PR Newswire |access-date=25 May 2022}}

According to Ambow Education's financial reports, the People's Republic of China (PRC) government has exerted "substantial influence" over their business.{{cite web |title=Form 20-F |url=https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001494558/000141057822001124/ambo-20211231x20f.htm |website=www.sec.gov |publisher=Securities and Exchange Commission |access-date=9 May 2022}}

In 2023, Ambow's other US subsidiary, Bay State College, lost accreditation and closed.{{cite web |last1=Larkin |first1=Max |title=As Bay State College collapses, students feel abandoned |url=https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/04/19/bay-state-college-nursing-closing |website=www.wbur.org |publisher=WBUR |access-date=18 December 2023}} Later in the year, Ambow Education began paying some employees in AMBO shares "to improve operating efficiency." Ambow plans another reverse stock split in February 2024 to avoid delisting from the New York Stock Exchange.{{cite web |title=Ambow Education Announces Second Quarter and First Half of 2023 Financial Results |url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1494558/000110465923121638/ambo-20230630xex99d1.htm |website=www.sec.gov |publisher=Securities and Exchange Commission |access-date=17 December 2023}} Ambow Education is current valued at less than $4 million.

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