Connecticut School of Broadcasting files bankruptcy
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After 45 years, a broadcasting school abruptly shuts its doors. The Connecticut School of Broadcasting known as (CSB) filed for bankruptcy.
The shut down affects students, teachers and staff members at 26 locations in 16 states including Nashville.
Students who have paid thousands in tuition feel blind sided. They didn’t get certificates or the training they need to secure jobs. They were promised studio access and demo tapes and help with placement. Now they are left with bills in the thousands.
The decision to close CSB came swiftly. Many learned via text messages and email. The sign on the door is short and sweet.
CSB SCHOOL OF BROADCASTING OFFICIALLY CLOSED UNTIL FUTHER NOTICED. DETAILS TO FOLLOW.
Teachers and staff who lost their jobs are still shell shocked.
Former Channel 2 Traffic Reporter, and now ex-campus director Chris Maze sent out this email:
All~
It is with great sadness that I convey the following news. Effective at the close of business on Wednesday March 4, 2009, CSB School of Broadcasting is officially closed. Our corporate office has instructed our doors be closed until further notice with details to follow. As confusing and startling as this is to you, I am equally affected. I wish I had more information to convey, but unfortunately I do not at this time.
On a personal note, this news grieves me on so many levels. We have been a family since the beginning and the thought of not being here to see you thrive with your dreams and soar with your passions hurts me in ways you will never know. For what it’s worth, being as uninformed as we all are, the only source I have to offer is the corporate phone number: 1-617-237-1673.
I know I speak for my staff when I say we wish you all the very best and we all believe in you. Please know that we keep you in our prayers.
All the best always,
Chris Maze
Campus Director
CSB® School of Broadcasting
The glass doors are locked. The offices are dark. When I show up there are several UPS post its. Officials from the State Board of Education have also been to the site and posted this note:
The Division Postsecondary School Authorization Staff regrets to inform you that, due to no fault of our own, the owner of CSB School of Broadcasting, GCP CT School of Acquisition LLC, has decided to close the institution effective, March 4, 2009. Their decision to close the institution is not in accordance with the Law and the Rule so the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Therefore, Postsecondary Staff will be providing assistance to students who have been misplaced by this occurrence. For inquires, please call Postsecondary Staff at 615 741 5293.
