CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (7,487)	$ (3,055)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	5,972	7,063
Amortization of deferred finance charges	69	0
Deferred income taxes	(664)	643
Gain on disposition of assets	(11)	(30)
Impairment of long-lived assets	1,726	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	3,528	3,682
Stock-based compensation expense	1,280	906
Deferred rent	(68)	432
(Increase) decrease in assets
Accounts receivable	(2,332)	(955)
Inventories	(19)	87
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable	(3,821)	(2,973)
Prepaid expenses and current assets	(140)	751
Other assets	(365)	296
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Accounts payable	(1,423)	(919)
Accrued expenses	1,802	1,453
Pension plan liabilities	(284)	(196)
Unearned tuition	(2,070)	(1,470)
Other liabilities	88	(38)
Total adjustments	3,268	8,732
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(4,219)	5,677
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(591)	(2,722)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	17	35
Net cash used in investing activities	(574)	(2,687)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on borrowings	(37,500)	0
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation	(368)	(185)
Dividends paid	(1,656)	(1,589)
Principal payments under capital lease obligations	(102)	(134)
Net cash used in financing activities	(39,626)	(1,908)
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(44,419)	1,082
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-Beginning of period	61,708	26,524
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-End of period	17,289	27,606
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	942	1,059
Income taxes	133	53
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Liabilities accrued for or noncash purchases of fixed assets	$ 311	$ 219