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[zharkov]

Nearly 1,000 students are enrolled in the dual-degree program, evidence of Walden’s commitment to Mexico’s leading higher education institution

UVM?

Making overblown claims like this only damages Walden's credibility, and by implication, the credibility of non-traditional education in general.

I'm a believer in non-traditional and distance ed, but you hurt our cause and lend weight to our critics when you make statements like this.  I wish you would be more careful.

Zharkov... don't place judgement. That is from WU's commencement announcement. If you have an issue with it... I suggest that you direct it to the university. If Mexico has a university that you feel or have proof is the leading university... then by please enlighten me. Otherwise.... please direct your issue to WU.

I think everyone (except WU) would name the National Autonomous University of Mexico as the country's leading university.

UVM is -- more or less -- WU's sister school in Mexico, owned by the same corporation.

I expect that the press release in Mexico will cite Walden as the US's leading university.

Passing along incorrect information, and then denying responsibility, is not the mark of a true scholar.

[gourmand601]

Nearly 1,000 students are enrolled in the dual-degree program, evidence of Walden’s commitment to Mexico’s leading higher education institution

UVM?

Making overblown claims like this only damages Walden's credibility, and by implication, the credibility of non-traditional education in general.

I'm a believer in non-traditional and distance ed, but you hurt our cause and lend weight to our critics when you make statements like this.  I wish you would be more careful.

Zharkov... don't place judgement. That is from WU's commencement announcement. If you have an issue with it... I suggest that you direct it to the university. If Mexico has a university that you feel or have proof is the leading university... then by please enlighten me. Otherwise.... please direct your issue to WU.

Which begs the question: Why do you feel the need to post, verbatim, a commencement announcement?  What purpose could you have other than to advertise the school?

How about this... You not worry about what I do. Report me to the moderator and let him/her make the decision. [Post edited for personal attack.]

All the people who contacted me off of this site and who perhaps share my interests are invited to watch!

[gourmand601]

Nearly 1,000 students are enrolled in the dual-degree program, evidence of Walden’s commitment to Mexico’s leading higher education institution

UVM?

Making overblown claims like this only damages Walden's credibility, and by implication, the credibility of non-traditional education in general.

I'm a believer in non-traditional and distance ed, but you hurt our cause and lend weight to our critics when you make statements like this.  I wish you would be more careful.

Zharkov... don't place judgement. That is from WU's commencement announcement. If you have an issue with it... I suggest that you direct it to the university. If Mexico has a university that you feel or have proof is the leading university... then by please enlighten me. Otherwise.... please direct your issue to WU.

I think everyone (except WU) would name the National Autonomous University of Mexico as the country's leading university.

Passing along incorrect information, and then denying responsibility, is not the mark of a true scholar.

You still didn't post any proof. Call it what you want. It still doesn't matter to me. I passed along an announcement that was sent to me. I don't care what the leading university in Mexico is.

[octoprof]

This is hilarious!

Nearly 1,000 students are enrolled in the dual-degree program, evidence of Walden’s commitment to Mexico’s leading higher education institution

UVM?

Making overblown claims like this only damages Walden's credibility, and by implication, the credibility of non-traditional education in general.

I'm a believer in non-traditional and distance ed, but you hurt our cause and lend weight to our critics when you make statements like this.  I wish you would be more careful.

Zharkov... don't place judgement. That is from WU's commencement announcement. If you have an issue with it... I suggest that you direct it to the university. If Mexico has a university that you feel or have proof is the leading university... then by please enlighten me. Otherwise.... please direct your issue to WU.

I think everyone (except WU) would name the National Autonomous University of Mexico as the country's leading university.

Passing along incorrect information, and then denying responsibility, is not the mark of a true scholar.

You still didn't post any proof. Call it what you want. It still doesn't matter to me. I passed along an announcement that was sent to me. I don't care what the leading university in Mexico is.

You don't have to prove anything or even provide links to back up your claims but you want Zharkov to post proof?  HAHAHAHAHA!

Nearly 1,000 students are enrolled in the dual-degree program, evidence of Walden’s commitment to Mexico’s leading higher education institution

UVM?

Making overblown claims like this only damages Walden's credibility, and by implication, the credibility of non-traditional education in general.

I'm a believer in non-traditional and distance ed, but you hurt our cause and lend weight to our critics when you make statements like this.  I wish you would be more careful.

Zharkov... don't place judgement. That is from WU's commencement announcement. If you have an issue with it... I suggest that you direct it to the university. If Mexico has a university that you feel or have proof is the leading university... then by please enlighten me. Otherwise.... please direct your issue to WU.

Which begs the question: Why do you feel the need to post, verbatim, a commencement announcement?  What purpose could you have other than to advertise the school?

How about this... You not worry about what I do. Report me to the moderator and let him/her make the decision. Otherwise shut up!

You don't have to click the link. You don't have to watch the commencement exercises. So shut up.

All the people who touched basis with me off of this site and who perhaps share my interests are invited to watch!

Ah, so pleasant to discuss this with you, truescholar. This is a forum, not a notice board. A forum is "A discussion group on the Web about a particular topic."  Don't be so surprised (and rude) when folks respond to your posts.  That's what discussion is, "consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate."

[zharkov]

How about this... You not worry about what I do. Report me to the moderator and let him/her make the decision. Otherwise shut up!

One thing that those skeptical about online doctorates bring up is whether the grad students will become sufficiently socialized into the world of doctoral-level scholarship.  I myself see where such socialization might be possible, but I do understand the views of the skeptics, and understand that skeptical view better today than I did yesterday.

[gourmand601]

How about this... You not worry about what I do. Report me to the moderator and let him/her make the decision. Otherwise shut up!

One thing that those skeptical about online doctorates bring up is whether the grad students will become sufficiently socialized into the world of doctoral-level scholarship.  I myself see where such socialization might be possible, but I do understand the views of the skeptics, and understand that skeptical view better today than I did yesterday.

I agree with you. That is why I have publications and have been a part of many highly regarded scholarship arenas.

But I suppose that doesn't stand up to someone's credentials who's alias is in admiration and perhaps reverence of a character from Flash Gordon.

[notaprof]

How about this... You not worry about what I do. Report me to the moderator and let him/her make the decision. Otherwise shut up!

One thing that those skeptical about online doctorates bring up is whether the grad students will become sufficiently socialized into the world of doctoral-level scholarship.  I myself see where such socialization might be possible, but I do understand the views of the skeptics, and understand that skeptical view better today than I did yesterday.

I agree with you. That is why I have publications and have been a part of many highly regarded scholarship arenas.

But I suppose that doesn't stand up to someone's credentials who's alias is in admiration and perhaps reverence of a character from Flash Gordon.

If someone's self esteem can be boosted by something as small as feeling that one's choice of moniker is superior to another's choice, well that is just a bit sad.  Good luck in your future endeavors.  Based on your excellent moniker choice I am sure you will go far.  Go ahead, make fun of my moniker too.  I can handle it. 

[zharkov]

How about this... You not worry about what I do. Report me to the moderator and let him/her make the decision. Otherwise shut up!

One thing that those skeptical about online doctorates bring up is whether the grad students will become sufficiently socialized into the world of doctoral-level scholarship.  I myself see where such socialization might be possible, but I do understand the views of the skeptics, and understand that skeptical view better today than I did yesterday.

I agree with you. That is why I have publications and have been a part of many highly regarded scholarship arenas.

But I suppose that doesn't stand up to someone's credentials who's alias is in admiration and perhaps reverence of a character from Flash Gordon.

Unlike some others, irony is not my strongest gift.

[octoprof]

I agree with you. That is why I have publications and have been a part of many highly regarded scholarship arenas.

What are scholarship arenas? Can you provide examples? Do you have proof?

But I suppose that doesn't stand up to someone's credentials who's alias is in admiration and perhaps reverence of a character from Flash Gordon.

Would a true scholar choose a moniker called truescholar?

[scheherazade]

Good grief.

I'd like to know about those scholarship arenas, too.  I'm handy with a sword and spear, and I could always use more financial aid.

[grasshopper]

Sorry - I'm late joining the game. But this strikes me as odd:

The R2s seem to be the most supportive to work for and personally I prefer the liberal arts environment.

You prefer a liberal arts environment, but can't understand the value of the interdisciplinary degree your friends' kid got at Yale?

This makes no sense to me.



This, too, has me a bit befuddled:

As for my credentials, I have four degrees and working on a 5th one: two earned from AACSB accredited business schools, one from an ACBSP accredited business school. I am currently enrolled in a liberal studies program online at UNC. Some may call me a professional student but I simply have a desire to network and learn. Other than UNC and Walden, all of my degrees are from traditional programs. All of these degrees are from regionally accredited institutions.

I thought you said that you were chair of your department in a fine, historic college?

[grasshopper]

I worked with a trial where she was an expert witness who did a number play on what the deceased would have made in her lifetime... etc.  She charged $1,200 an hour. That was 3 years ago.... and she's one of 3 African American females in the country with the Ph.D./JD/CPA/MBA designation.  I was jealous because I only got $500 an hour. lol

The liberal arts college does not pay me that much.... but that's the sacrifice I make for teaching 2-3 class a day of no more than 10-20 students. I do business and educational consulting and teach online to push me over the 6 figure range.

Okay. I'm half-way through the thread now. Let me get this straight.

You did your undergraduate and graduate studies in Business and Marketing, but are also an expert in Education.

You are chair of a department at a small, historic college. You also teach at a SLAC, work in some capacity at a courthouse, teach online, AND do consulting (in both business and education), and have published - what was it? - a half a dozen articles and participated in about twice as many conferences this year?

In addition to this, you're also pursuing another (I assume graduate?) online degree in Liberal Studies at UNC.


Have you guys seen those ads on tv for McDonald's "New Angus Burger"? This thread reminds me of them.

[grasshopper]

Phew! Finished!

Also discovered that, in addition to being expert in Business/Marketing/Whatever and in Education, Truescholar is also an expert in urban and environmental sustainability?!!?

[scheherazade]

Chalk it up to his incredible education from Walden, Grasshopper.  If you'd gone to Walden instead of a traditional program, you'd be as well-rounded as he.  It's not too late!

[larryc]

(Edit: Ooops, almost forgot my vow.)