DEGREES OF SUSPICION
Psst. Wanna Buy a Ph.D.?Some professors have dubious doctorates, other professors sell them, and colleges often look the other wayBy THOMAS BARTLETT and SCOTT SMALLWOOD It was a revelation rich in irony: A member of a college accreditation board holds a Ph.D. from a "university" that sells doctorates to anyone with $1,500. This year The Chronicle reported that Michael Davis,... Copyright © 2008 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |