Andy Borchers in the Chronicle of H.E.

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by jon porter, Aug 6, 2003.

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  1. jon porter

    jon porter New Member

  2. Andy Borchers

    Andy Borchers New Member

    I'm pleasently suprised with what came out in the article - the author did a good job of reflecting what I said and felt.

    At the time I was a bit aprenhensive about talking with this reporter. I haven't received any feedback - postiive or negative - on this. It will be interesting to see.

    One small addition. I am living the "academic life", but the hours are still crazy. The good point is that I get to set the hours.

    Regards - Andy
     
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  3. cehi

    cehi New Member

    Jon Porter,

    Thank you for posting the article. The way I see it is that over time, distance education will become widely accepted. However, we all must face today's subtle reality that a distance RA doctorate is not good and competitive enough. Doctorate degree holders from RA, B&M will continue to be perceived as being superior than doctorate degree holders from RA distance programs. I am very happy to know that the system worked for Dr. Borchers. Hey, it is not going to be the case for all RA distance doctorate degree holders. A person must know the purpose of his/her pursuits and direct his/her resources to the avenue(s) that would allow him/her to fulfil his/her purpose. Thank you.
     
  4. decimon

    decimon Well-Known Member

    Professor,

    Can you give an update on what is the acceptance of DL doctorates at DL schools like Nova?
     
  5. Andy Borchers

    Andy Borchers New Member

    DL schools generally don't have problems accepting folks with degrees from like minded schools. The issue is - will brick and mortar schools accept such degrees. At this point, I'd have to say the results are mixed at best.

    Student's best bet for employment comes if they teach in a field that is short of faculty (such as some business areas) and/or where industry and teaching credentials are highly valued over academic credentials. It really helps to have connections with a potential employer - perhaps by teaching adjunct first. Also, having some publications can help cement the deal.

    Regards - Andy

     
  6. Rich Douglas

    Rich Douglas Well-Known Member

    Excellent, pragmatic commentary from Andy, much of which has been reflected in his posts on this subject over the years.

    As a recent graduate, I find, too, no "pipeline" to academe. If I want to work in the field of higher education, I'll have to scratch and claw my way just like I have in my careers in government and private industry.

    Thanks, again, Andy. :)
     
  7. decimon

    decimon Well-Known Member

    That was certainly true back when schools went begging for computer science teachers. What they settled for was often pretty sad.
     
  8. vical

    vical New Member

    A couple of years ago I was on the hiring committee of an ACICS accredited school. In our case your statement is the understatement of the year!

    Congrats on being in the article Andy.
     
  9. decimon

    decimon Well-Known Member

    The first I ran into (1970s) was a character who thought that programmers (himself, of course) were of godlike intelligence and that we had no business being in his class. He graded to prove his point. Being that his was an introductory class and required of students in most programs, I'm surprised that no one killed the obnoxious sob.

    Some other teachers were knowledgable sorts who'd been speaking English for a week or so before becoming teachers. It was grim. :)

    I'm speaking of RA schools.
     

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