The Chronicle: 6/25/2004: Psst. Wanna Buy a Ph.D.?

The Chronicle: 6/25/2004: Psst. Wanna Buy a Ph.D.?

Candor is in such short supply that when it is acquired from the news media the effect is like drawing in a breath of air after chewing on a mint. After the shock, the effect is very nice. I caught a whiff of candor the other night and have attached a link that takes you to the Chronicle of Higher Education. The source of the scent came from an interview with the dean of VSU's College of Business Administration, Ken Stanley who was being asked about an Assistant Professor in his department that listed a PhD diploma mill degree from Shelbourne University on the school's website.

Here is the mentholated quote: "Hell, we knew it was worthless," says Mr. Stanley. "Give us a break!"

Ken goes on to state that they hired "Dr." Jack Malehorn because of his Master's Degree -- which is a legitimate degree.

The first person I emailed this to wrote back and told me it was one of my better attempts at satire and I had to write back and say that no, it was not me and it looked true. Some calls to VSU before I left town last week confirmed that the story is true. I checked the faculty directory tonight and saw that Dr. Jack Malehorn has been demoted to a Mr.

Dedicated as they are to the protection of degrees from accredited institutions, the Chronicle of Higher Education was not amused. No word yet on the opinion of the only guy who matters on all of this, but there is some speculation that President Zaccari's next sculpture will resemble the imprint of his boot in someone's posterior.