Christan Turbocharged April 19, 2015 Share April 19, 2015 So far no reporting in MSM yet eh? Whichever way one looks at it, it is wrong to buy a bogus education cert & his/her employer knows it & condone it, regardless is private or public company ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic April 19, 2015 Share April 19, 2015 This dog stand a chance to be hired by IDA. http://www.geteducated.com/news-releases/288-sept-23-2009-dog-gets-online-mba Sept. 23, 2009: Dog Gets Online MBA About GetEducated > News Releases Chester Ludlow, a pug dog from Vermont, and GetEducated Diploma Mill Police watchdog, has been awarded an online MBA (Masters in Business Administration) by Rochville University—an online college that offers life experience degrees and diplomas. Chester is believed to be the first dog to be awarded a college degree, a masters degree nonetheless, based on his life and work experience. But did he earn his diploma—or did he buy it? “The difference between earning a college degree online or buying one is key,” says Vicky Phillips, founder of GetEducated.com, a consumer group that publishes reviews and rankings of online colleges and works to protect consumers from diploma mill fraud. Chester Ludlow, the pug dog, is GetEducated.com’s Diploma Mill Police mascot. In May, he submitted his resume—along with $499—to Rochville University online. A week later, on June 5, 2009, an express packet arrived from a post office box in Dubai. It contained Chester’s distance MBA diploma, two sets of college transcripts, a certificate of distinction in finance, and a certificate of membership in the student council. The paperwork says the pug “earned” a GPA of 3.19 (for an additional $100, he could have graduated with honors). All documents were issued in the dog’s AKC pedigree name: Chester Ludlow. Chester also received a Rochville University window decal for his car (though reportedly the canine does not drive). Rochville University is one of scores of online universities operating from foreign post office boxes that advertise fast college degrees and instant diplomas for a flat fee. Rochville lists distance learning accreditation by the “Board of Online Universities Accreditation” and the “Universal Council for Online Education Accreditation.” The catch? Neither of these agencies is recognized as a college accreditor by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. “It matters which agency accredits your online college,” explains Phillips. “Want to ensure your fellow alumni aren’t real dogs? Make sure your online college is accredited by a recognized agency.” To help combat credential fraud, GetEducated.com operates a free service, The Diploma Mill Police. This service allows consumers to verify the accreditation status of any online university. It also helps employers screen resumes for fraudulent college credentials. “Degree mills represent a billion dollar industry worldwide,” warns Phillips. “If you define a degree mill as any agency willing to award educational credentials or diplomas without concern as to whether or not learning actually occurred, then it appears Chester the pug has been the victim of a degree mill.” Chester is currently starring in GetEducated.com’s education video: “Dog Earns MBA Degree Online.” In this video, Chester and his sidekick Bixby, a rescue puggle, dramatize the canine quest for credible online education. The video has been produced by GetEducated.com to help online students understand the importance of college accreditation and to warn them of the rapid spread of the degree mill industry. About: Founded in 1989, GetEducated.com is a consumer advocacy group that publishes reviews and rankings of the best online colleges along the dimensions that matter most to consumers: cost, affordability, and credibility. CONTACT: Lorna Collier, Information Services, Get Educated, Inc., Essex Junction, VT. 05452. 802-899-4866. Website: http://www.geteducated.com © 2010 GetEducated.com, Get Educated, Inc. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic April 20, 2015 Share April 20, 2015 (edited) This dog stand a chance to be hired by IDA. http://www.geteducated.com/news-releases/288-sept-23-2009-dog-gets-online-mba Not only it can be the head of our K9 unit......with the cert it can go on be Commissioner of Police and i am sure he wont bite the hand that feed it😂😂😂! Edited April 20, 2015 by Eviilusion 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic April 20, 2015 Share April 20, 2015 All HR in the government agency should watch this video. Or are they just lazy to check for accreditation? http://www.geteducated.com/videos/fake-online-college-scams Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic April 20, 2015 Share April 20, 2015 All HR in the government agency should watch this video. Or are they just lazy to check for accreditation? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxilplix Turbocharged April 20, 2015 Share April 20, 2015 EDMW got one fellow, machiam his hobby to scan through LinkedIn profiles and highlight those from known degree mills. Stir ah stir. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason016 Supersonic April 20, 2015 Share April 20, 2015 EDMW got one fellow, machiam his hobby to scan through LinkedIn profiles and highlight those from known degree mills. Stir ah stir. intro some weed to that edmwer lah. So he can lepak one corner a bit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TanSoonHuat 1st Gear April 20, 2015 Share April 20, 2015 Really feel sorry for our fellow Singaporeans who studied so hard for a recognized degree and yet just one mill degree to eliminate another Singaporean of a job opportunity 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alheych 6th Gear April 20, 2015 Share April 20, 2015 a university degree is not the same as a university education. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christan Turbocharged April 20, 2015 Share April 20, 2015 (edited) Even "Chow Yun Fatt" has chip in with comments http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/eat-drink-man-woman-16/%5Bbreaking-%5D-spu-saga-ida-updates-new-statement-nisha-padmanabhan-20-april-2015-a-5029701-15.html Edited April 20, 2015 by Christan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic April 20, 2015 Share April 20, 2015 Idiots Dumbass Agency. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusje Supersonic April 21, 2015 Share April 21, 2015 ST today printed that IDA is now relooking into this matter. Damn stupid. You mean citizens must complain before the govt starts working now??? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic April 21, 2015 Share April 21, 2015 ST today printed that IDA is now relooking into this matter. Damn stupid. You mean citizens must complain before the govt starts working now??? Good.. At least got some action. Still better than last time, where agency just keep quiet till to while thing blows over. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopites Supersonic April 21, 2015 Share April 21, 2015 Good.. At least got some action. Still better than last time, where agency just keep quiet till to while thing blows over. Hmm election just round the corner? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic April 21, 2015 Share April 21, 2015 ST today printed that IDA is now relooking into this matter. Damn stupid. You mean citizens must complain before the govt starts working now??? That's how it works. If can sweep under the carpet, it shall be done. If not, even ceiling dirty needs Parliament sitting to explain.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusje Supersonic April 21, 2015 Share April 21, 2015 Hmm election just round the corner? Then shouldn't they have done something in the first place instead of riling people up with their initial statement? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic April 21, 2015 Share April 21, 2015 (edited) Then shouldn't they have done something in the first place instead of riling people up with their initial statement? "Honest Mistakes" ...... Edited April 21, 2015 by Picnic06 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusje Supersonic April 21, 2015 Share April 21, 2015 "Honest Mistakes" ...... The hiring can be considered an honest mistake but not the denial. ST today printed that IDA is now relooking into this matter. Damn stupid. You mean citizens must complain before the govt starts working now??? http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/ida-probes-claim-about-employees-fake-mba ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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