We had it - and also put it up in the tea room. As the one who co-ordinates
degree ceremonies here, it has a certain attraction!
Paul
Date sent: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 09:50:01 -0000
Priority: normal
Subject: Re: Degrees by post!
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>
> You can often find adverts of this sort in the back pages of the
> Economist. If I remember correctly there is a 'university' called "The
> University of the Western Pacific" that will award degrees based on
> your C.V.! If I were an employer I wouldn't attach much credence
> to one, a case of buyer beware I suppose.
>
> Marcus Leaning
>
> Registry,
> S.O.A.S.
>
>
>
>
> > I've just received the following message. Has anyone else
> > received one of these or know anything about this scam?
> > Rob
> >
> >
> >
> > -------
>
> >
> > UNIVERSITY DEGREE PROGRAMS
> >
> > Increase your personal prestige and money
> > earning power through an advanced
> > university degree.
> >
> > Eminent, non-accredited universities will
> > award you a degree for only $200.
> >
> > Degree granted based on your present
> > knowledge and experience. No further
> > effort necessary on your part.
> >
> > Just a short phone call is all that is required for a
> > BA, MA, MBA, or PhD diploma in the field of your
> > choice.
> >
> > For details, call 602-230-4252
> >
> > Rob Sherville
> > Assistant Registrar (Student Experience)
> > University of Teesside
>
>
Mr Paul Baker
Policy Support Officer
Academic Policy Support Section
The Academic Office, The University of Birmingham,
Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT U.K.
Telephone 0121 414 6373 (from overseas [add 44 for UK] 121 414 6373)
Fax 0121 414 3689 (from overseas, 44-121-414-3689)
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