[CAUT] Job Opening, U. of Michigan, Ann Arbor

[Jim Busby]

Jeff,

 

I'm beginning to understand better the PTG position of a CAUT Credential
being for RPTs only. While personally I would like to involve non PTG
CAUTs somehow I think it would be a fatal error for PTG to allow it.
Once a "back door" is opened it can never be shut. (IMO)

 

This kind of reminds me of our border "problem". Just a thought. No
emails please.

 

Jim Busby BYU

 

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From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Jeff Tanner
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 10:31 AM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Job Opening, U. of Michigan, Ann Arbor

 

 

On Oct 9, 2007, at 6:13 PM, Richard Brekne wrote:





Hi Jeff

 

The below paragraph is to my mind very good thinking. I agree that the
RPT designation is a basic skill designation and from the perspective
and qualifiers you sketch below would be more then willing to put my
John Henry to any vote for allowing Little Red School House, Steinway
Training Schools, or schools like Bennett Street as good enough to
bypass the test. Then, all these other classifications we've been
tossing around, in and out of discussions... etc can suddenly find
meaning... and quite a bit. As highly qualified specialists.  And to
boot the PTG could quite easily enhance its membership numbers by way of
the inclusions under RPT you mention. This might also provide a means of
resolving the associate issue once and for all to virtually everyones
satisfaction. 

Yes indeed... I like this paragraph below.  Essentially... the RPT would
become what it really is... a journeyman designation.  Masters
designations in each specialized area  (and I think the three you
mention are a great starting point) could be made quite stiff to pass...
and touted with certainty as dependable bonified  certifications.

 

Cheers

RicB

 

Unfortunately, while it makes sense for endorsing a technician's skill
level, it ain't so simple.  The problem wouldn't be so much political as
an issue of dues.  PTG has a rule in place to keep RPTs from being able
to achieve the status and then pay dues whenever the member wants to.
Allowing other avenues to be recognized for RPT would severely
complicate the dues thing and put PTG in an uncomfortable position of
being able to predict how many members are going to choose to remain
members this year.

 

So, in essence, we can't do the right thing because we need your money
to survive as an organization.

 

Jeff Tanner, RPT

University of South Carolina

 





 

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