[CAUT] CAUT credential vs. academic program?

[Wolfley, Eric (wolfleel)]

The whole original idea behind the CAUT credential was to push salary
levels up. The question was (and is) how do we get institutions to value
the skill level needed to adequately perform the duties expected. This
won't necessarily be for entry-level positions, though if you can push
the salaries higher for the senior techs it should help the entry-level
salaries as well. Most job postings still seem to cling to the "3-5
years experience in the field" requirement no matter how demanding the
job may be.

 

Eric

 

Eric Wolfley, RPT 
Director of Piano Services 
Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music 
University of Cincinnati 

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From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Jeff Tanner
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 4:14 PM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: Re: [CAUT] CAUT credential vs. academic program?

 

 

On Nov 5, 2007, at 3:42 PM, Jim Busby wrote:





Hi Jeff,

 

I was mainly talking about RPT needing a time/experience requirement.

You're right.  I see that now.  Sorry bout that.  The hot air was in my
head this time.

	You're right about the supply/demand though. You get the best
you can get... That being said even our elusive "CAUT Credential" should
have some kind of time requirement IMO. I can't see some green tech
getting the credential with only one year in the business. But today I'm
just blowing hot air. Pay me no mind...

I agree with that 100% as long as it would push salaries up.  If we're
not going to somehow push to drive the salaries up with this
"credential", then I think schools ought to get green techs for entry
level money.  This endorsement should work both ways, not just for the
school's advantage.

 

Jeff

 

Jeff Tanner, RPT

University of South Carolina

 





 

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