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

[Richard Brekne]

Hi David

Most of your questions I think were pretty much delt with in both Jeffs 
last and my reply to it.  But to preciserer, the RPT status would not be 
eliminated no, its meaning would be more in keeping with what in 
actuality the designation represents... a basic skills starting 
journeymans credential.

I do see the value of specialized and much harder to achieve <<Meister>> 
credentials myself.  But of course only if they are designed to be 
exclusive in the positive sense of the word and followed up by an 
aggressive marketing policy by the interest organizations who stand 
behind these credentials. I think Steinway has shown quite clearly that 
this kind of marketing can be done and very effectively.

As far as specifics as to how to implement such,  Sure its tough and 
sure its full of politics etc etc.  There are always a million reasons 
not to do a thing. But I dont think its crazy to take on a worthy task 
despite the difficulties that lay in front.  Questions like who should 
be grandfathered in etc would have to be dealt with in that process of 
course... but it would seem to me that there is no need for that kind of 
thing here... nor would it be desireable. 

As for the RPT exams... we should remember that much of the difficulty 
surrounding those had to do with the ETD use as part of the tuning exam, 
and the fact that it was part of a unification process of two previous 
organizations. These kinds of certifications, tho daunting tasks in 
themselves... do not have those kinds of problems to confront.

Cheers
RicB


    Most of the school listings I see, would prefer PTG membership and
    RPT status.   Would new listings start including RPT and CAUT status
    preferred or possibly you think the RPT status can be eliminated as
    it has no meaning?   I don't see the need for another
    "credential".   Would the CAUT credential we much harder to
    achieve?   i.e. a "real" test.  Would existing College techs be
    grandfathered in?  Besides, it's easy to talk about it...I know all
    the stuff concerned with RPT status was years in the making and a
    huge amount of work...and the politics...YIKES...who's going to take
    that job on?   Are you guys crazy?

    David Ilvedson, RPT
    Pacifica, CA  94044