>If any Tipsters have the expertise to serve on Rick's committee, I urge you
to consider it. I was an adjunct for the Union Institute a number of years
ago and found it be a very good experience.
===== Original Message From "Rick Adams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> =====
> As many of you know, I'm a doctoral student at the Union Institute. For the
>last two years I've been working on my studies and on my preliminary
>research. I'm currently at the point where I need to complete my doctoral
>committee, and I badly need to locate an individual with a Ph.D. in
>Psychology who is willing to serve as an adjunct on my committee.
>
> To provide a little background: My research is in the area of the effects
>of the Internet on the formation of a new, distinct, culture. As a
>substantial part of that research, I'm examining the psychological
>influences of the Internet on the formation of values and on the behavior of
>Internet participants (the major focus of the research is on that sub-set of
>Internet users who "identify" with the Internet and are very heavy users,
>rather than on those who see it as either a tool or a basic communications
>technology).
>
> The role of an adjunct at the Union Institute differs quite a bit from that
>at a traditional institution. Fundamentally, it consists of three
>responsibilities:
>
> 1. Attending two face-to-face meetings (transportation and expenses paid
>for by the school, of course) as a part of the certification process. The
>first meeting involves approval of the "Learning Agreement" which
>essentially documents the work already completed, the objectives of the
>doctoral program, and the specific criteria to be used in validating the
>work. This is essentially the point at which all studies have been
>completed, with only final research & the dissertation remaining. The second
>meeting occurs when the dissertation (or other form of documented proof of
>completion, in cases where a traditional dissertation is not appropriate) is
>complete. At this meeting, the completed work is approved by the committee
>and the candidate is recommended for the degree. Essentially, these meetings
>of the committee insure that all work is of doctoral quality and that it
>justifies the awarding of the Ph.D. degree.
>
> 2. Reading relevant works submitted by the learner and critically
>commenting on their content with respect to needed changes, etc.
>
> 3. Advising the learner in the area of expertise of the adjunct.
>
> With the exception of the two face-to-face meetings, all other aspects of
>the adjunct relationship can be conducted via email, telephone, mail, or any
>other medium (in my case, most of my communications are via email). The
>meetings themselves are scheduled to meet the needs of the committee,
>particularly the adjunct members. The entire committee consists of two core
>faculty members at the Union Institute (a core advisor and a second reader),
>two adjunct members, two peer members (other doctoral students or graduates
>at the Union Institute), and the learner him/her-self who plays an active
>part in the committee. The adjuncts are, of course, compensated by the
>school for their activities (inadequately, of course, as is common to ALL
>adjuncts :). Detailed information on the role/responsibilities of adjuncts
>is available at:
>http://www.tui.edu/Learners/Graduate/Adjuncts/Adjuncts.html.
>
> If any of the members of TIPS who hold a Ph.D. degree is interested in this
>research area and in exploring the possibility of participating in my
>committee, I would very much appreciate hearing from them. I'm at a critical
>point in my program right now, and can't proceed further without the
>completion of my committee.
>
> Thanks for considering this request,
>
> Rick Adams
>
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>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Department of Social Sciences
> Jackson Community College
> Jackson, MI
Sally A. Radmacher, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Missouri Western State College
4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64018
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(816) 271-4353
