Forum General Discussions      Re: Universities Posted by: Emil Shavakis , E-mail: Address, on December 07, 2008 at 13:17 : In Reply to: Universities posted by : Ed Ginzel    , E-mail: Address, on December 07, 2008 at 02:39 : ----------- Start Original Message ----------- : Of late I have noticed that Mark Davis has used the title University of Ultrasonics for his UT training facility in Alabama. I would like to ask the forum members for their opinion and at the same time ask Mark Davis for an explanation why he thinks it is OK to use the word University as a descriptor for his training facility (considering the nearly 1200 year history of the word ...see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_universities_in_continuous_operation) : By definition a university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. : This forum is composed of a broad cross section of the NDT community, but a quick glance at the membership indicates a strong representation from the academic community. I am concerned that such a loose reference to the term university, for what amounts to just a trades training facility, is a misrepresentation of the institution of academic excellence (notwithstanding the American unregistered form of trademark associated with the term) and denigrates my degrees and the university I obtained them from. ------------ End Original Message ------------ Sir - Is this a true posting by the esteemed Ed Ginzel? Is this truly a concern about denigration of someone's academic credentials or is it that both yourself and Mr Davis are in the same business - NDT training? This doesn't seem a proper use of the forum, but as an editor I believe Mr. Ginzel knows the rules. Personally, I am no more offended by Davis's name selection than by a company name that equates itself to the relative motion of celestial bodies. Emil Shavakis AAS, BA, BSME, MBA, Phd Follow Ups: Post a Followup: Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: ----------- Start Original Message ----------- : : Of late I have noticed that Mark Davis has used the title University of Ultrasonics for his UT training facility in Alabama. I would like to ask the forum members for their opinion and at the same time ask Mark Davis for an explanation why he thinks it is OK to use the word University as a descriptor for his training facility (considering the nearly 1200 year history of the word ...see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_universities_in_continuous_operation) : : By definition a university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. : : This forum is composed of a broad cross section of the NDT community, but a quick glance at the membership indicates a strong representation from the academic community. I am concerned that such a loose reference to the term university, for what amounts to just a trades training facility, is a misrepresentation of the institution of academic excellence (notwithstanding the American unregistered form of trademark associated with the term) and denigrates my degrees and the university I obtained them from. : Sir - Is this a true posting by the esteemed Ed Ginzel? Is this truly a concern about denigration of someone's academic credentials or is it that both yourself and Mr Davis are in the same business - NDT training? : This doesn't seem a proper use of the forum, but as an editor I believe Mr. Ginzel knows the rules. : Personally, I am no more offended by Davis's name selection than by a company name that equates itself to the relative motion of celestial bodies. : Emil Shavakis AAS, BA, BSME, MBA, Phd ------------ End Original Message ------------ Optional Link URL: Example: "http://www....html". Alternative write "http://www.ndt.net/wshop/attach/filename.htm" if you transfered a filename.htm via FTP Page Title: is important! Optional Image URL: http://www....gif Attention! Please click the button only once. This may take a moment to process Forum General Discussions Help