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Jason,

Credentials may have some 'cachet' value, but it has been my experience 
they have little to do with how wonderful an institution may become. It 
is far more important to be dedicated to your mission and have a 'story' 
that you just have to share with your community. If you are missing that 
love and dedication, it doesn't matter how many letters you have after 
your name.


Joe R.


On 7/8/2013 9:00 AM, Erich Rose wrote:
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>  From years of watching museum start ups succeed and fail I would put credentials low on the list of what is needed.
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> Then again it may also have more weight if you are in a town or region where academics are in high regard.
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> Good luck.
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> Erich Rose
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> On Jul 8, 2013, at 8:11 AM, Your Name <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> Dear ASTC Community,
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>> How important are credentials for the chairman and/or director of a startup science museum? I hold only a B.S. in Computer Science, and I see that most museum directors have a PhD. Will my lack of advanced degree hinder my attempts to start the first science museum in the history of my city? I am starting this effort from the ground and wonder about my efficacy as a visionary in such an ambitious project.
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>> Thank you for your empirical and anecdotal input,
>> Jason
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