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Dr. Wayne Garland's
Doctor of Science Degree
in Nutritional Sciences
Magna Cum Laude
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Dr. Wayne Garland's Curriculum Vitae![[Picture]]( dot_clear.gif){kind=small} One of the first things that any honest and intelligent network marketer should do when approaching a new MLM promoting a revolutionary new product invented by an individual claiming an extensive background in traditional and alternative medical and scientific fields, is to validate and verify these claims. Remember what Carl Sagan told us:
Extraordinary claims about a product and its inventor require extraordinary investigations according to "highly skeptical, demanding, rigorous standards of evidence." This is done via a document that is the professional standard called a "curriculum vitae".
It is neither intrusive nor offensive to request to see such a document from any individual making claims pertaining to their educational or scientific achievements. If one is presenting himself as someone who has earned a prestigious title such as "Dr." in order to establish their credibility and expertise in any field, they should be prepared and in fact proud to document his right to attach such a title to his professional name. Here is an example of a typical professional curriculum vitae (selected via a random search): It is a fairly simple document, without embellishments or autobiographical comments. Just the facts.This is not to ignore or denigrate one's life experiences. A life lived traveling the world, exploring distant lands and learning from other experts in a variety of scientific and medical fields over many years could be far superior to ten years invested in attending a university, reading textbooks, working in laboratories, and taking tests. Nevertheless, if one's resume includes mention of colleges and universities attended and degrees earned, that individual should be willing to present the details and specifics in that regard. If he or she is using such names and institutions to establish their credibility, they should anticipate that others will want vet and verify that information. Our first request to see Dr. Wayne Garland's curriculum vitae was met with indignance and shock from Stephen A. Brown, PhD:
Eventually, the WWSN received TWO versions of what was being called Dr. Garland's curriculum vitae, which may be seen posted here: Mentions are made of several of Dr. Garland's educational experiences and achievements, including:
"He has studied at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in Oregon" "...holds a Degree in Naturopathic Medicine from The Clayton School of Natural Healing in Arkansas." "...study at the Hanemann Clinic of Homeopathy" "...and the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai, China" "...he gained a PhD in Nutritional Science Magna Cum Laude from Rockford University" "...holds a PhD in Nutritional Science, Magna Cum Laude, from Rockville University" All of these references look impressive, even though no details or specifics are given. A Google search for "Hunter University" turned up nothing relevant. There is a "College of Naturopathic Medicine in Oregon", and though it states that Dr. Garland studied there, we are not told just what it is he studied, how long he studied there, or what degrees or diplomas he may have received. His resume states that he received a "Degree in Naturopathic Medicine from The Clayton School of Natural Healing in Arkansas" and that educational institution was relatively easy to locate: Clayton College is a correspondence school that does offer a degree of "Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine", but this course is supposed to be available to "U.S. licensed physicians only". Furthermore, the Clayton College does not have legitimate accreditation:
"Many nonaccredited correspondence schools issue "degrees" and certificates which suggest that the recipient is a qualified expert who can provide rational advice about nutrition or health care. These documents are promoted as though they are equivalent in meaning to established credentials—which they are not. Clayton states that it is accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board. However, these are not recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, which means that "accreditation" by them is meaningless." More information about Clayton College of Natural health is available at this web site: We are told that Dr. Garland did some study at the "Hanemann Clinic of Homeopathy" at Mumbai, India, but again, we are not told when he studied there, how long he studied, or what he learned while there. He also studied at the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai, China, but no details are provided and no certificates or degrees are mentioned.Most interesting and relevant are the last two items in Dr. Garland's educational resume, one for "Rockford University" and the other for "Rockville University", both of which gave him a PhD in Nutritional Science Magna Cum Laude. When asked about this discrepancy which comes from the two unedited curriculum vitaes sent to the WWSN by LifesMiracle.com, Founder Steven Smith told us: "I believe we have given you the information. Rochville University is the correct name, not what you have written below in your email." Rochville University was easy to find and we thanked Mr. Smith for getting us the correct information. Much like the Clayton College of Natural Health, Rochville University is another online/correspondence school. On that same page of Google search results, we found a web page announcing:  Rochville University and the Board of Online Universities Accreditation
" Fill out the 5 minute free online evaluation form and receive a personalized recommendation prepared by our expert evaluation team in just 24 hours.
Kindly choose a degree package (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Associate or High School Diploma) from the chart given below and click the 'Proceed’ button with each package." You can even select your own grade point average and for an extra $60.00, you will graduate "Magna Cum Laude"! Buy a Diploma - Grade Point Average  Mike Mather, a reporter with television station WTKR NewsChannel 3 in Norfolk, VA, did an investigation into Rochville University "As for Rochville University, it was easier to gain the degree for a first-grader than it has been to locate the school. None of the university’s numerous Internet pages lists an address. The fax number goes to Imlay, Nev. The school’s domain name lists an apartment building in Malden, Mass., as its address. The web site is routed through a server in St. Louis." A Wikipedia entry states that: "Rochville University is not accredited by any recognized accreditation bodies in the United States. Therefore, its degrees and credits might not be acceptable to employers or other institutions. Some have called Rochville University a diploma mill.
On December 15, 2005, CNN aired a report on diploma mills and terrorism.[4] As part of its coverage, the network purchased a master's degree in chemistry from Rochville in the name of Abu Salsabil Hassan Omar, presumably an identity of their own creation. Attempts to find a physical presence for Rochville failed. It's website is operated from Sarasota, Florida. The diploma received by the network was mailed from the United Arab Emirates." Here is another web site which advertises that "All Degrees Granted by Rochville University" and "Order now and receive your degree in just 5 days!" KUAM News investigated Rochville University in a report entitled: Drew Griffin, CNN Investigative Correspondent, took a look at Rochville University in a report called: Diploma Mills Pose Security Threat to U.S.
A web site named "ResumeFraud.com" has this to say about Rochelle University: "Rochville University, a diploma mill, offered on their website financial stability, a secured future, promotions and credibility when you purchase their degree. One would receive a so-called accredited degree from Rochville University that is 'accepted and recognized worldwide- no studies, no attendance, no waiting, no examinations and no hefty fee." Dr. Wayne Garland's most impressive credential and the one upon which he bases his title of "Dr." is the "Doctor of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences Magna Cum Laude". This is the certificate that LifesMiracle Founder Steven Smith proudly states: "Wayne Garland received a Doctor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Rochville University , which we have notarized and hanging on our wall in our office." We sent much of the above information to Steven Smith before publication for his review and response. He had no comment. Suffice it to say that anyone claiming to hold a Doctorate degree with honors in any field from Rochville University is perpetrating a fraud and any responsible and legitimate business or organization affiliating itself with that individual should thoroughly vet EVERY aspect of his or her resume. Unfortunately, this has NOT been done at LifesMiracle.com. |
"Dr Garland graduated from Hunter University with a Master's Degree in Physics and Biochemistry"