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Arthur C. McAdams  Associate Dean - Academic Affairs  School of Business
University of Bridgeport  Bridgeport, CT 06604  Tel: 203-259-4740  Email: amcadams@bridgeport.edu
ARTHUR C. MCADAMS, PH.D.
ASSOCIATE DEAN - ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
105 Old Field Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
amcadams@bridgeport.edu
January 19, 2017
EXPERT OPINION EVALUATION OF ACADEMICS AND
WORK EXPERIENCE
Name: Pugh, Joshua Ian Colquhoun
Institution: Flinders University
Years of Study: Three years
Award: Bachelor of Behavioral Science in Psychology
Date of Award: April 2009
Country: Australia
Qualifying Experience and Training: At least twelve years
Field of Experience and Training: Management
Academic Equivalent in the United States:
DEGREE:
 BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT
This evaluation report relies solely upon copies of documents provided by Mr. Pugh to be authentic and true copies of
those documents. There are no apparent grounds to disbelieve the authenticity and accuracy of the documentation presented on
behalf of Mr. Pugh. This evaluation report is advisory for the customer who requested it. The evaluator is not responsible for
how this evaluation report will be used, and is not responsible for damages resulting from such use.

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Arthur C. McAdams  Associate Dean - Academic Affairs  School of Business
University of Bridgeport  Bridgeport, CT 06604  Tel: 203-259-4740  Email: amcadams@bridgeport.edu
The following evaluation reflects the academic credentials as well as the work experience
attained by Mr. Joshua Ian Colquhoun Pugh during the course of his academic and professional
career. This evaluation was completed based on a review of Mr. Pugh’s diploma and academic
transcript from Flinders University, his employment verification letters from Identiti Web
Development Pty Ltd., Adelaide Word of Mouth (AWOM), and Variety SA, and his resume. An
analysis of Mr. Pugh’s employment experience as well as his attainment of a Bachelor of
Behavioral Science in Psychology from Flinders University forms the basis for the following
evaluation. Mr. Pugh has completed at least twelve years of progressively responsible qualifying
work experience in Management, and related areas.
ACADEMICS
 Flinders University is an accredited institute of higher learning in Australia.
Flinders University’s Bachelor of Behavioral Science in Psychology program requires
graduation from the US equivalent of high school and competitive entrance examinations for
admission and enrollment. Mr. Pugh completed all qualifying academic course work subsequent
to his enrollment in the institute. In April 2009, he completed examinations and was awarded a
Bachelor of Behavioral Science in Psychology. In addition to having completed his course work
in general studies, Mr. Pugh has fulfilled the requirements in his area of concentration,
Psychology, and has earned a Bachelor of Behavioral Science in Psychology from the institute.
The course work required by Flinders University’s Bachelor of Behavioral Science in
Psychology program is substantially similar to the required course work leading to a Bachelor’s
Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States. Mr. Pugh
completed three years of specialized courses in his area of concentration, Psychology, as well as
in other related subjects.
Having reviewed Mr. Pugh’s academic history, it becomes apparent that Mr. Pugh has
satisfied requirements which are substantially similar to those required toward the completion of
three years of course work in a four-year Bachelor's Degree program at an accredited institution
of higher education in the United States.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Pugh has completed at least twelve years of specialized training and work experience
in Management, and related areas. During this period Mr. Pugh assumed professional
responsibility, under supervision, at a level of employment commensurate with Bachelor’s level
training. To demonstrate specialized training, experience, and employment which is
commensurate with baccalaureate-level training in Management, an individual in Mr. Pugh’s

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Arthur C. McAdams  Associate Dean - Academic Affairs  School of Business
University of Bridgeport  Bridgeport, CT 06604  Tel: 203-259-4740  Email: amcadams@bridgeport.edu
position must evidence that he has learned specific skills and has received specific training which
normally is obtained during a Bachelor’s Degree program in Management.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Management at an accredited institution of higher education in
the United States typically requires a demanding curriculum consisting of courses in
Interpersonal and Group Behavior in Organizations, Multicultural Management, Human
Resource Issues in Management, Human Resource Management Programs and Skills,
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Conflict and Negotiation Skills, and other
related course work. The student completing such a degree program also is required to
demonstrate, through rigorous testing and challenging case studies, knowledge of various
theories and methods in Management and related areas. In the following paragraphs detailing
Mr. Pugh’s work experience, it becomes apparent that he has acquired the same knowledge
obtained in such a degree program by virtue of his professional training and experience.
When substituting work experience for education in granting a college-level equivalency
in the United States, any on-the-job employment experience can not merely be substituted for
academic course work without further detailed assessment. Rather, the nature and quality of the
actual employment must be closely examined along with the duration of employment in order to
grant the appropriate educational equivalency. Further, it must be demonstrated that experience
which is substituted for education must include the theoretical and practical application of
specialized knowledge required at the professional level in the field of Management. As detailed
in this section, Mr. Pugh’s work experience clearly meets these requirements.
From January 2005 to November 2016, Mr. Pugh was employed by Identiti Web
Development Pty Ltd. From January 2005 to May 2010, he served in the role of Sole Proprietor.
From May 2010 to November 2016, he served in the roles of Owner, Director, and General
Manager.
From February 2011 through the present, Mr. Pugh has worked for Adelaide Word of
Mouth (AWOM). From February 2011 to May 2013, he served in the roles of Independent
Consultant and Contributor. From May 2013 through the present, he has served in the roles of
Co-Owner and Director.
From July 2014 to November 2016, Mr. Pugh was employed by Young Variety (Variety
SA), in the role of Chair.
From August 2015 through the present, Mr. Pugh has been employed by Variety SA, in
the roles of Director and Board Member.
Throughout his career, Mr. Pugh’s professional responsibilities have included managing
events, marketing, promotions, and client relations for a business network, registering business
professionals and executives, developing business strategy and client acquisition methodology,
developing marketing and digital collateral and coordinating with state and local governments,

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Arthur C. McAdams  Associate Dean - Academic Affairs  School of Business
University of Bridgeport  Bridgeport, CT 06604  Tel: 203-259-4740  Email: amcadams@bridgeport.edu
managing all operations and coordinating twelve executive committee members, formalizing
corporate structure and processes including governance and oversight, establishing new
corporate guidelines and strategy, managing teams of consultants, managing business relations,
developing and executing online strategy across digital marketing platforms, managing client
relationships including federal and state politicians, national corporations, and small businesses,
providing overall executive company management, overseeing corporate grants and related
development, and other related duties.
The foregoing summary of Joshua Ian Colquhoun Pugh’s professional experience
itemizes his responsibilities during a period of at least twelve years of employment experience
and training in the concentration of Management.
After assessing the specifics of Mr. Pugh’s work experience in detail, it becomes
apparent that the responsibilities throughout his career are indicative of university level course
work in Management, and related subjects. The knowledge obtained during Mr. Pugh’s work
experience directly corresponds to the knowledge obtained by a student completing a Bachelor’s
Degree program in Management consisting of a curriculum with the courses listed above.
Additionally, the length of time along with the nature and quality of Mr. Pugh’s work experience
demonstrates that his experiential history includes the theoretical and practical application of
specialized knowledge required at the professional level in the field of Management.
Further, Mr. Pugh’s twelve-plus years of employment reflect experience and training in
positions of progressively increasing responsibility. His achievement further illustrates his
application of relevant and specialized skills and training by superiors and peers that demonstrate
the equivalent of university level training in Management and related areas.
Additionally, the Citizenship and Immigration Services have established that three years
of work experience and/or specialized training is equivalent to one year of university-level
training. Mr. Pugh completed the time equivalent of at least four years of university-level
academic training in Management. Mr. Pugh’s work experience and training in Management,
and related areas, affirm that Mr. Pugh's academic and experiential qualifications are equivalent
to university-level training in Management.
SUMMARY
On the basis of the credibility of Flinders University, the number of years of course work,
the nature of the course work, and considering at least twelve years of work experience and
professional training in Management, and related areas, Mr. Pugh has attained the equivalent of a
Bachelor's Degree in Management from an accredited institution of higher education in the
United States.

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Arthur C. McAdams  Associate Dean - Academic Affairs  School of Business
University of Bridgeport  Bridgeport, CT 06604  Tel: 203-259-4740  Email: amcadams@bridgeport.edu
The foregoing evaluation of Joshua Ian Colquhoun Pugh has been completed by me, Dr.
Arthur C. McAdams, this day of January 19, 2017. In my position as Associate Dean -
Academic Affairs, which I hold at the School of Business of the University of Bridgeport, I have
the authority to grant college level credit for experience, training, and/or courses taken at other
U.S. or international universities.
Arthur C. McAdams, Ph.D.
Associate Dean - Academic Affairs,
School of Business,
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

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Arthur C. McAdams  Associate Dean - Academic Affairs  School of Business
University of Bridgeport  Bridgeport, CT 06604  Tel: 203-259-4740  Email: amcadams@bridgeport.edu
Brief Summary of Evaluator’s Credentials
Dr. Arthur C. McAdams, B.S., Fairfield University; M.B.A., University of Connecticut;
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; Associate Dean - Academic Affairs, School of Business,
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Dr. McAdams currently serves as Associate Dean - Academic Affairs at the School of
Business at the University of Bridgeport. His management and information science research has
been well supported. He has earned many grants from The National Science Foundation and
from the University Research Foundation. Contributions from his research can be viewed in
numerous publications and top academic journals. He has published journal articles and
presented talks in different areas of business, management, and information science, and his
publications have been widely cited. Dr. McAdams has been invited to speak at many
universities and companies and has made numerous presentations at conferences throughout the
United States. He has at least 28 years of industry experience in business and technology
sectors. His professional opinions have been widely accepted in all areas of business,
management, and information systems.
In his various capacities, Dr. McAdams has evaluated the credentials and work of
students and colleagues. He is familiar with foreign educational systems and has had extensive
experience reviewing foreign academic and work experience credentials that fall within his areas
of teaching and expertise.

8. Arthur C. McAdams III, Ph.D.
105 Old Field Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-259-4740
acmiii@optonline.net
PROFILE
• Dynamic, innovative, and versatile leader
• Accomplished practitioner and academician
• Successful relationship manager with external and internal constituencies
• Demonstrable expertise in management, strategy, quality, and information systems
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 9/07 – Present
Director, Graduate Studies – School of Business 1/12 - Present
• Engage in initiatives with external constituencies – corporations, community, etc.
• Manage outreach programs: Industry Advisory Board, Entrepreneurship, Speaker Series
• Act as adviser and mentor for MBA students
• Assist administrative departments with marketing, admissions, recruitment, mock interviews, etc.
Senior Lecturer – School of Business 9/07 - Present
• Teach management and IS related courses to graduate students in a variety of venues and methods
• Serve as de facto chair of the management department
• Participate on committees: curriculum, assessment, accreditation, graduate council, searches
• Collaborate with faculty on research and teaching projects
• Advise and place teams in the Connecticut Collegiate Business Plan Competition
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT 9/99 – Present
Director, Professional Development – University College 8/04 – 7/07
• Developed and implemented strategy for continuing education programs
• Led marketing and product development for non-credit and for-credit cohort programs/degrees
• Built innovative partnerships with clients and faculty
• Integrated the University’s internal departments for improved solutions
Adjunct Professor – Dolan School of Business 9/99 – Present
• Teach business and IS related courses to undergraduate and graduate students
• Deliver coursework in multiple formats: campus, off-site, online and blended

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Courses Taught
Undergraduate
• Introduction to Information Systems
• Introduction to Project Management
• Information Systems in Organizations
• Leading and Managing
• Project Management and Process Improvement
• Special Topics in Information Systems
Graduate
• Contemporary Issues in Information Systems
• Entrepreneurial Small Business
• Fundamentals of IT and IS
• Information Systems
• Information Systems: Design & Development
• Information Technology & Knowledge Management
• Introduction to Marketing
• Leadership, Teams, and Managing Change
• Leadership & Management
• Operations and Process Management
• Strategic Information Systems
• Strategy & Business Policy
• Technology and Society
Custom Corporate Education (non-credit)
• Methodology Evaluation & Comparison: Quality, Lean & Reengineering
• Organizational Excellence via Quality Management
• Overview of Organizational Performance Programs
• Project Management for Six Sigma
• Quality Leadership in the New Economy
Published Scholarly Research
Co-Author of Chapter 9 in: Sagner, J. (2010). Essentials of Working Capital. John Wiley & Sons.
Hoboken, NJ.
Almahamid, S. McAdams, A. (2010). The determinants of continuance intention to use e-
government. The International Journal of Electronic Governance (3, 3).
Almahamid, S., & McAdams, A., & al Kalaldeh, T., & al Sa’eed, M. (2010). The relationship
between perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived information quality, and
intention to use e-government. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology (11,
1), 30-44.
Almahamid, S., & Awwad, A., & McAdams, A. (2010). The role of agile capabilities and
knowledge sharing in gaining competitive advantage: An empirical investigation in
manufacturing companies in Jordan. International Journal of Information Management (26, 4),
326-338.

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Almahamid, S. McAdams, A. (2010). The relationships between organisational knowledge sharing
practices, employees’ learning commitments, employees’ adaptability, and Employees’ Job
Satisfaction: An empirical investigation in the Listed Manufacturing Companies in Jordan.
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management (5).
McAdams, A. (2009). An Investigation of the Relationships between Users and Providers of IT
Services. The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture & Change (9 ,1).
McAdams, A., & Tellis, W. (2008). The challenge of Supportable Open Source Software: Is it
really open? Journal of Computer Information Systems.
McAdams, A., & Tellis, W. (2006). Knowledge Work and IT: Is some work returning to the United
States? Journal of Computer Information Systems (VII, 2), 280.
McAdams, A., & Tellis, W. (2005). Outsourcing, Developing Nations and American Jobs:
Unexplained Phenomenon or Natural Life Cycle? International Journal of Technology,
Knowledge and Society.
McAdams, A. (2004). Security and Risk Management: A Fundamental Business Issue. The
Information Management Journal (38, 4), 36.
Tellis, W., & McAdams, A. (2003). Socialist Democracy and Software Development: The Case of
Software Development in India. The Association for Computer Information Systems (IV, 2),
707.
Presentations
McAdams, A. (2009). An Investigation of the Relationships between Users and Providers of IT
Services. The 10th
Annual International Journal of Knowledge, Culture & Change
Conference.
McAdams, A., & Wilson, E. (2006, January). Creating and Sustaining Successful Corporate
Relationships. United Continuing Education Association (UCEA) - Annual Workforce
Development Conference.
McAdams, A., Boomsma H., & Jacobs, S. (2005, March). Professional Education: Trends in 2005.
Deans of Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) - Annual Conference.
Corporate/Community Engagement: Articles and Presentations
Technology & Society. Mondays at Seven
Quality in the 21st
Century. Bridgeport Regional Business Council Journal (1).
Quality Leadership in the New Economy. Citizens Bank.
Quality in Information Systems. Knights of Columbus.
Personal Strategy in the New Economy. Darien Professionals’ Group.
Quality in the Knowledge Workplace. Shelton Chamber of Commerce.
Information Technology & the Knowledge Workforce. Schegg Group Quarterly Meeting.
Personal Strategy. Southern Connecticut Society for Human Resources Monthly Meeting.
Entrepreneurship. Bridgeport Public Library
Reviewer
Bidgoli, H. (2010). Economics of Technology Innovation in The Handbook of Technology
Management. Hoboken, NJ. John Wiley & Sons Inc.

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BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Strategic Security Computing, Bridgeport, CT 2/03 – 10/03
Chief Information Officer & Management Consultant
• Led the organization’s business strategic plan
• Directed the internal operations and Information Technology services
• Managed the computer security services business
• Delivered executive-level consulting services
People's Bank, Bridgeport, CT 7/84 – 1/03
Senior Vice President & Director, Information Systems 9/94 – 1/03
• Managed all aspects of the Information Systems department running 625 different application
systems on multiple and diverse platforms, with a staff of 125 employees and 75 consultants,
and a $15 million operating budget
• Developed and aligned the five-year IT strategic plan with the corporate vision by leading
executive-level business sessions
• Designed and implemented an enterprise-wide middleware environment to support the call
center and online banking systems
• Successfully directed the implementation of several corporate and departmental systems
• Designed and implemented a process for managing project requests, priority setting, resource
allocation, and budget/actual reconciliation for the IT department
Senior Vice President & Director, Technology & Communication 1/01 – 7/02
• Managed a large centralized data center environment, 150 remote branches, a helpdesk, and four
disaster recovery sites, with 120 staff members and a $25 million operating budget
• Implemented a consistent change management and problem management process
• Improved security policies in the production operations department
• Created a framework for standards in systems software and database administration
• Developed and implemented a server and storage consolidation strategy
• Incorporated a SDLC within the technical services department
Vice President & Manager, Systems Development 1/88 - 8/94
• Supported 100+ corporate and departmental systems with 25 employees
• Managed vendor and partnership relationships
Project Manager, Senior Programmer Analyst 7/84 - 12/87
• Led the implementation of several banking application systems
• Provided programming support for several banking applications with 10 employees
Pitney Bowes Inc., Stamford, CT 3/76 - 6/84
Lead Programmer 10/79 - 6/84
• Led development of application systems using structured methodologies
Senior Inventory Control Clerk 3/76 - 9/79
• Provided operational support for the computerized accounting system

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Directed or Played a Significant Role in these Enterprise Initiatives
Business Strategic Planning, IT Strategic Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions,
New Business and Product Launches, Customer Relationship Management Strategy,
The Balanced Scorecard Implementation, Matrix Management and Reorganization Architectures,
Change Management Efforts, Outsourcing Agreements, Regulatory Audits, Y2K Remediation,
Business Process Redesign Efforts, Quality Management Programs, Project Selection Methodology,
Project Steering Committees, Project Management Methodology Development,
Information Management and Data Warehousing/Marts Systems, Activity Based Costing Model,
Profitability Reporting Systems, Performance Management Program, Compensation Programs,
Job Classification Evaluation Initiative, Corporate University Design and Instruction,
Mentor/Coach Program, Diversity Committee, Contingency Planning, Information Security Program,
Faculty Council & Senate, Executive/Faculty Search Committees, MBA Curriculum Development
EDUCATION
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL PhD - 2006 Information Systems
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT MBA - 1999 Business Administration
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT BS - 1996 General Studies
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT Undergraduate Student Business
Post College, Waterbury, CT Undergraduate Student Accounting
Western Connecticut State College, Danbury, CT Undergraduate Student Music Education
ACTIVITIES/AFFILIATIONS/TRAINING
SCORE Liaison with the University of Bridgeport
Fairfield University Loyola Singers, Spiritual Exercises, and Center for Academic Excellence
The Aspen Institute Executive Leadership
Outward Bound Teambuilding and Leadership
Yourdan Structured Programming and Systems Design
Seminars Technical, Business, Academic, Management, and Leadership
Local Universities Guest Lecturer
Conferences Presenter
CT Quality Institute Advisory Board Member
Delta Mu Delta Member
Access Technology Partners Professor in Residence
Corporate Partners Adviser