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Originally Posted by nmap

Friday, along about 4:05 PM, CST, marked a very happy event for me.

I've been working on getting a doctoral degree (Ed.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership) for the past 4 years. I finished my dissertation defense, which means I presented my research and findings on online education to the 4 faculty members on my committee.

I passed. After the presentation and a brief period of deliberation, the chairman came out, smiled, shook my hand, and said "Congratulations, Dr. ------.

I will need to change a few words and delete a couple sentences, but within a couple weeks the dissertation will be forwarded to the dean of the graduate school. Along about mid-December, it becomes official.

The dedication included one individual - but also all of you within this electronic community. That portion is quoted:

Thanks also to the men and women within the online community at ProfessionalSoldiers.com, who provided examples of courage, motivation, and endurance.

Sincere thanks. Without you all, I might have been treed by a chihuahua.

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Wow, a cheery post.

Congratulations, Dr. Nmap!

Pat