10-02-2010, 18:55
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Thank you, Holly, Grateful, and SF_BHT!
I have to depend on my chairman to tell me exactly what is necessary for the revision - and, since the committee authorized him to do the final sign-off without further input from them, that's a good thing. Now, I have to nag him - and, if there is one thing I can do, it is nag. 
The party will probably come along about Dec. 13th + a few days. Early celebrations tempt the fates - and I'm not about to do that! The 13th is when it becomes official.
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10-02-2010, 19:06
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Area Commander
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Originally Posted by nmap
Thank you, Holly, Grateful, and SF_BHT!
I have to depend on my chairman to tell me exactly what is necessary for the revision - and, since the committee authorized him to do the final sign-off without further input from them, that's a good thing. Now, I have to nag him - and, if there is one thing I can do, it is nag.
The party will probably come along about Dec. 13th + a few days. Early celebrations tempt the fates - and I'm not about to do that! The 13th is when it becomes official. |
Well, doomer that you are, it's a good thing that's a Monday instead of a Friday.
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10-02-2010, 19:19
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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.  |
Congrats, Dr. nmap!
Very well done.
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10-02-2010, 19:33
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Originally Posted by nmap
Thank you, Holly, Grateful, and SF_BHT!
I have to depend on my chairman to tell me exactly what is necessary for the revision - and, since the committee authorized him to do the final sign-off without further input from them, that's a good thing. Now, I have to nag him - and, if there is one thing I can do, it is nag.
The party will probably come along about Dec. 13th + a few days. Early celebrations tempt the fates - and I'm not about to do that! The 13th is when it becomes official. |
Rock-On, with your bad self!!!  Drinks are on me!
Holly
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10-02-2010, 19:39
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Nice to hear that our pessimistic pontificator has achieved pachyderm status! Congratulations Dr. (Pending  ) nmap. Happy thoughts that are the result of hard work have their own special flavor.
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10-02-2010, 19:50
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Nmap, that info truly made my day. And if you want, when I'm down in San Antone, dinner is on me, anywhere you like.
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10-03-2010, 07:03
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Congrats Dr. nmap!! 
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10-03-2010, 07:07
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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. |
Congratulations, Dr. Nmap!
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10-03-2010, 07:38
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CONGRATULATIONS DR. NMAP!!!!!
Truly a monumental accomplishment, and one we are ALL proud of you for holding the line and gettiin rrrr done!!! My dissertation committee had 7 people on it and it took almost 4 months to get them all in the room at the same time, not to mention revisions, edits, etc.!?!? 
Again, WELL DONE!!!
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10-03-2010, 08:13
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Thank you, Holly, Grateful, and SF_BHT!
I have to depend on my chairman to tell me exactly what is necessary for the revision - and, since the committee authorized him to do the final sign-off without further input from them, that's a good thing. Now, I have to nag him - and, if there is one thing I can do, it is nag.
The party will probably come along about Dec. 13th + a few days. Early celebrations tempt the fates - and I'm not about to do that! The 13th is when it becomes official. |
CONGRATS!!!!
When you're ready for the Change in your Screen-Name, give me a Shout!! 
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10-03-2010, 08:51
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Quote:
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. |
Congratulations, Dr. An excellent achievement, indeed!
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10-03-2010, 15:13
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Way to go, Dr nmap!!!
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10-03-2010, 15:42
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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
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10-03-2010, 16:24
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Great news to match great effort and determination! I like the sound of Nmap Ed.D -- has a nice ring to it.
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10-03-2010, 16:54
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Thank you all. I appreciate it very much!
One of the many things that helped me along was one of Dozer523's comments some time ago. As I recall the post (and my apologies if I've scrambled the details a bit), Dozer had gone to SERE and kept thinking "At least it isn't computer school!" That always brought on a chuckle that defused some stress.
All the posts - from politics to guns, from cooking to humor - were a great way to step back from "the work" and have a smile, or perhaps a good-natured argument. Or, of course, to preach gloom 'n doom!
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