Finally...Ed.D. Complete

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by duff, Mar 2, 2007.

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  1. duff

    duff New Member

    I believe I joined this group in 2001 and I decided on Nova Southeastern University in 2003 to pursue my Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership. It has been a long 3.5 years but I got word today that I am done.

    Their "applied" dissertation process does not require an oral defense but they make up for that with very very strict form and style guidelines. I completed all coursework in summer of 2005 and spent the rest of the time finalizing my dissertation and going through their format review. It was a great program and I never had a problem with customer service from any department.

    My advice to anyone looking at the Fischler School of Education at NSU to pursue an Ed.D. would be:

    1. Get a chair assigned early in the process (2nd semester).
    2. Get a chair that works well with you or one that you can adapt to.
    3. Find a good friend with at least a Masters in English to proof your dissertation as you go.
    4. Hire a professional editor that has worked with Nova (School of Edu.) dissertations once your committee approves the dissertation but before you submit it to the format reviewer. Regarding the editor, find out how many NSU dissertations they have worked with, their success rate, etc. You need someone who is well versed in NSU's format guidelines.

    As for me....it is time for a long overdue vacation.

    Duff
     
  2. eric.brown

    eric.brown New Member

    Congrats on finishing!
     
  3. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    Congratulations Duff! I'm green with envy! :D

    -=Steve=-
     
  4. friendorfoe

    friendorfoe Active Member

    Congrats..........!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  5. PhD2B

    PhD2B Dazed and Confused

    Congratulations!!! I am envious of your achievement.
     
  6. Rich Douglas

    Rich Douglas Well-Known Member

    Congratulations, doctor.
     
  7. Abner

    Abner Well-Known Member


    Congratulations!!!!!! Good job Doc!


    Abner :)
     
  8. Jigamafloo

    Jigamafloo New Member

    "Doctor Duff" has a catchy ring to it....congratulations!

    Dave
     
  9. sentinel

    sentinel New Member

    After 3.5 years and an earned doctorate degree you certainly deserve a vacation. Congratulations, doctor!
     
  10. geoffs

    geoffs Member

    Nice tips for anyone considering NSU!

    So after the vacation, what's next? 2nd DR? Rest? Big publications?
     
  11. Shawn Ambrose

    Shawn Ambrose New Member

    Congrats on a job well done - I have just a little more motivation now to keep plugging away on my proposal!

    Shawn
     
  12. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    As the rabbit says, "Eh, what's up, doc?"
     
  13. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    Awesome.....congratulations!!
     
  14. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    Congratulations on completing your program and thanks for the tips.
     
  15. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    Congratulations - that is great news!!
     
  16. Marylars

    Marylars New Member

    Congratulations on a job well done, good doctor!
     
  17. duff

    duff New Member

    Thanks for everyone's support. To answer Geoff's question...here it is.

    1. Give back to God and his mission because he is the one who got me through this.

    2. Become a "support coach" for my wife who has decided to pursue her Ed.D. with Nova.

    3. Spend more time with my two boys who are 2 and 4.

    4. Continue to enrich myself in my job, work on getting published, attend conferences and present at conferences.

    Dr. Duff....wow...this is the first time I have signed off that way. :)
     
  18. rabbuhl

    rabbuhl New Member

    Congrats for earning your Doctor of Education!! Enjoy your vacation!!
     
  19. worthingco

    worthingco New Member

    All that hard work has paid off.

    Congratulations & best wishes!
     
  20. ncavac

    ncavac New Member

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     

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