congrats to *Doctor* Lex!

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Just wanted to share the happy news that Lex, a longtime LPSGer and longtime friend of mine, successfully defended his Ed.D. dissertation today.

Congratulations, Dr. Lex!

:You_Rock_Emoticon::beerchug2::35::fing02::banana:
 

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Very impressive!

(and, of course this is not the first time you have heard that, but perhaps in a slightly different context)
 

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You guys are awesome. I have had the benefit of a great network of friends and family who have supported and encouraged me throughout. Thanks to everyone for playing a part in this accomplishment (you know who you are). I could not have done it without your support. During this journey, I had realized I was gay, come out to family and friends, changed jobs twice, and undergone divorce (amicable though it may be). If I can do it, surely anyone else can as well.

Great job Lex.....I understand defending your dissertation is about as much fun as a root canal without meds. Will it be published?

It works like this: I get to present my research to a team of professors (I had 6) in 30 minutes. After that, they each get one-on-one time to question me, followed by group questions. This can go on for hours (mine lasted for 90 minutes). Then, they excuse you, debate on your pass/fail status, and then they inform you. You can fail, pass with conditions or pass. I passed. Once you get to defense, you usually pass as you are truly knowledgeable about your topic. I did field some very pointed and awesome questions.

All approved doctoral dissertations are published in a cross-university dissertation database. IIRC, it takes about 6-8 months or more for the database to catch up. I have been encouraged to publish my dissertation in a journal and to write several articles. Time will tell if I ever get to that--I am looking forward to having more free time.
 

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Thanks again you guys. *blushing*

What did you get your Doctorate in?

Education. But that won't stop me from giving you a prostate exam. WOOF!

I remember the feeling like it was yesterday relief...Congratulations!

Yes! It's OVAH!!

You're the bomb, my friend.

As are you stud!

YAG
-- I will send you a PM tonight with specifics.

Show me whom you frequent and I will tell you who you are.