ABD All But The Dissertation A Presentation Created

ABD All But The Dissertation A Presentation Created by Dr. Lisbeth Johnson, San Diego, Brandman Cohort Mentor Dr. Michaelle Knight, San Diego 2 nd Year BETA Brandman Doctoral Program

Dr. Michaelle Knight San Diego, Brandman Doctorate Program

Dr. Lisbeth Johnson San Diego, Brandman Cohort Mentor

What is ABD? ABD is: A Student who does not Graduate and complete their dissertation so they can be hooded and finish the program in three years. All But the Dissertation • • • Pockets Poor Loose Ends Hanging Over Your Head Goals Unfinished Time for Life limited Professional Promotions Uncertain Family Space and Time Interrupted Longer than Desired • Motivation Dip---Maybe Depression

Presentation Objectives I. III. IV. V. VI. Information About Students Who Joined the ABD Ranks Boundaries, Blocks and Challenges Chair and Committee Member Selection Decisions Resources to Assist your Journey when you get Stuck How to Nurture Your Resilience Open Forum

What is Your Story? Why did you decide to pursue your doctorate? What’s in it for you?

Exploration of Unexpected Circumstances Career Personal/ Family Social/ Emotional Skills Academic

Strengths Example: Organization of timeline writing Example Action: Update my timeline each week Weaknesses Example: Telling my family NO Example Action: Crucial conversation to re-set boundaries Opportunities Example: Developing stronger communication with my Chair Example Action: Consistently access coaching from my Chair Threats Example: Promotional job change Example Action: Renegotiate my timeline

Becoming Resilient • Be Proactive • Anticipate Change • Learn About Your Breaking Points • Ask for Support • Never is Never True • Communicate Expectations • Evaluate Decisions

Influence of Your Chair ü Is your Chair familiar with Brandman protocols for Dissertation completion, the role of the Chair and Committee Members? ü Does your style of working match the style of your Chair? ü What are the expectations for turnaround time for feedback? ü Do you know how to accept feedback? ü Is your chair knowledgeable of your subject area? ü Does your style of communication support your journey? ü Are you clear about your Chair’s overall expectations?

Preparing to Reach the Finish Line? Writing Coach Editor Plan Statistics/Analysis Support Develop Timelines You Stick To A Murphy’s Law Plan… Seeking Support Tapping Into Disability Resources Choosing the Appropriate Chair

“The main thing is to keep the main thing. ” ~Stephen Covey Start with the End in Mind

How to Reach Us? Dr. Lisbeth Johnson Dr. Michaelle Knight ljohnso 3@brandman. edu lj 550@aol. com mknight@mail. brandman. edu mhknightconsulting@gmail. com Located in San Diego Cell: 619 -248 -8849 Located in San Diego Cell: 619 -779 -5617

2016 Brandman University Doctoral Hooding Ceremony https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ZM 3 jk. Wu. WEg 0

Articles to Review • • • http: //www. lifehack. org/articles/lifestyle/7 -daily-habits-for-balance-yourlife. html http: //www. beliefnet. com/inspiration/galleries/8 -ways-to-keep-balance-in -your-life. aspx https: //www. fastcompany. com/3047825/7 -habits-of-people-who-haveachieved-work-life-balance https: //www. bustle. com/articles/113876 -7 -ways-to-keep-your-lifebalanced-when-everything-seems-a-little-crazy https: //www. inc. com/larry-kim/5 -things-that-will-keep-you-from-achieving -work-life-balance. html http: //www. slate. com/articles/life/education/2014/08/abds_all_but_disser tation_ph_d_candidates_who_can_t_quite_finish. html http: //scholarcommons. usf. edu/cgi/viewcontent. cgi? article=6023&contex t=etd http: //www. swainhouse. co. uk/files/leader/Covey%20 Quotes/begin-withthe-end-in-mind. pdf http: //www. psy. gla. ac. uk/~steve/localed/tinto. html