Helping colleges and universities cultivate the next generation of doctoral-level scholars and entrepreneurs.

Helping colleges and universities cultivate the next generation of doctoral-level scholars and entrepreneurs.

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Meet Dr. Ramon Goings

Dr. Ramon Goings is an Associate Professor in the Language, Literacy, and Culture interdisciplinary doctoral program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and founder of Done Dissertation® a dissertation consulting organization that helps doctoral students, doctoral programs, and graduate student organizations break down the dissertation process into manageable pieces so that doctoral students can finish their dissertations in record time.
New book released February 1, 2025

The FINISH System: A Dissertation Chair's Guide to Supporting Doctoral Students From Start to Defense

Tired of watching doctoral students at your university stall, struggle, and remain ABD?

As a dissertation chair, the pressure to guide students through their dissertations—while juggling your own workload—can be daunting.

In The FINISH System: A Dissertation Chair’s Guide to Supporting Doctoral Students From Start to Defense, Dr. Ramon Goings offers a lifeline to dissertation chairs seeking a clear, effective strategy for helping students FINISH their dissertations successfully. Drawing on his experience as both a faculty member and the founder of Done Dissertation—an organization that has helped over 150 doctoral students complete their doctoral degrees—Dr. Goings has developed the FINISH system, designed to address the very challenges that faculty encounter as dissertation chair.

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Keynotes For Academic Excellence

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The Done Dissertation Formula: How to Finish Your Dissertation in 7 Months Instead of 7 Years
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Writing for Publication: The Strategies and Systems You Must Understand to Publish and Bypass Reviewer #2
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The Dissertation Chair Blueprint: How to Usher Your Students Through the Dissertation Process From Start to Defense
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How to Leverage Social Media for Impact As a Researcher