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Freire (1970) argued that social justice activism should reflect a committed search for and sharing of the truthful knowledge with other people. In due regard to Freire, the doctoral dissertation of educational administration is a truthful work that transcends the opportunity to earn higher pay and social prestige. The doctoral dissertation of educational administration should be used to effect knowledge based change in schools and community.

Doctoral students and professors can achieve this goal by viewing this scholarly work as dissemination of truth to other people. My doctoral committee used this view to add moral legitimacy to the dissertation experience. Likewise, other professors and I should render the same service to our doctoral students. That way, they could depart our programs with the knowledge based conscience to render conventional and unconventional justice and service to society.

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Author Biography

Dr. Mack T. Hines III is an author, assistant professor, consultant, and speaker. His areas of research interest are pre-service principals, family structure, adult learning theories, and the middle school transition. His work has been featured in publications such as Current Issues in Middle Level Education, NCPEA Yearbook, Advancing Women in Leadership, and the International Journal of Adult and Continuing Education.