Doctoral Support Center & Doctoral Programming Blog

2012 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Dissertation Fellowship-Deadline February 3, 2012

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has created dissertation fellowships for doctoral students conducting research that advance the understanding of the factors and contexts that help low-income students overcome personal adversity and challenging socioeconomic circumstances to excel academically. The goal of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is to assist high-achieving low-income students, from middle school to graduate school, in reaching their full potential through education. The Foundation will award four fellowships of up to $25,000 in 2012 with plans to increase the number of fellowships in the coming years. Although applicants must be candidates for a doctoral degree at a graduate school in the United States, they need not be US citizens.

Links to the application requirements and guidelines are posted on the Jack Kent Cooke website; the application and other materials must be submitted by February 3, 2012. Please visit the Fellowship site (http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/jack-kent-cooke-dissertation-fellowship-award/ ) for more information about the fellowship, the application instruction, and the Foundation.

Opportunities for USC Doctoral Students: Academic Professional Development, USC Graduate School

The USC Graduate School is pleased to announce the launch of a new program this spring semester for doctoral-level students called Academic Professional Development (APD). The program seeks to enhance students’ academic and professional skillsets and to better prepare them for future careers. The Spring 2012 APD offerings follow two formats: a Ten-Week Program Series and Individual Seminars/Panels.

Refer to the attached program flyers and application. Students must apply for the program and register for the individual sessions. Activities will take place on both the University Park Campus and Health Science Campus.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Learn about grant funding opportunities and how to write effective proposals to help secure fellowship funding, supplemental funds to support current research, and seed money to fund new research projects

• Persuasive Writing and Editing Strategies: Research Papers, Theses, Dissertations, Abstracts for Conferences and Publications

• Effective Oral Communication in Scholarly and Professional Environments, and How to Organize Research for Conferences, Panels, and Classroom Presentations

• Writing the Job Market Package: Cover Letter, Teaching and Research Statement, CV/Résumé • Research Resources, Library Search Strategies, and Conducting the Literature Review • Earn a Certificate of Completion (awarded by the USC Graduate School, Office of the Provost), and Become Eligible for Supplemental Research or Conference Travel Funding (awards ranging from $500 to $1000)

DUE DATES & ELIGIBILITY

For the Ten-Week Program Series (Option A & B), the due date is Tuesday, January 24, 2012 (before 12:00 p.m.). Acceptance notifications will be sent by Friday, January 27th. Activities begin January 31st and run until April 10th. For the Seminars and Panels: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 (before 12:00 p.m.). Confirmation will be sent starting on Wednesday, February 1st. Sessions begin mid-February and run through the end of March. The program is open to all USC doctoral-level students.

Refer to the attached program flyers and application.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON GRADUATE PROFESSIONALIZATION Website: http://www.usc.edu/schools/GraduateSchool/ (refer to the Graduate Professionalization Pages) Office: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall (GFS) 315 T Email: uscapdev@usc.edu Telephone: (213) 740-3429 For questions, please contact Jesse S. Watson or Richard Andalon with the USC Graduate School, Diversity & Academic Professional Development.

Download Application--APD 2012 Download Seminars & Panels. Doctoral Student Opportunity (APD 2012)Download Ten -Week Program Series. Doctoral Student Opportunity (APD 2012)

East Asian Studies Center 2012-2013 Association for Japan-U.S. Community Exchange (ACE) Nikaido Fellowship-Due February 3, 2012

The ACE/Nikaido Fellowship provides stipends of up to $5,000 to awarded students, depending on the proposed course of study. The fellowship is for full-time USC graduate students engaged in the research and study of Japan or U.S.-Japan relations and may be used for research, travel, Japanese language training or Japanese area studies. Applications are open to USC graduate students from all disciplines and to both domestic and international students. Applications are available online for the first time. Please visit the website for more details: http://dornsife.usc.edu/eascenter/ace/ If you have any questions regarding the fellowship, feel free to contact easc@usc.edu or 213-740-2991. Application Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2012 by 5:00pm

Cohort of 2011 January Updates

Hello Cohort of 2011, I hope everyone is having a great New Year so far and that you are enjoying your Spring semester courses! Please see the information below regarding the Survey Monkey, Open House, and summer session. Thank you!

Survey Monkey:

The Survey Monkey is now closed. All first-year Ed.D. students should have confirmed their concentration selection on Survey Monkey by now even if you are not changing your concentration. The deadline to confirm your concentration was Monday, January 16, 2012, 5:00 p.m. I will now contact the students individually to confirm their concentration. Confirming your concentration allows the Ed.D. Program Staff to determine enrollment for course scheduling for the Summer 2012 semester. The required information also allows our office to prepare your registration memos and plan the courses you will take in the next two years. Any requests for changes of concentration will be forwarded with your student file to the concentration faculty chair. Decisions on these requests will be made at the end of January and students requesting a change will be notified of the result by email prior to registering for the Summer 2012 semester.

Ed.D. Program Office and the Doctoral Support Center Open House Rescheduled:

Due to construction in the Ed.D. Program Office and Doctoral Support Center, the Open House in WPH 402 and 404 have been rescheduled to the following dates and time:

• Friday, January 20 (4:00-6:00 p.m.)

• Tuesday, January 24 (3:00-5:00 p.m.)

• Wednesday, January 25 (3:00-5:00 p.m.)

• Thursday, January 26 (3:00-5:00 p.m.)

Students will have an opportunity to meet with the Ed.D. faculty and staff, get to know the graduate student organizations, network with University representatives, and learn about Rossier's Research Center. Food and drinks will be provided! Please bring your business cards to the event to enter in a raffle. Winners will have a chance to win a gift card to Starbucks, Yogurtland, Trader Joe's, Coffee Bean, and Target! The Open House will be held in WPH 402 and 404.

Summer Session:

Many of you have emailed and contacted me about the schedule for the summer session. I will send out your registration memo for the Summer 2012 semester by February 10, 2012. Summer registration will begin on March 1, 2012. Below are the dates for the two summer sessions.

Summer Session I:

In Summer Session I, you will be taking your first concentration summer course which is based on your finalized concentration.

• 5/16/2012 First Day of Classes

• 5/25/2012 Last Day to Add,

• 6/13/2012 Last Day to Drop with a Mark of "W"

• 6/26/2012 Last Day of Classes and finals period

• Ed Psych  EDUC 714- Advanced Educational Measurement & Evaluation

• Higher Ed  EDUC 706- Pro Seminar in Higher Education

• K-12  EDUC 716- Instructional Leadership

• TEMS  EDUC 700- Research and Practice in the Preparation of Teachers

Summer Session II:

In the second summer session you will be taking EDUC 532: Inquiry Methods I.

The following are the dates for second summer session:

• 6/27/2012 First Day of Classes

• 7/6/2012 Last Day to Add, Last Day to Drop without a Mark of "W"

• 7/25/2012 Last Day to Drop with a Mark of "W"

• 8/08/2012 Last Day of Classes and finals period

The Ed.D. Office will be offering EDUC 532 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Students will be given departmental clearance for all sections and can register for the course that best meets their schedule. You will be enrolling in six units in the summer 2012 semester. Please be aware that the Ed.D. Summer Conference is scheduled for Saturday, August 18th, 2012.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional question. I hope I could see everyone at the Open House. If you are unable to attend, please feel free to stop by the Ed.D. Program Office and Doctoral Support Center Office to see our new office at your convenience.

Best Regards,

Katy

Katy Lin Ed.D. Program Advisor University of Southern California 3470 Trousdale Parkway, WPH 802 Los Angeles, CA 90089-4038 Phone: (213) 821-1516 Fax: (213) 821-1281

Job Opening at the Rossier School of Education: Research Coordinator

Job Description for Project Specialist-Administrative (Research Coordinator) for Research Office

Job number: 011684

Job Overview The USC Rossier School of Education is seeking a candidate for the role of Research Coordinator. The candidate will be working in the Office of the Associate Dean for Research, Partnerships and Globalization under the direction of Assistant Dean for Research. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of Rossier School Research Office activities but not limited to special projects, Research lecture series, events, visitors and Research electronic newsletter. The coordinator will also be responsible for procurement, travel reimbursements and expense reimbursements for the Research Office and maintain and reconcile monthly expenditures and budgets within fiscal compliance to both university and federal government policies. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling for the Research office events and meetings. The Research Coordinator will also assist in providing administrative support to the Assistant Dean for Research as necessary. The Research Coordinator will also be responsible for supervision of work study students. Working with the Assistant Dean for Research, the Research Coordinator will help to strategize research and assist various Rossier faculty and Research Centers by assisting in the identification of key funding opportunities and assistance with development of funding proposals and submissions as needed. The Research Coordinator will also work with various entities in the Rossier School and University including but not limited to individual Rossier Faculty, Research Centers, the Office of the Associate Dean for Research, Partnerships, and Globalization, the Office of Advancement, the Office of the Chief of Staff, Academic Programs, Faculty Affairs, Events and Communications, Contracts and Grants, Research Compliance, and Purchasing to coordinate and assist in management of the Research Office activities. The position is a non- exempt position and will require a valid California Driver’s License and travel to events and meetings as needed. The position is a fixed term basis and will be reviewed and renewed on an annual basis.

The pay will be commensurate with experience, within the range of $50,000- $55,000 per year plus full benefits.

Skills and Tasks Required

 • Maintain departmental budget, reconciliation of departmental and grant accounts and monthly financial reports to the Assistant Dean for Research;

• Coordinate research activities and events for a diverse group of constituents including but not limited to faculty within Rossier and across the university, international and visiting scholars, community partners and funding agency representatives;

• Assist the Assistant Dean for Research in planning for the the identification, cultivation and implementation of financial fundraising strategy for the School including cultivation of donors, applying for federal and foundational extramural funding and sponsorships;

• Assist in the development, editing and submission of large scale school-wide research proposals to government and private funding agencies.

• In conjunction with the Assistant Dean for Research oversee other Research departmental staff and works study students;

• Facilitate event planning and operations for workshops, high level conferences, lectures and visiting scholars;

• Manage dissemination of bi-weekly research newsletters and coordinate with Rossier’s Communications Office on Research publications and public presentations;

• Act on behalf of the Assistant Dean for Research during public presentations or events as a representative of the center when necessary;

• Help oversee and manage reporting requirements for the department and respond to requests from the sponsoring agencies or project partners.

• Strong writing and verbal skills to draft and edit research proposal and office correspondence for a diverse professional and academic audience

• Strong skills in web-technology and online media.

• Valid California Driver’s License • Perform other duties as assigned

To apply please go online to: http://capsnet.usc.edu/ers/

Welcome Back for Spring 2012!

Hello Ed.D. Students,

I hope you enjoyed your winter break! Please see the important information below:

Ed.D. Office Moved
- Please note that the Ed.D. Office is now located in WPH 404!

Ed.D. Open Houses
- Come join us for our open houses on the following days, January 20th (4-6 p.m.), January 24th (3-5 p.m.), January 25 (3-5 p.m.), January 26th (3-5p.m.). Hope to see you there!

Upcoming Workshops
Preparing for the Dissertation Proposal- January 30th (4-6p.m.) & March 26 (4-6 p.m.) in WPH 403. Please RSVP to nmnieves@usc.edu if you have not done so already!

Hope you have a great first week of classes!

Nina Nieves
Ed.D. Program Advisor
nmnieves@usc.edu
(213)821-1512

Spring 2012 Reminders

Dear Cohorts of 2003, 2006, and 2009!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Please review the following important updates:

1) The Ed.D. Program Office has finally moved to WPH 404! We apologize for the inconvenience (ex: fax, phone, etc) for the last few weeks and look forward to seeing you in our new space this Spring! Don’t forget to join us for the EdD/DSC Open Houses starting this Friday! Please remember to bring your business cards to enter the raffle!

2) For students who need to complete their Qualifying Exam, the last day to add EDUC 794a and drop EDUC 791 for Spring 2012 is Friday, January 27, 2012. For students who have completed the EDUC 794a and EDUC 794b requirements and hope to have their Spring registration waived, you must successfully defend and upload your dissertation by Friday, January 27, 2012.

3) If you have scheduled your Qualifying Exam or your dissertation defense, please contact Margaret Cyrus at cyrus@usc.edu or 213-740-9323 to reserve a room in WPH, acquire AV equipment, and reserve parking for your Outside Committee Member. Please make sure to let me know when you have scheduled your Qualifying Exam and/or Dissertation Defense!

4) Please don’t forget to RSVP (to me) for the March 5th Dissertation Submission Workshop from 4:00 - 6:00pm in WPH 403! If you are unable to attend or are defending prior to the date, please contact me to set up an individual meeting to go over the important Dissertation Defense packet materials.

5) If you are planning to defend and upload by the April 2 or July 2, 2012 deadlines, please make sure to submit your signed Commencement Form (https://rossier.wufoo.com/forms/2012-phd-edd-commencement-form/) to me by tomorrow, January 18, 2012!

I look forward to seeing many of you at our Open Houses! Food, prizes, and more! You don’t want to miss out!

Yevy

Ed.D. Program Advisor

Ed.D./DSC Open Houses Rescheduled

The Ed.D. Program Office is moving to the 4th floor of Waite Phillips Hall to join the Doctoral Support Center in one suite! Due to unforeseen circumstances with the construction timeline, we have to postpone our Open Houses to the end of the month. Please review the attached flyer for more information! Mingle with Ed.D. faculty, get to know the graduate student organizations, network with University representatives, explore Rossier’s Research Centers, grab a bite to eat, and win a prize! Bring your business cards to enter the raffle – gift cards, one day USC parking passes, and Sprinkles cupcakes! We look forward to seeing you on January 20 (4-6pm), January 24 (3-5pm), January 25 (3-5pm), and January 26th (3-5pm). You don’t want to miss out! Download Open House Flyer

Guest Blogger: Kathy Hernandez: Rossier’s Social Media Strategist

When Rossier launched the MAT@USC online program in 2009, it set a national benchmark for online learning. Our school’s innovative thinking extends to having the first dedicated Social Media Strategist. I am thrilled to hold this position. Not only do I love using new technologies to connect with people, but I am honored to work for a school that has such a positive impact on students’ lives. My eclectic background as a website designer, social media expert, alumni volunteer and five-time PTA president helps me in all aspects of this position.

My main goals in this position are as follows:

• To inform people of the research and achievements of Rossier faculty, students and alumni;

• To keep the Rossier community up-to-date regarding the latest educational news and trends, and;

• To facilitate networking within the Rossier community.

I target prospective students, current students, alumni, faculty, staff, supporters, and the media with my work. I want students to want to come here, and to feel proud when they do. I want people to know what others are working on, so they can find synergies with their own work. And I want anyone associated with Rossier to be the most informed person in the room about not only what we do, but about the latest education developments.

Thankfully, I have many tools at my disposal. The one I’m most excited about is the Show and Tell portal

LINK: http://www.uscrossier.org/news/

 I created. Although it went live only a few months ago, it already has over 200 posts about the research and achievements of Rossier faculty, students and alumni. I link to Show and Tell from Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, which all help us to engage with our community. Show and Tell also provides us with a repository of interlinking posts that help readers to learn more about a topic or an individual’s work.

The key tool that I use to inform the Rossier community about the latest education-related news is the Daily News Digest. I scour the web for the most relevant articles and posts, and include about a dozen in an email that I send to over 5,000 people. The feedback I’ve received about this has been very positive. Doctoral students have told me that they’ve used articles they’ve read in the Daily Digest in their research, and others have told me they’re “addicted” to this email. Click here

LINK: http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001_Ke66uLjz75coxGZ9B83s91-Wh4Q8a4Uc5d6jARWH5dCyPpxpnHGIY1p1MytmOIXbP91Q0-TMUHvWkB2VmitmECbYhd4UDOHh7eLkqZzeB69ZPRQAbMLWMfTyNSECT2krm2htkdfERaskAGcVd9dkiMN6xTXMhsu

to subscribe. The most exciting project that I’m working on is our alumni portal. We’re developing software that will allow alumni and current students to network about best classroom practices and job opportunities. This site will also provide a document repository for classroom materials and personal portfolios, and will provide professional development. We will start developing this in 2012, so stand by for progress reports.

As you can tell, being the Social Media Strategist involves much more than posting to Facebook and Twitter. Besides the projects I’ve mentioned, I’ve also enjoyed teaching people how to use social media tools and have brainstormed with them about how new tools can be used at Rossier and in the classroom. If you ever have a social media question or would like to share an exciting program or app, please stop by WPH 503B or send me an email! LINK: mailto:kchernan@usc.edu

- Kathy Hernandez

Cohort of 2011 Updates & Happy Holidays!

Dear Cohort of 2011,

Congratulations on completing your first semester in the Ed.D. program! The following are a few reminders as you prepare for the spring 2012 semester.

Fall 2011 Grades

I know that many of you will be eager to see your fall grades at the end of the semester. Your official grades may not be visible on OASIS until after the University’s final grading period has ended on December 20 so you may want to ask your instructor whether s/he will also distribute grades through Blackboard.

Spring 2012 Registration

The last day to register and settle your bill for the spring semester without a late fee is Friday, January 6th, 2012. You can confirm your registration or check to see if you have any holds on your account via OASIS: https://camel2.usc.edu/OASIS/Login.aspx

Classes for the spring semester begin the week of January 9th, 2012. Based on the Student Financial Services website the Cashier’s office will begin issuing spring refunds on January 5th, 2012.

Concentration Selection Event

At the Concentration Selection Event on Monday, January 9th, 2012 first year students are invited to learn more about each concentration from a faculty member. Faculty will be discussing the five concentration classes, career paths and associations and journals students in that concentration should participate in. After the event I will be sending a survey to all students asking them to confirm their concentration or request to switch concentrations. All change of concentration requests must be approved by the faculty chair of the requested concentration. Students will be taking their first concentration class in the summer 2012 semester. The event will be from 4:00-6:00pm and students do not need to RSVP. The location is WPH 403.

Summer 2012

In the summer semester you will be taking your first concentration class and EDUC 532: Inquiry Methods I. The summer semester is twelve weeks long, which is broken up into 2 six week sessions. In the first six week summer session you will be taking your first concentration class. Weekday classes will meet once a week from 4:00-10:15p.m. for six weeks. Please be aware that the K-12 concentration is the only concentration that will have a weekend option in addition to weekday options. In the second summer session all students in the cohort of 2011 will be taking EDUC 532: Inquiry Methods I. The Ed.D. office is planning to offer weekday sections as well as a Los Angeles and Orange County weekend option.

I hope you have a wonderful Winter break. Please be aware the university will be closed from December 26th-January 2nd, 2012. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Happy Holidays!

Nadine Singh