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Cohort of 2009 April Updates

Dear Cohort of 2009 Students,

     The following are a few updates as you prepare for the summer and fall semester:

Summer 2011 Semester:

I have sent out your summer registration memo and booklist. If you need any additional copy of the memo and/or booklist please contact me immediately. The readings on ARES will be available for the summer semester on May 1st, 2011.  

Fall 2011 Registration: In the fall 2011 semester you will enroll in EDUC 794a: Dissertation. Please be aware that you must complete your dissertation proposal defense, qualifying exam, in order to receive d-clearance for EDUC 794a. The permit to enroll for EDUC 794a is part of the Report on the Qualifying Exam form. The last day to register and settle your bill for the fall semester without a late fee is Friday, August 19th, 2011.

Inaugural USC Rossier Ed.D. Research Summit:

The Ed.D. Program will be hosting the Research Summit on Saturday, May 7th from 3:00-8:00pm at the USC Davidson Conference Center. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from your fellow Ed.D. students about their research. The keynote speaker for this event is Dr. Mark Rocha. To register for this event please visit: www.uscrossiertickets.com Tickets are $15 for students, which includes a three course dinner.

I hope your semester is going well. Write and Fight On!

 

Going to AERA 2011?

Then you're invited to a Cocktail and  Hors D'oeuvres Reception!
 
Sunday, April 10, 2011
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Remarks at 7:00 p.m.

Dean Karen Symms Gallagher invites you to join The University of Southern California  Rossier School of Education  in honoring our colleagues:William G. Tierney AERA President-Elect 2011-2012, Estela Mara  Bensimon AERA 2011 Fellow for Outstanding Education Research Accomplishments, Dominic Brewer
AERA 2011 Fellow for Outstanding Education Research Accomplishments

Rex Room on Bourbon
401 Bourbon Street 
New Orleans
(Corner of Bourbon Street and Conti Street)
 
No RSVP is required.
Inquiries contact 
213.740.9559 or
rossier.events@usc.edu

Apply now for the Orange County Operation Dissertation Acceleration

Operation Dissertation Acceleration (ODA) is an intensive writing retreat for doctoral students who need or want to set aside a serious block of time to make a significant push toward the next step in their dissertation.

 

The retreat is designed for students who:

 

  A)   Have research question(s) but have not been able to complete chapters 1, 2, and 3 (the proposal); or

 

B)    Have defended their proposal and collected data, but have not completed chapters 4 and 5.

 

Retreat participants will be selected and assigned to work directly with a DSC writing advisor. For the Orange County ODA April 29 – May 1, the ratio of advisor to students will be 1-6, which means students will have significant support and interaction on their project.  In addition, participants will exchange papers and support each other through peer-to-peer feedback. To attend, download the application below and submit it by Monday, April 4.

 

Download ODAOrangeCounty

Teaching Assistant needed for EDPT 110 in Fall 2011

 Dr. Helena Seli is looking for a 25% time Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for EDPT 110 in the fall 2011 semester. The qualifications, responsibilities, and compensation are described on the flyer you can download below. If you are interested, please review the syllabus below and complete the application. Applications via the form attached below are due March 25.

Download Fall 2011 EDPT TA Flyer

Download EDPT 110 Syllabus Spring 2011

Download EDPT 110 Teaching Assistant Application Form Fall 2011

 

DSC Writing Group Weekend (March 12 & 13)

Just a follow up for those that are coming to the workshop this weekend.  I look forward to seeing all of you. The Writing Group Workshop runs on both Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 5 pm in WPH B49.  You can come part of the day each day or just one day.  You can join an existing group or create a new group or work on your own. You can come to any weekend workshop- you are not obligated to attend all of them.  When you do come, bring your laptop to work on your dissertation. You may want to bring a headset if you want to listen to music as you work or ear plugs.  Bring your calendar to plan writing dates for yourself and with others or review dates for drafts.  

Students are also encouraged to meet with their writing advisor monthly for discussion and individual updates and to schedule any review dates for drafts. Weekend workshops will be offered monthly, the workshops provide an opportunity to write and have an advisor available to assist with questions regarding the dissertation process.  Download WG Flyer

Please RSVP to lfischer@usc.edu   if you will be joining the Spring 2011 Writing Group.  This is a great opportunity to focus and get ‘er done! 

I look forward to seeing all of you. Write On and Fight On!

Linda Fischer, Ed. D.

Doctoral Support Center, RSOE, WPH 402

(213) 740-3813

Presentation: Chapters One – Three Connections

Working on making connections between your Chapter One and Chapter Three?  This presentation is a discussion of how to create just this sort of continuity.  It's an important topic, whether you're working toward your defense or just drafting your chapters. 

Presentation by Dr. Linda Fischer

Date, Time and Location:  

Wednesday March 9, 2011, 3:00 PM (WPH 403)
Sunday March 13, 2011 1:00 PM (WPH B49)

 

 

K-12 Leadership Summit: Mirrors of Excellence: Windows of Opportunity

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

USC Rossier School of Education and the USC Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International are presenting the second annual: Leadership Summit: Mirrors of Excellence: Windows of Opportunity

Teachers, administrators, and K-12 school leaders in the greater Los Angeles are facing daunting challenges: greater accountability, complex social and community issues, and dwindling financial resources.

The 2011 Leadership Summit will provide instructional leaders with opportunities to learn about the latest research and best practices from the USC Rossier School of Education's world-renowned faculty, alumni, graduate students and practitioners with valuable experience in urban public schools.

This thought-provoking day will leave you excited to plan for your next school year in new and innovative ways. Ed.D. students are eligible for a special reduced registration fee of $75.

To see the agenda and to register for the conference, go to http://rossier.usc.edu/academic/prodev/k12leadership/usc-pdk_leadership_summit/index.html.

Cohort of 2009-March 2011 Updates

Hello, I hope your dissertation writing is going well! The following are some important items you should be aware of for the month of March:

Summer Registration: Registration for the Summer 2011 began on March 1st, 2011. If you have not received a copy of your summer registration memo please contact me immediately. Students will be registering for their final two concentration courses and EDUC 790: Research. Please be aware that all students pursuing an independent dissertation need to complete a Permit to Enroll form for EDUC 790 before they receive d-clearance for the course. Please note that once you register for the summer semester your tuition will be due during the billing cycle following your registration. Book lists for the summer semester will be sent to you by Friday, April 1st, 2011.

Summer 2011 Financial Aid: Students can begin applying for financial aid for the summer 2011 semester. Please visit the following website for complete details on how to apply for financial aid:http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/applying_receiving/graduates2/summer.html

The Summer Loan Request Form is now available on the Financial Aid website: http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/private/docs/1112/SLRF201112.pdf If you have any questions about the financial aid process, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (213)740-1111 or via e-mail at fao@usc.edu

Fall 2011 Registration: In the fall 2011 semester you will enroll in EDUC 794a: Dissertation. Please be aware that you must complete your dissertation proposal defense, qualifying exam, in order to receive d-clearance for EDUC 794a. The permit to enroll for EDUC 794a is part of the Report on the Qualifying Exam form.

Dissertation Proposal Workshop: The Ed.D. Program Office will be hosting a Dissertation Proposal workshop on Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 from 4:00-6:00pm in VKC 156. At this event, Dr. Linda Fischer will be discussing Chapters 1-3, Kevin Collins will be going over the IRB process, and Dr. Jade Winn will be going over services that are relevant to you as you prepare for your qualifying exam. We strongly encourage you to attend this event as you prepare for your proposal defense. You do not need to RSVP for this event.

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

Cohort 2008 - March 2011 Updates

Congratulations on your accomplishments! You are very close to the finish line.

Ed.D. Flag Bearer:

I am happy to announce that Hazel Giusto has been selected as the Ed.D. Flag Bearer for the 2011 Rossier School of Education Hooding Ceremony. Please help us congratulate Hazel!  You may read her submission reflective of the Ed.D. Program and her experience over the past three years at http://dsc-usc.typepad.com/usc-doctoral-support-center-blog/hazel-giusto-flag-bearer-submission.html.

Commencement Dates

The Ed.D. Program hooding ceremony will be held in Founder’s Park on May 12, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.  Founder’s Park is across from Waite Phillips Hall and between Bovard Auditorium and Taper Hall. The university’s Commencement Ceremony will take place on May 13, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. Please check your email or visit the Rossier School of Education’s commencement website at http://rossier.usc.edu/students/commencement/ for updates on the event.

Graduate School Deadline

In order to be considered a spring graduate, you must upload your committee-approved dissertation to the Graduate School by April 1, 2011. To be a summer graduate, you must upload your dissertation by July 1, 2011. In order to be eligible to participate in commencement, you must be on target to upload your dissertation by the July 1 deadline.

Summer Registration

If you have previously taken EDUC 794a and EDUC 794b, summer registration is not required. Please consult your registration memo for more information about the summer registration process.

Best regards,
Melisa Carson
mcarson@usc.edu
(213) 821-1516

Cohort of 2010 - March 2011 Updates

You are halfway done with the second semester of the Ed.D. Program! I hope it has been a great experience thus far. Here are some important items you should be aware of for March.

Summer 2011 Registration: Registration for the Summer 2011 semester begins today, March 1. By now, all students should have received a registration memo. Students should be registering in their first concentration course and Inquiry Methods I. Please note that your tuition will be due the billing cycle following your registration. This date will appear on the ePay system. Please let me know if you have any difficulties during the registration process or if you need me to re-send a copy of the registration memo to you. Booklists for the summer semester will be sent to you shortly.

Summer 2011 Financial Aid: Students may now begin registering for Summer 2011 financial aid. Please visit the following website for complete details on how to apply for financial aid: http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/applying_receiving/graduates2/summer.html. You will need to complete the 2011 Summer Loan Request Form, which can be found at the following website: http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/private/docs/1112/SLRF201112.pdf. If you have any questions or concerns about the financial aid process, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 213-740-1111.

Fall 2011 Registration: As strange as it may seem, Fall 2011 registration is right around the corner. Registration will begin on April 1, 2011. You will be receiving registration memos in the coming weeks.

Preliminary Review: As we move closer to the end of your second semester, I wanted to remind you to save all of your final course papers. You will be asked to submit your final paper for each of the four core courses as part of the Preliminary Review process. I will be sending out more detailed information about the Preliminary Review process in the coming weeks. The Prelminary Review will take place in early May.

Summer Conference: At the end of the summer semester, the Ed.D. Program Office will be holding its Summer Conference. The event will be held from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM on Saturday, August 20, 2011. You will have the opportunity to listen to various thematic dissertation group topic presentations by the faculty chairs. You will be receiving much more information in the coming months.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you very much!