Doctoral Support Center & Doctoral Programming Blog

What's My Cohort?

The Doctoral Support Center at Rossier uses a cohort model to insure that every student has a writing advisor assigned to them. Each cohort works directly with a writing advisor. This writing advisor will be ready to work with you on reviewing your papers and dissertation chapters. This way you can contact your writing advisor when you need their help. 

The advisors and their cohorts are as follows:

2010, 2007 and 2004: Gokce Gokalp Ph.D.
gokalp@usc.edu
(213) 740-3845

2009, 2006, and 2003: Linda Fischer Ed.D.
lfischer@usc.edu
(213) 740-3831

2008, 2005, and Legacy: Ilda Jimenez y West Ph.D.
ijimenez@usc.edu
(213) 740-2199

 

Graduate School Thesis Editing Forums June 20 and June 27

 In anticipation of the July 1, 2011 summer submission deadline, the Graduate School Thesis Editors will be holding two forums focusing on the thesis/dissertation editing process.  You are encouraged to attend especially if you plan on submitting your thesis or dissertation by the July 1 deadline.   No handouts will be distributed and a response is not required. 

 ·At USC's Health Science Campus: Monday, June 20, 2011 from 10:30-12:00 in CHP 102 (Center for the Health Professionals Building).

 ·At USC's University Park Campus: Monday, June 27, 2011 from 2:30-4:00 in THH 208 (Taper Hall of Humanities).

Future forums will be held in the fall and the fpring, for students planning to submit in advance of the November 1 and April 2 thesis/dissertation submission deadlines.

 If you have any questions, please email the Graduate School Thesis Editors at thesised@usc.edu

 Ayana McNair & Michelle Kim, Assistant Thesis Editors, The Graduate School

http://www.usc.edu/schools/GraduateSchool/current_thesis_dissert.html

USC Rossier School of Education

& The Dean's Superintendents Advisory Group present the 2011 K-12 Leadership Development Conference

 

Free admission but limited space Register now! 

What comes next in your career? Assistant Principal? Principal? Director? Assistant Superintendent? Superintendent?

Do you know how to prepare for that next position?

Learn from successful site administrators, district office leaders, and superintendents as they present strategies for getting to the next level. Network with presenters and peers as you explore possible K-12 leadership roles.

Keynote speaker: Dr. Rudy Castruita, Professor of Clinical Education, Irving R. and Virginia Archer Melbo Chair in Education Administration. Former San Diego County Superintendent of Schools.

When: July 14, 2011, 3:30pm to 7:00pm

Where: USC Davidson Conference Center (Parking: Lot D, $8)

What: 3:30 p.m. Check-in 4:00 p.m. Keynote 5:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions 6:30 p.m. Reception Register for an afternoon of conversation, career strategy, and planning.

Questions? Please contact David Pahl at dpahl@usc.edu

USC-PDK Leadership Summit moved to November 2, 2011

Wednesday, November 2, 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 area 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. We encourage you to bring teams of teachers and other school leaders to expand the number of presentations you can attend and the learning you can take back and share with your faculty.

To view this year's working AGENDA click here.

Download USC-PDK 2011 Flyer_Ed D Students

Summer DSC Writing Workshops

It's summer time!  Time to get that dissertation or classwork completed. 

The DSC Writing Workshops provide students the opportunity to commit to writing and have an advisor available to assist with questions regarding academic writing or the dissertation process. There is no cost for attending.

The Summer 2011 Writing Workshops will be in session from May to July 2011. There are weekend workshops and Thursday Night Writes. All Doctoral Students are welcome to attend, as we support students in all phases of the program.

The next workshop will be hosted on Saturday 11 June and Sunday 12 June from 9 to 5 pm in WPH B49.

Please see the attached flyer for future dates. Download Summer Workshops 2011.  Mark your calendars. Please contact Dr. Linda Fishcer at lfischer@usc.edu if you have any questions.

Write On and Fight On!  Linda