Dear Cohorts of 2003, 2006, and 2009,
I hope the month of February is treating you well! Please check your email for in-depth information regarding the reminders below.
1) Dissertation Defense Paperwork – Submit to me after you successfully defend your dissertation
Please make sure to let me know when you have scheduled your Dissertation Defense – and please make sure you take the Dissertation Defense Packet materials with you on the day of your defense and submit them to me after you acquire your committee’s signatures along with the Publications and Binding Fee ($115) receipt from the Cashier’s Office (2nd floor of King Hall). I would be happy to review the paperwork one-on-one with you prior to your defense!
2) CALSA Call for Volunteers – Interest Forms due on February 24, 2012
The Rossier School of Education and the Ed.D. Program Office is hosting the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA) fourth annual Conclave on Friday, March 23, 2012. CALSA is holding this conference at a time when the goal of an effective education for Latino students—including Latino English learners (ELs) is more critical than ever to their future and to California’s social and economic health. The CALSA Conclave will focus on this crucial issue and provide participants the ability to put research into practice in their respective fields. Please visit www.calsa.org for more information on the organization, and www.calsa.org/2012/02/conclave/ for more information regarding the CALSA Conclave. EDSA (the Educational Doctoral Student Assembly) is partnering with the Ed.D. Program Office to provide professional development opportunities for Ed.D. students to engage in the conversations and network! We need volunteers to assist with the CALSA Conclave! Please submit the Interest Form (to me) by Friday, February 24, 2012 if you would like to participate!
3) Summer Registration – Opens on February 29, 2012
Registration for the 2012 Summer semester begins on February 29, 2012. The registration process is different than previous semesters as not all students will need to register for the summer term. If you have taken EDUC 794a, are currently enrolled in EDUC 794b, and are hoping to meet the April 2 / July 2 upload deadlines, then you do not need to register for summer. If you are missing any coursework, please contact me directly for departments clearance as soon as possible!
4) 2012 – 2013 Rossier Continuing Student Scholarship Application – DUE MARCH 1, 2012
The Scholarship Application for continuing students is now available online, and should be submitted by no later than March 1, 2012. The review of these applications will take place during the month of March, with applicant notification not later than April 1, 2012. The application may be accessed and completed online at: https://usceducation.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eljnbwCPSafZ7p2.
5) 2012 APRISE Study Tour and Fellowship Application – DUE MARCH 1, 2012
Would you like to travel to Hanoi and Singapore in May with Dr. Brewer and Dr. Gothold? The purpose of the study to increase students’ international exposure and provide the opportunity to contextualize educational practice and leadership from a global perspective. The fee for the May 2012 Study Tours will be $2,500 per person, plus applicable visa fees. A limited number of fellowships will be awarded based on merit as well as special circumstances. Please complete the Study Tour and Fellowship application (http://www.uscrossier.org/blogs/abroad/study-tour-application/) by March 1, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Jordan at ejordan@usc.edu or the APRISE Office at 213-821-4420.
6) Dissertation Submission Workshop – RSVP by March 2, 2012
Please don’t forget to RSVP (to me) for the March 5th Dissertation Submission Workshop from 4:00pm – 6:00pm in WPH 403! If you are hoping to defend and upload your dissertation by April 2 or July 2, you won’t want to miss out! The workshop will include presentations from the Doctoral Support Center, USC's Graduate School Thesis Editors, the Financial Aid Office, and the Ed.D. Program Office. We’ll be discussing exit loan counseling, commencement details, and so much more! You will also have the opportunity to hear from a student panel! Bring your business card to enter the raffle and win a prize!
84 days until the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony!
Keep calm and carry on! :)
Yevy
