Doctoral Support Center & Doctoral Programming Blog

Top Six Reminders!

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 (2^nd 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 5^th 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

Happy (Holidays) Reminders!

Dear Cohorts of 2003, 2006, and 2009,

Please review the following reminders and important deadlines:

1) Thank you to those of you who have already submitted your Permit to Enroll form for Spring 2012. If you haven’t already, please send me your respective Permit to Enroll form so we can get you registered for the Spring Semester by the January 6, 2012 deadline!

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. Please make sure to register for EDUC 791 by Friday, January 6, 2012 to avoid any late fees! 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. I strongly encourage all of you to partake in the upcoming Fall DSC workshops! as they will help you finish your dissertation and meet the deadlines!

3) The last official day of classes for Fall semester is December 14, 2011. Winter recess is from December 15, 2011 – January 8, 2012. If you haven’t 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) The Ed.D. Program Office will be closed on December 26, 2011 – January 2, 2012 for Winter Recess. We wish you all the best in the New Year!

Happy Holidays!

Fight On, Write On, and Keep Calm and Carry On!

Yevy

Ed.D. Program Advisor

TOP FIVE Reminders!

Dear Cohorts of 2003, 2006, and 2009!

I hope November is treating you well! Please review the TOP FIVE reminders below!

1) The last day to withdraw from your Fall 2011 classes is this Friday, November 11, 2011.

2) Please send me your signed Permit to Enroll form as soon as possible so we can get you registered for Spring by January 6, 2012!

3) RSVP for the December 5, 2011 Dissertation Submission Workshop by November 28, 2011! Get your Financial Aid and Graduate School questions answered!

4) Attend the Thursday Night Write on November 10, 2011 with Dr. Fischer from 5:00pm – 9:00pm in WPH B49!

5) The Ed.D. hooding ceremony will take place on May 10, 2012 and general commencement will take place on May 11, 2012.

Best wishes and I look forward to seeing many of you at the Dissertation Submission Workshop!

Fight On, Write On, and Keep Calm and Carry On!

Yevy

Ed.D. Program Advisor

Register for Spring 2012!

Dear Cohorts of 2003, 2006, and 2009,

I hope Fall semester is treating you well!

If you wish to be a Fall 2011 graduate, you must successfully defend and upload your dissertation to the Graduate School by November 1, 2011. Please contact me as soon as possible if you are seeking to meet the deadline.

Registration for the Spring 2012 semester is now open! Please submit the appropriate Permit to Enroll form to me in order to receive D-clearance to register for Spring classes.

It is important to note that the last day to register (and pay tuition) without late fees is January 6, 2012 and the last day to add/drop a class is January 27, 2012.

I encourage you to attend the upcoming DSC workshops and events, and take advantage of all of the resources and opportunities available to you at USC!

Please don’t forget to RSVP by November 21st for the Dissertation Submission Workshop on Monday, December 5, 2011 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm in THH 102. The session will feature presentations from DSC, the Thesis Editors, the Financial Aid Office, and a Student Panel!

I look forward to receiving your Permit to Enroll forms and seeing you at the Dissertation Submission Workshop!

Fight On, Write On, and Keep Calm and Carry On!

Yevy

Ed.D. Program Advisor

Spring 2012 Registration is around the corner!

Dear Cohorts of 2003, 2006, and 2009,

You should have received your Spring 2012 Registration Memo e-mail today!

Registration for the Spring 2012 semester begins on Monday, October 24, 2011. You will need to submit the appropriate Permit to Enroll form to me in order to receive D-clearance to register for any Spring courses. Please visit the following website to acquire the Permit to Enroll form(s): http://rossier.usc.edu/students/edd-forms.html.

It is important to note that the last day to register (and pay tuition) without late fees is January 6, 2012 and the last day to add/drop a class is January 27, 2012.

For students who have not completed the Qualifying Exam, you must be enrolled in EDUC 791 by January 6 to avoid late fees, and then you can still make changes (add/drop) until January 27, 2012. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you schedule your Qualifying Exam prior to January 6, 2012. Please keep in mind the holidays and potential travel schedules of your committee members.

Please review the Spring 2012 Registration Memo email for important dates, reminders, and upcoming events.

I look forward to receiving your Permit to Enroll forms!

Fight On, Write On, and Keep Calm and Carry On!

Yevy

Ed.D. Program Advisor

 

Hello Cohort of 2011!

I hope you are enjoying your first semester!  Outlined below is information related to you at this phase of the program.  Each month you will receive a similar email regarding Ed.D. Program highlights beneficial to you, which will also be posted to the DSC / Ed.D. Blog site at http://dsc-usc.typepad.com/ along with other important dates, deadlines and events.

Early Warning System:

The Early Warning Systems (EWS) will begin for all weekday courses in October.  As you may recall from the orientation session, EWS allows early identification of students who can benefit from the supplemental services offered by the Rossier School of Education. The core instructors will identify students who might require assistance in hopes of improving student performance. Core instructors are asked to evaluate students in three areas: alignment of goals and program focus; student engagement; and writing ability and achievement. Students who are identified by the EWS will receive a letter notifying them in which area they need to improve and how to connect to useful resources. This process is not meant to be punitive.  Rather, the EWS is a proactive measure to identify and confront problems as soon as possible.

Immunizations:

If you have not done so already, please make sure you take care of your MMR immunizations. Failure to do so will prevent you from registration in the Spring 2012 semester.  MMR Documentation can be forwarded to:

USC-University Park Health Center, Compliance Office, 849 W. 34th Street, Room 120, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0311, FAX: 213-821-2740 E-mail: uphccomp@usc.edu

 Orientation Survey / FAQ

Thank you for taking the time to complete the Orientation Survey, which is very helpful to the Ed.D. Office as we begin preparing for the next incoming class.  The questions/concerns you included in the survey are addressed in the attached FAQ document.

Spring Registration:

Registration for the Spring 2012 semester will begin on Monday, October 25 and January 6, 2012 is the last day to register to avoid late fees. You will receive your registration memo in the coming weeks, which provides you with detailed registration and course information.  If you have any questions related to course content, syllabi, or assignments, please remember to contact your faculty member. S/he will be able to address your concerns.

USCard (Student ID)

If you have not done so already, please contact me if you would like me to pick-up on your behalf or pick-up your USCard at:

University Park Campus, Parking Structure X, Monday – Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

USC Email:

Starting October 2011, the Ed.D. Program Office will only send emails to your USC email address. Please make sure that you check your USC email frequently. If you have forwarded your email to another email account, check the webmail website to ensure you do not exceed your storage quota of 75 MB’s. 

Thank you and Fight On!

Melisa Carson

mcarson@usc.edu

(213) 821-1516



Don't miss out on the Dissertation Submission Workshops!

Dear Students in the Dissertation Phase,

I hope your data collection and/or writing is going well!

As you begin thinking of defending and uploading your final dissertation to the Graduate School, you will want to save the following dates:

Dissertation Submission Workshops

(brought to you by the Ed.D. Program Office)

October 29, 2011 from 10:00am – 11:30am in JAIMS (Rm. 208) – for the Hawaii Cohort only

December 5, 2011 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm in THH 102

March 5, 2012 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm in WPH 403

The sessions will include presentations from the Doctoral Support Center, USC's Graduate School Thesis Editors, the Financial Aid Office, and the Ed.D. Program Office staff. You will also have the opportunity to hear from a student panel! You won't want to miss out!

Please RSVP by sending an email to kopeleva@usc.edu.

I look forward to seeing you at the workshops!

In addition, I will be sending out a Spring Registration Memo in the next few weeks! Remember, you are not automatically enrolled in EDUC 794a and/or EDUC 794b. You will still have to submit a Permit to Enroll form to receive D-clearance for Spring 2012. The last day to register for Spring 2012 is Friday, January 6, 2012.

Write On, Fight On, and Keep Calm and Carry On!

Yevy

Ed.D. Program Advisor

Cohorts of 2003, 2006, and 2009

Important Information!

Hello Cohorts 2010, 2007, and 2004!

Add/ Drop Classes
This is a reminder that the last day to add/ drop classes is September 9th, 2011! Please register online at https://camel.usc.edu/webreg/Login.asp or contact me for d-clearance if you have not done so already.

Health Insurance
The deadline to waive the mandatory health insurance fee is also September 9th, 2011! Please note that you can choose to either waive the insurance fee for each academic year , or you can waive it for the Fall semester only. Please access the health insurance waiver form online at http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/Health_Center/.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions! Best of luck this semester!

Nina M. Nieves
Ed.D. Program Advisor

September 9th Deadline!

Dear Cohorts of 2003, 2006, and 2009,

I hope your Fall semester is off to a great start!

Congratulations to those of you who have passed your Qualifying Exams and good luck to the rest of you who are in the process of defending (either your Qualifying Exam or your Dissertation Defense)!

Please note that the last day to add/drop classes is Friday, September 9, 2011.

You have to maintain continuous enrollment in order to be considered an active student in the Ed.D. program so please don't hesitate to contact me if you need assistance with registration, leave of absence requests, petitions, etc. I am here to help you succeed!

I encourage you to take advantage of the Fall DSC Writing Workshops and am looking forward to a great semester!

Write On, Fight On, and Keep Calm and Carry On!

Yevy

Ed.D. Program Advisor

Top Five Important Reminders

Dear Cohort of 2003, 2006, and 2009,

I hope you are enjoying the last few weeks of summer before Fall 2011 begins.

Below you will find a few important reminders:

1) The last day to register for classes without a late fee is Friday, August 19, 2011!

2) The last day to add/drop classes is Friday, September 9, 2011!

3) Please check your billing statement to ensure the university has charged you for the correct amount (including tuition and fees).

4) Attend the upcoming DSC Writing Workshops and ODA!

5) The readings posted on ARES for the Fall 2011 semester will be available starting on Friday, August 12, 2011.

Please check your email for further information on Fall registration, fees, and upcoming events!

Write On and Fight On!

Yevy

Ed.D. Program Advisor