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 February!

Dear Cohorts of 2003, 2006, and 2009!

Happy February!

Please review the following upcoming events and important announcements:

Scheduling your Qualifying Exam / Dissertation Defense

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!

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

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!

Last, but not least, I encourage you to attend the 2012 DSC Spring Writing Workshops to help you meet the April 2 / July 2 Graduate School upload deadlines!

14 weeks until the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony (May 10, 2012)!!!

Keep calm and carry on!

Yevy

Ed.D Program Advisor

USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association Scholarship Application Online Now

The USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association (APAA) 2012-2013 Scholarship application is now online.

The application deadline is February 24, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. PST. The APAA will award 45-55 scholarships of up to $3,000 each. All full-time graduate students with a 3.0 GPA who qualify to receive financial aid through the USC Office of Financial Aid are eligible.

Please visit http://alumnigroups.usc.edu/apaa/elgibility.php to read more about the program and to view the application.

December 1 Deadline for Town and Gown Scholarships

As it enters its 108th year, Town and Gown of USC is proud to offer over 175 merit based scholarships – totaling close to $1,300,000 - to deserving incoming freshmen and current undergraduate, and graduate students. Scholarships range from $6,000 to $10,000, are awarded annually, and are for tuition only. USC graduate students who are applying for the first time, and have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5, are eligible for scholarships. All scholarship recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 while attending USC as a Town and Gown Scholar.

Applicants are required to:

Be United States citizens. Permanent residents do not qualify.

Be residents of Southern California. Bakersfield is the northern most boundary.

Demonstrate academic strengths, leadership, and community involvement.

Be full-time doctoral students with 6 or more units per semester in a program. Tuition remission disqualifies the applicant.

The deadline for applying for a Town and Gown Scholarship is December 1, 2011. Please go to http://alumni.usc.edu/students/scholarships/apply.html to access the Town and Gown of USC Alumni Association application. Direct any questions regarding the Town and Gown of USC scholarship process to townandgown4sc@yahoo.com.

National Academy of Education Spencer Foundation Dissertation and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs

The National Academy of Education (NAEd) invites applicants for the National Academy of Education/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship Program and the Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.

The Dissertation Fellowship Program seeks to encourage a new generation of scholars to undertake research relevant to the improvement of  education. These $25,000 fellowships support individuals whose dissertations show potential for bringing fresh and constructive perspectives to the history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education anywhere in the world. Fellows will also attend professional development retreats and receive mentorship from NAEd members and other senior scholars in their field.
This highly competitive program aims to identify the most talented emerging researchers conducting dissertation research related to education. The Dissertation Fellowship program receives many more
applications than it can fund. This year, up to 600 applications are anticipated and about 20 fellowships
will be awarded.
 
Additional guidelines and the fellowship application form are available from our website
(www.naeducation.org). Deadline: October 3, 2011.

The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports early-career scholars working in critical
areas of educational scholarship. Fellows will receive $55,000 for one academic year of research, or
$27,500 for each of two contiguous years, working half time. Fellows will also attend professional
development retreats and receive mentorship from NAEd members and other senior scholars in their
field. Applicants must have had their Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent research degree conferred between
January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2011. This fellowship is non-residential, and applications from all
disciplines are encouraged. Up to twenty NAEd/Spencer Fellowships will be awarded.

Additional guidelines and the fellowship application are available from our website
(www.naeducation.org). Deadline: November 4, 2011.

Contact Information:
Philip Perrin, Program Officer - Professional Development Programs
E-mail: info@naeducation.org
Website: www.naeducation.org

National Academy of Education
500 5th St, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Phi Delta Kappa Membership in the USC Chapter

Phi Delta Kappa International is the largest society of professional educators in the world. Benefits of membership include monthly issues of the renowned Phi Delta Kappan, publications for teachers and school leaders, access to the PDK International Summit on Education and the PDK/Gallup Poll on the Public’s Attitudes on Public Education, and opportunities for fellowships and scholarships. Its members enjoy wearing the honor sash at their Ed.D. hooding and graduation ceremonies. Visit the PDK-USC website to apply for membership in the USC Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa. If you apply now you can be inducted at the final dinner meeting of the year on May 6. For more information, please contact Ed Robillard, PDK-USC Vice-President of Membership, at elrobillard@aol.com. Please see the attached letter from Dr. Robillard and the 2011PDK Honor Sash Order Form.  

 Download PDK Membership Invite Letter

Download PDK_USC_Honor_Sash_Order_Form_

Tuition for 2011-2012

We know that financial planning is important as you complete your degree. We want to give you as early notice as possible of tuition increases. Tuition at USC typically increases 3 - 5% each year. Starting with the fall semester, each Rossier unit will be $1,420. Tuition for the fall semester will be due on August 19. There are many resources to assist with the costs of graduate study. The Rossier Office of Recruiting and Admissions is holding an online Financing Graduate Study workshop next Wednesday, February 16. Information on our continuing student scholarships is given in the post below!

Continuing Student Scholarship Applications Due!

Rossier Scholarship Applications for continuing students are available now for the 2011-2012 academic year, and the deadline to submit is quickly approaching - March 1^st!  To apply, complete the form on the Rossier website at http://rossier.usc.edu/financing/rsoe.html and submit it electronically using the ‘submit’ button in the form.  Contact Makayla Hall with any questions at makayla.hall@usc.edu or 213-740-6209.

International Fellowship Opportunities

Competitive international fellowships are your opportunity to become a true global scholar. The office of Academic Recognition Programs offers General Fellowship Information Sessions in Leavey Library on the following dates:

• Thurs., Mar. 10, 1-2pm

• Tues., Mar. 29, 11am-12pm

• Thurs., Apr. 14, 3-4pm

• Tues., Apr. 26, 2-3pm

• Wed., Jan. 19, 2-3pm

• Mon., Jan. 31, 2-3pm

• Tues., Feb. 14, 1-2pm

• Thurs., Feb. 24, 2-3pm

*U.S. Citizenship required

For more information contact: Academic Recognition Programs in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center, by phone at (213) 740-9116, by email at arpstaff@usc.edu, or on the web www.usc.edu/arp/fellowships.

 

 

January 2011 news from the Ed.D. Program Office

Dear Ed.D. students,

This month, rather than receiving an Ed.D. Program Office newsletter by email, you can view the advising columns here on the blog! We hope this is a timely source for information on services, programs, scholarships, career center information and other news.

Scholarships and Fellowships: If you would like to apply for the 2011-2012 Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowships please request the application from me at jesstarr@usc.edu. Each fellowship covers the cost of tuition and a stipend of $18,000 for academic year 2011-2012. Candidates must demonstrate a need for financial assistance, and be citizens of the United States. To be considered for nomination, applicants must submit one set of application materials to the Graduate School c/o Marti Rood, Grace Ford Salvatori Suite 315, by January 10^th, 2011.

Other calendar items:

January 13 is the last day to add or drop a course in the Spring 2011 semester without a mark of W for session 300 and 360.

January 25 we are presenting another Proposal Defense Workshop from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. (room TBA).

January 28 is the last day to add or drop a course in the Spring 2011 semester without a mark of W for session 001.

January 31 is the Concentration Information Event from 4:30 PM – 6:00 p.m. (room TBA).

I hope your winter break is restful and we will see you in the new year!

Jessica Gibson

Director, Ed.D. Program