Doctoral Support Center & Doctoral Programming Blog

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

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

Summer DSC Writing Workshops

The end of summer is here!  Time to get that dissertation or coursework completed.

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

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 the 13th of August and Sunday the 14th of August 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

 

 

Summer DSC Writing Workshops

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

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

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 the 16th  July and Sunday the 17th of July 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.

Be aware of traffic alerts for July 16 and 17 regarding construction on the 405.

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

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

DSC Writing Group Weekend Workshop 12 & 13 February 2011 from 9 am to 5 pm in WHP B49

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

Writing Group Orientation and Workshop this Weekend!

Just a follow up for those that are coming to the workshop this weekend.  I look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow. The Writing Group Workshop runs on both Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 5 pm.  You can come part of the day each day or just one day.  You can join an existing group or create a new group. 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.  The journey begins!

The agenda for this weekend as follows:

Saturday 22 January  WPH Rm. B49

9:00AM – 9:30 AM — Sign In/Registration Pick up Welcome Packet/Document Delivery

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM — Welcome and Overview of Program

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM —Introductions/Form Writing Groups and Develop Plan

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM — Writing Workshop

Sunday 23 January WPH Rm. B49

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Writing Workshop

Sunday Presentation: 1 pm Literature Review 

Overview of the Program

The Spring 2011 Writing Group will be in session from January to April 2011.

During the  22 January Orientation, Doctoral Students will be provided an opportunity to form or join writing groups.  Students will develop individual writing goals and plans.  Groups should try to meet weekly to achieve goals toward degree completion.

Students are also encouraged to meet with their writing advisor monthly for discussion and individual updates and to schedule any review dates for drafts. Four weekend workshops will be offered, 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

Writing Group Orientation and Workshop this Weekend!

Worshop Agenda

 

Saturday 22 January  9 am to 5 pm WPH Rm. B49

9:00AM – 9:30 AM — Sign In/Registration Pick up Welcome Packet/Document Delivery

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM — Welcome and Overview of Program

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM —Introductions/Form Writing Groups and Develop Plan

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM — Writing Workshop

 

Sunday 23 January 9 am to 5 pm WPH Rm. B49

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Writing Workshop

Sunday Presentation: 1 pm Literature Review 

 

Overview of the Program

 

The Spring 2011 Dissertation Writing Group will be in session from January to April 2011. This is a great opportunity to commit to a writing time and have access to a writing advisor. 

 

During the  22 January Orientation, Doctoral Students will be provided an opportunity to form or join writing groups.  Students will develop individual writing goals and plans.  Groups should try to meet weekly to achieve goals toward degree completion.

 

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

Workshop Dates

 

Orientation and Workshop:  Saturday and Sunday, January 22 and 23, 2011, 9 – 5, WPH Rm. B49

Sunday Presentation:   1 pm Literature Review

 

Workshop:  Saturday and Sunday, February 12 and 13, 2011, 9 – 5, WPH Rm. B49         Sunday Presentation: 1 pm Chapter 1 Overview

 

Workshop:  Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, 2011, 9 – 5, WPH Rm. B49          Sunday Presentation: 1 pm Chapter 1 thru 3 Connections

 

Workshop:  Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17, 2011, 9 – 5, WPH Rm. B49

         Sunday Presentation: 1 pm Preparing for your Defense

          Sunday Finale 5-6 pm Location TBD

 

 

Mark your calendars.  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!

 

Dissertation Writing Group This Weekend

Just a friendly reminder that the December Session of the Fall Dissertation Writing Groups will be this Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12 in rooms WPH 201/202/206. We will have the Fall Finale on Saturday Dec 11 from 5-6 pm to celebrate the progress everyone has made this semester at McKay’s. If you would like to RSVP for this weekend's Writing Group, please email me at gokalp@usc.edu

Look forward to seeing you there!

Gokce Gokalp