Dean’s Superintendents Advisory Group (DSAG) Scholarship: 11/17/17

All EDL students are invited to apply for the Dean’s Superintendents Advisory Group (DSAG) Scholarship.  This is a competitive scholarship open to all EDL students. Preference will be given to students in their second year of the program, but all EDL students are encouraged to apply. The scholarship is a minimum $5,000 award to students aspiring to become superintendents. Scholarship winners are recognized at the annual DSAG Awards Dinner on Wednesday, January 24, 2018..

Log into AcademicWorks https://usc.academicworks.com/

The deadline to apply is November 17, 2017.

Instructions:

1. Complete the application.
2. Upload an essay describing your professional goals. Your essay should be no longer than 500 words.
3. Upload a copy of your current resume.
4. Upload one letter of recommendation from an active or retired Superintendent or Charter School Administrator.

Earthquake Preparedness & Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill 2017

MEMORANDUM

To:            All USC Students

From:        Student Affairs

Date:         October 16, 2017

Subject:    Earthquake Preparedness & Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill 2017

Every region around the world is susceptible to natural disasters.  Earthquakes are one of the biggest concerns we have in California and knowing what to do and taking steps to prepare is important for everyone.  The University of Southern California is pleased to participate in the 10th annual Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on Thursday October 19, 2017 at 10:19am.   (www.shakeout.org/California).

Whether you are in class on 10/19 at 10:19am or in a lab, residence hall, or apartment, you are encouraged to practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”  In an earthquake, the main hazard will be objects falling such as bookcases, light fixtures, equipment, or other heavy items.  The safest action to take during the earthquake is to drop down, get under a desk or table, and hold on until the earthquake stops.  Do not panic and run.  To learn more about procedures for earthquakes and other types of emergencies, please watch the USC Emergency Procedures Video at https://usc.edu/emergencyvideos

All students are also encouraged to:

To learn more about emergency preparedness at USC, please visit http://safety.usc.edu/emergency-preparedness/

 

Thank you and Fight On!

 

Continuing Legal Education (CLE): Muslim Ban 3.0

On Wednesday 10/18, we will be hosting our second Continuing Legal Education (CLE) lunch of the academic year. This month’s topic is Muslim Ban 3.0 and will feature two panelists, Zulaikha Aziz JD (Human Rights Attorney and Assistant Professor of the Practice, School of International Relations at USC) and Marwa Rifahie JD (Council on American-Islamic Relations, Los Angeles). The event will be in WPH 403 from 12:15-1:30pm and we encourage attendees to being their own lunch. Thank you to the PhD office for providing refreshments! For more information, see the attached flyer, visit our CLE website page or check out our Facebook event page.

Oct 18 CLE Muslim Ban 3.0

 

Uploading your dissertation this term? Thesis Center Office Hours

Over the next two weeks, I will be holding Thesis Center Office Hours. Please encourage your students to schedule an appointment if they are submitting a thesis/dissertation manuscript this term and need one-on-one assistance with Thesis Center.

Office Hours will be held on UPC, in STU 301, and on HSC, in CHP 129, between 10/18 and 10/25. Office Hours appointments can be scheduled on the Graduate School website, in the Graduate Events page: http://graduateschool.usc.edu/events/. Please forward this information to your students.

 

Best,

Samuel Mantell

Academic Services Coordinator

The Graduate School

First Generation College Student Summit Committee: Call for Proposals

The First Generation College Student Summit Committee is excited to announce that our call for program proposals is now OPEN for the 3rd Annual First Generation College Student Summit: Building CommUNITY. The summit will take place Friday, February 2nd, 2018 from 10:30am to 6:00pm at USC, Ronald Tutor Campus Center.

We are looking for looking for first generation college students, staff and faculty to submit program proposals that highlight this year’s goals for the summit to:

• Build community for first-year first generation undergraduate and graduate college students.
• Educate around issues, practices, and research on first generation college students.
• Bring visibility to the first generation college student community and intersectional identities.

Presentation proposals are due by 11:59PM PST on Monday, October 23rd, 2017. Please go to the link here to submit your proposal: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdL5iiLZStUdrGt3rb1go17BBe-YZGUZCWK1NyglcODBwtD_w/viewform. Please share widely to your students and colleagues.

Please direct any questions regarding the First Generation College Student Summit programming to Mary Ho (maryho@usc.edu) and/or Tim Khuu (tkhuu@rossier.usc.edu). Thank you!

Best,
Tim Khuu, M.Ed.
Academic Advisor, MAT-TESOL

University of Southern California
Rossier School of Education
Masters of Arts in Teaching Programs
1150 Olive St., Suite 2100
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Office: (213) 821-3405

 

 

Security Incident and Safety Concerns

Dear members of the Rossier community,

Last night, two individuals entered several classrooms in Waite Phillips Hall on our University Park Campus, causing concern for faculty and students who were in class at the time.  USC’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded, and the individuals were arrested for trespassing.

We consider the safety of our students, faculty, and staff to be of the highest priority, and we will work with DPS and the appropriate parties in Rossier to review our security protocols.  In the meantime, please remember that our Waite Phillips Hall building on the University Park Campus has evening access restricted, requiring a coded USC ID card after 6:00 p.m., and we should not prop open doors or allow others to follow us inside.  Should you be concerned about any individual or circumstance, immediately call the DPS Emergency Line at: 213-740-4321. I recommend that you add this number to your phone contacts.

Given recent events, we realize that this is a time of stress and anxiety, and that this incident may have been very troubling for those present, and for others who attend class at night. I want to remind you of the support services that USC provides. Students who would like to talk with someone are encouraged to call Student Counseling Services at (213) 740-7711. Faculty and staff members are encouraged to call the Center for Work & Family Life at (213) 821-0800.

As members of the Trojan Family, we also should be mindful of the needs of others.  If you observe a fellow student, faculty, or staff member who may be in need of support, you can reach out confidentially through Trojans Care for Trojans, an initiative within the Office of Campus Wellness and Crisis Intervention: https://studentaffairs.usc.edu/trojans-care-for-trojans-tc4t/.

After our review of USC and Rossier safety practices and protocols, you will hear from us again.

 

Sincerely,

Jessica

Jessica Gibson

Assistant Dean, Student Affairs

Rossier School of Education

University of Southern California

(213) 821-1515

Trespass incident in WPH Tuesday night

Hello EdD in Educational Leadership students,

We received a report that two individuals entered several classrooms in WPH last night (10/11), causing some concern for faculty and students in our EDL classes.  Please know we are aware of the incident – the campus Department of Public Safety (DPS) was contacted and responded to the building. The two individuals were arrested for trespassing.

Our facilities manager consistently works with DPS and the appropriate parties in Rossier to review our security protocols. In the meantime, I wanted to share a few tips and reminders below and we will be sure to share any additional updates.

  • Always use your U-Card to access WPH after hours – there are card swipe panels at both entrances. Access to WPH is automatically added to your U-Card based on your course enrollment for classes scheduled in WPH. If you have any trouble accessing the building with your card, please feel free to let me know and we can review the access logs.
  • Do not prop doors open.  All students who enter the building should swipe their U-Card.
  • It is important that all members of our community remain aware of their surroundings, including noticing if anyone tries to enter WPH behind you. If you see something out of place, contact the Department of Public Safety. You may want to program these phone numbers to your cell phone:

UPC Department of Public Safety:

Emergency 213-740-4321
Non-Emergency 213-740-6000

  • You may also consider downloading the free app “LiveSafe,” which can be used to initiate contact with emergency responders. Once you set up a profile and set USC as your campus, you’ll have access to report tips, call DPS or 911 from your phone, message DPS, and more. I have it on my phone and I highly recommend it to all of our students. Check out DPS’ website for more information: https://dps.usc.edu/services/safety-app/.

  • Never leave your belongings unattended – be sure to secure your belongings such as backpacks, purses, laptops, etc. as these items are often targets for theft.
  • We will also continue to post information and at https://students.rossier.usc.edu/edl/. Recent updates include information about scholarship opportunities, campus resources, campus safety, and a couple of recent job announcements – we encourage you to check the site regularly for more information.

As always, feel free to reach out to your academic advisors Evan Williams and Kelly Trepagnier, to our central office e-mail account at rsoeedd@rossier.usc.edu or to me directly.

 

Thank you – and Fight On!

 

Terri Thomas

Associate Director,

University of Southern California

Rossier School of Education | EdD in Educational Leadership Program
3470 Trousdale Parkway

Waite Phillips Hall (WPH) 404A

Los Angeles, CA 90089-4034
Phone: 213.821.1516 | Fax: 213.821.1281
thereslt@rossier.usc.edu | http://rossier.usc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scholarship Opportunity: Deadline – November 17, 2017

The Office of Admissions and Scholarships has created a scholarship opportunity for current Rossier students enrolled in an on-campus program.  The scholarship application is a student experience survey and recipients will be awarded $500.

The application is available through academic works (below).

USC Academicworks

 

 

UPDATE:

  • This scholarship is open to all Rossier students enrolled in an on-campus program
    • This scholarship is not open to online Rossier students at this time
  • Students due to graduate this December are also eligible to apply.  Recipients will be notified by December 8th.
  • To access the application, applicants need to log in with their Shibbloeth username and password.  Please see screenshots below.

 

 

Online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) Info Session – October 11th

USC Gould School of Law is hosting an on-campus information session on Wednesday, October 11th and a webinar on Thursday, November 9th to share more about the Master of Studies in Law (MSL), a degree intended for seasoned and early-career non-lawyer professionals who would like to build their expertise in legal responsibilities and issues related to their work.  The flexibility and convenience of this master’s degree allows students to complete their coursework in as few as three semesters.  Both our on-campus information session and webinar will provide an overview of USC Gould, curriculum, application process and the online learning experience.

 

On-Campus Information Session

Wednesday, October 11, 2017 | 6:00-7:30pm (Pacific Time)

Amy King Dundon-Berchtold University Club of USC

Click here to register for the information session.

 

Webinar Online Event

Thursday, November 9, 2017 | 5:30-6:30pm (Pacific Time)

Click here to register for the webinar.

Seeking Volunteers for Recruitment Events

Are you interested in sharing your story with prospective EdD students? The Office of Admissions and Scholarships at Rossier is seeking volunteers to assist with various events such as prospective student day, information sessions, and other events. Volunteers may mingle with prospective students, serve on a panel, or perhaps provide a keynote address. Click the link below to sign up by filling in a little information about you. The second page will have a list of upcoming events and times.

 

https://usceducation.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cu64S1qwlW6afu5

 

Fight ON!