Category Archives: Campus Resources

Master of Studies in Law (MSL) – Upcoming Admissions Events

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USC Gould School of Law is hosting several information sessions/webinars 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. Students are able to specialize their studies in Business Law, Compliance or Entertainment Law and Industry. At each of our admissions events, we will provide an overview of USC Gould, curriculum, application process and the online learning experience.

HSC Information Session
Monday, February 5, 2018 | 12:00-1:00pm (Pacific Time)
The Edmondson Faculty Center
Click here to register for the information session.

UPC Information Session
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 | 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
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 | 6:00-7:00pm (Pacific Time)
Click here to register for the webinar.

Please pass along this email to your students, alumni, co-workers, colleagues or anyone who may be interested in pursuing this graduate degree. Contact us at msl@law.usc.edu if you have any questions.

2018 K-12 Education Career Fair

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2018 K-12 Education Career Fair is Open For Registration

Thursday, March 15, 2018

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

USC City Center

1149 South Olive Street, 6th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90015

 

Registration deadline is March 1, 2018

 

Register

 

If you would like to see the name of the employers who have expressed interest in hiring from your program click here.

 

Sincerely,

 

Nare Khodadadians

Career Services Specialist

USC Rossier School of Education

1150 S. Olive St., Suite 2100 | Los Angeles, CA 90015-2798

(213)740-2157 | nkhodada@rossier.usc.edu

 

USC Trojans Care for Trojans (TC4T)

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Dear students,

You and your peers are often the first to become aware when your friend, roommate or classmate is going through a difficult time. If you know of someone who is struggling with a personal challenge, exhibiting different or concerning behavior, and/or is in need of any assistance, we want you to be informed on where to go to seek help.

USC Trojans Care for Trojans (TC4T) is a program within the Office of Campus Wellness and Crisis Intervention that empowers students, faculty and staff to take action when they are concerned about a fellow Trojan. This private and anonymous request form provides an opportunity for Trojans to inform the University when a member of our Trojan Family needs help.

Each TC4T submission will be reviewed and researched by a staff member within the USC Support and Advocacy Office.

For more information, contact USC Support and Advocacy at (213) 821-4710 or visit them at Student Union suite 201.

Sincerely,

 

Lynette S. Merriman, Ed.D.
Associate Vice Provost for Campus Support and Intervention

 

Weekend Write: THIS WEEKEND!

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The next Rossier Doctoral Support Center (DSC) Weekend Write is scheduled for Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12 in WPH 400 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  For this session only, we will offer Weekend Write via Adobe Connect for a limited number of students Online Ed.D. Program in Organizational Change and Leadership, in conjunction with our regular on-campus programming.  We hope to provide students the opportunity to commit to writing while DSC advisors are available to support the academic writing process.

The purpose of Weekend Write is to provide the time and space for students to work on their writing.  Students, participating Weekend Write on campus or virtually may attend as little as a few hours per day or the whole weekend session.  Be aware that DSC advisors will not review drafts during these sessions.  We are there to provide support to improve academic writing only.  Any questions regarding content will be referred back to the instructor or faculty advisor.

If you are interested in participating in the on-campus session, please respond at http://www.doodle.com/mugk5tkh98nmz3m5.  In the meantime, I encourage you to review the following links below as you continue to refine and edit your drafts and work with the DSC.  Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free contact me directly.

Sincerely,
Evelyn

Evelyn Felina Castillo, Ed.D.
USC Rossier School of Education | Doctoral Support Center
3470 Trousdale Parkway, WPH 302B | Los Angeles, CA  90089-4033
t:  213.740.3845 | f:  213.740.8092 | e:  efelina@rossier.usc.edu
http://rossier-mis.adobeconnect.com/evelynfelina/ (by appointment only)

Helpful Links:     APA Style
DSC Blog
Doctoral Writing Guidance
Navigating the Dissertation
Purdue OWL
The Writing Center at UNC-Chapel Hill
Understanding Track Changes & Comments for Word

 

Earthquake Preparedness & Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill 2017

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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!

 

Uploading your dissertation this term? Thesis Center Office Hours

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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

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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

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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

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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