14th Annual Graduate Interdisciplinary Symposium: Call For Applications
We are excited to announce that abstract submissions for the 14th Annual Interdisciplinary Symposium will start on Monday December 13th (2021) and will continue until Friday February 4th (2022). Submit your abstract via the google form before Friday February 4th (5:00 PM) to be considered for the symposium and a chance to win $400!!
-GSG
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2022 AERA Doctoral Student Cohort Program
Membership through December 31, 2022
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How will the emergence of remote work environments impact the job market? What skills are employers looking for in remote workers? How do you navigate a virtual hiring process? Hear from career services professionals and alumni who successfully navigated the job search during the pandemic as they provide insight into the job search and managing your career.
Speakers – Airies Davis EdD ’16, Brandon Johnson ME ’17, Lori Shreve Blake ’88
In this session, we will learn how we build relationships online and in-person within the teaching profession in order to collaborate, action-plan and problem solve using Lesson Study. Experience a culturally-responsive science phenomenon that taps into student curiosity and ignites questioning. Walk away with a framework that highlights how to transform our STEM Classrooms into inclusive learning environments.
Speaker – Leena Bakshi EdD ’14
Increased focus on diversity, equity and inclusion across all organizations and industries has created new career paths for individuals passionate about advancing equity. Learn more about this growing field from senior level professionals working in DEI roles across a variety of disciplines.
Speakers – Narges Rabii-Rakin EdD ’19, Darline Robles PhD ’93, Tammy Stevens EdD ’18, Diontrey Thompson EdD ’18
View the complete schedule of Leadership Month events
A friendly reminder that the Rossier School of Education will be hosting a virtual job talk/teaching demonstration featuring Dr. Taqueena Quintana, Part-Time Lecturer, Rossier School of Education. The talk/teaching demonstration is entitled, “What About Us?: Supporting College Students with Disabilities.” Please click here to join the jobtalk/teaching demonstration.
Dr. Taqueena Quintana is an author, licensed professional counselor (LPC), national certified counselor (NCC), approved clinical supervisor (ACS), board certified telemental health counselor (BC-TMH), professor of counseling and consultant. She has over 15 years’ experience in urban education and counseling within various settings including K-12 institutions, colleges/universities, military installations, and community agencies. Dr. Quintana is dedicated to supporting and preparing the next generation of counselors to serve and advocate for historically excluded populations. She has presented nationally and internationally at various counseling conferences and has published peer-reviewed articles that focus on culturally responsive practices in counseling. Her research interests include clinical supervision, supporting students with disabilities in college settings, anti-racist counseling, and distance learning.
Dr. Quintana was awarded for her work in advocating for underserved, underrepresented and marginalized communities by the National Board of Certified Counselors Minority Fellowship Program. Through NBCC, she currently volunteers as a mentor for emerging counselors who serve similar populations. She is an active member of several organizations including the Association for Multicultural Counseling Development, the American Counseling Association and the American School Counselor Association. Dr. Quintana holds a B.A. in History with a Minor in Puerto Rican, Africana and Latin American Studies from CUNY Hunter College, an M.S.Ed. in Teaching Students with Disabilities and an M.S.Ed. in School Counseling, both from CUNY Brooklyn College, and an Ed.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from Argosy University- Northern Virginia.
A friendly reminder that the Rossier School of Education is hosting a virtual job talk/teaching demonstration featuring Dr. Don Trajan, Jr. The talk/demonstration is entitled, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Please click here to join.
Dr. Don Trahan, Jr., is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), national certified counselor (NCC), approved clinical supervisor (ACS), professor of counseling, and international consultant. His research agenda adheres to eliminating historical systematic and strategic barriers that disenfranchise marginalized communities. As a research-driven scholar-practitioner, he uses industry best practices (e.g., multicultural counseling, trauma-informed practices in education, social restorative justice) to advocate for and educate families in urban and rural communities. Moreover, he has a demonstrated history of evaluating assessments for cultural sensitivity with children in K-12 settings, with an emphasis on the application of such tools with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. His scholarly work has led to the publication of several peer-reviewed articles that focus on culturally responsive pedagogy, nationwide conference presentations, and international speaking engagements. He is recognized as a top global leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion change management.
Dr. Trahan is a devoted advocate of social justice and educational equity, and he dedicates a significant amount of time to mentoring and community-based activities. Additionally, he is an active member of the American Counseling Association, the American Psychological Association, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.
Dr. Trahan holds a B.A. in Psychology and a M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; a M.A. in Educational Leadership and Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of New Mexico; and he recently graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus with a doctorate in business administration (DBA).
Leadership Month 2021 features a series of online webinars and panel discussions focused on career management and leadership development for both aspiring and established leaders in the field of education and other related disciplines. While the primary audience is Rossier alumni and current students, the webinar sessions are open to everyone.
In addition to the webinars, Leadership Month 2021 includes a virtual networking experience, exclusively for alumni and current students, to help you build your Trojan leadership network. Make sure you register to attend via the USC Rossier Career Network, our online networking and mentorship platform.
View the event schedule below which includes links to register and view additional event information for each session.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
How has the pandemic changed the job search?
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | 12:00 – 1:15pm PDT
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Making Your NetWORK: A Closer Look at Social Justice in the STEM Classrooms
Thursday, July 8, 2021 | 12:00 – 1:15pm PDT
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Career Pathways: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Friday, July 9, 2021 | 12:00 – 1:15pm PDT
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Reemergence: Navigating Post-Pandemic Reentry
Monday, July 12, 2021 | 12:00 – 1:15pm PDT
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Leadership Roundtable – Women in Leadership
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 | 12:00 – 1:15pm PDT
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Virtual Networking Experience
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | 4:00 – 5:30pm PDT
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Diverse Pathways in Educational Leadership
Thursday, July 15, 2021 | 12:00 – 1:15pm PDT
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Leadership Roundtable – Organizational Change & Leadership
Friday, July 16, 2021 | 12:00 – 1:15pm PDT
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Higher Ed Leaders – What’s Next After the Pandemic?
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | 12:00 – 1:15pm PDT
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K-12 Leaders – What’s Next After the Pandemic?
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | 12:00 – 1:15pm PDT
View Event Information | Register
Dear USC Rosser Faculty, Staff and Students,
I want to bring to your attention the dates and registration information for USC Culture Journey Events taking place next month. I’m told that thousands of Trojans participate in these events monthly, and I hope you see the email announcements about speakers and activities that interest you. These events provide opportunities to further understand the Unifying Values established for USC in the Culture Journey process that we at USC Rossier participated in, and sessions have already covered Integrity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Well-being and Excellence.
This upcoming month, the focus is on Open Communication, and speakers include our own Dean Willow Bay of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. She will help engage the USC community in striving to always listen actively, communicate in a clear, honest, timely and accessible manner, and provide opportunities for safe, respectful dialogue and interaction.
June events exploring Open Communication include:
| Events | Event Overview | Date |
| Lunch & Learn featuring Heather Rim | Heather Rim, an Alumnus and USC Board of Governors member, is a global marketing and communications executive with more than two decades of experience building brands fueled for growth. | Wednesday, June 9, 2021
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Community Panel on “Open Communication” | Moderated by Willow Bay, Dean of the Annenberg School, join us for a discussion, anchored by members of our Trojan community, focused on the value of Open Communication and how to actively listen and communicate in a clear, honest, timely and accessible manner. | Wednesday, June 16, 2021
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Speaker Series featuring Kenneth Cloke | Kenneth Cloke is a world-recognized mediator, dialogue facilitator, conflict resolution systems designer, teacher, public speaker, author, and a pioneer and leader in the field of mediation and conflict resolution.
Join us to learn how Open Communication can enable us to create trust, enhance productivity, and build relationships. |
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Working Together Workshop | USC’s esteemed Culture Network members explore the values and behaviors that drive the Culture Journey across USC. You’ll hear how you can bring our adopted Unifying Values into practice in your day-to-day experiences at USC. | Wednesday, June 30, 2021
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
I encourage everyone to attend and to share this information within your network. Thank you all for supporting this work. To learn more about it, please visit the Culture Journey website or contact partnerforculturechange@usc.edu.
Fight On!
Pedro A. Noguera, Ph.D.
Emery Stoops and Joyce King Stoops Dean
We are Spearheading Celebrations
June is Pride Month and there’s a lot going on to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. Join President Carol L. Folt along with fellow students, faculty, staff, and community members as they kick-off the month. Plus, connect to the USC Libraries Pride site for live events, trivia, art exhibitions, film screenings, and resource listings!
Pride Month Celebration
Tuesday, June 1 at 12:00 p.m. PDT
We are Steppin’ at the Coliseum
With a mission to promote acceptance, inclusiveness, identity, and support, while bringing people together in a colorful celebration of community, this 3-day LGBTQ+ music festival has it all! Star studded entertainment includes special guest Adam Lambert, singer, songwriter and 2009 American Idol runner-up.
Outloud: Raising Voices
June 4 – 6
Streaming on Twitch TV and live at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
For more, please visit this link.
Dear Rossier Community:
The Rossier Faculty Awards Committee and the Rossier Research Office are pleased to announce the call for nominations for four annual Rossier Faculty Awards:(1) Teaching, (2) Leadership, (3) Research, and (4) Mentoring. All full-time (tenure track/tenured and RTPC) faculty are eligible. These awards will honor individual faculty members whose contributions to the academic and professional success of Rossier programs, students, and scholarship deserve special recognition.
Rossier Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award
The Rossier Teaching Award recognizes a faculty member for outstanding teaching within the Rossier School of Education. Nominations or self-nominations may recognize innovative learning pedagogies, a commitment to anti-racist and culturally relevant teaching practices, and demonstrating a positive, inspiring, and long-lasting effect on students.
Rossier Faculty Excellence in Leadership Award
The Rossier Faculty Leadership Award recognizes a faculty member who has provided extraordinary leadership in service to the Rossier School of Education. Nominations or self-nominations recognize a faculty member whose professional service has advanced progress towards Rossier’s mission. .
Rossier Faculty Excellence in Research Award
The Rossier Excellence in Research Award recognizes and honors outstanding research contributions based on the quality, originality, and impact of the nominee’s scholarly work. Nominations or self-nominations may recognize either a recent publication or the receipt of significant grant funding.
Rossier Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Award
The Rossier Mentoring Award recognizes outstanding mentoring contributions within the Rossier School of Education. Nominations may recognize a faculty member who demonstrates exceptional mentoring to colleagues, students (graduate and undergraduate), postdoctoral scholars, and/or staff.
For each award, please refer to the full description of each award’s call for nominations (attached), which include the criteria for each award and the award nomination instructions, in order to submit your nomination for one or more of the awards. Please submit nomination materials as a single PDF to Julie Singh, Research Development Coordinator at njsingh@rossier.usc.edu by Friday June 18th, 2021. Late or incomplete nominations will not be accepted.
Sincerely,
Lawrence O. Picus
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs
Richard T. Cooper and Mary Catherine Cooper Chair in Public School Administration
Professor of Education Finance and Policy
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