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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scholarship Opportunity: Deadline – November 17, 2017

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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

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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

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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!

University Resources for Academic Success

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October 4, 2017

Dear graduate students,

As we approach the middle of the fall semester, I hope you find yourself learning and growing from your experience at USC, both inside and outside the classroom and laboratory.

While the administrators and faculty want to see all of our graduate students perform well academically and professionally, we also want to remind you of the importance of performing with integrity.  Each of you has the responsibility for creating and maintaining a personal and academic environment in which honesty and ethical behavior flourish.

To ensure your success, we strongly encourage you to do the following:

  • Speak with your faculty members to understand the expectations of the classroom, the laboratory, and your profession.  Always ask for clarification if you are unsure of how to proceed with an assignment or task.
  • Review the Student Code of Conduct and the Academic Policies in SCampus to understand your rights and responsibilities as a student at USC.  Please note that grade disputes and academic integrity violations will be managed by faculty and administrators within your School.
  • Ask for assistance if you are feeling overwhelmed.  Do not be tempted to act unethically if you are struggling academically or personally.  Please contact us so we can help you identify appropriate resources on campus: https://studentaffairs.usc.edu/ssa/ssa-contact/.

Best of luck this fall semester, and be well.

Sincerely,

Ainsley Carry, Ed.D., MBA                                                        Sally Pratt

Vice President for Student Affairs                                          Vice Provost for Graduate Programs

 

USC Rossier unveils 2017-18 lecture series speakers

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USC Rossier unveils 2017-18 lecture series speakers

October 4, 2017

The USC Rossier School of Education returns its annual research lecture series beginning this November, hosting six scholars who specialize in diversity and equity in education. For the second year in a row, all speakers are scholars of color, bringing expertise on social-emotional learning, socializing and curricular reform, among many others topics.

All lectures take place on the University Park Campus at noon, and will be livestreamed through the USC Rossier Facebook page.

Tressie McMillan Cottom
Tressie McMillan Cottom
Virginia Commonwealth University
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017Tressie McMillan Cottom is an assistant professor of sociology. Her book, Lower Ed: The Troubling Rise of For-Profit Colleges in the New Economy(2017, The New Press) has received national and international acclaim. Cottom publishes widely on issues of inequality, work, higher education and technology.

Huriya Jabbar
Huriya Jabbar
University of Texas Austin
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018Huriya Jabbar is an assistant professor in the Educational Policy and Planning program in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy. Her research examines the social and political dimensions of market-based reforms and privatization in education, including school choice and decision-making in K-12 and higher education contexts.

Terrance Green
Terrance Green
University of Texas at Austin
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018Terrance L. Green is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy. His research focuses on the nexus of urban school reform and socially just community development with a particular focus on school and community leaders. Green’s scholarship also examines issues of geography of educational opportunity for children of color from low-income backgrounds.

Fantasy Lozada
Fantasy Lozada
Virginia Commonwealth University
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018Fantasy Lozada is an assistant professor of developmental psychology whose research takes into consideration how cultural-related beliefs (i.e., beliefs about emotion, race, and discrimination) and race-related experiences (i.e., racial identity, discrimination and socialization) impact social-emotional competence among ethnic minority youth.

DeLeon Gray
DeLeon Gray
NC State University
Wednesday, March 7, 2018DeLeon Gray is an assistant professor of educational psychology. His research examines how adolescents and emerging adults perceive and interpret their social encounters in achievement contexts, and whether these mental representations account for their achievement beliefs and behaviors. His work includes investigations highlighting the role of social identity processes in achievement contexts, particularly in terms of students’ strivings to “stand out” and “fit in” within their peer circles, as well as understanding students’ judgments about socializers (e.g., teachers, parents and mentors), and students’ interpretations of the messages that these socializers convey about scholastic achievement.

Kalena Cortes
Kalena Cortes
Texas A&M University
Wednesday, April 11, 2018Kalena Cortes is an associate professor at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, and is a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA). Her research focuses on policies relating to curriculum reform, diversity in higher education, post-secondary returns to education and educational achievement of immigrant children in the United States.

The 2017-2018 Research/Equity Series is sponsored by the USC Rossier Research Office. Any questions can be addressed to Deb Karpman, Assistant Dean for Research at dkarpman@rossier.usc.edu.

Join USC Rossier at Homecoming!

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Join USC Rossier at Homecoming!

USC vs. Arizona

Connect with Rossier alumni, students, faculty and friends for our annual festive picnic!

Saturday, November 4

3 hours before kickoff | Game time TBD

USC Campus –  Waite Phillips Hall Lawn

(Off 34th Street in between WPH and Leavey Library)

Picnic Ticket Prices:

Includes buffet, cocktails and special commemorative gift.

  •  General Admission: $25
  • USC Rossier Students: $20
  • Children (under 13): $10
  • Children 3 and under FREE
  •  *Football game tickets not included

 Purchase your ticket(s) by October 20

Homecoming sells out quickly, get your tickets now!

Today’s Events on the University Park Campus: a note from Michael Quick

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MEMORANDUM

To:                  USC Community

From:              Michael W. Quick

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Date:               October 2, 2017

Subject:           Today’s Events on the University Park Campus

We want to update you on the events that unfolded earlier today on our University Park Campus. Based on an unconfirmed report of an active shooter in Fertitta Hall, our Department of Public Safety issued a “police activity/shelter in place” alert shortly after noon. A search of the building quickly verified that the report was false. The university had counselors report to the area immediately to support those who experienced the unsettling event.

The Los Angeles Police Department and the university are looking into the incident, which the LAPD is stating appears to have originated erroneously from a faculty member in a classroom.

We appreciate the rapid response of our Department of Public Safety and the LAPD. We also want to praise our students, staff, and faculty who cooperated fully with the instructions provided.

In the aftermath of the tragic events in Las Vegas on Sunday, we understand this a time of stress and anxiety. We want to remind you of the counseling resources we have available. For students in the USC community who are in need of assistance, please contact Student Counseling Services at (213) 740-7711 or the Eric Cohen Student Health Center at (323) 442-5631. For faculty and staff assistance, please contact 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/

We also urge you to learn more about how to best respond to emergencies on our USC Safety website at safety.usc.edu.  Meanwhile, today’s events provided important lessons to help all of us at the university improve our response.