Dear OCL students,

 

I’m looking forward to seeing you this afternoon at our program’s town hall with Dean Nogeura. Before we met, I wanted to share the below data points about the program that can help inform our conversation. I’m also resharing the frequently asked questions.

 

With many thanks,

Kim Hirabayashi, Ph.D.

Professor of Clinical Education

Chair, Organizational Change and Leadership Ed.D. Program

 

Rossier School of Education
University of Southern California
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OCL by the numbers

 

Acceptance rate

• For 2020, 45 percent (includes students who enrolled in the spring, summer, and fall cohorts)
• For 2021, 35 percent (includes students who enrolled in the spring, summer, and fall cohorts)
• The 2022 rates will be available in this fall

Retention

• From 2016-2020, 90 percent of OCL students remained in the program a year after enrolling.

Graduation rate

• 73 percent for students who enrolled between 2016 and 2018

OCL Class Size

• OCL class size maximum (same as all Rossier) = 25
• 2021 average OCL class size = 20
• 2022 average OCL class size (spring+summer) = 19

OCL Student to Faculty Ratio (For Non-Dissertation Enrollment)

• 2021 (all semesters) = 16:1
• 2022 (spring+summer) = 14:1

Dissertation Advisement

• 2021 (all semesters) = groups of 5-21 students assigned to an individual chair or co-chairs
• 2022 (spring+summer) = groups of 5-19 students assigned to an individual chair or co-chairs

 

Frequently asked questions

Will Rossier participate in future U.S. News and World Report rankings? Who makes that decision?

USC Rossier and the Provost’s office continue to evaluate how the school might engage with U.S. News and other rankings services in the future. Our primary focus is on the research and teaching that is what distinguishes Rossier and makes us a leader in the space. While rankings matter, what really matters is the ongoing contributions Rossier makes to the education space.

 

What would USC Rossier have been ranked by U.S. News had accurate data been submitted?

Because U.S. News does not publish its full rankings formula, it is impossible to know.

 

What will USC Rossier do to help EdD students, especially OCL students, partake in everything the school community has to offer?

After the release of the Jones Day report, several OCL students felt they weren’t able to fully participate in the same opportunities as their fellow students. Creating new pathways for engagement will be a focus for the 2022-2023 academic year. EdD students will be eligible to join student government and other organizations, and we will make sure they know how to take advantage of these opportunities beginning with orientation.

 

Does the information in the Jones Day report affect USC Rossier’s accreditation?

We are working with our accreditors to ensure there are no negative impacts. They have been very appreciative of our transparency.

Dear OCL students,

 

Since we held the town hall for Rossier students on May 2, I’ve heard from several students with specific questions about your program and what we plan to do going forward. The OCL Governance and the Student Representative Committee also shared a list of questions that have been raised. To continue our conversation and answer these and other questions you have, we will hold a town hall for current OCL students Monday, May 23 at 4 p.m. PDT.

Some students have asked about admissions data for the program. We are creating a fact sheet with those answers and will share it before the town hall. Below, you can find answers to some of the more frequently asked questions.

We still want to hear your questions and concerns and understand everyone might not feel comfortable raising questions in an open forum like this. If you would prefer, you can submit questions anonymously using this form. We ask that you do so before noon on Monday, so our moderators will have time to organize questions.

We will hold the town hall virtually. Below is the zoom information for joining the town hall. You do not have to register, but you will need to sign in with your USC or Rossier Zoom account.

 

Topic: OCL Town Hall

Time: May 23, 2022 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Finally, I want you to know that this is the first of a number of town halls that we will be hosting with OCL students and others in EdD programs. We recognize that there is an opportunity to take additional steps to help ensure that you are truly integrated into the Rossier community. I hope to see you on Monday or at future opportunities.

 

Sincerely,

Pedro A. Noguera, Ph.D.

Emery Stoops and Joyce King Stoops Dean

 

Frequently asked questions

 

Will Rossier participate in future U.S. News and World Report rankings? Who makes that decision?

USC Rossier and the Provost’s office continue to evaluate how the school might engage with U.S. News and other rankings services in the future. Our primary focus is on the research and teaching that is what distinguishes Rossier and makes us a leader in the space. While rankings matter, what really matters is the ongoing contributions Rossier makes to the education space.

 

What would USC Rossier have been ranked by U.S. News had accurate data been submitted?

Because U.S. News does not publish its full rankings formula, it is impossible to know.

 

What will USC Rossier do to help EdD students, especially OCL students, partake in everything the school community has to offer?

After the release of the Jones Day report, several OCL students felt they weren’t able to fully participate in the same opportunities as their fellow students. Creating new pathways for engagement will be a focus for the 2022-2023 academic year. EdD students will be eligible to join student government and other organizations, and we will make sure they know how to take advantage of these opportunities beginning with orientation.

 

Does the information in the Jones Day report affect USC Rossier’s accreditation?

We are working with our accreditors to ensure there are no negative impacts. They have been very appreciative of our transparency.

Dear OCL Students,

 

I am reaching out to share with you a new and exciting change in the leadership of the OCL Program.  Last fall, I shared with the Dean my intention to step down as OCL Governance Chair at the end of this fiscal year. The early discussions gave us time to thoughtfully plan and prepare for the transition.  I am so very pleased to announce that Dr. Courtney Malloy will be the new OCL Governance Chair starting July 1.  As many of you already know, Dr. Malloy brings her extensive experience in applied research into OCL through the courses she teaches and the dissertations she supervises.  I know the program will continue to thrive under her leadership.

 

When I became the chair at the beginning of the program, my intent was to remain in the position for four years or so.  The end of this June will mark 8 years in the position.  I remained as chair because I thought it was important to support several curricular and programmatic changes. Even though I am stepping down as program chair, I will continue to teach classes and advise dissertations in our doctoral programs.

 

Spring is always a time of reflection, as we look towards commencement, and reflect on the road traveled in the last year.  I am truly grateful to have interacted with so many wonderful students, staff, and faculty since the very first OCL cohort. I look forward to continuing to learn with and from you in your doctoral journeys.

 

With much gratitude,

 

Kim Hirabayashi, Ph.D.

Professor of Clinical Education

Chair, Organizational Change and Leadership Ed.D. Program