OCL Students:

We hope your semester is going well. Please see the link below for the Fall 2024 OCL Mid-Course Evaluation that is available now and through Sunday, October 6.

https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ctMa8qMjPyMxH7g

We want to hear from you each semester so that program leads are able to make adjustments, if necessary, to improve your learning experience while the semester is still in progress.  You will also have an opportunity to provide final thoughts at the conclusion of this semester.

Please note that your responses to this survey are strictly confidential. Your survey responses will be combined with all other responses and are untraceable to any individual.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at rsoeedd@rossier.usc.edu. We very much appreciate your feedback.

Best wishes,

EdD Program Office

Dear OCL Students,

Each year, USC hosts a program for graduate students at ASU GSV – the largest gathering of education innovators (https://www.asugsvsummit.com/).  The program brings together students from Harvard, Stanford, Penn, and of course USC.  Each year, we are able (through a donor) to offer some limited scholarships. We will have very few that cover registration and hotel, and several more that just cover registration (which is $3,850). If you work in K12, higher education or corporate training, this conference could be very interesting.

If you are interested in applying, please send a 1-page essay explaining why you want to attend and how attendance fits in either with your professional and/or academic work. Send emails to Doug Lynch (douglael@usc.edu) by October  21.  Preference will be given to students who are farther in the program (as this is offered yearly). A group of faculty will then review the essays and let you know if they are able to offer a scholarship.  In the email that submits the essay please note your cohort # and whether you are interested in the full scholarship or just the waived registration.

We are pleased to inform you of an exciting opportunity to join AERA at a discounted rate. Please see more information below. Note, this discount is only available to first-time members.

Opportunity to join AERA at a discounted rate!

The Rossier School of Education is partnering with the American Educational Research Association (AERA) to offer you reduced dues for graduate student membership. This 1-year introductory program is a unique opportunity to master’s and doctoral students who have not been members of AERA previously.

The discounted membership price is $25 and includes membership through December 31, 2025. AERA membership includes a host of benefits including journal access, community and network building, professional development sessions, mentoring opportunities, and more. The AERA Annual Meeting will be in Denver (April 23-27, 2025), and anyone is welcome to register and take part.  As a member you will have the opportunity to select one complimentary Division membership. This becomes your professional home within AERA.  To learn more about each Division do take a look here: https://www.aera.net/About-AERA/Member-Constituents/Divisions/Division-Descriptions.

Steps to Join AERA for $25:

1. 1. Visit https://www.aera.net/Cohort2025 (you MUST join via this direct link)
   2. Log into your existing account or create a new account.
   3. Select University of Southern California from the dropdown menu of schools as part of the application process.
   4. Enter this code to access the $25 rate: 2025COHORT

Many faculty and graduate students at Rossier are active members of AERA and can attest to the value of this organization. If you have never been a member, now is a great time to join!

If you have any trouble, you can reach out to Sean Twombly at AERA at stwombly@aera.net

Sincerely,

EdD Program Office

Dear OCL Students,

Please see the message below from the USC Career Center regarding an upcoming workshop series focused on AI.

The USC Career Center recognizes that technological advancements are impacting the future of the workplace and recruitment for job candidates. In response, we are offering an exciting workshop series designed to help students and alumni navigate these changes effectively and stay ahead in their career pursuits.

AI Career Series: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1JB9Eu654e13B-74lY0dl2v6tC9GgIAh3

1) Optimize Your Resume & Cover Letter With AI – An Overview of VMock
– Audience: All Students
– Registration: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/events/1550780/share_preview

2) Job Search 2.0: LinkedIn + ChatGPT Secrets Revealed
– Audience: All Students and Alumni
– Registration: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/events/1571209/share_preview

3) Harnessing AI for Effective Networking and Informational Interviews
– 
Audience: All Students
– Registration: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/events/1570872/share_preview

Additionally, we encourage you to explore our AI page: https://careers.usc.edu/ai-guidelines/. This site offers information on AI guidelines and provides best practices for utilizing these tools.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support in helping students achieve their career goals. I hope you all have a wonderful fall semester.

Best regards,

Sarah Oh, Sr. Career Advisor
USC Career Center

Sincerely,

EdD Program Office