Dear students,

This month, the university announced that it will shift support services for several online programs in-house and transition away from external support provided by 2U for those offerings. This includes USC Rossier’s master of arts in teaching, master of arts in teaching—teaching English to speakers of other languages, master of education in school counseling and doctorate in organizational and change leadership. This change will be rolled out through May 2024.

We are deeply proud of these programs and our incredible faculty, staff and students at USC Rossier, and are excited and committed to furthering their growth. The high quality of each of these degree programs will be maintained and expanded upon through our efforts.

USC Rossier already offers several outstanding online programs with all support provided in-house, and I am confident that servicing our online MAT, OCL, TESOL and SC programs will be seamlessly internalized through our talented team’s incredible ability and commitment to quality.

The school has assembled a transition team to lead us through this process. You will receive an invitation in the coming days to a community discussion about this news where you will be able to have your questions about this transition answered by members of this leadership team.

USC Rossier School of Education is focused on maximizing its impact. People throughout the world look to our institution for hope and ideas about creating a more robust and accessible education system. This is an opportunity to innovate and build upon our success, and I look forward to continuing our work.

Sincerely,

Pedro A. Noguera Ph.D.

Emery Stoops and Joyce King Stoops Dean
Rossier School of Education
University of Southern California

Dear OCL Students,

On behalf of the OCL Student Collective, we are pleased to announce the following students as the newly elected Officers of the 2023-2024 OCL Student Collective:

• Vice President: C. Rose Williams (Spring 2022 Cohort)
• Member: Martin Figueroa (Fall 2022 Cohort)
• Member: Natalia Gonzalez (Fall 2023 Cohort)
• Member: Angela Scott (Fall 2023 Cohort)

Congratulations, Trojans! We look forward to your partnership and contributions in this 2023-2024 academic year.

Questions? Please contact your OCL Student Collective Officers, Vanessa Marrero (vmarrero@usc.edu) or Gregorio Martinez (gagregor@usc.edu).

Sincerely,

EdD Program Office

Dear OCL Students:

We hope everyone is having a wonderful start to your week. This is a friendly reminder of the upcoming Spring 2024 schedules.

Registration Memos for Spring 2024 will be e-mailed to students on Monday, October 23, 2023. Spring registration for OCL students will begin on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 9:00am PST. You may refer to the schedules for Spring 2024 at https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/educ/, which will be published online on Monday, October 23, 2023.

Important dates for Spring 2024 are shared below:

• October 23, 2023 – Registration Memos will be emailed to students
• November 6, 2023 – Registration begins for OCL students (please note that this is after the university-wide registration date for Spring)
• January 8, 2024 – First Day of Classes
• January 30, 2024 – Add/drop deadline (drop without mark of “W”)
• April 5, 2024 – Withdrawal Deadline (drop with mark of “W”)
• April 27, 2024 – Last day of Classes
• May 1-8, 2024 – Finals testing period

Please note that the university reserves the right to withdraw or change the hours of any course listed in the Schedule of Classes. Classes may be rescheduled or cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances or low enrollment.

Thank you, and please let us know if you have any questions by reaching out to your assigned Academic Advisor or by emailing us at rsoeedd@rossier.usc.edu.

Sincerely,

EdD Program Office

Greetings OCL Students,

Thank you for submitting your nominations for the 2023-2024 OCL Student Collective Positions. The Voting Poll is available now through Friday, October 20 at 11:59pm PST.

How to Vote

There are four (4) candidates for the open position of Vice President, and six (6) candidates for the open position of Member. Attached, you will find the profile of each candidate.

To cast your vote, we ask that you please:

1. Review the profile of each candidate (see attachment), and;
2. Vote for your candidate(s) via the Qualtrics Survey:  https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9tO0hRvdvVZHmmi

Each OCL student is permitted to submit their voting ballot once. Please note that while your responses are anonymous and will not be shared, your name will be asked at the end of the survey to ensure that there are no duplicate votes.

About the OCL Student Collective

This gathering of the OCL Student Collective provides a platform for students to share innovative ideas on how we could proactively advance change to advance the Rossier’s mission. Throughout the 2022-2023 academic year, this remarkable collective provided invaluable guidance to the OCL Governance. Driven by the call for enhanced student representation in Rossier’s decision-making processes, the OCL Student Collective promotes Racial Equity and Disrupt Anti-Blackness causes.

For the 2023–2024 academic year, three (3) member positions are open, and two (2) officer positions are open for Vice President and Treasurer/Secretary*. The tenure for these roles is set to commence in October 2023, and continue through May 2024.

Should you have any queries or seek further clarifications, please connect with Vanessa Marrero (vmarrero@usc.edu) or Gregorio Martinez (gagregor@usc.edu).

* An extended nomination and election process for the Treasurer/Secretary position will commence at a later time.

Thank you, and have a great day.

Best,

EdD Program Office

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Dear Trojans,

We are reaching out to share a few upcoming USC events open to Rossier students. Please see below.

Click on each hyperlink to RSVP

Academic Integrity Week | October 2-6 (multiple locations)

• A week of programming across various USC departments aimed at reinforcing the University’s commitment to academic honesty
• RSVP here

Beyond the PhD and Postdoctoral Career Conference | October 11 (on campus)

• The USC Career Center and The Graduate School are hosting an  annual career conference for all currently enrolled PhD students, postdoctoral scholars, staff, and faculty across all fields of research
• RSVP here

Graduate Student Career Expo | October 19 @ 5-7pm PDT (virtual event)

• Hosted by the USC Career Center, the Graduate Student Career Expo serves as an opportunity to learn from various industry professionals and network with USC Alumni
• NOTE: This event requires you to create a Trojan Network profile
• RSVP here

Rossier Leadership Series | October 23 @ 4pm PDT (virtual event)

• Join Rossier Career Services in conversation with Dr. Ed Barron and Dr. Jennifer Edic Bryant for a conversation on the world of consulting after earning a doctoral degree
• RSVP here

USC Rossier 2023 ASHE Reception | November 16

• Connect with fellow Rossier students and alumni at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) conference in Minneapolis, MN
• NOTE: Must RSVP by November 2nd – information about conference attendance can be found on the ASHE website
• RSVP here

Sincerely,

EdD Program Office

Dear OCL Students:

We hope your semester is going well. Please see the link below for the Fall 2023 OCL Mid-Course Evaluation that is available now and through Sunday, October 1 at 11:59pm PT.

https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0cTMY2cQF34vLXE

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 anonymous.

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 $3,500). 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 15.  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.

Please direct all questions to Doug Lynch (douglael@usc.edu) or the EdD Program Office (rsoeedd@rossier.usc.edu).

Hello OCL students.

It has come to our attention that there was a post on the OCL student Facebook page regarding the OCL dissertation requirement, and we wanted to reach out to clear up any potential confusion and misinformation.

As part of our own ongoing efforts to continuously improve Rossier programs, we work to revise courses and dissertation processes on a semester-by-semester basis, and we also undergo regular program-wide reviews and revisions to be sure that the education we offer our students is current and relevant. We are currently undergoing a program-wide review for OCL and will be revising the program; any changes we make to the program will not go into effect until a couple years from now at the very earliest and will not affect any students who are currently enrolled. In fact, we have only just begun this process, and a revision committee was just convened a couple months ago.

As part of our discussions, we have discussed how to strengthen our approach to the dissertation and the products that are produced as part of the process, including primary research, literature review, and implementation plans. We are open to the possibility of adjusting the final dissertation product to maximize its relevance for our students and their fields– much like many PhD and EdD programs across the nation have begun to do over the last 5-10 years. But, the core dissertation components – in terms of original research, literature synthesis, data analysis and interpretation, and recommendations for practice –are expected to remain in place.

We also want to address what was mentioned on Facebook regarding the primary impetus for doing this- that students are not passing. This is simply not true. There are many reasons for undergoing a program review; the first and foremost reason is to ensure we are delivering the best education possible for our students. We generally try to undergo a more comprehensive program review and revision every 4-5 years so that we can ensure we are current, relevant, and also remain on the cutting edge when it comes to delivering content for our students. We also want any assessments we use – dissertation or otherwise – to be authentic and meaningful.

We are in the very early stages of discussing potential revisions and have nothing definitive to share at this time, but we also want to let you know that part of our revision process includes seeking feedback from multiple stakeholder groups throughout the process.

Sincerely,

OCL Governance Committee

Hello OCL Students:

Exciting news awaits – the OCL Student Collective is calling for nominations for the upcoming 2023-24 term. 🚀 This gathering of the OCL Student Collective provides a platform for students to share innovative ideas on how we could proactively advance change to advance the Rossier’s mission. Throughout the 2022-2023 academic year, this remarkable collective provided invaluable guidance to the OCL Governance. Driven by the call for enhanced student representation in Rossier’s decision-making processes, the OCL Student Collective promotes Racial Equity and Disrupt Anti-Blackness causes.

🔮 The OCL Student Collective: Shaping the Future Together 🌈

This is your moment to shine! The OCL Student Collective stands as a beacon for change, working closely alongside the OCL Faculty Governance Committee to champion racial equity and challenge anti-Blackness within OCL. Our focus extends to shaping pedagogy and enhancing student experiences throughout the program.

If you’re a current OCL student, we invite you to seize the opportunity and nominate yourself (or someone else) for a coveted spot on the OCL Student Collective. For the 2023–2024 academic year, three (3) member positions are open, and two (2) officer positions are open for Vice President and Treasurer/Secretary. The tenure for these roles is set to commence in October 2023, and continue through May 2024. Please refer to the attached document for comprehensive insights into the position, encompassing responsibilities and qualifications.

🎉 Nominate Today – Your Voice Matters! 🎉

Ready to take the plunge? Nominate yourself or a fellow student using this link: https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eeweLZg9JliSDK6. Act swiftly, as nominations close on September 29, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PST. Following the nomination phase, stay tuned for a separate link that will enable you to cast your vote.

Should you have any queries or seek further clarifications, please connect with Vanessa Marrero (vmarrero@usc.edu) or Gregorio Martinez (gagregor@usc.edu).

Embrace the opportunity to shape the future – your contribution counts!

Warm regards,

OCL Student Collective

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Greetings EdD students,

When was the last time you updated your resume? The EdD Programs Office, in partnership with Rossier Career Services, is excited to present a new professional development opportunity this fall – Resume Tune Up!

This program is for both EDL and OCL doctoral students and will help you set up your resume for success and connect you to an alumni resume reviewer. Whether you are in the market for a new position and want your resume to shine, or are hoping to fine tune your resume now for future job searching, let us help you create an outstanding resume to showcase all that you have accomplished. The event will include resume resources and tools available to you through Rossier’s Career Services and the opportunity for an alumni’s review of your updated resume after the event, so that you can receive feedback from an alumni in an industry similar to yours. Our alumni are excited to help you!

Date: Monday, September 25

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm PST

Format: Zoom – link will be emailed a few days prior to the event

Interested? Please RSVP here! RSVP is required. Even if you cannot make the live event but would like to view the recording and receive post-session materials, please still RSVP to indicate this preference.

If you have any questions, please contact the EdD Programs Office team at rsoeedd@rossier.usc.edu. We hope you are looking forward to this opportunity to network with one another, create a shining resume that best showcases your skills and experiences, and get connected to an alumni in your industry.

Fight On!

EdD Programs Office

Rossier Career Services