The USC Graduate School’s Diversity Outreach and Academic Professional Development Programs will be offering two Ten Week Institutes, one on the Health Science Campus (HSC) and the other on the University Park Campus (UPC), between January 29^th and April 2^nd.

The HSC Institute is focused on STEM fields, and the UPC Institute is focused on Social, Behavioral, & Economic Sciences and Humanities.

Refer to the advertisement below for application instructions. If you have a question, please email uscapdev@usce.edu

The USC Graduate School’s Diversity Outreach and Academic Professional Development Programs want to reminder you about the final 3 Seminars and 1 Panel remaining for the Fall 2012 Semester. The offerings are as follows:

Seminars
Writing the Job Market Package: Cover Letters & Personal Statements (Wed, 10/31, 3 – 5 p.m.)

Writing the Job Market Package: Differentiating between the CV & Résumé (Wed, 11/7, 3 – 5 p.m.)

University Research Protocols & Conducting Ethical Research (Wed, 11/14, 3 – 5 p.m.)

Panel
Women in the Academy: Experiences and Strategies for Success (Thurs, 11/8, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.)

There are spaces still available for the Seminars and Panel. If you are interested in attending any of the remaining Seminars or the Panel, please contact the Academic Professional Development program via email at uscapdev@usc.edu

The USC Graduate School’s Diversity Outreach and Academic Professional Development Programs are sponsoring a featured presentation by Dr. Steven Lamy entitled, “Acquiring the Academic Mentoring You Need & Preparing for a Global Market: Making the most of your experiences with USC Faculty, Advisors, and Support Programs”

Dr. Lamy will encourage you as a current doctoral student to maintain a holistic view of your professional continuum to ensure your experiences link together as you progress towards your academic and professional goals. This presentation is applicable to all doctoral students regardless of discipline, methodological orientation, or stage of your dissertation process.

Thursday, October 11^th at 3:30 p.m. in MHP 101 on the University Park Campus.

No reservations are necessary for this presentation.

If you have any questions, please email uscapdev@usce.edu

The USC Graduate School’s office of Diversity Outreach & Academic Professional Development brings you the EDGE Fall 2012 Symposium!

Come see USC Ph.D. Students, EDGE Scholars, present their original research!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at the Davidson Conference Center Club Room

Agenda:
9:30 am to 10:00 am — Continental Breakfast and Welcome
10:00 am to 11:00 am — Presentation Session 1
11:00 am to 12:00 pm — Presentation Session 2
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm — Lunch and round table discussions

Research from American Studies & Ethnicity, Sociology, Political Science, History, Communication, Gender Studies, Policy, among others

RSVP is required by Monday, September 24th at 12 PM via email to graduate.diversity@usc.edu

The USC Graduate School’s Diversity Outreach and Academic Professional Development Programs will be offering Seminars and Panels on the University Park Campus between September 26^th and November 14^th. Dates and times vary, please refer to the information below. There is a two-step registration process. Space is limited and provided on a first come, first served basis. If you have a question, please email uscapdev@usc.edu

SEMINARS
• Research Resources, Library Search Strategies, & Conducting the Literature Review (Wed, 9/26, 3 – 5 p.m.)
• Persuasive Writing and Editing Strategies: Research Papers, Thesis, Dissertations (Wed, 10/3, 3 – 5 p.m.)
• Communicating Effectively in Scholarly and Professional Environments, and Organizing your Research for Conferences, Panels, & Classroom Presentations (Wed, 10/17, 3 – 5 p.m.)
• Supporting Your Research With Grant & Fellowship Funding: Search & Application Strategies (Wed, 10/24, 3 – 5 p.m.)
• Writing the Job Market Package: Cover Letters & Personal Statements (Wed, 10/31, 3 – 5 p.m.)
• Writing the Job Market Package: Differentiating between the CV & Résumé (Wed, 11/7, 3 – 5 p.m.)
• University Research Protocols & Conducting Ethical Research (Wed, 11/14, 3 – 5 p.m.)

PANELS
• Managing the Dissertation Process: Affective and Procedural Recommendations (Thurs, 9/27, 3 – 5 p.m.)
• Preparing for the Global Market: Making the most of your experiences while at USC (Thurs, 10/11, 3 – 5 p.m.)
• Pressures to Publish in the Academy: Perspectives and Advice from Post-Docs and Faculty Members (Thurs, 10/25, 3 – 5 p.m.)
• Women in the Academy: Experiences and Strategies for Success (Thurs, 11/8, 3 – 5 p.m.)

SESSION INFORMATION & REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sessions will take place on the University Park Campus. Students are encouraged to attend more than one session (there is no limit).

Step One: Send an email as soon as possible to uscapdev@usc.edu and indicate the workshop(s) you are interested in attending. In your correspondence provide: (1) your name, (2) department, (3) year in program, and (4) faculty advisor’s name and email.
Step Two: Submit an application. You may submit your application via email (uscapdev@usc.edu) or return to the USC Graduate School, Diversity & Academic Professional Development, GFS 315T, Los Angeles, CA 90089. You may also fax your materials to (213) 740-9048.

DUE DATE
The final application deadline is Friday, September 21, 2012 (before 12:00 p.m.). Early registration is encouraged. Space is reserved on a first come, first served basis. Confirmations will be sent out on a continuous basis, starting on Monday, September 17, 2012. The due date may be extended, pending available space. Sessions can accommodate up to 50 students. Waitlists will be utilized.

 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON GRADUATE PROFESSIONALIZATION
For questions, contact Jesse S. Watson or Richard Andalon, USC Graduate School, Diversity & Academic Professional Development.
Website: http://www.usc.edu/schools/GraduateSchool/
Email: uscapdev@usc.edu
Telephone: (213) 740-3429

The Fall 2012 Mixer and Networking Session for USC Graduate, Postdoc, and Undergraduate students is quickly approaching. This event is sponsored by the USC Graduate School, Diversity & Academic Professional Development; USC Office of Postdoctoral Affairs; and USC McNair Scholars Program, Office of Undergraduate Programs. The networking session will take place on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 from 3-5 PM in the Doheny Library Lecture Hall. Come get to know and chat with fellow USC Ph.D. students, postdocs, and undergraduates engaged in research! Refreshments and food provided! An RSVP, to graduate.diversity@usc.edu, with your name and department is appreciated but not required. We hope to see you there!