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San Jose Gateway PhD Online Open House Did you resolve to get serious about earning your PhD? Do you know someone who's been considering a PhD? We're just a few weeks into the New Year, and now is the time to get on the path to make it happen. The <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu> San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science (SJSU SLIS) is hosting an online information session for the <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/san-jose-gateway-phd-program> San Jose Gateway PhD program, an international doctoral program offered in a partnership between SJSU SLIS and <http://www.qut.edu.au/study/international-courses/doctor-of-philosophy-scie nce-engineering> Queensland University of Technology (QUT), one of Australia's top 10 research institutions. The <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/san-jose-gateway-phd-open-house-rsvp> online open house is a great way to learn more about the San Jose Gateway PhD program. Faculty, alumni, and current students will host the virtual open house. As a participant, you'll learn more about: * How we support our doctoral students in an online environment * The unique advantages of our partnership with QUT * Our specialized research areas and faculty expertise * What you can do with a PhD in Library and Information Science * And more! Please join us on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Pacific Time. Space is limited, so we have plenty of time to answer your questions. <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/san-jose-gateway-phd-open-house-rsvp> Reserve your spot! Once you sign up, we'll email you the link to join the live information session. <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/san-jose-gateway-phd-open-house-rsvp> RSVP YES The information session will be held online via <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/current-students/technology-support/blackboard-coll aborate/blackboard-collaborate-web-conferencing> Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing. Don't worry if you don't have any experience using Blackboard - we'll walk you through how to use it. You can also reference our <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/open-house-student-tech-prep-guide> Open House Tech Prep Guide. In the meantime, we encourage you to download the <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/sites/default/files/content_pdf/SJSU-SLIS-San-Jose- Gateway-PhD-Brochure.pdf> San Jose Gateway PhD brochure and visit our <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/san-jose-gateway-phd-program> website to learn more about this unique doctoral program. We launched the San Jose Gateway PhD program in 2008, and we're proud to announce that a total of five students have now earned their doctorates, and 13 students are currently engaged in research that will benefit our profession and discipline. We invite you to read their <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/san-jose-gateway-phd-program/doctoral-stud ent-profiles> research profiles and <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/san-jose-gateway-phd-program/doctoral-stud ent-profiles/doctoral-student-publications#dissertations> dissertations. We are currently accepting applications for admission. The first application deadline is March 21, 2014. For your convenience, we have provided an <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/san-jose-gateway-phd-program/how-to-apply> application overview on our website that begins with identifying your <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/san-jose-gateway-phd-program/prospective-p hd-students/research-expertise#areas> research interests and filling out the <http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/forms/phd/inforequest.php> information request form. If you have any questions about the San Jose Gateway PhD program, please email <http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/email/email.php?fname=Cheryl&lname=Stenstrom> Dr. Cheryl Stenstrom, assistant coordinator for the San Jose Gateway PhD program. Mark Your Calendar: . <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/san-jose-gateway-phd-open-house-rsvp> Online Information Session: February 5, 2014 . <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/san-jose-gateway-phd-program/how-to-apply/ entry-requirements> Application Deadlines: March 21, 2014 and April 4, 2014 See us at these Upcoming Events: . SJSU SLIS Reception at ALA Midwinter Meeting <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/events/slis-sjsu-reception-ala-midwinter -conference> . <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/events/sjsu-slis-reception-ontario-libra ry-association-super-conference-ola-0> SJSU SLIS Reception at OLA Super Conference About SJSU SLIS The <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis> San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science (SJSU SLIS) is a recognized leader in <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/prospective-students/discover-online-learning> online learning and is a member of the Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) and Quality Matters. In 2013, the SJSU information school received the <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/news/detail/sjsu-slis-receives-sloan-c-a ward-honoring-innovation-online-learning> Sloan-C Effective Practice Award in recognition of its effective use of the <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/scorecard> Sloan-C Quality Scorecard for the Administration of Online Education Programs. In addition to the San Jose Gateway PhD program, SJSU SLIS offers the following <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/prospective-students/choose-your-program> online educational programs: . Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) . Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) . Post-Master's Certificate in Library and Information Science . Teacher Librarian Program