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Providing academic leadership to USC

Provost Charles F. Zukoski

Dr. Charles F. Zukoski was appointed Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs on October 1, 2019. He holds the Shelly and Ofer Nemirovsky Provost’s Chair.

As the university’s second-ranking administrator, he oversees the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, the Keck School of Medicine and 21 other professional schools and academic units, in addition to USC’s museums, and the divisions of student affairs, libraries, research, student religious life, and enrollment services.

Dr. Zukoski received his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Princeton University and his bachelor’s degree from Reed College. Zukoski served as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University at Buffalo from 2012-2019.

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Provost News

Professor Katz and Harrison Ford

How a Hollywood hitmaker-turned-professor brought virtual filmmaking to USC

Gail Katz has produced smash successes like Air Force One and The Perfect Storm. Now, she’s helping students at the USC School of Cinematic Arts embrace a new era of filmmaking.

The Jazz Player

Improvisation without limitation—A recent graduate of the USC Thornton School of Music mixes jazz with pop, hip hop and electronic music to create a unique sound.

The Show Must Go On—Faculty and Students at USC’s Campus Television Station, Trojan Vision, Prepare to Produce Live TV and New Shows this Fall

For the first time since the TV station debuted back on September 15, 1997, programming will be completely revamped.

Filled with Possibilities for the Future

USC Bovard Scholars helps high-achieving students succeed at top-tier universities.

Mission to the Moon: USC Roski School of Art and Design Alum Prepares to Launch a COVID-19 Inspired Time Capsule

The Scheduled 2022 Historic Liftoff Marks the First Commercial Lunar Lander from the U.S. to the Moon.
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USC Faculty Handbook

The official Faculty Handbook of the University of Southern California.

Faculty Symposium

Faculty presentations celebrating the 2019 inauguration of Carol L. Folt as USC's 12th President highlighted innovative work from across both campuses.

Provost's Blog

Hope is on the Horizon

I wish you a restful, peaceful, and, most of all, healthful holiday season.

With Gratitude…

At this time of year as we express gratitude and thanks, I would like to take a moment and personally address our USC faculty.
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Freedom of Expression and the Elevation of All Using Social Media

In using social media platforms, with great power comes great responsibility.
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Announcements

Mindful USC

January 22nd, 2021

As a way of empowering our university community toward well-being and resilience, we are pleased to offer Mindful USC – a university-wide mindfulness initiative focused on positive health outcomes and learning experiences, especially in terms of stress reduction, workplace happiness, emotional intelligence, and artistic expression.
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Update on Campus Vaccinations for Individuals Aged 65 and Older

January 21st, 2021

Campus vaccination operations under USC Student Health will be opening vaccination appointments to faculty, emeriti, students, and staff ages 65 and older. If you are in this group, you will receive information on how to schedule an appointment via USC email in the next several days.
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Letter to Students from Provost Zukoski and Vice President Crisp

January 16th, 2021

We are happy to welcome you back to USC’s virtual campus for the beginning of the Spring semester. As classes resume, we want to remind those of you currently living in the surrounding neighborhoods of your collective responsibility to stay home and stay safe.
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Conversations in the Classroom

January 15th, 2021

As we begin Spring semester, I want to offer some guidance and resources to assist in potential discussions with students.
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Los Angeles CA 90089-4019
(213) 740-2101
uscprovost@usc.edu

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