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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's Blog

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An Exciting Time Full of New Beginnings and New Opportunities

Nothing embodies the New Year and a time for new beginnings better than the Spring New Student Convocation.
Clock & Doheny

Our faculty is making a difference in students’ lives and in the world beyond USC.

We are proud of you and grateful for your work.
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On Veterans Day

As I think about Veterans Day, I am reminded of my father’s service.
Doheny Library

The USC Values Poll – Help Us Move Forward Together

As an important step in this process we must clarify the ways in which we want to change.
Provost Zukoski

A New Member of the Trojan Family

This future will be different and require us to change what we do and how we do it.
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2019 Faculty Handbook

The official Faculty Handbook of the University of Southern California.

The 2018 USC Strategic Plan – Answering the Call

We have created a vision for the university that builds on our past to lead us forward. It calls on all of us to action, to lead our fine university with deep values, excellent teachers and researchers and mentors, strong impact in our community and in the world, and a commitment to transformation.

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Reminder to Sign Up for USC-wide Culture Sessions

January 17th, 2020

With this New Year comes new beginnings, including the next phase of the Culture Journey at USC.
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Introducing Sarah Gehlert as Dean of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

January 14th, 2020

On behalf of President Folt, I am delighted to announce that Dr. Sarah Gehlert will be joining our community as the dean of the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, effective April 15.
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Maja Matarić to Serve as Interim Vice President of Research

December 20th, 2019

On behalf of President Carol L. Folt, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Maja Matarić as Interim Vice President of Research, effective January 1, 2020.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awareness Week & Request for Proposals

December 17th, 2019

We are proud to announce the Fourth Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awareness Week (DEI Week), scheduled for March 2-6, 2020. Our theme this year is Climate Change in 20/20: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at USC.
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Los Angeles CA 90089-4019
(213) 740-2101
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