This page highlights recent announcements and news of faculty and student achievements.
- Provost-Senate Task Force on Academic Freedom and Professional Responsibility
January 15, 2025 Dear Colleagues, For all of you affected by the wildfires around the LA-area, our thoughts and concerns are with you. Our teams at the university and within the schools are in close touch with those in need. If you or anyone you know have experienced serious disruptions and have not communicated your… - Spring Semester Academic Update
Guidance for faculty as they begin the Spring 2025 semester in light of the L.A-fires, including links to emergency resources and a reminder to inform deans and department chairs if faculty are in need of teaching accomodations. - Update Regarding Faculty Election PetitionDear Colleagues, We write to update you that we received official notice that the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (also known as United Auto Workers or UAW) filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). They are seeking to unionize most of our RTPC faculty. This includes both full-…
- Marientina GotsisMarientina Gotsis is a Professor of Practice at the Interactive Media & Games Division (IMGD) of the School of Cinematic Arts and Founder/Director of the Creative Media & Behavioral Health Center (CM&BHC) at the University of Southern California. Since 2007, she has focused on educational and therapeutic interventions using games, virtual reality, and social media. Gotsis named the…
- Recent Union Solicitations: Frequently Asked QuestionsDecember 6, 2024 Dear Colleagues, As the fall semester winds down, we want to acknowledge and thank you for all the vital ways you contribute to our university. We appreciate your input, recommendations and partnership as we navigate and seize upon the opportunities and challenges ahead. Some of you have received union solicitations from the…
- Announcing Christopher Boone as Dean of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy
December 5, 2024 Dear Colleagues, On behalf of President Folt and myself, I am excited to announce that we will welcome Christopher Boone as dean of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, effective January 1, 2025. Dean Boone will hold the C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Dean’s Chair. Originally from Canada, Dean… - Lorena MartinDr. Lorena Martin is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Data Sciences and Operations at the University of Southern California (USC), where she combines academic rigor with real-world expertise in sports performance analytics. Dr. Martin has held transformative leadership roles in professional sports, including serving as the Director of Sports Performance Analytics for the Los Angeles Lakers and as the Director of…
- Christian GroseChristian Grose is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the University of Southern California. One of USC’s most prolific social scientists, his research strengthens American democracy through a deeper understanding of Congress, representation, and elections. An influential figure in California politics and national policy, Dr. Grose collaborates with public officials, students, and academics on research and…
- Update on Tuition Assistance Benefits and 2024 Extended Winter Recess
October 29, 2024 Dear Colleagues, We are writing to provide you with important updates to two benefits: the Tuition Assistance Benefit (“TAB”) program and our 2024 Winter Recess plans. We apologize for any confusion and ensuing frustration that has arisen over the past week from our Academic Senate and Staff Assembly updates. We hope you… - Call for Honorary Degree Nominations
September 23, 2024 Dear USC Community, As chair of the Honorary Degrees Committee, I humbly request your participation in this year’s nomination process. The USC Honorary Degree is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge those we regard as most outstanding by bestowing the university’s highest external honor. The nomination process is straight-forward and details can be… - Call for Nominations: University and Distinguished Professors
September 10, 2024 Dear Colleagues, The highest academic honors our university bestows are the University and Distinguished professorships, and we reserve these distinctions for our colleagues who have brought special renown to USC through the excellence of their academic, research, and/or artistic accomplishments. We would like to invite you to submit nominations for these positions. As… - Workplace Violence Prevention Training
September 6, 2024 Dear Colleagues, As part of USC’s commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, students, alumni, volunteers, and visitors, the university maintains a Violence-Free Campus Workplace Policy. Recently, California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) released new regulations that require employers, including USC, to develop a formal plan and train… - Digital Accessibility
September 5, 2024 Dear Colleagues, I hope you had a relaxing summer and are having a good start to your fall. As you are aware, USC is committed to supporting its students with disabilities, and faculty routinely do this through the provision of academic accommodations. I am writing to provide you with two updates on… - Fall Semester Mindfulness Classes with Mindful USC
August 29, 2024 Dear University Community, Mindful USC Classes start soon! Click here to register now! As we prepare for another enriching academic year at USC, The Provost’s office is pleased to introduce you to Mindful USC, a program designed to enhance our personal, academic, professional and collective well-being. Mindful USC offers a wide variety of free… - Welcome Back Fall 2024Dear Colleagues, Welcome to USC for those of you who are new, and welcome back to campus to those returning. It is always energizing to watch our campuses come to life as the USC community returns from summer recess. As I begin my second full academic year as Provost, I look forward to working with…