This page highlights recent announcements, news of faculty and student achievements, and occasional blog posts from the Provost.
- Protecting Minors Policy Update
Felicia A. Washington, Senior Vice President for HR, Equity, and Compliance, and Provost Zukoski provide updates on policies and protocols for activities involving minors. - 2022 Faculty HandbookPresident Folt, Provost Zukoski, and the leadership of the Academic Senate announce the 2022 edition of the Faculty Handbook.
- UCAPT ManualProvost Zukoski writes to USC faculty with an update on the manual published by the University Committee on Appointments, Promotion and Tenure.
- Caldwell Scholars: Exceptional Students Supported by Retired Faculty
A special group of intergenerational Trojans gathered at a luncheon in September, where retired faculty who continue to serve USC students came together with current undergraduates to continue a unique tradition of support. - Reminder: Fall Recess – October 13-14Provost Zukoski shares a reminder with faculty about USC’s upcoming Fall Recess.
- Message to the USC CommunityProvost Zukoski and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Monique Sosa Allard provide an update on disaffiliated fraternities.
- Mindful USC – Classes Start This WeekProvost Zukoski and the co-directors of Mindful USC announce another semester of free mindfulness-related classes, practice groups, and retreats.
- Call for Nominations: University and Distinguished ProfessorsProvost Zukoski invites faculty to nominate colleagues for consideration to be named University and Distinguished Professors.
- New Student Handbook and Accountability ProcessProvost Zukoski shares updates on a reimagined model for student conduct.
- Insulin prices are skyrocketing, but just who is driving the rise in costs? Hint: it’s not the drug manufacturers
A USC Schaeffer Center study follows the money and finds that mystery middlemen have the most to gain. - Fall 2022 WelcomeProvost Zukoski welcomes USC faculty to the Fall 2022 semester.
- Digital AccessibilityUSC is committed to supporting its students with disabilities, and faculty routinely do this through the provision of academic accommodations.
- Viterbi top guns and their need for speed
The USC AeroDesign Team attends the annual American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Design/Build/Fly competition. - Transition at the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social WorkWe write today to share with you that Sarah Gehlert has informed us of her decision to end her tenure as Dean of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, effective August 1, 2022.
- A Grandfather’s Love
Most trojan undergrads invest four years at USC, but Senior Dayanara Saucedo dedicated 12 years towards commencement day with one special person in mind.