Announcing the reappointment of Dean Anthony Bailey

Dear Bovard College Community, On behalf of President Kim, I am pleased to announce that Anthony Bailey has been reappointed Dean of USC Bovard College. We look forward to continuing to work with Dean Bailey, who has capably led Bovard College since its founding in 2016, and supporting his visionary leadership, not only at Bovard…

Important Update: Union election deadline extended to June 1 at 5pm

Dear Colleagues, The RTPC faculty union election deadline has been extended. All ballots must now arrive at the NLRB regional office by June 1, 2026, by 5pm. Late last week, the NLRB notified the University and the United Auto Workers union that just under 15% of all voters did not receive their ballot due to…

Deadline to Request a Ballot from the NLRB is Monday, May 18

Dear Faculty,   Your voice matters in the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election, which could determine whether the United Auto Workers will be chosen as the exclusive bargaining representative for RTPC faculty. Find more information about the election on the Provost Office website.  If you have not received your ballot at your home address,…

NLRB Election – What You Need to Know to Vote

Dear Colleagues,   By now, you may have received a voter kit from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in the mail. If you do not receive it by May 18, please call the NLRB immediately, either at the Region 31 NLRB Office: 310-235-7351 or the NLRB’s national toll-free line: 844-762-6572. As a reminder, the…

Union Election Ballots Mailed from the NLRB

Dear Faculty Colleagues,  This past Friday, April 24, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) mailed ballots to the homes of RTPC faculty who are eligible to vote in the upcoming NLRB election. This election will provide RTPC faculty the opportunity to vote on whether or not you want the United Auto Workers to become your…

Invitation to Informational Webinar on RTPC Union Efforts

Dear Faculty Colleagues, At the end of next week, the NRLB will mail an election ballot to your home. This is your one opportunity to make your voice heard. The outcome of this vote will determine whether the United Auto Workers is chosen as the exclusive bargaining representative for all RTPC faculty—full-time, part-time, and adjunct…

Reappointment of Elizabeth Daley, Dean of the USC School of Cinematic Arts

Dear School of Cinematic Arts Community, On behalf of President Kim, I am pleased to announce that Elizabeth Daley has been reappointed Dean of USC School of Cinematic Arts. We look forward to continuing to work with Dean Daley, who has capably led SCA since 1991, and supporting her visionary leadership both at SCA and across…

Your Opinion Requested: USC Student System Modernization Faculty Survey

Dear Colleagues, We are excited to introduce the USC Student System Modernization initiative, an effort to understand and improve USC’s student-related systems and processes through updated technology and new ways of working. Over time, this work will modernize how we support core activities across the student lifecycle and strengthen the reliability, consistency, and usability of the tools that serve students,…

Information on RTPC faculty unionization election next steps

Dear Faculty Colleagues, Last week we shared news about the upcoming RTPC faculty unionization vote. Today we want to be clear about what is at stake. Make Your Voice Heard The outcome will be decided by the majority of votes cast, even if only a small fraction of the eligible 2,900-plus faculty participate. If just…

Information on RTPC faculty unionization election next steps

Dear Colleagues, We write to update you regarding a decision last week by the local office of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).  After deliberating for over a year, the local office decided that a secret ballot election can proceed to determine whether the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (also known…