Welcome Back Fall 2024

Dear 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…

Policy Regarding Religious Holy Days
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Campus Tour Images, Monday, June 4, 2018. (Photo/Gus Ruelas)

July 22, 2024 From: Suzanne L. WenzelVice Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs Dear Faculty Colleagues, As you prepare your course syllabi for the upcoming school year, please be aware of the university’s policy that grants students excused absences from class to observe religious holy days. This policy also includes all online courses and examinations.…

Brightspace Summer Updates and Training Reminders

In preparation for the Fall semester, ITS and CET are offering USC Brightspace Faculty Institutes, as well as additional one hour training opportunities. Find more information on CET’s Events Calendar.

Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Announcement
Moh El-Naggar

June 14, 2024 Dear Dornsife faculty, staff, and students, I am excited to share that Dr. Mohamed “Moh” Y. El-Naggar will serve as Interim Dean of the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, effective June 15, 2024. He will remain in this position until a permanent dean is identified in the upcoming search.…

UCAR
USC students attend the 17th annual Visions & Voices Arts Fest Spark! as part of Welcome Week on August 18th, 2022

June 5, 2024 Dear USC Faculty, I want to publicly thank the members of the 2023-2024 University Committee on Academic Review (UCAR). This dedicated group of faculty has played a critical role in our university’s commitment to academic excellence. UCAR is comprised of faculty from across the university who are charged with conducting periodic reviews…

Transition at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

May 29, 2024 Dear USC Dornsife faculty, staff, and students,  I write today to share the bittersweet news that Dr. Amber Miller will step down as the Anna H. Bing Dean of the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences effective June 15, 2024, to become the president of the William and Flora Hewlett…

UCAPT
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General images of University Park Campus, July9, 2019. (Photo/Gus Ruelas)

May 16, 2024 Dear Faculty, I write today to offer my gratitude to the members of the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 University Committee on Appointments, Promotions, and Tenure (UCAPT) panels. This distinguished group of faculty has provided recommendations to me that are crucial to our university’s commitment to building and sustaining academic excellence. UCAPT is comprised…

Student Academic Accommodations for Finals
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The recent events on campus have been challenging and disruptive for us all. As we did during the COVID pandemic we have put in place a process to support you. If you feel that your ability to prepare for final exams, projects, or assignments has been impacted, there are resources available to you.  For academic accommodations: Contact…

Enhanced Academic Accommodations
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Faculty The recent events on campus have been challenging and disruptive for us all. We also have heard from many students who are concerned about their safety on campus and/or their ability to focus on final exams, projects, and assignments. It is important that we be ready to support all of our students through the…

Important Campus Update
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** Updated at 4:04pm** April 24, 2024 Dear USC community, I want to give you an update on what has been happening on our campus today. As always, our highest priority and responsibility is to protect the safety of our community and ensure our academic programs and university activities continue unabated.  I also want to…