Workplace Violence Prevention Training
USC with Downtown Los Angeles in Background

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 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
Hahn Plaza Fountain with Traveler Statue in background
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
USC Entrance sign
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…