Dear Trojan Community, We are pleased to confirm that USC will resume in-person learning as planned on Monday, January 24. Between 70 to 80 percent of our students already have returned to their USC housing, both on and off campus. We are grateful to our faculty and staff who have been working hard to keep…
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1/7/22 – Spring Semester and Omicron
January 7, 2022 Dear USC Community,Spring semester brings new opportunities, new classes, and a return to the academic year with a fresh start. We look forward to seeing our students back on our campuses. Although this beginning of 2022 coincides with a challenging phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are marshaling all our resources to…
12/24- Spring Semester Update
Dear Trojan Community, We hope you are recharging and savoring time with family and friends during this winter recess. Given the current spread of the Omicron variant of COVID, many of you have questions about USC’s plans for return in January and we wanted to provide specifics as soon as possible. For students, our residence…
12/2 – Integrity and Accountability Code
Greetings Trojan Community, We are pleased to share with you USC’s new Integrity and Accountability Code which updates our Code of Ethics. The Code was developed with extensive input from our community and is guided by our six Unifying Values: integrity; excellence; well-being; diversity, equity, and inclusion; open communication; and accountability. It applies to all of us…
11/17 – Transition at USC Student Affairs
To: USC Community From: Charles F. Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Date: November 17, 2021 Subject: Transition at USC Student Affairs Today we share that Winston B. Crisp is resigning from his position as Vice President for Student Affairs for health reasons. We are grateful for all that Mr. Crisp has…
11/16 – Announcing Dr. Carolyn C. Meltzer as Dean of Keck School of Medicine
November 16, 2021 Dear KSOM Community, On behalf of President Folt, we are pleased to announce that Dr. Carolyn C. Meltzer has been named as the new dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC and will hold the May S. and John H. Hooval Dean’s Chair in Medicine. She is the ideal choice…
11/11 – New Working Group on Interfraternity Council Culture, Prevention, and Accountability
November 11, 2021 Content warning: This message mentions sexual assault. Dear USC Community, Recent allegations of sexual violence and misconduct have hit our campus hard. We are committed to ensuring the safety of our students and building a compassionate community. As part of that effort, we are establishing a Working Group on Interfraternity Council Culture,…
10/29-Letter to the community from President Folt regarding recent events
Dear USC community, Sexual assault is a serious problem at university campuses across the country, and it is a problem at USC. When it happens, the entire university is impacted. We share in the anger at this violence and compassion for those who are harmed. It strikes at the heart of the community and the…
10/28- Academic Support During Stressful Times
October 28, 2021 Dear Students, As we have returned to in-person learning and living, you have done an incredible job of supporting each other and our community. We appreciate your cooperation and concern. The first semester back on campus has presented challenges for many of you. The pandemic is still very much with us and…
10/1 – Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training
Dear Colleagues, As part of USC’s ongoing commitments to fostering a positive environment and ensuring the university is in compliance with federal and state legal requirements, all faculty and staff – including in academic- and healthcare-specific roles – are required to take the online course “Preventing Harassment and Discrimination” when they begin employment and then…