1/22: Mindful USC

Charles Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Varun Soni, Vice Provost for Campus Wellness and Crisis Intervention and Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life, share details about Mindful USC, a university-wide mindfulness initiative focused on positive health outcomes and learning experiences.

1/21: Update on Campus Vaccinations for Individuals Aged 65 and Older

Charles Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, announces that campus vaccination operations under USC Student Health will be opening COVID-19 vaccination appointments to faculty, emeriti, students, and staff ages 65 and older.

1/16: Letter from Provost Zukoski and Vice President Crisp

Charles Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Winston Crisp, Vice President for Student Affairs, remind students to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines this Spring semester.

1/15: Conversations in the Classroom

Charles Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, offers guidance and resources for faculty to assist in potential discussions with students about current events.

11/30: Update on the 2021 Retirement Pause

We have decided to not institute the full 10% pause on University contributions to USC’s 403b Retirement Savings Program, as previously communicated on June 8, 2020. Effective January 1, 2021, the University will continue the 5% match program, matching the pre-tax and/or Roth contributions of our employees, up to 5% of eligible earnings.

11/13: Looking Forward to Spring 2021

Charles Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, announces that the Spring 2021 semester will likely begin with remote instruction.

11/9: Spring 2021 – Wellness Days and Grading Options

Charles Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, announces the spring semester’s Wellness Days schedule and shares details about grading options.

10/30: Election Resources from Provost Zukoski and Vice President Crisp

Charles Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Winston Crisp, Vice President for Student Affairs, provide the USC community with information and resources regarding Election Day.

10/14: Important Updates for Fall and Spring Semesters

Charles Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Kedra Ishop, Vice President for Enrollment Management, share important updates regarding the fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters.

9/14: Fall Semester Update

The university will proceed with online only instruction through the end of the fall semester.