The Center for International and Public Affairs be renamed in honor of Joseph Medicine Crow, the noted historian and Apsáalooke (Crow) Nation chief who earned his master’s at USC. The Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Center for International and Public Affairs will be dedicated at a formal ceremony in the spring. Read the full memo from President Carol. L.…
Category: Quick Takes
This is the short-form blog for providing updates about campus changes. It will sometimes summarize key issues from major announcements, and sometimes it will share new information in faster, more accessible terms than waiting for the next roundup memo.
Winston Crisp is resigning from his position as vice president for student affairs for health reasons. Monique Allard, senior associate vice provost for student affairs, will serve as interim vice president for student affairs. Allard has more than 20 years of experience in student support programs and services, with a focus on equity and inclusion,…
The provost announces establishment of a Working Group on Interfraternity Council Culture, Prevention and Accountability. Its mission will include: making recommendations on the suspension of IFC social activities and conditions to be met before they can resume; reviewing IFC recognition, education and prevention strategies and ensuring they align with USC’s core values and safety expectations; and tackling the…
The president says it is USC’s responsibility to communicate accurate information broadly, and to listen to and answer questions so that opinions and actions can be grounded in truth. It is also the university’s responsibility to correct important misinformation and inaccuracies, such as those in recent news reports and commentary about USC’s candor, progress and…
To comply with new city COVID rules, proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test will be required to access the University Park or Health Sciences campuses beginning Nov. 8. In addition, students, faculty and staff who are unvaccinated because of an approved medical or religious exemption will be required to test every 72…
Sexual assault is a serious problem at university campuses across the country, the president writes, and it is a problem at USC. When it happens, the entire university is impacted. A Q&A on the university’s Commitment to Change website answers what we know about recent events. If there are questions that have not been addressed,…
The university has renewed the decision to require influenza vaccines for all USC students, faculty and staff. The deadline for completion is Nov. 1. Free shots are available at USC Pharmacies locations. Faculty and university staff who receive vaccinations through other providers should save a copy of their record showing their name, date of birth…
For the USC-Stanford football game on Sept. 11, tailgating will return to the University Park Campus on a significantly limited scale — about 25% of a typical game day. All tailgates must be permitted through our tailgating reservation system. There will be no walk-up tailgating on campus. The campus will open for permitted tailgating at 1:30…
President Carol L. Folt notes the Trojan Family’s triumphant return to the USC campuses in her latest message. She also shares breathtaking performances of Trojan athletes at the Tokyo Olympics, highlights of campus activity this past summer, new leadership and USC’s continued partnership with its surrounding community. Read her full message.
At the recommendation of medical experts, the University Park Campus will not host on-campus tailgating or other game day activities for the USC-San Jose State football game on Sept. 4. No changes in pre-game activities at the Coliseum are anticipated at this time. This change has been made only for the first game. We will…