January 25, 2022 Dear students, I am so pleased to welcome you to campus this spring, and I am confident that this will be an exciting semester full of wonderful new opportunities. When students are admitted to the University, they also accept the rights and responsibilities that come with membership in the USC Community. As…
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1/21 – For Students: In-Person Learning and Continuity of Education
January 21, 2022 Dear Students, On Monday, we return to campus for in-person instruction while continuing to navigate the ongoing realities of COVID-19. We have instituted a host of measures intended to protect our community, but we still anticipate feeling the impact of the pandemic through temporary disruptions in attendance and class participation. As such,…
1/21- In-Person Learning- Monday, January 24
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…
1/19- Updated COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Non-boosted Students
DT: January 19, 2022 TO: USC Students FR: Monique S. Allard, Ed.D. Interim Vice President, Student Affairs Sarah Van Orman, MD, MMM, FACHA, Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health Division Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC RE: Updated COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Non-boosted Students As announced in previous messages, boosters for the COVID-19 vaccines are now required for all…
1/18- Working Group on IFC Culture, Prevention, and Accountability Update
Dear USC Community, I am writing to provide an update on actions needed to resume Interfraternity Council (IFC) social activities. In the Fall, the Working Group on IFC Culture, Prevention, and Accountability was established and charged with: Looking at long-term strategies for improving the culture, enhancing accountability, and addressing systemic challenges within IFC chapters. Developing short-term guidelines…
1/18- Important Title IX and OCR Resolution Agreement Updates
Dear USC Community, I write to update you on several important matters related to Title IX and the University’s commitment to maintaining an environment free from discrimination and harassment. Below, please find updates in the following areas: Notice of Non-DiscriminationPolicy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, and RetaliationCentralized Reporting DirectiveUpcoming Supervisor File ReviewNext Steps Notice of Non-Discrimination…
1/12 – Interim DPS Organizational Leadership
To: USC Community From: Erroll G. Southers Associate Senior Vice President, Safety and Risk Assurance Date: January 12, 2022 Subject: Interim DPS Organizational Leadership As the spring semester begins, I am pleased to announce the following interim Department of Public Safety (DPS) organizational changes, effective on Thursday, January 13. As previously announced, John…
1/11 – Spring Welcome from President Folt
January 11, 2022 Dear USC Community, In all the commotion that comes with beginning a new year, I want to pause to welcome you back and say thank you. I am so grateful for you – our students, faculty, and staff – who showed up and looked out for one another through these grueling 20…
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…
1/2- Reminders—Testing for Spring 2022
As Winter Break comes to a close, we expect many individuals are preparing to return to campus for work and other scheduled activities on Monday, January 3. While USC Housing will open as scheduled, please remember that the first week of classes will be conducted remotely and in-person instruction will resume Tuesday, January 18. Students who are returning…