Dear Trojan Staff Colleagues, This Staff Appreciation Week, I want to recognize your ongoing contributions and your continued commitment to excellence at USC. As we lean into a week that invites us to celebrate one another and to practice meaningful appreciation, I’m excited to announce that on April 21, we will launch Trojan Spotlight, USC’s…
News & Announcements
As part of our university’s commitment to upholding a positive campus culture and as required by California law, we’re writing to share that Harassment Prevention Training for faculty, staff, and student workers will launch Nov. 10. As we prepare for this year’s cycle, we recognize that we are still in a time of change and…
March 27, 2025 Dear Trojans, We write today to share an update regarding our Unifying Values. At USC, our mission and values drive a shared commitment to community, unified around a common pursuit of academic and research excellence, creative practice, and medical care – all for the public good. That includes fostering an environment in…
Feb. 28, 2025 Dear Fellow Trojans, USC is a vibrant academic learning community that thrives on the pursuit of excellence in an environment in which all feel a sense of belonging. For several years, the Office of Inclusion and Diversity and the Culture Team have supported this sense of community, each developing programming and initiatives…
Oct. 4, 2024 Connecting Wellness – Today, Tomorrow, Always Dear Colleagues, We hope this message finds you healthy and well! In just over two weeks, USC’s annual Open Enrollment period will take place, from Monday, Oct. 21 through Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. One of USC’s community defined Unifying Values is well-being, and consistent with that value,…
Aug. 26, 2024 Dear Trojan Community, I am pleased to announce that Mike Blanton, vice president of professionalism and ethics, has agreed to also serve as interim vice president for culture, ethics, and compliance, beginning October 1, 2024, when Stacy R. Roberts steps into the role of interim senior vice president of human resources. In…
Aug. 1, 2024 Dear USC Community, We hope you have had an opportunity to enjoy the summer and take some time to rest and connect with loved ones and friends. With the fall semester quickly approaching, we write to share a Title IX policy update, remind you of reporting responsibilities and resources available, and introduce…
Mar. 14, 2024 Dear Trojan Community, I write today to share that Catherine Spear, our Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX, has been tapped to serve as Executive Director of the inaugural Office of Civil Rights at the University of California (UC) system, and our very own Linda Hoos, a Gould School…
Oct. 9, 2023 Dear Colleagues, As we continue to live our Unifying Values to uphold a culture that fosters a welcoming and safe environment for all to learn, research, and work, it is only fitting that our faculty, staff, and student workers – including in academic- and healthcare-specific roles – also fulfill our responsibility to complete Harassment…
Oct. 2, 2023 Health, wellness, and insurance benefits for you and your loved ones – at all stages of life. Dear Colleagues, Open Enrollment for 2024 is just around the corner! This annual opportunity, which runs from Monday, Oct. 16 through Monday, Oct. 30, is a time for you to review your current benefits coverage…