Academic Senate
News and Updates
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President’s Blog, January 2017
It’s no understatement to say that we are living in changing times. The Academic Senate has heard from many of you that you are concerned that changes may be enacted that fundamentally challenge our beliefs as faculty, or are at odds with the mission of an academic research university. Our home in Los Angeles means… Read…
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Trojans Care – Gatekeeper Training for Faculty & Staff
The overall goal of Trojans Care, a bystander and gatekeeper program, is to create a caring and helpful community. Members will become more comfortable in helping those in need and become more aware of support resources. Specific objectives include: Raising awareness of helping behaviors Increasing motivation to help Developing the skills and confidence in responding… Read…
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Childcare Update – January 2017
Following the unexpected withdrawal of services by USC’s former childcare provider CCLC (now KinderCare Learning Center), the University has procured new operators for its childcare programs. On the HSC campus, Bright Horizons has assumed operations of the HSC Child Development Center at 1435 Playground St. and is also operating the newly-constructed Alcazar Center located at… Read…
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Academic Senate 101
If you’ve ever wondered what the Academic Senate is and what it does, read on! At USC, we operate on a system of ‘shared governance’, with the Academic Senate being the main body that represents the faculty at the university level. Shared governance is a little hard to define (here’s a link to an article… Read…
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Campus Climate Momentum Continues
The Academic Senate will continue to build upon the momentum created last year around Campus Climate. Last year the Academic Senate passed a resolution outlining foundational changes that were needed to improve campus climate at USC. The focus of the resolution was on access, equity, and inclusion. As a result of that resolution, as well… Read…
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Crisis Prevention: When Students Need Help
Another session at the retreat focused on Crisis Prevention for students presented by Professor Rene Rosenstein, Director of Student Counseling Services and Lynette Merriman, EdD, Assistant Provost for Student Affairs, Support and Advocacy provided guidance and information about USC’s team approach to campus interventions. They provided clear action plans if you have concerns that a… Read…
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Campus Safety: It couldn’t happen here!
(photo credit) But it happened at UCLA………. At 9:38 am on June, 1, 2016 the UCLA Police Department received a 911 call. Shots were fired at the Engineering Building 4. There was an active shooter or shooters on campus. A wave of phone calls inundated the UCLA dispatch center, 788 in just over 2 hours.… Read…