Academic Senate
News and Updates
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Advancing Sustainability at USC: An Update from the Academic Senate Sustainability Committee
Other articles in the October newsletter: President’s Blog, October 2017 Senate Retreat: Controversy and Challenges in the Higher Education Community Senate Retreat: Teaching 2030 Environmental sustainability is one of the most critical challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. USC’s Mission—“the development of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment… Read…
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President’s Blog, April 2017
Dear Faculty, In this newsletter we report back from the Joint Academic Senate/Provost Retreat that took place on 17-18 February. This annual event brings together representatives from the Senate and its committees, members of the Provost’s office, Deans, faculty, staff, and student officers from both UGS and GSG. It is one of the few times… Read…
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USC Sustainability 2030 Strategy – April 27, 2017
You are invited to the forum on the Academic Senate’s proposed “USC Sustainability 2030 Strategy” Date: Thursday, April 27 Time: 12-2 PM Location: TCC 450 | The Forum, Tutor Campus Center RSVP: tinyurl.com/2030vision On March 23rd, 2017 the USC Academic Senate passed and released a report advocating for an ambitious, long-term vision titled the “USC… Read…
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March for Science – April 22, 2017
Dear Faculty, I am writing to you to urge you to join the “March for Science” protest on Saturday, April 22nd – Earth Day – that is planned for LA, DC and many other cities across the US and worldwide. President Trump’s proposed budget includes an 18.3% cut in NIH funding and devastating cuts to… Read…
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Joint Retreat: Progress on Diversity and Inclusiveness Initiatives
On February 17-18, 2017, the Joint Provost/Academic Senate Retreat that focused on “Making Progress on Climate, Safety and Wellness.” This is part 1 of the 3 part summary of the sessions. Session 1: Progress on Diversity and Inclusiveness Initiatives Chair: Renee Smith-Maddox from Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work The first session of the joint retreat… Read…
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Joint Retreat: First-Year Student Learning and Wellness
On February 17-18, 2017, the Joint Provost/Academic Senate Retreat that focused on “Making Progress on Climate, Safety and Wellness.” This is part 2 of the 3 part summary of the sessions. Session 2: First-Year Student Learning and Wellness Chair: Tracy Poon Tambascia from the Rossier School of Education Tracy Poon Tambascia provided an introduction to first-year… Read…
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Joint Retreat: Campus Safety – Faculty Training and Resources
On February 17-18, 2017, the Joint Provost/Academic Senate Retreat that focused on “Making Progress on Climate, Safety and Wellness.” This is part 3 of the 3 part summary of the sessions. Session 3: Campus Safety – Faculty Training and Resources Chair: Raphael Bostic, Sol Price School of Public Policy Given the violence that occurred on Los… Read…