Academic Senate
News and Updates
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The Ins and Outs of Senate Committees
Other articles in the September 2018 newsletter: President’s Blog: The Path Forward Fall Retreat: Shared Governance Fall Retreat: Gender Violence & Harassment Committees are the core of the Academic Senate, as the majority of Senate work is accomplished through their efforts. This year, the Academic Senate received more self-nominations for service than in any… Read More »The Ins and Outs of Senate Committees
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Teaching Evaluations Update
September 20, 2018 Dear Faculty Colleagues, Many of you are aware that changes are being introduced regarding teaching evaluations at USC. This process was initiated by the Academic Senate, and Faculty input has been sought in a number of ways over the last few years. In addition to working towards teaching excellence, there has… Read More »Teaching Evaluations Update
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Academic Senate Meeting with Presidential Search Advisory Committee
August 28, 2018 Dear Faculty Colleagues, As many of you have probably already read in the recent communication from Rick Caruso, Chair of the USC Board of Trustees, the presidential search is underway, and the Presidential Search Advisory Committee will be seeking opinions regarding the direction of USC as well as desired attributes of a new University President.… Read More »Academic Senate Meeting with Presidential Search Advisory Committee
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Update to Faculty from Academic Senate President
July 30, 2018 Dear Faculty Colleagues, I am writing to update you as best I can on where things stand in this period of transition at USC. The creation of the Presidential search committee is underway, and the Executive Board of the Academic Senate jointly with the Task Force for Shared Governance completed its assessment… Read More »Update to Faculty from Academic Senate President
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Joint Provost/Academic Senate Task Force on Sexual Harassment
MEMORANDUM To: USC Community From: Michael W. Quick Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Yaniv Bar-Cohen President of the Faculty Date: July 16, 2018 Subject: Joint Provost/Academic Senate Task Force on Sexual Harassment … Read More »Joint Provost/Academic Senate Task Force on Sexual Harassment
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Nominations for Faculty for Presidential Search Committee
Dear Faculty Colleagues, The Presidential search committee for the next President of USC is currently being formed. In regards to that committee, we would like to make sure that the Faculty voice is represented, and that the values and principles that we care about as a USC community are appropriately infused into the selection process.… Read More »Nominations for Faculty for Presidential Search Committee
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Call for Volunteers: Minors on Campus Policy Working Group
USC Faculty Members: If you are interested in volunteering for a group put together by Provost Quick to address the Minors on Campus Policy, please email Academic Senate President Yaniv Bar-Cohen at barcohen@usc.edu.