Title IX expert Linda Hoos brings a wealth of experience to a transformed office that seeks to prevent and address reports of discrimination, harassment and retaliation involving all Trojans.
Attorney and higher ed leader Catherine Spear sees respect, access and inclusion at the heart of her work to prevent and address misconduct and discrimination.
Thousands are voicing their values and vision for how the university should reshape itself, through a process underway across USC’s campuses and centers.
For more than 20 years, “The Mayor” has been a fixture at USC. Now, he’s tackling a new challenge: helping to change the university’s culture.
The USC Cultural Journey Values Poll will ask all faculty, staff and students to contribute ideas and help change how the university functions.
The aquatic biologist and noted academic leader returns to California to help the university write its next chapter.
The university adds an ombuds office, boosts compliance and makes background checks more stringent.
“I was determined to leave things better than I found them,” says Wanda Austin, who transfers leadership of USC to Carol L. Folt in July.
At colleges across the country, anxiety and depression are growing. Here’s how Trojans are tackling mental health.
In the president’s annual address, Wanda M. Austin praises staff and faculty accomplishments and calls for USC to cultivate a community that works together.
Stacy Giwa is helping the university reflect on and strengthen its culture, emphasizing ethical decision-making and transparency.
In newly created roles, Katherine Greenwood and Thomas Kosakowski will provide independent, confidential and impartial support for the university community.
New training programs and prevention specialists emphasize a community approach to curbing sexual assault and promoting healthy relationships.
Vladimir Ayvazyan, the newest physician to join USC Student Health, is himself an avid swimmer.
✌ Year in review: Take a look back at a memorable year in which the university refocused on its priorities and made major changes to reinforce those Trojan Family values.
Mark Manley plans to strengthen USC’s culture of integrity and accountability while tracking sensitive complaints and investigations across the university.
Alumna Heather Needham will work at USC Student Health and teach at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
More than 500 students and staff and faculty members shared their thoughts and concerns during a recent series of listening sessions tied to the presidential search.
As a centralized hub for managing complaints across the university, the USC Office of Professionalism and Ethics will provide greater oversight and accountability.
Brenda Ingram, who came to USC in July to oversee relationship and sexual violence prevention and services, wants to be part of a cultural sea change.
Erin Jones wants to be a vigilant sounding board for students in need of counseling.
Michael Blanton will oversee a new office dedicated to handling complaints and sensitive investigations across the university.
Education and health care go together for OB-GYN Deirdre Logan, who returns to her alma mater after 14 years at a community clinic.