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Located near the heart of Los Angeles, the Academic Programs Nobel Prize in chemistry. More recently, University of Southern California is one of The University of Southern California University Professor Kevin Starr received the top private research universities in the upholds a tradition of academic strength at the National Humanities Medal in 2006, United States. all levels — from the earliest explorations of and Professor Morten Lauridsen received the the undergraduate to the advanced scholarly National Medal of Arts in 2007. Since its establishment in 1880, USC has con- research of the postdoctoral fellow. ferred degrees on more than a quarter-million Students students — leaders who have helped Southern USC offers bachelor’s degrees in 95 under- Diversity is a hallmark of the USC student California emerge as a national trendsetter in graduate majors as well as master’s, doctoral community. USC students come from all 50 public policy, economic and business affairs, and professional degrees in 134 areas of study. states, 12 territories and 110 countries. There urban planning and engineering, scientific Hand-in-hand with this wide array of majors, are 33,500 students enrolled at the university, research, health care, communications and USC has developed 147 different academic including 16,500 undergraduate and 17,000 the arts. and professional minors — the broadest graduate and professional students. In fall selection­ of any U.S. university — to encour- 2007, 52 percent of new freshmen were from Today, USC and its graduates carry forward age students to study subjects across widely California. Approximately 37 percent of the this heritage of leadership — developing separated fields. Students may select from university’s total enrollment is composed of innovative opportunities for learning, explor- a variety of degree combinations under the American minorities; a further 17 percent are ing new fields of scholarship and investiga- direction of the College of Letters, Arts international students. For six consecutive tion, and establishing a widening network of and Sciences, the Graduate School and the years, USC has been at the top of American service and partnership among the nations of university’s 17 professional schools. universities in terms of international enroll- the Pacific Rim. ment. Among undergraduates, 50 percent are The heart of the university’s liberal education men and 50 percent are women. The traditional function of the university is program is the USC College of Letters, Arts to teach students — and at USC teaching and Sciences. The largest of USC’s academic The middle 50 percent SAT range of the takes place in the classroom, studio, labora- divisions — in terms of both student enroll- 2007 enrolled freshman class was 1910–2180. tory, seminar room and on the playing field, as ment and faculty — the college serves more The average unweighted GPA was 3.71; well as where students live. USC is commit- than 6,400 undergraduates and more than weighted was 4.07. In fall 2007, there were ted to promoting lifelong learning and to the 1,500 graduate students, and offers some 57 236 National Merit and National Achieve­ principle that education is most effectively academic fields of study. In addition to the ment Scholars. carried out in a context that encourages the undergraduate degrees offered by the college, creation of new knowledge. many of the university’s professional schools USC students consistently earn nationally also offer bachelor’s degree programs. competitive scholarships and fellowships USC places a premium on research and schol- including Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright and arship and on the professional and scholarly Faculty Truman scholarships. credentials of its faculty. Since 1969, USC USC’s full-time faculty numbers nearly 3,200. has been a member of the Association of In addition, more than 4,000 volunteer fac- Research Support American Universities, the elective body that ulty members are affiliated with the Keck Each year, USC’s distinguished faculty and unites the 60 premier research universities in School of Medicine of USC, and some 430 modern facilities attract substantial external the United States and Canada. volunteer faculty are affiliated with the USC funding for educational and scientific research. School of Pharmacy. Research, teaching and According to the most recent data available, The University of Southern California is service are supported by a staff of 8,200. USC ranks 12th among private universities accredited by the Western Association of receiving government funding for research Schools and Colleges, 985 Atlantic Ave., USC’s faculty includes members of the and development support and 21st among Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001. National Academy of Sciences (11), National all universities — with a 2007 total of $432 Students may review USC’s accreditation Academy of Engineering (25), Institute of million. documents by contacting Robin Romans, Medicine (12) and American Academy of associate provost for undergraduate programs. Arts and Sciences (19). More than 200 faculty Libraries members have received prestigious academic The USC Libraries house more than four Throughout its history, USC has performed and professional awards from organizations as million volumes, three million photographs, a wide variety of roles in service to its con- varied as the National Institutes of Health, six million microforms and subscribe to more stituencies — contributing to the welfare of the National Science Foundation, the than 50,000 serials and 33,000 electronic its own students, faculty, staff and alumni, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the John Simon journals. as well as to Southern California, the nation Guggen­heim Foundation and the Academy and the world. In particular, the university’s of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In 1994, network of affiliated hospitals and its partner- USC Professor George A. Olah received the ships with business and nonprofit organiza- tions help to make USC’s expertise available to the community at large. 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The largest of USC’s libraries is the Edward USC’s digital library resources, available Computing Assistance L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library, which online at www.usc.edu/e_resources/isd, include Information Technology Services contains the research collections for most of a collection of article indexes, catalogues, (www.usc.edu/its) offers online computing the humanities and social sciences. Doheny dictionaries,­ encyclopedias, electronic jour­ documentation on a variety of topics. Printed Memorial Library also houses the Cinematic nals and visual materials. USC’s online guides are available in public computing Arts Library, the Music Library, the East library catalogue, HOMER, provides a list of centers and the Leavey Library Information Asian Library and Special Collections. books, periodicals, government documents Commons. and dissertations held in libraries on the In addition to Doheny Library, the USC University Park campus. The Scholars Portal Network Connections Libraries include a number of specialized enables simultaneous searching of selected All the rooms in USC residence halls, as well research libraries that serve the unique research databases, including HOMER and as some areas of Leavey Library and the research needs of the campus. Three librar- core bibliographic­ tools in all major subject Marshall School of Business, are connected ies also are devoted to collections for their areas. The USC Libraries are also engaged in to ResNet, a high-speed computer network. respective professions: the Asa V. Call Law numerous digital initiatives, such as the USC The ResNet connection allows students Library, the Eileen and Kenneth T. Norris Digital Archive and the Shoah Foundation to enjoy free, high-speed (10-megabit-per- Medical Library and the Jennifer Ann Wilson Institute Visual History Archives. To access second) Internet access. Dental Library and Learning Center. these resources and learn about additional services, visit www.usc.edu/libraries. USC also has modems that off-campus stu- The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Library dents may dial into for Internet access. More features a core collection of books and jour- USC’s Ask-a-Librarian service provides pro- information on connecting to the USC net- nals, two electronic information commons fessional reference assistance to students, work can be found at www.usc.edu/its/connect. with nearly 200 computer workstations, more ­faculty and staff. Patrons receive expert than 50 collaborative workspaces, two hands- answers — via phone, email, online chat USC Wireless on learning classrooms, a multimedia audi- sessions or in person. Ask-a-Librarian is Most common areas at USC — including torium and more than 1,400 reader seats in a located online at www.usc.edu/libraries/services/ libraries, auditoriums and eateries — are variety of formal and informal arrangements. ask_a_librarian. configured for wireless technology. New Designed to support undergraduate learn- locations are being added continuously. An ing, Leavey provides faculty and students Computing Resources updated list of wireless locations is available with tools to accomplish research using both Students must be registered for classes or at www.usc.edu/its/wireless. traditional and electronic resources. Within have paid their tuition deposit and certified Leavey, librarians and staff provide faculty that they will be attending USC in order to To ensure the security of wireless connec- with assistance in using technology and infor­ access computing services. Students must tions, Information Technology Services rec- mation resources to develop materials for also activate their free USC account at ommends the use of USC’s Virtual Private instruction and scholarly research. www.usc.edu/firstlogin. Complete information Network (VPN) software at all times. This about the resources and services provided is program can be downloaded at software.usc.edu. The USC Libraries have noteworthy collec- available online at www.usc.edu/its. For more information about the VPN ­client, tions in the areas of cinema, international and visit www.usc.edu/its/vpn. public affairs, American literature, regional Anti-Virus and Other Software history, marine science, philosophy, Latin The university offers a range of software, Information American and Korean studies, among oth- including free anti-virus software for on- For more information about ­computing ers. The Feuchtwanger Memorial Library campus and home computers. Software is resources, users may contact the ITS features an extensive collection of Lion available for use in USC’s public computing Customer Support Center by calling Feuchtwanger’s own works along with the centers, as well as for free download or pur- (213) 740-5555 or emailing [email protected]. rarest books from his library. The USC chase, depending on the application. To learn Additional assistance is available at the ser- Libraries are also home to the Boeckmann more, visit software.usc.edu. vice desk of any public computing center. Center for Iberian and Latin American Studies, as well as an extensive collection Google Apps at USC Hospitals and Patient Care of photographs chronicling the history of Through USC’s partnership with Google, The schools of medicine, dentistry and Southern California. A complete list of all students are eligable for special accounts that pharmacy, together with the divisions of libraries and updated hours is available online allow them to send and receive Gmail using biokinesiology and physical therapy and at www.usc.edu/libraries. their @usc.edu email address. In addition to of occupational science and occupational more than 6 gigabytes of online storage, these therapy, train professionals in the health care The USC Libraries are the administrative accounts provide access to Google’s online fields, conduct original research in all aspects hub of the Southern California Electronic word processing and spreadsheet programs, of biomedicine and health care and provide Libraries Consortium. USC is a member shareable calendars and more. For informa- high quality patient care to the Southern of the Research Libraries Group, an inter- tion, see www.usc.edu/its/google. California community. national association of major universities and research institutions. In addition, USC Blackboard Health care facilities on the Health maintains borrowing agreements with The Blackboard Web site (blackboard.usc.edu) Sciences campus include the USC/Norris Hebrew Union College and the Los Angeles is the online portal used by many USC Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital, County Museum of Natural History Library. professors to provide electronic copies of USC University Hospital, USC Healthcare For more information about the ­libraries’ course materials, syllabi, reading materials Consultation Centers I and II and the lending policies, visit the Web site at and handouts. Blackboard allows students to Doheny Eye Institute. The 411-bed Univer­ www.usc.‌ edu/‌ libraries/about/lending_policies‌ . participate in an online discussion or take a sity Hospital is an ultra-modern facility offer- quiz with automatic grading and immediate ing many specialized services and procedures feedback. that are beyond the scope of most commu- nity hospitals. 16 About USC

The Keck School of Medicine of USC also volunteers contribute more than 1.2 million one year (1962-63 and 1976-77). Fifty USC provides medical staffing for the adjacent Los volunteer hours. Areas of activity include athletes have been awarded NCAA postgrad- Angeles County+USC Medical Center, which arts and culture, athletics and recreation, uate scholarships. is one of the largest academic medical centers child care, children and family, business and in the country and the largest single provider economic development, communication and In Olympic competition, USC has fielded of health care in Los Angeles County. Owned media, criminal justice and legal education, more athletes than any other institution. Since and operated by Los Angeles County, the employment, environmental, health, housing, 1904, 362 Trojan athletes have participated in medical center treats over 28 percent of the human relations, legal, literacy, older adult, the Olympic games, accumulating a total of region’s trauma victims. In addition, it oper- public safety, scholarships and awards, tech- 112 gold, 66 silver and 58 bronze medals. ates one of only three burn centers in the nology, service learning, and volunteer and county, a Levil I trauma center and one of community service. At least one USC athlete has won a gold the few Level III neo-natal intensive care medal in every summer Olympiad since 1912, units in Southern California. At LAC+USC, Model programs such as the USC Family of making USC the only university in the world Keck School faculty direct the care for half of Schools, the USC Joint Educational Project, with this distinction. the AIDS patients and half of the sickle cell Kid Watch, USC Mission Science, USC After anemia patients in Southern California. They School Sports Connection, USC Community USC Alumni Association also provide special clinical care programs for Health Fair, FUENTE Initiative, USC All USC graduates are automatically mem- patients with multiple sclerosis, diabetes and Health Science Expo, USC Community bers of the USC Alumni Association, dedi- other diseases. Education Academy, Community Based cated to serving the university’s more than Learning Collaborative and the Neighbor­ 200,000 alumni, lifelong and worldwide. Community Relations hood Academic Initiative are a few of the Members of the Trojan Family live in all 50 USC is an active partner in efforts to enhance innovative university-community partner- states and around the world and are ­leaders the social, economic, physical and cultural ships that are making a real difference in the in their chosen fields. Distinguished USC aspects of the neighborhoods adjacent to lives of the university’s neighbors. alumni include former U.S. Secretary of both the University Park and Health Sci­ State Warren Christopher, astronaut Neil ences campuses. From 1994 to 2007, USC faculty and staff Armstrong, architect Frank Gehry, opera con­tributed more than $9 million through the singer Marilyn Horne, comedian Will Ferrell To carry out these efforts, USC Civic and USC Good Neighbors Campaign, of which and film director George Lucas. Community Relations (USC CCR) assists more than $7.1 million has benefited 290 the university’s academic and administrative USC-community partnership projects. The USC Alumni Association offers a broad units in implementing five major university- range of programs and services to help alum- community initiatives in partnership with Information about these community service ni stay connected to USC and one another. community agencies, leaders and public programs and data about the USC neigh­ These include Fight On!Line, our searchable officials. These initiatives encourage more borhoods can be obtained at www.usc.edu/ alumni directory; inSCircle, an alumni social entrepreneurs to establish businesses in the community, www.usc.edu/ext-relations/ccr and networking program; a worldwide network immediate vicinity of the two campuses; pro- www.usc.edu/neighborhoods/community/programs. of alumni clubs; free lifetime email forward- vide special educational, cultural and devel- ing; career assistance; Trojan Travel including opmental opportunities for children who live USC is committed to working in partnership the Young Alumni Travel Program; signature in the immediate neighborhoods; work with with its neighbors to build a thriving and safe events such as Homecoming and Alumni neighbors, city and county officials, and the social and physical environment. Awards; football weekenders; class reunions; Los Angeles Police Department to provide volunteer opportunities; and much more. safer streets in the areas surrounding the two Cultural Life campuses; encourage more USC employees USC and its graduates play an important role Founded in 1923, the Alumni Association to own and occupy housing in the immediate in making Los Angeles one of the world’s is headquartered in Widney Alumni House, vicinity of the two campuses; and strive to great centers for the arts. The schools of USC’s original structure and the oldest employ at USC more persons who live in the music and theatre produce a regular series university building in Southern California. immediate neighborhoods. of concerts, operas, musicals, plays and other For more information, call (213) 740-2300 or events. There are three major music, drama visit the USC Alumni Association online at USC CCR provides and helps facilitate and cinema theatres on campus. For up-to- alumni.usc.edu. resources that strengthen the communities date information about cultural events at around USC’s campuses, deepen USC’s ties USC, call the University Ticket Office at Environment to these diverse communities and foster posi- (213) 740‑7111 or visit the arts and events University Park Campus tive relations between USC and those people Web site (www.usc.edu/calendar). Located at the same site since USC’s estab- who are most directly affected by USC’s lishment in 1880 on eight acres of land in presence in these neighborhoods. USC CCR Athletics the city of Los Angeles, the University Park also administers the USC School for Early USC sponsors nine varsity sports for men and campus has grown to its present size of 226 Childhood Education, the USC Educational 10 for women, involving more than 500 of the acres. Situated three miles south of the Los Opportunity Programs Center and the Los nation’s top-ranked athletes. In their pursuit Angeles Civic Center, the campus is adjacent Angeles Metro Minority Business Enterprise of athletic and academic excellence, USC to the museums and recreational facilities of Center. varsity teams have won more national cham- Exposition Park and is served by a network pionships than all but two NCAA member of freeways that provides access to most More than 250 community service programs institutions: 21 women’s team titles and 86 cultural, business and recreational areas of sponsored by or affiliated with USC and men’s team titles — including 11 ­unofficial Southern California. partner institutions serve more than 430,000 football titles. USC is one of only three uni- persons and provide volunteer opportunities versities in intercollegiate athletic history to for more than 40,000 USC students, faculty, win at least five national championships in staff, alumni and friends each year. These A Brief History 17

The University Park campus consists of 196 County+USC Medical Center, the primary Orange County Center (949) 437-0000, 2300 buildings and residence halls totaling approx- teaching hospital for the Keck School of Michelson, Irvine, CA 92612, Business, imately 8.4 million gross square feet, not Medicine for more than a century, the cam- Education, Pharmacy and Social Work. including a new home for the USC School of pus includes several state-of-the-art patient- Cinematic Arts slated to open in December care facilities, among them USC/Norris State Capital Center (916) 442-6911, 1201 2008. Additional university buildings are Comprehensive­ Cancer Center and Hospital, J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, Policy, located off campus, in the immediate vicinity. USC University Hospital and Doheny Eye Planning, and Development and Education. Institute. Activities of USC faculty, resi- Health Sciences Campus dents and students also extend beyond Philip K. Wrigley Marine Science Center on Located three miles from downtown Los the ­campus — to affiliated hospitals and Catalina Island (310) 510-1364, Wrigley Angeles, the USC Health Sciences campus health care providers throughout Southern Marine Science Center, P.O. Box 5069, is a focal point for students, patients and California, and to the USC University Park Avalon, CA 90704. ­scientists from around the world. Here a campus, a collaborative partner in numerous blend of clinical, classroom and laboratory health sciences-related programs. In addition, the USC Office of Federal resources combines to form a dynamic, inter- Relations, located in Washington, D.C., serves active environment that is shaping the future Other Locations as the liaison between USC and the federal of health care. Other teaching facilities include the Orange government. County Center, State Capital Center and the The 61-acre Health Sciences campus is home Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina USC Federal Relations (202) 824-5860, 701 to the region’s first and oldest medical and Island. Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 540, pharmacy schools, as well as to acclaimed Washington D.C., 20004 ­programs in biokinesiology and physical ther- apy and in occupational science and occu- pational therapy. In addition to Los Angeles

A Brief History

Los Angeles was little more than a frontier Exposition Boulevard. A portion of the land fiscal uncertainty and near collapse, until his town in the 1870s, when a group of public- was to be reserved for the actual campus, untimely death in December 1891. spirited citizens with a reverence for learning while sales of the remaining lots would create first sought to establish a university in the an endowment to provide the seeds of finan- The man who took on the task of leading the region. Although the “city” still lacked paved cial support for the institution. More than university through the impending financial streets, electric lights, telephones and a reli- an act of generosity, the gift of land was an crisis was Joseph P. Widney, brother of Robert able fire alarm system, the effort to create an expression of assuredness about the future. Maclay Widney and the first dean of USC’s institution of higher education, led by mem- medical school (founded in 1885). Widney bers of the Southern California Conference In a similar vote of confidence, not to men- served as president for three years, accept- of the Methodist Episcopal Church, found an tion a display of audacity, the Board of ing no salary and paying most of his own enthusiastic reception among the more far- Trustees named the nascent institution, ­expenses. In 1895, he stepped down from his sighted residents, who were eager to advance rather grandiosely, the University of Southern post to resume his medical practice. their community. California. During the presidency of George W. White, Among the founders of USC, the prime The Era of the Founders (1880-1921) USC continued to progress both financially mover was Judge Robert Maclay Widney, a On September 4, 1880 — 99 years to the day and educationally. Although White returned leading Los Angeles businessman who had after the founding of El Pueblo Nuestra Senora to the Methodist ministry in 1899, the come to the area to practice law and develop la Reina de los Angeles — nearly a tenth of the momentum built during his administration real estate. It was Widney who, after 11 years, city’s population braved the late summer heat sustained the university throughout a four- succeeded in forming the future university’s and dust to witness the laying of the corner- year interregnum during which the Board of Board of Trustees and took up the challenge stone for the university’s first building. Just Trustees sought a suitable replacement. of securing a donation of property for the days after the construction was completed on fledgling enterprise. October 6, 1880, USC opened its doors to wel- George Finley Bovard, younger brother come 53 students. of USC’s first president, took the helm of In 1879, three civic leaders — Ozro W. the young university in 1903. Dedicated to Childs, a Protestant horticulturist; former Marion McKinley Bovard became USC’s first keeping up with the demands of Southern California governor John G. Downey, an president, under an initial agreement that California’s rapidly expanding population — Irish-Catholic businessman; and Isaias W. put him in charge of the internal organization which grew from 11,000 in 1880 to 319,000 in Hellman, a German-Jewish banker and of the university as well as its educational 1910 — USC began to evolve from a small, philanthropist — deeded to the Board of program for a period of five years. Bovard struggling institution into one of the principal Trustees 308 lots located in an area des- presided over seven boom years prior to seats of learning on the Pacific Coast. ignated as “West Los Angeles,” near the 1887 and then over an extended period of intersection of today’s Vermont Avenue and 18 About USC

While, elsewhere in the country, the During World War II, military units took Although American higher education in the Carnegies, Cornells, Rockefellers, Vanderbilts over several university buildings and the 1970s was characterized by lowered enroll- and Stanfords had been heavily endowing curriculum was reconfigured to include a ments and a drop-off in funding, USC rose universities during the late 19th century, USC wartime emphasis on aerospace science, to new heights during this time. Ten major forged ahead largely on the energies of its fac- geography, international relations, languages, buildings were begun or completed; USC’s ulty, deans, presidents and trustees. Likewise, photography and the like. total number of endowed chairs and profes- as challenging as the years of World War I sorships rose to 67; applications for admis- proved to be, they demonstrated — as did After the war, USC faced yet another chal- sion soared from 4,100 in 1970 to more than the financial panic of the 1890s — that USC lenge as the G.I. Bill brought former service- 11,000 in 1979; and the mean grade point was vulnerable to economic cycles but never- men to campus for study. Enrollment soared average for admitted freshmen rose to 3.4 on theless resilient in difficult times. from 8,500 in 1945 to more than 24,000 in a 4.0 scale. 1947. Von KleinSmid, now 70 years old, During the era of the founders, the forerun- announced that he would step down and The Hubbard administration also brought a ners to today’s schools or departments of become chancellor of the university for life. renewed dedication to USC’s urban commu- architecture, business, dentistry, education, nity. As an outward sign of this commitment, engineering, fine arts, journalism, law, marine The Era of Maturity (1946-1980) the university’s Joint Educational Project was biology, music, pharmacy, philosophy, religion As support for higher education increased founded in 1972. and sociology were all added to the university. during the post-War years, USC entered a new, modern era that brought increased sig- Great Expectations (1980-1991) USC marked another high point when Los nificance both nationally and internationally. James H. Zumberge was inaugurated as Angeles Times sportswriter Owen R. Bird President Fred D. Fagg, Jr. began the process USC’s ninth president on May 10, 1981, dur- dubbed the university’s spirited athletic teams by instituting modern cost-accounting prac- ing a ceremony that was the capstone of a the “Trojans” in 1912. tices, purchasing land near the Los Angeles year of celebrations marking the centennial County Hospital for a health sciences cam- of the university. The von KleinSmid Era (1921-1947) pus, and establishing a development office. Rufus Bernhard von KleinSmid — or Fagg also initiated the construction of six Building on an academic planning process “Dr. Von” as he was affectionately known buildings, set in motion an aggressive pro- that began early in his tenure, Zumberge — became USC’s fifth president in 1921. gram of land acquisition and augmented the focused on strengthening undergraduate By the end of his first decade in office, USC library collection by two-thirds. education; expanding key doctoral, research, had attained full national accreditation, estab- professional and health sciences programs; lished a graduate school to unify graduate In 1958, Norman Topping succeeded Fagg and forging stronger community connections. work across the university and become a large as president of USC, embarking on one of The Zumberge years also saw USC’s highly non-denominational institution. Additionally, the most dynamic periods in the university’s successful participation in the 1984 Olympics. the university implemented a number of history. Topping established a comprehensive ­pioneering academic initiatives. planning commission that produced, in May In addition, Zumberge launched “The 1961, the “Master Plan for Enterprise and Campaign for USC,” which at the time was Von KleinSmid created an extension division Excellence in Education.” This courageous the biggest fund-raising program in the uni- at USC in 1922, offering classes in locations and forward-looking academic blueprint set versity’s history. When it concluded in June ranging from Glendale to San Diego; in 1924, a goal of raising $106,675,000 in new funds. 1990, the campaign had raised $641.6 mil- he founded the first school of international Although Topping predicted that it might lion, contributing over $188 million to USC’s relations in the United States; in 1929, the take 20 years to accomplish this goal, it was endowment and boosting annual support of nation’s second school of public administra- reached and surpassed in little more than university programs to unprecedented levels. tion was established at USC; and also in 1929, five. All told, the campaign doubled USC’s USC initiated the country’s first college-level endowment and added 30 new buildings to USC made major strides in funding for program in cinematography. The first Ph.D. the university’s two campuses. research during the Zumberge years as well. degree conferred in Southern California was Sponsored research grew from $71.5 mil- awarded at USC in 1923. The crowning achievement of the Topping lion in 1981 to $174.5 million in 1990 — a years was USC’s election to the Association of 144 percent increase. Major research efforts, Whereas the first priority of von KleinSmid’s American Universities, an organization today such as the USC-based National Center for administration was to expand professional made up of 62 leading public and private Integrated Photonic Technology and the training programs, the Great Depression universities. The AAU bases membership Southern California Earthquake Center, arrived at decade’s end, and, once again, on general excellence with an emphasis on contributed significantly to USC’s emer- USC was forced to retrench. Non-essential graduate and research programs. gence as one of the nation’s premier research courses were eliminated, and USC debuted universities. the “University of the Air,” an educational When Topping stepped down in 1970, the outreach program broadcast on radio. Thanks mantle of leadership passed to John R. Among the more than a dozen major new to donors, von KleinSmid was able to proceed Hubbard, who charted his priority as bringing buildings completed during Zumberge’s ten- with an ambitious plan of capital expansion USC to even higher levels of academic dis- ure were the Hedco Neurosciences Building, that added several major buildings to the tinction. Toward this end, Hubbard launched General William Lyon University Center, the campus, including Edward L. Doheny Jr. the “Toward Century II” campaign, an over- Cinematic Arts Complex, Pertusati University Memorial Library. whelmingly successful fund-raising effort that Bookstore and Kaprielian Hall, as well as brought in more than $309 million. major additions to the architecture and fine arts library and the law school building. Plans for a new teaching library also got under way. A Brief History 19

USC’s Health Sciences campus, too, under- surrounding its two campuses. Among the Likewise, sponsored research by USC inves- went dramatic transformations during the flagship programs developed to meet these tigators nearly doubled in the 1990s. Today, Zumberge decade, nearly doubling in size goals are the USC Good Neighbors Campaign, USC brings in some $432 million a year in with the acquisition of land and existing which channels faculty and staff giving into contract and grant funds and has solidified its buildings from Los Angeles County. As support of USC-community partnerships, and status as one of the leading research universi- Zumberge stepped down, the USC/Norris the Family of Schools, an alliance between ties in the United States. Comprehensive Cancer Center, which the university and local schools that provides opened in 1983, was in the final stages of educational, cultural and development­ oppor- Pressing upward toward increasingly lofty fund-raising for a major building addition. tunities for neighborhood schoolchildren. goals, Sample spearheaded the development Additionally, construction was nearing com- This approach to community service became of a second strategic plan that was adopted pletion on Richard K. Eamer Medical Plaza, a national mark of distinction when the by the Board of Trustees in 2004. This plan a cooperative project of the university and editors of Time magazine and The Princeton outlines a vision for the future in which National Medical Enterprises that included Review named USC “College of the Year USC reinvents the research university of the the 284-bed USC University Hospital and 2000” in recognition of its ambitious social- 21st century, and becomes “one of the most USC Healthcare Consultation Center I. outreach programs. influential and productive universities in the world.” Redefining the Research University Sample also has steered USC to new (1991-present) fundraising heights. Under the banner of President Sample’s distinguished career Steven B. Sample, the 10th president of the “Building on Excellence,” the university spans academic administration, as well as University of Southern California, inaugurated mounted a $2.85 billion fundraising drive teaching, research and its practical applica- his tenure by calling upon USC to strengthen that concluded in 2002 as the most successful tion. A graduate of the University of Illinois undergraduate education, develop the Health campaign in the history of American higher at Urbana-Champaign, Sample was on the Sciences campus into an international center education. USC is the only university to faculty at Purdue University, held administra- of excellence, aggressively recruit a larger receive five nine-figure gifts — $120 million tive posts with the Illinois Board of Higher number of the very best doctoral and post- from the Annenberg Foundation to create the Education and at the University of Nebraska, doctoral students, expand USC’s tradition of USC Annenberg Center for Communication; and served as president of the State University public service, and improve programs and $113 million (later increased to $163 million) of New York at Buffalo before joining USC. services while conserving resources. Above from Alfred Mann to establish the Mann He has published numerous articles in the all, however, he cautioned USC to avoid com- Institute for Biomedical Engineering; $110 fields of science, engineering and higher edu- placency and to fiercely maintain its focus on million from the W. M. Keck Foundation cation, and he invented a digital electronic improving in every measure. for the Keck School of Medicine of USC; a control system that has been installed behind second gift from the Annenberg Foundation the touch panels in more than 500 million Despite a first year fraught with earthquakes, of $100 million; and $175 million from the microwave ovens and other home appliances riots and fiscal difficulties, Sample personally Lucasfilm Foundation to endow the USC around the world. Sample was elected to the drafted USC’s Role and Mission Statement School of Cinematic Arts and construct a new National Academy of Engineering in 1998 and set in motion a strategic planning process building for the school. and to the American Academy of Arts and that identified four initiatives — undergradu- Sciences in 2003. The recipient of numerous ate education; interdisciplinary research and Among the major campus facilities opened awards for his service and leadership, he also education; programs building upon the during the Sample administration are the holds eight honorary degrees. resources of Southern California and Los Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Library, Angeles; and internationalization — for Jane Hoffman Popovich and J. Kristoffer Throughout his career, Sample has contin- guiding USC to new heights throughout the Popovich Hall, the International Residential ued to teach. During his first year at USC, 1990s. College at Parkside, Zilkha Neurogenetic he co‑taught a freshman seminar, “Science Institute, Ronald Tutor Hall, the Molecular and Technology in Human Culture,” and Under Sample’s leadership, the university and Computational Biology Building, USC he has since taught junior-level classes in developed a distinctive core curriculum as Healthcare Consultation Center II, the electrical engineering. Since 1996, Sample well as a broad array of academic and pro- Galen Center, and the Arts and Humanities and University Professor Warren Bennis have fessional minors that have made “breadth Residential College at Parkside. co-taught the course “The Art and Adventure with depth” the hallmark of undergraduate of Leadership.” Largely growing out of his education at USC. Thanks to these and other Sample also has overseen a dramatic gain in experience in teaching this course, Sample enhancements, USC has become regarded USC’s academic prowess. In 1994, George wrote a best-selling book, The Contrarian’s nationally as a pacesetter in undergraduate Olah, director of the USC Loker Hydrocarbon Guide to Leadership, which was chosen by the education and has enrolled one of the most Research Institute, won the Nobel Prize in Toronto Globe as one of the 10 best business academically talented freshman classes in the chemistry, and the faculty now includes 43 books of 2001 and has been translated into country. members of the three national academies five languages. He has also chaired a number ­recognized by the AAU. USC has become of statewide and national groups examining Challenging USC to redouble its time- world-renowned in the fields of communica- the state of elementary, secondary and higher honored tradition of service to community, tion and multimedia technologies as well as education. Sample sharpened the university’s focus in cross-disciplinary teaching and research. on improving schools and promoting safe streets in the neighborhoods immediately 20 About USC

Student Life

The Student Affairs Division has as its funda- by federal, state or local law. The University can also use connectSC to participate in mental purpose the provision of services and of Southern California complies with Title on-campus recruiting. Students interested in resources to students which will assist them in VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of obtaining a job or internship should access the their total development: physical, social, emo- the Education Amendments of 1972, Section online job listing service, available 24 hours a tional, cultural, moral and intellectual. As such, 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the day, by visiting the CPPC Web site and regis- the division complements and serves the edu­ Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 which tering for connectSC at careers.usc.edu. cational, research and service objectives of fac- respectively prohibit discrimination. Students ulty and students by designing programs that who wish to file a complaint or have an inquiry Center for Academic Support are an extension of the academic experience. regarding these issues may contact the Equity The Center for Academic Support (CAS) is Consistent with this charge, the division has and Diversity Office, Figueroa Building, Room the location of the central resource and refer- adopted the following statement that informs 202, (213) 740-5086. The university’s Title IX ral agency for learning enrichment at USC. and guides its policies and actions regarding coordinator is the Director of the Office of CAS staff work with USC faculty, staff and the USC community. Equity and Diversity. Students who wish to students to complement and enhance optimal inquire about these issues may also contact the use of the educational resources of the univer- Principles of Community Office of the Vice President, Student Affairs, sity. The goals of this program are to facilitate USC is a multicultural community of people Student Union 201, (213) 740-2421. independent learning, critical thinking, inte- from diverse racial, ethnic, and class back- grative understanding and responsible action. grounds, national origins, religious and politi-­ Academic Support cal beliefs, physical abilities and sexual ori- As the university admits a student body CAS contributes to a collaborative approach entations. Our activities, programs, classes, increasingly qualified and motivated academ- to learning in USC’s academic community. workshops/lectures and everyday interactions ically, Student Affairs is providing increased The staff at CAS works to meet individual are enriched by our acceptance of one anoth- levels of support for the coordination of student needs as they relate to learning er, and we strive to learn from each other in honors programs, development of residential enrichment. Services available include: tutor- an atmosphere of positive engagement and hall study space, tutorial support, linkage of ing and assistance in learning strategies and mutual respect. career guidance with academic advising, and study skills. CAS offers weekly learning involvement of faculty in student residence enrichment workshops in goal setting, time We want to make explicit our expectations halls and all campus community activities. management, study skills and concentra- regarding the behavior of each member of Such programs are described in the sections tion and memory, writing skills, test-taking our community. As adults, we are responsible which follow. The thematic nature of the anxiety and note taking. Students can also for our behavior and are fully accountable for individual programs is captured by the guid- schedule private workshops for small groups. our actions. We each must take responsibility ing principle of “academic community.” Services are free to all USC students. A list of for our awareness of racism, sexism, ageism, learning enrichment workshops is available in xenophobia, homophobia and other forms of Career Planning and Placement Center the Schedule of Classes. oppression. The USC Career Planning and Placement Center (CPPC) provides information and CAS is located on the third floor of the Bigotry will not go unchallenged within this advising to help students explore career Student Union Building, Room 301, (213) community. No one has the right to denigrate options including internships, full-time 740-0776. The center’s email address is another human being on the basis of race, sex, employment and networking opportunities. [email protected]. The hours are 8:30 a.m. to sexual orientation, nation origin, etc. We will The CPPC offers assistance in resume writ- 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. not tolerate verbal or written abuse, threats, ing, interviewing techniques and sponsors harassment, intimidation or violence against such programs as the Career Fair, Internship Ethnic Student Programs person or property. In this context, we do not Week, numerous “diversity in the work- USC is strongly committed to enhancing the accept alcohol or substance abuse as an excuse, place” events, the Global Fellows and Dream quality of life for all students attending the reason or for such abuse, harassment, intimida- Dollars programs and the Trojan Network. university. Unusual efforts have been made tion or violence. Ignorance or “it was just a In addition, the center offers comprehensive to build on the cultural diversity present in joke” is also not an excuse for such behavior. career assessments. The CPPC is located on our student body. These efforts are coordinat- the first floor of the Student Union Building, ed through departments within the Division All who work, live, study and teach in the Room 110, and is open Monday through of Student Affairs. This focus provides oppor- USC community are here by choice, and as Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more informa- tunities for cross-cultural experiences for all part of that choice should be committed to tion, call (213) 740-9111 or visit careers.usc.edu. students and a chance to identify a broad these principles which are an integral part of range of support services to these specific USC’s focus, goals and mission. Job Opportunities ethnic minority groups. Through connectSC, the Career Planning Non-Discrimination Policy and Placement Center lists internships and University of Southern California does not job postings for USC students and alumni. discriminate on the basis of race, religion, The listings include part- and full-time national origin, gender, age, Vietnam veteran positions, on- and off-campus opportunities, status, disability, sexual orientation or any as well as Work Study positions. Students other characteristics which may be specified Student Life 21

El Centro Chicano APASS’ mission is to enable students to with USC in achieving their educational, A department within Student Affairs, El complete their academic studies more suc- ­professional and personal objectives. In addi- Centro Chicano (El Centro) serves as a cessfully; to participate fully in university life tion, academic departments and research resource center for all Latina/o and USC through activities and programs; to develop units receive assistance from OIS in complet- students. Founded in 1972, the center fosters leadership, communication and interpersonal ing the immigration formalities for hiring for- a community of critically thinking, socially skills; and to become knowledgeable about eign nationals for both short-term and career conscious Chicana/o and Latina/o leaders, pro- and involved with the Asian Pacific American appointments. OIS recognizes the many ben- viding personal, social and academic support community and identity. efits of international educational exchange, through graduation and beyond. El Centro and promotes these benefits both within the Chicano also provides social and cultural pro- APASS programs include leadership devel- university and throughout the local commu- gramming, student advocacy, assistance for opment, orientation, community resources nity. On campus, OIS aims to provide oppor- Latina/o student groups, transitional/beyond and information, career and peer mentoring, tunities for interaction among international USC programming and community outreach cultural and educational programs, academic and domestic students, scholars, faculty and that fosters and promotes the academic and collaborations, and individual and collective staff through programs and activities with an personal success of Latina/o students. In advocacy. international and intercultural focus. addition, they strive to educate the campus about Latina/o issues and the ethnic diver- APASS is located in the Student Union These programs include: sity represented within the community (i.e., Building, Room 410, (213) 740-4999. For Central and South America, Cuba, Dominican more information, email [email protected] or State of the World Seminars – held once each Republic, Mexico and Puerto Rico) by serving visit www.usc.edu/apass. semester featuring panels of international as a resource to the entire USC family. students and faculty experts speaking on Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs topics of current world political, social and Through the Latino Resource Handbook, hand- The mission of the Center for Black Cultural economic interest. ed out to all new Latina/o students, and the and Student Affairs (CBCSA) is to create an weekly El Centro E-newsletter, they inform stu- afro-centric, holistic learning environment for International Diners’ Club – monthly excur- dents about information such as scholarship academic, social and professional develop- sions to a wide variety of Los Angeles ethnic opportunities, internships, cultural events and ment, as well as to provide civic engagement restaurants. student organizations that will help improve opportunities for all members of the USC their university experience (please see Web community. LA Today – several outings each semester to site). El Centro serves as headquarters for places in Los Angeles not included on the approximately 16 Chicano/Latino student CBCSA’s goal is to create an environment typical tourist path. organizations as well as the Latino Parent that encourages the intellectual, professional, Association. All students, including commuter, social and cultural growth of African-American English Language Program – English Language transfer and graduate students, are welcome students entering and completing degree instruction, field trips and social activities to use the student lounge, kitchenette and programs. for spouses, relatives and friends of the USC study room. international community. CBCSA meets its goal by targeting five Programs and services offered include the major areas of focus: cultural and community Thanksgiving Match-up – host families invite Unity through Community: Black and Latino development, leadership, professional devel- international students into their homes to cel- New Student Welcome, Latino Floors (spe- opment, retention and social enrichment. All ebrate Thanksgiving and help students learn cial interest housing program), class reunions, CBCSA services and programs are initiated more about American culture in general. ¡CONEXIONES! mentor program, First Year in accordance with the Division of Student Leadership Seminar, Latino Honor Society, Affairs’ five strategic initiatives. International Graduation Reception – a recep- La Posada, Latino Parent Association and tion and awards ceremony for all graduating the Chicano/Latino Graduation. Programs CBCSA maintains various programs and ser- international students. and services consider gender, class, religion/ vices include: the African-American Resource spirituality, bi/monolingual, continuing gen- Handbook, African American Honor Society, For more information about any of OIS’ erations, sexual orientation, disabilities and African-Centered Leadership Academy, Black services or programs, refer to the Web site biracial/ethnic identities. Family Weekend, Black Graduation, Black www.usc.edu/student-affairs/OIS. History Month, Diversity Career Workshop El Centro Chicano is located on the third Series, Howard University Exchange Program, Parking and Transportation floor of the United University Church (UUC). Marcus Garvey Service Learning Project, pre- Parking For more information, contact (213) 740‑1480 college and community outreach, Somerville TrojanTransportation maintains over 5,500 or visit www.usc.edu/student-affairs/elcentro. Place and Welcome Week activities. on-campus parking spaces and approximately 4,500 off-campus spaces at the University Asian Pacific American Student Services CBCSA is located in the Student Union Park campus. In addition, there are 3,000 The Asian Pacific American Student Services Building, Room 415, (213) 740-8257. For parking spaces available at the Health (APASS) department assists students in their more information, email [email protected] or Sciences campus. TrojanTransportation also cultural and personal development during visit www.usc.edu/cbcsa. offers numerous rideshare programs such as their years at USC. The department links carpool, vanpool and certain off-campus tram students to various opportunities both in International Services stops to help cut transportation expenses for and out of the university and to Asian Pacific The Office of International Services (OIS), commuters. For intercampus transportation, American communities. located in the Student Union Building, Room students may use Campus Cruiser services 300, assists more than 6,500 non-immigrant and tram shuttles. students, scholars, faculty and staff associated 22 About USC

To obtain more information about transporta-­ provides limited equipment rental and sales Once a student is in university housing, he or tion or parking, please visit the TrojanTrans­ of sports items. she may continue in housing by participating portation Office, Childs Way Building,­ or in the TrojanHousing renewal process each its Web site at transnet.usc.edu, call (213) For information regarding student employ- winter. Incoming fall 2008 freshmen who par- 740-3575 or toll-free at (888) SC4-TRAN. ment and volunteer opportunities, guest ticipate in the renewal process are guaranteed policies, conferences, recreational services, housing for their sophomore year. After that, Recreational Sports summer youth sports programs and facility student housing assignments will be based on Recreational sports (a.k.a. Rec Sports) wel- reservations, call (213) 740-5127 or visit the a lottery process. comes all members of the university commu- recreational sports Web site at www.usc.edu/ nity to participate in its extensive services and recsports. Housing assignments for incoming non- sports programs. The office provides students, freshman students for the fall semester are faculty, staff and guests with numerous oppor- Residential Choices made throughout the summer. Assignments tunities for sports and recreational activities. USC provides attractive residence oppor- are made on a first-come, first-served basis Rec Sports educates individuals in the mean- tunities which complement its educational and subject to space availability. ingful use of leisure time through its various objectives. The university believes that the programs and services. living experiences in residential colleges, resi- Housing Services Office dence halls and university apartments offer TrojanHousing is responsible for process- Recreational Facilities a desirable and important part of the total ing the housing applications for students The University Park campus offers recre- educational experience. University housing for the academic year and summer sessions. ational facility choices including: the Lyon provides the setting for students, faculty and TrojanHousing and each on-site Customer University Center, McDonalds Swim Stadium, staff to come together and create an academic Service Center may issue housing contracts, Cromwell Field, Loker Track Stadium, intra- residential community. The goal is to com- assignments and reassignments. mural field, Marks Tennis Stadium, a stu- bine a high degree of informal contact and a dent tennis court complex, and the Physical strong desire to explore the world of ideas in Applications for student housing for new Education Building, which houses an indoor the development of an intellectually stimu- students are mailed with the admissions swimming pool, basketball court and aerobic/ lating environment. USC recommends that acceptance letter. New students are urged to dance studios. students consider the advantages of these take advantage of the simple and convenient programs and live on campus in one of these online application available at housing.usc.edu. The Lyon University Center, the largest facilities for at least a portion of the time in Applicants may request roommates on their recreational facility on campus, includes which they are enrolled. applications; those using the online applica- the McDonalds Swim Stadium, sauna and tion system may take advantage of a room- jacuzzi; group exercise fitness studio; the new USC TrojanHousing mate matching feature, which sorts potential Robinson Exercise Room, Klug Family fit- The goal of the university is to offer appli- roommates based on living preferences and ness center (weight room); gymnasium space cants housing in a variety of living alterna- offers them the chance to exchange email for basketball and volleyball, racquetball and tives. USC houses over 6,500 students in prior to formally requesting each other. squash courts; climbing wall; and a cardio- over 40 university-owned housing facilities. vascular center equipped with new audio- Freshmen live primarily on campus in resi- Questions may be directed to TrojanHousing, visual equipment. The equipment includes dence halls and suites. Upperclassmen and Parking Structure X, (213) 740-2546 or stationary bicycles, stair climbers, elliptical graduates reside in apartment buildings on or (800) 872-4632; Fax (213) 740-8488, email machines, rowing machines, and cross train- near campus. The residence hall style of liv- [email protected]. Or visit the TrojanHousing ing equipment. There is no fee for currently ing is available on a semester payment plan. Web site at housing.usc.edu. registered students, however, all students The rooms are furnished and are designed to must complete a general recreational facility accommodate two students each. In residence Residential Education waiver available online at www.usc.edu/ halls, bathrooms are usually communal and Residential Education supervises the uni- recsports. A summer student membership is dining services are in close proximity. Three versity programs and live-in staff in the USC available. large suite-style buildings bring five to eight housing system. Special interest housing and students together in double and single occu- faculty-student programs, including residen- Programs pancy rooms around shared facilities, such as tial colleges, are coordinated by this office. The staff directs more than 100 sporting bathrooms and, in some cases, small common programs that attract 9,800 students, staff and areas. The apartment style of living requires Residential Colleges faculty participants and 900 club sport mem- more independence. The apartment units are USC established its first comprehensive resi- bers. Intramural sports offers a wide array of furnished, with most having standard kitchens, dential college in 1987 and currently offers activities including: flag football, basketball, bathroom facilities and living areas. Units five such programs on campus. Being a part soccer, racquet sports and softball. More than are designed to house two, three, four or five of the community of students, scholars and 52 club sports are hosted by the department students per apartment, depending on the faculty at Birnkrant Residential College is including teams such as badminton, lacrosse, number and size of bedrooms. A limited num- available to freshman and returning residents. soccer, golf, ice hockey, hiking, dance, surfing ber of furnished apartments for students with and water skiing. families is also available. North Residential College and New Resi­ den­tial College are especially attractive Services First-year students who apply by the fresh- to students with an interest in business, Leisure classes and wellness programs such man housing application deadline are assured multi­cultural interaction and cinema. Like as aerobics, pilates, yoga, martial arts, personal of receiving university housing during their Birnkrant Residential College, New and trainers, Masters Swim and massage therapy first two years at USC. Freshmen who apply North Resi­dential College are available to are available. Locker rental and towel ser- after the deadline will be housed as space freshmen and returning students. vice are provided for a fee. Guests, alumni permits, but everything possible is done to and emeriti faculty are welcome to become provide them with freshman housing. members of the center and participate in its programs. A Pro Shop in the Lyon Center Student Life 23

The International Residential College at participate in Rush (membership recruitment) Students with Disabilities Parkside provides a venue where undergrad- should not plan on immediate occupancy in Disability Services and Programs (DSP) is uate and graduate students as well as live-in the house. Joining a fraternity or ­sorority is dedicated to maintaining an environment USC faculty and visiting professors come not sufficient reason to be released from a that ensures all students with documented together to promote stimulating cultural and university housing contract. Further infor- disabilities at USC equal access to its edu- intellectual exchanges among individuals mation regarding housing and activities in cational programs, activities and facilities. from many countries. A supplemental appli- fraternities or sororities may be obtained Accommodations are designed to level the cation is required for residents of this facility. from the Fraternity and Sorority Leadership playing field for students with disabilities, Development Office, Student Union Build­ while maintaining the integrity and standards The new Arts and Humanities Residential ing, Room 200, (213) 740-2080, www.usc.edu/ of each of our academic programs. College at Parkside, which opened in fall student-affairs/greeklife/faq. 2007, connects students to the cultural offer- Accommodations are determined on a case- ings of USC and Los Angeles. Family Housing by-case basis, but some examples of typical Students with families who would like uni- accommodations include: assistance in pro- Special Interest Housing versity housing should apply to the Housing viding note-takers, sign language interpret- Other residential faculty programs include Services Office, Parking Structure X, (213) ers, readers, scribes, advocacy with faculty, Deans’ Halls, Annenberg House, Hillview 740-2546. Family housing is located north exam proctoring, assistance with architectural apartments, Honors House, Founders and of campus and has furnished one-bedroom barriers, accessible seating at USC sporting Sierra apartments, which bring together high- and a very limited number of two-bedroom events, alternative text formats, adaptive ly motivated students and interested faculty apartments. technology, referrals to community resources, to increase faculty-student interaction. support groups and other support services Child Care for individual needs that are unique to a Other programs bring together students with Students with families can apply to enroll their ­student’s disability. a special common interest. These include children in the Anna Bing Arnold Child Care the Wellness Floor, SChalom (Jewish religion Center. The program operates in three sites The office is located in Student Union and culture) Housing, Quiet Community located on the University Park and Health Building, Room 301, and is open Monday Floor, Great Outdoor Floors, Civic Engage­ Sciences campuses. There are programs for through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., (213) ment, Law Program (law students only), infants, toddlers, pre-school and after school 740-0776 (voice), (213) 740-6948 (TDD only) Occupational Therapy Program (majors care. The focus is on personal and social or email [email protected]. only), Chemistry (first year Ph.D. students growth, developing motor coordination and only), and the Muslim, Latino, African- positive self-image and providing a good first Student Health and Counseling Centers American, Business, Women in Science and school experience. Full- and part-time enroll- At USC every effort is made to help students Engineering, Rainbow (LGBT), Music, ment is available and a monthly fee is charged. achieve and maintain good physical, men- Arts and Architecture, and Cinema floors. tal and social health. The University Park USC’s latest program is “Trojan Academy” in Student Athlete Academic Services Health Center (UPHC) offers direct medical Century Apartments. This program provides The SAAS program was established to pro- care and psychological counseling, as well a second-year student honors program and is vide student athletes with the academic as prevention programs to assist students in sponsored by the Association of Presidential support necessary for them to achieve their assuming responsibility for their personal and Trustee Scholars. Information on these goal of a USC degree. By providing services well-being. For more information, contact the special interest housing programs is available through the Athletic Department such as center at (213) 740-8742 (UPHC) or consult in the Living at USC brochure which students general counseling, advisement and problem the center’s Web site (www.usc.edu/uphc). receive with their acceptance packet, and the solving along with orientation, registration housing Web site. Call Residential Education assistance, grade monitoring, study table and University Park Health Center Medical at (213) 740-2080 for details about these tutoring, SAAS helps student athletes fulfill Services is located at 849 West 34th Street. programs. the university’s academic expectations for During the fall and spring semesters, the cen- them and also helps each of them to achieve ter is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Contact their own personal academic goals. from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday from Residential Education is located in the 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday from 9:30 a.m. Student Union, Suite 200. Call (213) Student Judicial Affairs and Community to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday (urgent care 740-2080 or visit our Web site at www.usc.edu/ Standards only) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The health center student-affairs/ResEd. Procedural and advisory matters, as well as is closed evenings (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) during the integrity of the student conduct system, holiday weeks and university recess periods. Fraternities and Sororities are the responsibility of the Office of Student Please note that hours of operation are sub- Fraternities and sororities also offer a resi- Judicial Affairs and Community Standards. ject to change. All changes will be posted dential experience for student members. The one week in advance. You may also call majority of USC fraternities and sororities The Office of Student Judicial Affairs and (213) 740-8742 (UPHC) for current hours. have houses on or near 28th Street, “The Community Standards reviews student Row.” The cost to members living in one of conduct and academic integrity matters. A Eligibility for Services these houses is comparable to the cost of liv- complete description of the student conduct All students taking six or more units during ing in the residence halls. Those members not system is printed in SCampus, USC’s student fall or spring semester pay the student health living in the fraternity or sorority houses pay a guidebook. Additional information can also fee and are eligible for services. Students fee which provides them with most privileges be found on the Web site at www.usc.edu/ with less than six units and spouses of stu- other than rooms. Housing in most fraternities student-affairs/SJACS. dents may choose to pay the fee and receive and sororities is limited; students who plan to services. Students enrolled in the USC ­student health insurance plan are required to pay the student health fee. Most services are 24 About USC

available at no additional charge. Moderate Prescriptions may be filled, for a charge, Presently, there are two vaccines available fees are charged for selected services such at the campus pharmacy located in the that provide protection against four of the as laboratory tests, prescriptions, orthopedic Student Union Building on the University five most common strains. For more informa- appliances, copies of X-rays and medical Park campus. tion on this disease, refer to www.usc.edu/uphc. records. Students may use the services of the University Park Health Center through- Health Promotion and Prevention Services Student Counseling Services out the semester, as well as during breaks Part of the mission of the Health Center is to Counseling services are available on the between academic sessions, as long as they promote health and prevent disease. By par- University Park campus at the Student are continuing students and are registered for ticipating in the programs Health Promotion Counseling Center located in the YWCA the following semester. and Prevention Services (HPPS) offers, stu- Building. dents can get involved in the maintenance of During the summer months, students may their health and work to create an environ- Services are provided to help enhance stu- use the services of the University Park Health ment to support a healthy lifestyle. dents’ skills and attitudes in adapting to Center if they are continuing students and college life, creatively handling stresses and pay the summer fee. Alcohol and drug education programs are a challenges, relating to new and different multifaceted effort to provide educational people and making their USC experience sat- Note: Students enrolled in classes on the programs, referral and information about alco- isfying and productive. Eligible students may University Park campus will receive their hol and other drugs to the campus communi- be seen in a group, as a couple or individu- health care service at the University Park ty. The focus is on informed choice, positive ally, and all personal information discussed in Health Center. Students enrolled in classes on peer influence and early intervention. The counseling is kept confidential. the Health Sciences campus will receive their Drug Education Course provides basic infor- health care service at the Eric Cohen Student mation to students experiencing trouble. The professional staff of the Counseling Health Center on the Health Sciences campus. Center is an ethnically and educationally Health Promotion and Prevention Services diverse group which includes psychologists, Primary Care offers a health resource room that provides social workers and staff psychiatrists. They For the treatment of most acute illnesses and students a place to work on a paper, speech, are highly trained and experienced in help- injuries, a primary care appointment can be find personal health information, check out ing students successfully cope with a variety scheduled Monday through Friday. Students books and pamphlets, access online health of issues and concerns that are common dur- can call (213) 740-2778 (APPT) or come to Web sites, screen a video, take a computer- ing their college experience. Additionally, the Health Center and make an appointment ized health risk assessment or pick up con- advanced graduate interns in clinical and to see the practitioner of their choice. doms. The resource room is located in Room counseling psychology and social work train- 206 of the University Park Health Center. ees provide a variety of services to students. Specialty Care Dermatology, allergy, internal medicine, Sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, Further information is available by calling orthopedics, acupuncture, chiropractic ser- can be prevented. Outreach programs and (213) 740-7711 or by visiting the Student vices and physical therapy appointments are workshops focus on stopping transmission. Counseling Services’ Web site at www.usc. made by a referral from a primary care prac- An anonymous HIV antibody testing program edu/scs. For evening or weekend emergen- titioner only. Routine gynecology appoint- with pre- and post-test counseling is available cies, please call (213) 740-7711 and follow the ments may be made without a referral. for a small fee. recorded directions for after-hour assistance. A specialty appointment may be scheduled by calling (213) 740‑2778 (APPT). The HPPS department is available to sched- Student Involvement ule a healthy lifestyle workshop presentation USC offers broad and diverse opportunities Urgent and Emergency Services in residence halls, Greek houses or student for student involvement and leadership For students who have an illness or injury, organizations on a wide variety of topics development, ranging from formal and highly which requires urgent medical attention, the such as low risk drinking, stress, choosing organized elective offices to very informal University Park Health Center Acute Care contraception, nutrition and HIV disease. sharing of common interests and enthusiasms. Clinic is open during regular clinic hours. For information on these services call For more information, visit the Web site at If a student’s medical condition requires (213) 740‑4777 (HPPS) or visit the Health www.usc.edu/ca. attention during the hours the University Promotion and Prevention Services’ Web site Park Health Center is closed, he or she at www.usc.edu/hpps. Undergraduate Student Government may speak to a registered nurse by calling The campus-wide Undergraduate Student (213) 740-9355 and following the directions Immunizations Government consists of legislative, program- on the recorded message. In the event of a The USC University Park Health Center ming, judicial and executive branches, whose life-threatening medical emergency on or strongly recommends that all incoming fresh- collective purpose is to provide comprehen- near the USC campus, call the Department men receive the meningococcal meningitis sive representation which fosters maximum of Public Safety at (213) 740-4321. For an vaccination before coming to campus, or as student participation. It exists to represent off-campus emergency, contact emergency soon as possible after arrival. the interests of the students to the adminis- services by dialing 911. tration on campus issues through an exten- Meningococcal meningitis is a serious illness sive programming and committee structure. Ancillary Services that can lead to brain damage, disability and A clinical laboratory and a digital radiol- death. College freshmen, particularly those Opportunities for involvement and leader- ogy unit support the practitioners’ services. who live in residence halls, have a mod- ship can be found in several committees Students must pay any charges incurred for estly increased risk of getting this disease. such as campus affairs, community affairs, diagnostic tests and occasionally may be minority affairs, and academic affairs to name referred to outside facilities. a few. Offices are located in the Student Union Building, Room 106. Or visit the Web site at usg.usc.edu. Student Life 25

Program Board Honor Societies Student Media Organizations Major student events and activities at USC Most departments and schools have an aca- A number of on-campus media facilities are sponsored by the Program Board which demic organization oriented toward a specific are operated by students, allowing them to represents a diverse group of student inter- discipline. Honor societies have a selective develop their journalistic talents and air their ests and organizations. The assemblies and membership process which is usually based opinions while providing a service to the programming committees are student-run on one or more of the following requirements: campus community. groups that promote diversity and entertain- area of study, grade point average, university ment through progressive and innovative involvement, leadership and community ser- Campus Newspaper event programming. The student program- vice. A comprehensive list of academic honor The Daily Trojan is the official student cam- ming fee allows Program Board to plan a societies is included in SCampus. pus newspaper. Its coverage includes campus multitude of social, political and educational news, editorials, sports, features about cam- events for the USC community. These events Spectrum pus activities and events, an entertainment include concerts, speakers, cultural events USC Spectrum, a program of the Division of section, and letters to the editor. Published and various other activities. Student Affairs, presents an annual season of Monday through Friday, the paper is distrib- arts and lecture programs by nationally and uted free in kiosks located in various parts of Recreation Club Council internationally known attractions for the edu- the campus and in the Student Publications The Recreation Club Council (RCC) is a col- cation and entertainment of the USC commu- Office, Student Union Building, Room 404, lective organization of over 50 club teams rec- nity and its neighbors in Los Angeles. (213) 740-2707. ognized by Recreational Sports and the Office of Campus Activities. The RCC provides Spectrum also co-produces the annual College USC Yearbook organizational development, leadership oppor- of Letters, Arts and Sciences Lecture Series El Rodeo, USC’s yearbook, highlights events tunities, program coordination and administra- and the President’s Distinguished Artist and of the year. Students may pre-order copies of tive support by offering sport opportunities Lecture Series. El Rodeo during the fall semester by visiting not necessarily met through existing aca- www.uscelrodeo.com. The yearbook is distrib- demic, recreational, intramural or varsity pro- For more information about Spectrum, please uted in the late spring. The El Rodeo office is gramming. Club lists and RCC information is visit www.usc.edu/student-affairs/spectrum or call located in the Student Union Building, Room available online at www.usc.edu/recsports. (213) 740-2167. 405, (213) 740-2707.

Graduate and Professional Student Senate Facilities Radio Station The Graduate and Professional Student Student programs at USC are accommodated KSCRadio is the official campus radio sta- Senate (GPSS) is recognized as the offi- by a number of indoor and outdoor facilities tion broadcasting live at 1560 AM. KSCR is cial voice of the graduate student body. including Bovard Auditorium, academic class- also available live via the Internet and can be Representatives to the senate are elected rooms, Hahn Plaza, Alumni Park, Founders accessed at kscr.org. It is the student source for by their peers according to academic depart- Park, Associates Park, E.F. Hutton Park, music, news, sports and information. Located ments and meet regularly to address the McCarthy Quad, Norris and Bing theatres. on the first floor of Marks Hall, the station issues and concerns of the graduate student broadcasts seven days a week. Students may population. GPSS allocates graduate student Immediately adjoining the campus is work in sales, engineering, public relations programming fee monies to academic-based Exposition Park with its extensive complex and programming. Call 740-KSCR (740-5727) student organizations as well as to students of museums, gardens and athletic facilities. for music requests and additional information. traveling to present papers at professional Each represents an important educational conferences. GPSS appoints graduate and and recreational adjunct to the campus itself. Trojan Marching Band professional students to university commit- The Los Angeles Coliseum is home to Trojan At 250 members strong, the Trojan Marching tees, and maintains three funding boards football, as is the Sports Arena to basketball. Band is the largest student spirit group on to encourage cross-disciplinary programs, The grounds of Exposition Park are used by campus and a highly visible ambassador social and recreational activities and com- students for picnics, games and other infor- representing USC in the local community, munity service. mal events. the nation and the world. The band’s history dates back to 1881. Since that time, the band An executive committee oversees the USC Volunteer Center (UVC) has developed into one of the most innova- daily operations of the senate and offers The Volunteer Center organizes several com- tive marching bands in the country. graduate students an opportunity to become munity service projects, identifies volunteer involved in the university community out- opportunities for USC students, faculty and Nicknamed The Spirit of Troy, the band pres- side their academic discipline. Graduate and staff, and houses an extensive database of ents a new, energetic halftime show at every professional students wishing to become over 100 entries of service agencies that home football game and sends a portion of involved should call (213) 740-5649 or visit provide volunteer opportunities to the USC the band to each away football game — with www.usc.‌ edu/gpss‌ for more information. family. Programs include CAST (Community the full band traveling annually to the Bay Action Short-term Team), Friends and Area and biennially to South Bend, Indiana Student Organizations Neighbors Service Days, Alternative for the game against Notre Dame. More than 600 clubs and organizations exist Break programs during winter and spring with new ones added each year. Participation breaks, mentoring opportunities and more. The Spirit of Troy is busy year-round support- affords new experiences, new friendships and Individuals wishing to volunteer may visit ing the USC athletic teams as well as appear- the opportunity to pursue an interest to high- the USC Volunteer Center, Monday through ing in movies, on television and at special er levels of understanding and accomplish- Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or call events throughout the world. In 2003, the ment. These organizations address a wide 740-7012. For more information, please visit band was the first marching band from the range of political, academic, religious, social www.usc.edu/volunteer or email [email protected]. United States to appear at the internationally- service and recreational interests. For more televised Chinese New Year Parade in Hong information, visit www.usc.edu/stuorgs. Kong. The band has also performed at Super Bowls, the World Cup and the Olympics. 26 About USC

The band is also frequently referred to as Portugal and Japan. For more information STA is involved in developing a wide vari- “Hollywood’s Band” because of its many about the Trojan Marching Band, please visit ety of travel products for students traveling, appearances on the silver and small screen. its Web site www.uscband.com. studying and/or working abroad. STA works The Spirit of Troy has appeared in such feature closely with USC’s Overseas Study program films as Forrest Gump and The Naked Gun and Travel Service and can coordinate travel arrangements for has performed at two Academy Awards tele- STA Travel is USC’s designated student those planning to study abroad. casts and at the 2004 Grammy Awards. travel agency. STA is located in the University Village and provides a complete range of STA Travel is the world’s largest student The Trojan Marching Band is the only col- travel services to the entire USC community, travel agency, operating over 200 travel agen- legiate marching band to possess two plati- particularly to the cost-conscious student cies on or near university campuses around num albums for its collaboration with the consumer. the world. Visit STA Travel in the University rock group Fleetwood Mac on the hit single Village (across from Burger King and near “Tusk.” The band also recorded the single For family and friends visiting the campus for Gate #1) or call (213) 743-4782 (4STA). STA “Hit That” for the punk band The Offspring special events such as graduation, orientation Travel is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. in 2003. The Spirit of Troy has traveled to and Trojan Family weekend, STA offers dis- and 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Further five continents for such events as the 50th counted airfare rates, discounted rental cars information is available at www.statravel.com. Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy and and special rates at nearby hotels. the World Expositions in Australia, Spain,