Find out about USC’s emergency and safety plans, career development, financial wellness, health benefits, work/life policies (including leaves), transportation, creating a healthy work atmosphere and more.
Professional Development offers faculty and staff “uniquely tailored development programs, designed to drive performance through leadership development, performance improvement consulting, and optimized training.” Classes are offered free of charge to employees.
Contact: 213 740-6043
The Academic Leadership and Development Committee (sponsored by the Provost and the Academic Senate) offers programs especially designed for faculty and their particular needs and concerns.
Contact: 213 740-5039
The mission of the Center for Excellence in Teaching (CET) is to provide shared leadership, vision, and support committed to the inspiration, development, and advancement of USC's learner-centered education.
Contact: 213 740-9040
The Office of Research Advancement, through the Center for Excellence in Research, collaborates with the Offices of Compliance and Professional Development in training faculty and staff to become more effective in managing and initiating research.
The Real Estate & Asset Management Department is responsible for the acquisition and disposition of all university-owned property, the negotiation and management of all university leases and the management of all leased space. This department also handles:
The Faculty and Staff Housing section provides easy access to program descriptions and application requirements of the different housing assistance programs. A database of properties submitted by indivduals who want to lease or sell their properties to the university is also listed on the Faculty and Housing main page. The database is listed only as a service to match landlords with tenants, and sellers with buyers. To obtain housing assistance, all program applicants must follow required procedures.
The USC Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative, owned by its members, offering a full menu of financial services and dedicated to serving the USC family in three locations.
Hours: 9am - 5pm M-F
University Park Campus
1025 W 34th Street
King Hall, 2nd Floor MC 2280
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Phone: (213) 821-7100
Flower Street Branch
3720 S Flower Street, CUB 1st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Phone: (213) 821-7100
Health Sciences Campus
1969 Zonal Ave., Suite 101B SRH 101B
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: (323) 442-1898
Take 30 minutes to review your USC retirement savings accounts with a retirement counselor from your investment company.
Contact:
UPC 213 740-6027
HSC 323 442-1010
The retirement resource library provides tools to help you make informed decisions about retirement.
The Tuition Assistance Program provides USC tuition payments for eligible faculty and staff and their spouses or registered domestic partners and children.
Contact:
UPC 213 740-6027
HSC 323 442-1010
USC belongs to the Tuition Exchange Scholarship Program, a nonprofit national association that administers a reciprocal scholarship program for children of eligible faculty and staff with 586 participating institutions.
Contact:
UPC 213 740-6027
HSC 323 442-1010
Visit here for information on Dependent Care and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Contact:
UPC 213 740-6027
HSC 323 442-1010
Visit Benefits for more insurance information, such as long term care, cancer expense protection, group auto, and homeowner insurance.
Contact:
UPC 213 740-6027
HSC 323 442-1010
Visit the USC Benefits Office home page for comprehensive information about employee benefits at USC.
Contact:
UPC 213 740-6027
HSC 323 442-1010
Here, you will find information on medical and vision plans at USC.
For detailed information about health benefits and the various HMO options at USC, go to USC Health Maintenance Organization Plans.
Blue Cross PPO—Behavioral Health and Chemical Dependency Provider under Network
Contact: 800 418-5409
Kaiser Permanente
Contact:
800 954-8000 (Los Angeles Metro Area)
888 515-3500 (San Fernando Valley)
800 988-2800 (Orange County Area)
866 984-7483 (Riverside County Area)
800 464-4000 (Ventura County Area)
Pacificare
Contact: 800 999-9585
Blue Cross California Care
Contact: 800 418-5409
For detailed information about USC's preferred provider network (PPO), go to USC Network Health Plan.
Student health fees and eligibility information may be found here. The difference between student health fees and the USC Student Health Insurance Plan is also covered.
Contact: 213 740-UPHC
The professional staff of the Center for Work and Family Life are uniquely trained and experienced in providing USC employees with supervisory roles and responsibilities consultation and guidance for a wide range of matters pertaining to human relations.
Contact: 213 821-0800
The Employee Relations Office facilitates impartial and timely dispute resolution of workplace problems for staff employees, encouraging open communication and face-to-face discussions.
Contact: 213 740-7734
The Office of Equity and Diversity investigates complaints by faculty, staff, students and applicants who believe themselves to be harmed by sexual harassment or discrimination and harassment related to issues that have protected class status.
Contact: 213 740-5086
The Staff Assembly is an officially recognized part of the University governance system and exists to contribute to the success of the University of Southern California and to the growth and welfare of its staff employees. The Assembly is comprised of 60 members plus the immediate past-president. Members of the Staff Assembly come from the University Park and Health Sciences campuses and represent both non-exempt and exempt employees. The Staff Assembly does not represent any employee covered by a collective bargaining agreement (union employees). Assembly members are elected by the staff of the university to serve two-year terms.
The Academic Senate is the representative body of the entire faculty at USC, consisting primarily of representatives elected by Faculty Councils. As a voice for faculty working with the university administration, it strives to further the academic mission and integrity of the university as a community of scholars, artists and professionals dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge.
Contact: 213 740-7169
Faculty Rights and Responsibilities
The Academic Senate Committee on Faculty Rights and Responsibilities plays the important role of supporting faculty who may find themselves in trouble. To find out about the support available, contact J. Lawford Anderson, Professor of Earth Sciences, College of L.A.S., at anderson@usc.edu or (213) 740-6727.
Professional Development offers faculty and staff a “uniquely tailored development programs, designed to drive performance through leadership development, performance improvement consulting, and optimized training.” Classes are offered free of charge to employees.
Contact: 213 740-6043
Martin Levine is the senior executive officer responsible to the provost for all faculty and advises the provost on faculty appointments, promotions, tenure, contracts, salaries, and policies.
Contact: 213 740-6715
Disaster preparedness and crisis information may be found in this section of the Center for Work and Family Life website.
Located throughout USC campuses, the emergency phones and blue lights are connected to Public Safety’s 24-hour communications center. The phones identity the phone’s location are determined if the caller is unable to speak.
Contact:
213 740-4321 EMERGENCY
213 740-6000 INFORMATION
If you are one of the many individuals who work, study or take classes at night, you don't have to walk to your car or home alone. The USC Campus Cruiser Service offers either a walking or vehicle escort to your destination.
Contact:
UPC 213 740-4911
HSC 323 442-2100
The Student Judicial Affairs and Community Standards: Consultation Concerning Disruptive Behavior resource for faculty/staff provides consultations on preventing and addressing disruptive and inappropriate behavior.
The guidebook, Disruptive and Threatening Student Behavior: Guidelines for Faculty and Staff, is to assist faculty when they encounter disruptive behavior from students.
The Department of Public Safety is “committed to preserving the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors to USC through a variety of enforcement, prevention and educational programs…”
Contact:
213 740-4321 EMERGENCY
213-740-6000 BUSINESS
The Crime Prevention and Community Education Unit provides information on self-defense classes, pepper spray classes, self-defense devices and weapons, property protection, and other crime prevention and safety issues.
Contact: 213 743-1730
Professional Development offers classes that will help you with emergency preparedness. Please check their website for the most updated workshop schedule
Contact: 213 740-5885
CAPS (Career and Protective Services) department provides leadership for developing a safety culture by anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling risks for the USC Campuses and surrounding community. Information is provided on chemical safety, biological safety, radiation safety, laser safety, vehicle safety, occupational safety and health, campus sustainability, environmental affairs, medical surveillance, industrial hygiene, ergonomics and wellness.
Contact:
UPC 213 740-6448
HSC 323 442-2200
USC Recreational Sports offers CPR and Lifeguard classes.
Contact: 213 740-5127
Information about existing resources and guidelines regarding medical and first aid on campus is provided.
When an emergency occurs, the TrojansAlert system allows authorized senders to notify you with instructions and updates using your:
USC is enrolled in DMV’s Pull Notice Program, a program that notifies the University when an employee is involved in a vehicular offense.
Contact:
UPC 213 740-6448
HSC 323 442-2200
Essential information for USC students is found in the SCampus Student Guidebook, including the University Student Conduct Code.
The Student Judicial Affairs and Community Standards: Consultation Concerning Disruptive Behavior resource for faculty/staff provides consultations on preventing and addressing disruptive and inappropriate behavior.
Visit Transportation's Guest Services (home) page for comprehensive information about transportation at USC.
Contact: 213 740-3575
Complete information about parking at USC, including information on parking accommodations during pregnancy and disabled parking.
Find schedules and maps for USC trams.
Find out about ride sharing options available at USC, including:
Campus Crusier is a “safe-ride-home” program offered daily that is available to faculty, staff, students and university guests.
Contact: (213) 740-3575
DART is a free service provided by TrojanTransportation to transport students, faculty and staff with temporary mobility impairments or individuals expecting a baby around the USC campus.
The transportation fuel station is open to all USC students, faculty, and staff, and accepts USC Card, cash, or credit cards.
Go here to find out about the most recent changes or updates to policies at USC.
Faculty Handbook—Scroll to Section 9
Paid (pdf)
Leticia Molina, University Leave Coordinator, can assist faculty and staff with questions about the following:
Contact: 213 821-8120
Email: leticiam@usc.edu
USC employees and / or their family members can meet with a Social Security Administration representative on the first Thursday of each month for assistance with the following:
Contact: 213 821-8106
When employees are injured or ill, it is our desire to assist them in a quick recovery and return to meaningful employment. USC’s Stay at Work/Return to Work Program provides staff members, who have either an occupational or non-occupational injury/illness and are unable to return to full regular duties immediately, with a safe, timely transition back to work with modified duties based on medical restrictions until released to full duties.
Stay at Work / Return to Work Program (pdf)
Contact: 213 821-3050
For information on workplace flexibility, read this policy about alternative work schedules.
Go here to find out about benefits eligibility for part-time employees.
Search for Wellness info with the USC Libraries with this invaluable guide. (PDF)
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