University of Southern California

Of the Semester Subcommittee

In the spring of 2005, the Division of Student Affairs launched this program in order to provide staff members an opportunity to interact with the Vice President and Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. “Of the Semester” combines timely education with inter-departmental interaction and discussion to encourage professional and social growth.

Past Discussions

Click the links below to access PDFs of past presentations.

• #Social Media Bootcamp
  Oct. 5, 2011

• Wellness
  March 30, 2011

• Internet Phenomenon
  Oct. 6, 2010

• Student Affairs Initiatives
  April 7, 2010

• USC Odyssey: Campus Renovations and More
  Feb 3, 2010

• USC International Students 101
  Dec. 2, 2009

• Financial Fitness
  Oct. 7, 2009

• What’s Happening in Student Affairs Departments Part II
  April 1, 2009

• Work-Life Balance Part III, It’s Never Too Early to Plan for Retirement
  Feb. 11, 2009

• Experiences of First Generation College Students From Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds
  Dec. 3, 2008

• Future Trends for the University
  Oct. 1, 2008

• A Home for All – A Photographic Exploration of Campus Diversity
  Feb. 6, 2008

• Urban Planning and Expansion of USC’s University Park Campus
  April 2, 2008

• The Health of Students – Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being (PDF)
  Dec. 5, 2007

• Crisis Management and Emergency Preparations at USC (PDF)
  October 2007

• Research in Higher Education (PDF)
  May 2007

• Work Life Balance, Part II (PDF)
  February 2007

• Navigating Culture and Identity (PDF)
  December 2006

• Facebook.com: Ethical Issues and Strategies (PDF)
  October 2006

• Work/Life Balance (PDF)
  April 2006

• Assessment (PDF)
  February 2006

• The University’s Strategic Plan with Gene Bickers, Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs
  December 2005

• Working with Parents
  October 2005

• Ethics and Integrity with Ron Garet, Professor of Religion
  May 2005

• Student Affairs Strategic Plan
  February 2005

Pat on the Back

The Pat on the Back program was developed by the Student Affairs Professional Development Committee to recognize staff members in Student Affairs departments for their personal, academic and professional accomplishments during any given academic year. Anyone can nominate a Student Affairs staff member for a Pat on the Back. Recipients will be recognized at Student Affairs meetings and events, including Of the Semester.