At the University of Southern California, ethical behavior is predicated on two main pillars: a commitment to discharging our obligations to others in a fair and honest manner, and a commitment to respecting the rights and dignity of all persons.
Author: Nicholas Santillan
Wage and Hour
This document provides a general outline of the University’s policies regarding compensation, timekeeping, rest and meal period requirements, overtime pay and work schedules. The University abides by all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning employee compensation, including all minimum wage and salary requirements and pay regulations.
Lactation Accommodations
The university demonstrates its support of working parents in many ways, including generous leave policies for new parents, subsidized child care programs, and other policies and resources designed to enhance work-life balance throughout the life of a family.
Third-Party Security Risk Management
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Security Awareness & Training
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Scholarship and Grant Awards
This policy governs the administration of scholarships and grants at the University of Southern California (USC). USC provides scholarships and grants to students consistent with donor specifications on the basis of financial need, merit, or both.
Student Travel Abroad – Destination Restrictions and Crisis Management
As a global university, USC encourages students to gain international experience through a variety of programs, including study abroad, internships abroad, and international service trips.
Research and Scholarship Misconduct
This policy applies to research and scholarship carried out at USC involving any faculty (including part-time, adjunct and visiting), staff, trainee or students regardless of funding source, if any.
The USC Student Handbook
The USC Student Handbook outlines the rights, responsibilities, and obligations you have as a student member of this community.
Layoffs and Reorganizations
This policy is Exhibit A of the University of Southern California Severance Pay Plan. It applies to all benefits-eligible staff employees; excluded are per diems, resource employees, temporary employees, faculty, those claiming student status, and staff employees who were employed for a specific period of time only where an end date was communicated in writing to the staff employee at the time of hire or during employment.
Vulnerability & Patch Management
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Passphrase
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Data Protection
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Cloud Security
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Secure Systems Development
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Security Incident Response
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Network Security
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Access Management
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Faculty Handbook
The Faculty Handbook contains the central policies of the University, developed through shared governance.
Information Risk Management
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Endpoint Security
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USC Information Policies – Terms and Glossary
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Change & Release Management
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Acceptable Use
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Unpaid Time Off for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking
Employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking may take time off to provide for their own, or their children’s, health, safety or welfare.
Employment Records
The university maintains personnel information for each employee to ensure a complete, accurate and current record of documents related to the job and employment status of an employee.
Recruiting and Hiring
The university is committed to attracting, securing and retaining a diverse and inclusive pool of the most highly qualified individuals available for all university positions, in accordance with the principles of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.
Paid Time Off – Witness Duty for the University
An employee summoned to appear as a witness at an administrative or other legal proceeding involving the university will receive their regular pay for the time they are required to be absent from work.
Unpaid Time Off for Victims of Serious or Violent Crime
An employee who is a victim of a serious or violent crime, or who is a family member of a victim, may take unpaid time off to attend judicial proceedings related to the crime.
USC Drug-Free
The Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and its amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101-226, 20 U.S.C. 1011i) require all federal grant recipients to certify a drug-free environment.
Tuition Assistance Benefit
The university provides the TAB program to assist eligible employees with educational expenses for themselves and their eligible dependents.
Staff Disciplinary Practices
Any action by a USC staff employee contrary to the university’s mission, operations or policy may trigger disciplinary action.