Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for University of Southern California.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Los Angeles
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
46,566
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
123961
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Trojans
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
15,725
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
92%
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Board meetings and strategic plans from University of Southern California
The Academic Senate meeting addressed the university's financial performance, challenges, and governance structures. Key topics included the necessity of a concrete five-year financial plan, operational efficiency improvements, and the requirement for increased faculty input on university investments and strategic decisions. Discussions also covered enrollment trends in graduate programs, the balance between capital expenditures and faculty resources, and the university's national ranking on freedom of expression. Furthermore, the meeting reviewed the structure and responsibilities of various Senate committees, including those focused on academic freedom, research support, AI implementation, and faculty affairs, with an emphasis on collaborative decision-making with the administration.
The Academic Senate discussed several critical items, including emergency amendments to the Faculty Handbook regarding the academic year of service. A dialogue was held with the President and Provost concerning the university's response to COVID-19, including online learning, campus de-densification, and safety protocols for Project Restart. The Senate also addressed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including the Black Lives Matter movement, the renaming of the Von KleinSmid building, and the establishment of a public safety community advisory board. Additionally, the meeting covered financial decision-making processes and faculty hiring priorities, and concluded with an awards ceremony recognizing distinguished faculty service.
The meeting featured a dialogue with the Provost regarding several institutional initiatives, including the transition to a smoke-free campus, diversity and inclusion efforts, and plans for the new Race and Equity Center. Safety procedures and mental health policies were discussed in the context of recent campus events. The Senate reviewed the structure and challenges of employee benefits, including rising healthcare costs and potential strategies for managing them. The Campus Climate Committee report was endorsed, and a call for faculty participation in the new Village residential colleges was issued. Additionally, the Senate discussed the agenda for the upcoming joint Provost/Senate retreat and logistical considerations for future meeting venues.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Public-sector contacts connected to University of Southern California.
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