May 2000

When I speak on college campuses about academic reform I often paraphrase F. Scott Fitzgerald's comment that "the test of a first rate mind is to hold two contradictory ideas at the same time." Academic life is filled with such tests, and this year has been one long exam for myself. As the work of the Senate concludes for this academic year I find myself pleased and disappointed.  More

New Faculty President Aims To Increase Senate Communication and Faculty Spirit
an interview with Bill Dutton

Bill Dutton is Professor of Communication at USC's Annenberg School for Communication, where he is Associate Director. In addition, Dr. Dutton directs the School's M.A. in Communicatino Management Program and holds a courtesy joint appointment in the School of Policy, Planning, and Development. In 1999, Bill was elected to serve as Academic Vice-President of USC's Academic Senate; on July 1, he assumes the duties of President of the Academic Senate.  More

Commencement 2000: Celebrating Student Achievement at USC
by Robert Labaree

May 12th, 2000 will mark the 117th annual Commencement at the University of Southern California. Each year in late Spring, the University celebrates the achievements of its graduating seniors, graduate students, and doctoral students. According to Dr. John Callaghan, when the Commencement begins this year with the Processional at 8:30 a.m. and the main Ceremony starting at 9:00 a.m., over 7,500 students...  More