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Who Are We?
The Center for Work and Family Life (CWFL) has been helping USC faculty, staff and their families find a healthy and manageable balance between work and personal life since 1980. We recognize that when employees are able to meet their professional and personal responsibilities as well as their health and wellness goals, they are happier and more productive. The programs and initiatives of the Center for Work and Family Life Work are designed to foster a welcoming and supportive environment for all faculty and staff, to help faculty and staff have a sense of positive well-being and morale, and to contribute to improved recruitment and retention.
Provost's Family-Friendly Initiative
"To further improve the quality of life of USC faculty and to promote health and wellness, I am establishing a Center for Work and Family Life based on the existing Staff/Faculty Counseling and Consultation Center. A committee chaired by Donna Elliott has been asked to advise the Center."
"The committee will also explore ways to enhance current child care benefits and services, working with Senior Vice President, Todd Dickey and his staff on a needs and feasibility analysis to explore expansion of those benefits and services."
"As part of the family-friendly initiative,
To assist on problems of work/family life balance, I will establish a fund to provide temporary support of lab technicians or graduate assistants.
For faculty concerned with caring for elderly relatives, referrals will be provided of sources for advice on obtaining adequate care.
I will also ask the Academic Senate to endorse changes in the Faculty Handbook concerning automatic extension of the tenure deadline, availability of a two-year extension, and eligibility for teaching relief and a part-time option."
Faculty_Growth_and_FamilyFriendly_Initiatives.pdf
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Advisory Committee on Work and Family Life
An Advisory Committee on Work and Family Life was established by Provost Max Nikias in December 2005 as part of his family-friendly initiative to further improve the quality of life for faculty and staff and to promote health and wellness at USC. Comprised of Provost appointed faculty and staff members, the Committee's primary objectives are to:
- Identify and evaluate the family and work related needs and concerns of faculty and staff at USC
- Explore ways to enhance current and future child care benefits and services
- Make recommendations for improvement to the University's policies, practices and programs to senior leadership
- Publicly support the efforts of the Center for Work and Family Life to improve the overall family-friendly environment at USC.
Advisory Committee Members
Chair
- Christopher Chomyn, M.A.
- Senior Lecturer
Bringing his extensive professional experience into his classroom, Chris Chomyn teaches both a graduate level production workshop as well as an undergraduate
elective in cinematography. His feature films include Sea of Dreams (2005), Lockdown (2000), Phantasm III (1993) & IV (1998), Picture Bride (1994), and Taxi Dancer (1997) . Chomyn made his reputation for creating compositions that convey the
subtext of each moment and draw the audience into the story. He has taught cinematography workshops for: The International Cinematographers Guild, UCLA Extension,
Loyola Marymount University, Film Independent and the International Film and Video Workshops in Rockport, Maine.
Members
- Patrick Bailey
- Associate Dean of Students and Executive Director
- of Student Life and Involvement Department
- Office of Student Activities
- Partrice Barber
- Nutritionist, TrojanServices
- Miranda Barone
- Lecturer, Psychology
- Steve Bucher
- Director, Engineering Writing Program
- Mark Ewalt
- Director of Operations, TrojanServices
- Stacy Geck
- Assistant Professor
- Center for Management Communication
- Marshall School of Business
- Eva Kanso
- Assistant Professor, Aerospace and Mechanical
- Engineering
- Lisa Macchia
- Director of Health Plans, Office of Budget and Planning
- Cheryl Resnik
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy
- Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
- Pamela Schaff, M.D.
- Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Student Affairs
- Director of the Program in Medical Humanities, Arts &
- Ethics, Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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Associate Professor of Family Medicine
- Keck School of Medicine
- Jennifer Siu
- Associate Director, Recreational Sports, Student Affairs
- Varun Soni
- Dean, Office of Religious Life
- Paula Swinford
- Director, Health Promotion/Prevention Service
- University Park Health Center, Student Affairs
- Gabriel Valenzuela
- Interim Director, Recreational Sports and Programs
- Kristan Venegas
- Director of the Masters Program
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Education
- Ruth Wood
- Professor of Cell and Neurobiolgy,Cell and Neurobiology
- Keck School of Medicine
- Mina Yang
- Assistant Professor, Thornton School of Music
Ex-Officio Members
- Marty Levine
- Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Office of the Vice Provost
- R. Pete Vanderveen
- Dean, School of Pharmacy
Affiliated Members
- David Haugland
- Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
- Office of the Vice Provost
- John Gaspari
- Executive Director, Center for Work and Family Life
- Jason Sackett
- Professional Staff Member, Center for Work and Family Life
- Jim Ball
- University Counsel
- Janis McEldowny
- Associate Senior Vice President
- Administrative Operations
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Available Services
Faculty and Staff Counseling
Short-term individual, couples and family counseling
Crisis intervention
Stress management
Substance abuse and addictions assistance
Career support
Coaching for improved performance
Work/Life Support at USC
Personalized consultation
Information on USC's "family-friendly" policies
Lunchtime education series
Resources and referrals to assist with moves and relocation
Referrals to assist with employment for spouses/partners of newly hired faculty
Links to other USC programs and services
Faculty, Management and Departmental Consultation
Facilitating employee referrals to employee assistance
Assistance dealing with troubled employees or challenging coworkers
Consultation and training on substance abuse/mental health issues in the workplace
Coaching for improved management and leadership effectiveness
Critical Incident Response
Addressing departmental change, stress and workgroup dynamics
Group facilitation
Customized training and education
Family and Dependent Care: Consultation and Resources
Information and referral to USC and community child care
Parent education, support and consultation
Elder and adult dependent care consultation and referrals
Information on Medicare/Medicaid
Family / caregiver consultation
Community support services
Workplace Health and Wellness Programs
Stress management
Health and fitness referrals
Smoking cessation referrals
Nutrition information
Healthy aging
Online health screenings
Weight Watchers at Work®
Linkages to other USC resources
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CWFL Staff
Contact Us
To speak with one of our professional staff or to schedule an appointment for counseling / consultation, please call the Center for Work and Family Life at 213-821-0800. Offices are located on both the University Park and Health Sciences Campus. Services are available at other USC locations by prior arrangement. Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm. Spanish-speaking counselors available.
University Park Campus
University Village (UVI E206)
3375 South Hoover Street, Suite E206
Los Angeles, CA 90007-7794
Health Sciences Campus
Center for Health Professions (CHP 233B)
1540 Alcazar, Room 233B
Los Angeles, CA 90033
How to Contact a Counselor in an Emergency After Hours?
If you are experiencing a true emergency, dial 911 immediately. To speak with the Assitant Director after hours, phone the Center at (213) 821-0800, and follow the recorded instructions to dial the emergency cell number of the CWFL Assistant Director.
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