President Caslen addresses student concerns, gives coronavirus updates at online town hall
By Addison Hinkle | March 30, 2020President Caslen and other university officials addressed student concerns at an online town hall Monday.
President Caslen and other university officials addressed student concerns at an online town hall Monday.
Blackboard and USC bolster their support services in response to COVID-19 and the switch to online learning.
A state education law regarding an American documents class could be amended which would change requirements for incoming students.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Student Government executive officers and senators were inaugurated over Zoom.
USC education students will be able to graduate and receive teacher certification on time due to a state Board of Education decision regarding in-classroom training.
Kelley Powell, Kylie Dolbier and Rachel Kirk, third-year music education students, make up the group of drum majors who lead the Carolina Band. Their experience marks the increasing representation of women leadership in the music world, a testament to their passion on music and music education.
USC appoints Julian Williams as its first vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Caslen gave an update on the situation with the university and the coronavirus during Friday morning's board of trustees meeting.
USC students struggled to adjust their flights and return from abroad following new travel restrictions in response to COVID-19.
USC has announced it will continue online classes through the rest of the spring semester.
On Friday, USC announced that students were no longer allowed to live in on-campus residence halls until at least April 5 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. These closures complicated housing arrangements for students, leaving them "frustrated" and "upset."
With in-person classes suspended with online classes making in their stead until April 3, professors begin to reformat their content to an online format.
USC continues to adapt its response to COVID-19.
The Rev. Marcin Zahuta of the St. Thomas More Catholic Center at USC died on March 1. He leaves a legacy of laughter and connection with students.
USC will no longer allow students to live in on campus housing in the Columbia campus.
The University of South Carolina will extend spring break until March 22 and resume classes online on March 23. Classes will resume face-to-face on April 6.
William Tate was elected as USC's new provost at Friday's board of trustees meeting.
