The Culture Journey began with a group of passionate faculty, staff, and students who came together with the goal of bettering the USC experience for everyone. A brief history: In August 2017- December 2018, the Task Force on Workforce Standards and Employee Wellness consisting of faculty, staff, and students focused on understanding root issues behind…
Month: September 2019
What is the “Culture Journey”?
Right now, at USC we are focusing on revitalizing our culture. For the first time in USC’s history, we are inviting the entire community to co-create USC’s values and subsequently bring those values to life. We are referring to this initiative as a journey, because transforming and improving our culture does not happen overnight, nor…
Chantelle Rice Collins champions culture change: “It will have a radiating impact on people’s health”
Chantelle Rice Collins isn’t sure who nominated her to participate in USC’s culture change efforts, but their reasons for doing so become clear once she starts talking about her passion for cultivating individual well-being. “This isn’t fluff,” Rice Collins said. “Creating nurturing environments at USC is for the benefit and the effectiveness of the university. We can start small, but we need to think long term.”…