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Office of the Provost

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Teaching at Carolina

A number of resources supported by the Office of the Provost are available to help faculty in and out of the classroom.  This page provides faculty with useful tools to promote academic excellence.  

Teaching Resources


Classroom Safety and Emergency Preparedness

As a part of the wider Carolina community, faculty help maintain a safe campus in partnership with campus law enforcement. In the event of an emergency, please dial 911 from any cell phone or campus phone.

Helpful Phone Numbers 
USC Police Dispatch 803-777-4215
Student Behavior Issues (BIT Team) 803-777-4333
Counseling & Human Development Center 803-777-5223


Faculty and Staff Assistance

Ombuds
An ombuds serves as a confidential, neutral, informal and independent resource for concerns and conflicts.

Faculty Civility Advocate
The charge of the FCA is to adjudicate complaints of workplace bullying as dictated in the Workplace Bullying Policy (ACAF 1.80 [pdf]) in an independent and just manner. Contact the Faculty Civility Advocate (fca@mailbox.sc.edu) for more information.

Staff and Employee Assistance
Counseling, mediation, staff grievances and help with workplace issues or personal concerns are handled through the Employee Relations Office of the Division of Human Resources. The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs was created to ensure that applicants for employment, employees and prospective and enrolled students of the university are protected against discrimination.


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