Reporting Offices and Programs
Offices and programs that report to the Office of the Provost are listed below. For more information about associated organizations, see committees associated with the Office of the Provost, or a complete organization chart [pdf].
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Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP)
Designed to help develop the leadership skills of tenured faculty on SEC campuses who have demonstrated exceptional ability and leadership promise.
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Academic Programs
Comprehensive guidelines for developing, altering, and closing programs and courses.
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Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning
Five-year initiative to support students in making the most of their education by integrating course work with first-hand learning experiences outside of class.
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Center for Teaching Excellence
Supports a university culture that values and rewards excellent undergraduate and graduate teaching.
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Continuing Education and Conference Services
Programs for personal and professional development as well as conference and meeting planning.
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Education Abroad
Advises on global education programs in hundreds of countries around the world.
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English Programs for Internationals
Provides superior ESL instruction supported by experienced faculty and personalized services.
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Enrollment Management
Comprised of Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships; the Office of the University Registrar, the Visitor Center, New Student Orientation, TRIO Programs, Veterans Services and Enrollment Analytics.
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First-Generation Center
The First-Generation (First-Gen) Center at the University of South Carolina is dedicated to supporting first-generation students as they navigate their academic journey.
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Global Carolina
Services and programs which facilitate student engagement with international learning.
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Graduate School
Enhances the experience of graduate students and the faculty and staff with whom they work while serving graduate programs throughout the University.
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Graduation and Retention Network
Supports a variety of courses and programs that help students get ahead, catch up, or stay on track for degree completion.
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Institutional Research and Assessment
Provides data and assessment findings for external reporting and institutional accreditation.
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International Student and Scholar Support
Provides support, advising, and programming for international students who currently study at USC.
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Living Learning Communities
Residence halls with a specific focus or direct association with an academic area, theme, faculty or academic staff member: Capstone Scholars, Preston, Global Fellows, Galen Heath Fellows, First Gen, Engineering and Computing.
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McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism
McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise promotes scholarly activity about the role of free enterprise and entrepreneurship in enhancing economic growth and encourages students to participate through entrepreneurism.
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Phi Beta Kappa
Oldest and the most prestigious undergraduate honor society in the country.
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Rule of Law Collaborative
Committed to the development of rule of law as a discipline, the identification of theoretical and research-based applications in the field, and the refinement of policies relating to rule of law.
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University Advising Center
Provides undergraduate students, academic advisors, and the campus community with the resources, training, services, and assessment in accordance with national best practices.
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University Press
Advances knowledge through the publication and dissemination of research and scholarly material.