USC & THE COMMUNITY – picture 13, 14 & 15
College of the Year 2000 - USC was also named "College of the Year 2000" by the editors of TIME magazine and the Princeton Review for the university's extensive community-service programs.
College with a Conscience 2005- The Princeton Review includes USC among 81 schools featured in a book that focuses on community involvement, commitment to social responsibility and education that is 'about the public good.'
USC Volunteers- The USC Volunteer Center is dedicated to promoting volunteerism and service in the USC and greater Los Angeles communities. The Volunteer Center is a primarily student-run department within the Division of Student Affairs that offers exciting opportunities for students, alumni, faculty, and staff to get involved with the community. Each year, the Volunteer Center organizes numerous service projects, identifies volunteer opportunities and houses an extensive database of over 200 non-profits and other agencies that offer volunteer opportunities. Learn more about USC Volunteers: http://sait.usc.edu/volunteer/index.asp
Troy Camp- Troy Camp is the largest, most active, and most diverse philanthropy at USC. Student-run and student-fundraised, Troy Camp works throughout the year to provide its campers with a unique and exciting experience. We recruit kids from the USC neighborhood and nearby elementary schools for a life-changing week of camp and a year of programming. We serve as role models, mentors, and friends, providing kids from inner-city Los Angeles with a positive experience and supportive environment they will never forget. We make A Commitment to Friendship with the children we serve and work to foster bonds between USC, the community, and its youth. Learn more about Troy Camp: http://www-scf.usc.edu/~troycamp/
Joint Educational Program- Founded in 1972, JEP is one of the oldest and largest service-learning programs in the country, offering students at the University of Southern California the unique opportunity to combine academic coursework with experiences in the community surrounding the campus. Each year, some 2000 students from over several courses receive academic credit for their participation in JEP. In addition, about 400 students serve as non-credit volunteers and share their time and special talents with their neighbors. JEP is also home to the Trojan Health Volunteers, a program designed to serve pre-meds and health educators, and USC ReadersPlus, an America Reads / America Counts work-study affiliate. Learn more about JEP: http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/jep/
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