As part of the USC Next master plan, Thomas Cooper Library, McKissick Museum and Barnwell College will be renovated over the coming years to update the buildings and improve the student experience.
USC students report mold, utility and insect infestation issues in their on-campus residence halls. The Daily Gamecock interviewed 41 students about issues in their residence halls. At the same time, USC faces an enrollment plateau that could change USC Housing's strategy.
USC's student senate recommended providing students with free LinkedIn Premium access and student discounts at local businesses
USC's student senate recommended launching its version of the Donations for Citations program, expanding and upgrading water bottle filling stations in older campus buildings and launching a study zone map of study spaces for students.
USC's student senate passed recommendations to paint a mural in the Darla Moore School of Business tunnel, start a relationship with Coursicle for students to use and expand Student Advocacy's definition of immediate family for excused absences.
Some of the top student organizations are adjusting to the new funding model put in place earlier this school year. Some like the change but say that funds are more competitive to get, while others say it's too early to see effects.
USC's student senate recommended reducing parking permit overselling and the creation of a Garnet Gate mobile app. Senate also passed recommendations for multilingual options for campus resources and to add recycling bins to East Quad and South Quad.
USC's student senate recommended expansions to game day wellness resources, as well as enrolling the school into the "Campus Race to Zero Waste" challenge. Senate also passed recommendations to add wall clocks to classrooms and establish departmental drop-in tutoring centers.
USC's student senate recommended expanding dining hall hours, as well as meal plan use to athletic concessions. Student senate also recommended expanding Wi-Fi coverage in outdoor areas around campus and implementing a notification system for those registered with disability services.
USC's student senate recommended upgrades to Russell House Underground, implementing safeguards in areas around Russell House, and adding free printing to the Honors Residence Hall. Senate also recommended providing students with a rentable umbrella system, similar to the rentable to-go container system used at campus dining halls.