ACAF 2.01 Establishment and Modification of Centers and Institutes
Policy updated to align with current practices. The revised policy clarifies that it does not apply to centers or institutes that are:
Established via internal competitive processes, or
Funded solely by external sources and overseen by the Office of the Vice President for Research.
It also specifies that university-wide centers or those spanning multiple colleges report to the Provost.
Policy For: USC System
Procedures For: USC System
Deadline for Comments: 09/19/2025