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Academic Review and Retention Office – Draft

The Office of Academic Review and Retention (ARR) advises students on academic probation, supports students who are at-risk of academic probation (2.0-2.3 GPA), and helps former students who were academically disqualified navigate the readmission process. ARR works collaboratively with all university advisors, faculty and offices to ensure academic success for students and to promote graduation.

 
 
 
 

Mission Statement

The USC Office of Academic Review and Retention is committed to promoting strategic partnerships with key constituents across campus, monitoring individual student progress, and inspiring each student to reach their full academic potential. Our office is committed to empowering students to persist toward graduation.

The Academic Review and Retention Office is located in the lobby of the Figueroa Building, Suite 107 (FIG 107).

 
 
 
 

Contact Us

Please call ahead to schedule an appointment. 

Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

Mailing Address

Academic Review and Retention Office
University of Southern California
University Park Campus
3535 S. Figueroa St, Suite 107
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0912

 

Staff Directory

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Brice James, M.S.Ed.
Manager, Academic Review
bricejam@usc.edu

 
 
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Tiffany Olivier, M.A.
Academic Review Counselor
tolivier@usc.edu

 
 
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Alvaro Vazquez, M.Ed.
Academic Review Counselor
avazquez@usc.edu

 
 
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Stephanie Herron-Hillman
Student Services Assistant III
sdhh@usc.edu

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Alma Gonzalez, M.Ed.
Senior Academic Review Counselor
argonzal@usc.edu

 
 
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Amy Sanchez, M.S.
Academic Review Counselor
amy4654@usc.edu

 
 
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John Foulger, M.Ed.
Academic Review Counselor
foulger@usc.edu

 

 
 

Staff Directory

image of staff

Brice James, M.S.Ed.
Manager, Academic Review
bricejam@usc.edu

 
 
image of staff 1

Alma Gonzalez, M.Ed.
Senior Academic Review Counselor
argonzal@usc.edu

 
 
Tiffany Photo

Tiffany Olivier, M.A.
Academic Review Counselor
tolivier@usc.edu

 
 
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Amy Sanchez, M.S.
Academic Review Counselor
amy4654@usc.edu

 
 
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Alvaro Vazquez, M.Ed.
Academic Review Counselor
avazquez@usc.edu

 
 
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John Foulger, M.Ed.
Academic Review Counselor
foulger@usc.edu

 

 
 
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Stephanie Herron-Hillman
Student Services Assistant III
sdhh@usc.edu

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