Cultivating Care is a virtual well-being and connection program, bringing new Trojans together to explore practices that strengthen USC’s culture of care – for themselves, their colleagues, and the Trojan community.
Sponsored by the USC WorkWell Center and University HR Learning & Organizational Development, the monthly, 60-minute course provides strategies to support well-being and belonging at USC, techniques for managing stress and fostering resilience, and opportunities to explore a range of self-care approaches, all in a welcoming and safe space.
Through guided activities, participants will explore how the evidence-backed techniques, skills, and knowledge can guide them as they transition into their new role at USC.
Your facilitators
Julie Chobdee
Associate Director, Health and Well-being Program
Cynthia (Cindy) Ryan
Associate Director, Clinical Services
Learning objectives
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- Reflect on personal definitions of well-being
- Reflect upon the impact change and transition have on daily well-being
- Identify strategies to better care for yourself during times of change and integrate health and well-being practices into your daily work and life
- Reflect on how to contribute to USC’s culture of care
- Create a well-being action plan that will help you support yourself, your team, and USC
- Develop meaningful connections with other new hires through in-session accountability-based activities
- Identify the various well-being resources available at USC
- Understand the role and purpose of USC’s Healthy Campus community and how to get involved
Upcoming dates
Visit TrojanLearn to view the Spring 2026 schedule and register for a session.
Please note that if you need or would like a completion certification, appropriate attendance is required.
Questions?
If you have questions, please email Onboarding at USC at onboarding@usc.edu.