WHEREAS, the Academic Senate was informed of the move of the USC Care Clinic after the decision was made; and,

WHEREAS, USC Care is a wholly USC owned corporation whose mission is to support the University of Southern California academic physicians by developing integrated clinical and business services that enable our faculty physicians to provide outstanding health care.

WHEREAS, there are no representatives of the USC user community on the Board of Trustees of USC Care;

WHEREAS, such user community representation on the Board of Trustees of USC Care would further ensure that this University-affiliated activity is fully cognizant and responsive to the needs of the University and its faculty;

WHEREAS, service to the University Park Campus community is an important element of USC Care;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT, an Academic Senate representative be added to the Board of Trustees of USC Care; and

BE IT RESOLVED THAT, USC Care investigate the feasibility of maintaining primary care services on the University Park Campus or its immediate neighborhood.