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Living spaces are organized into eight residential colleges, each guided by faculty-in-residence who curate an array of extracurricular programs. Administration Board of Trustees President Senior Administration Academic Deans “The central mission of the is the development of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. The principal means by which our mission is accomplished are teaching, research, artistic creation, professional practice and selected forms of public service.” For the entire mission statement, visit About USC. The is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles and a global center for arts, technology and international business, USC’s diverse curricular offerings provide extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration with leading researchers in highly advanced learning environments. 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USC has nearly $900 million in annual research expenditures, is ranked second in the nation among all universities in the size of its federally funded computer science research program, and has the second largest graduate program in science, engineering, and health of all private research universities. At USC, students at all levels have opportunities to participate in research projects and other creative endeavors, and to interact with faculty members who are distinguished for the impact of their research. 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We continue to join with our neighbors to ensure that our streets are safe, our children are healthy and well educated, and our local businesses, the arts, and our extraordinary cultural institutions thrive. The USC Mobile Dental Clinic is a regular participant in “Give Kids a Smile Day,” the American Dental Association’s annual program to help low-income and disabled children access dental care. 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