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Daniel Pecchenino

Professor (Teaching) of Writing
Daniel Pecchenino
Email dpecchen@usc.edu Office JEF 150 Office Phone (213) 740-1987

Biography

Dan Pecchenino came to USC in 2013 and primarily teaches Writing 150. His research focuses on student receptiveness to different modes of assessment and feedback, especially as they transition from high school to college. He has extensive experience in faculty governance at both the college and university levels, and in 2022-2023 he served as President of the Academic Senate. In that role he led efforts to strengthen shared governance via the school Faculty Councils, increase compensation transparency, and improve policies around misconduct investigations. He is currently Co-Chair of the USC Student Success Team.

Education

  • Ph.D. English, UC Santa Barbara, 2011
  • M.A. English, UC Santa Barbara, 2007
  • B.A. Literature (Creative Writing-Poetry), UC Santa Cruz, 2004

  • Administrative Appointments

    • President, Academic Senate, 2022-2023
    • Academic Vice President, Academic Senate, 2021-2022
    • Administrative Vice President, Academic Senate, 2019 – 2021
    • Senator, Academic Senate, 2016 – 2019
    • President, Dornsife Faculty Council, 2018-2019
    • Vice President, Dornsife Faculty Council, 2017-2018
    • Secretary, Dornsife Faculty Council, 2016-2017
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