Assistant Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer for Students, Community, and Communication…Continue Reading Dr. Maria Romero-Morales
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Dr. Karrie Kingsley
Associate Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer for Faculty and Staff Success…Continue Reading Dr. Karrie Kingsley
Space and Programming for Underserved Students
USC will open new student spaces in the fall on two floors of the Student Union to better serve our underrepresented students. A new program, First Generation Plus, will provide support and resources for first generation, spring and transfer students as well as our Dreamers. We are also in the first stage of developing more…Continue Reading Space and Programming for Underserved Students
Update on Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer Role
July 2, 2020 Dear Trojan Community, We are excited to announce the search for USC’s first Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer (CIDO) has begun. This critical role is long overdue at USC, and President Folt has charged us to find the right candidate whose strategic leadership will cultivate a University climate that prioritizes and fosters…Continue Reading Update on Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer Role
A Message from President Folt
June 30, 2020 Dear Trojan Community, I am deeply moved and saddened by the many devastating stories and experiences of anti-Black racism at USC that our students and alumni are posting. It takes great courage and strength to share these stories publicly, and as President, I apologize for the pain you have suffered here. I promise…Continue Reading A Message from President Folt
A Message to the USC Community from President Folt
June 11, 2020 Dear Trojan Community, This moment is our Call to Action, a call to confront anti-Blackness and systemic racism, and unite as a diverse, equal, and inclusive university. You have asked for actions, not rhetoric, and actions, now. Input from students, staff, faculty leadership, deans, our terrific diversity liaisons, our Culture Commission, alumni…Continue Reading A Message to the USC Community from President Folt
Note to Employees from Felicia A. Washington
June 5, 2020 Dear Colleagues, Like most of you, my heart is heavy following the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and the anguish afflicting our country, yet again. We are all experiencing immense grief and pain within our community and across the country as we simultaneously deal with the myriad…Continue Reading Note to Employees from Felicia A. Washington
Message from Winston Crisp and Varun Soni
June 30, 2020 Dear Students, President Folt just sent a message to our community pledging to do everything in her power to put an end to anti-Black and systemic racism at USC. We wholeheartedly support her efforts to create real, lasting change, and we vow to do the important work that must be done to…Continue Reading Message from Winston Crisp and Varun Soni