Category: Messages

As the people of a nation shaped by its struggle to become a more perfect union, we are shaken by the death of Tyre Nichols. Counseling is available for students….Continue Reading Message on Tyre Nichols

The University of Southern California will sponsor its 2nd Annual Graduate and Professional Recruitment Conference for prospective MSI graduate students October 21-22, 2022. See further details below….Continue Reading 2nd Annual USC Minority Serving Institutions Graduate and Professional Recruitment Conference

To:                  USC Community From:             Erroll G. Southers, Associate Senior Vice President, Safety and Risk Assurance Date:               January 12, 2022 Subject:          Interim DPS Organizational Leadership As the spring semester begins, I am pleased to announce the following interim Department of Public Safety (DPS) organizational changes, effective on Thursday, January 13. As previously announced, John Thomas is…Continue Reading Interim DPS Organizational Leadership (January 12, 2022)

Dear USC Community, We are writing to provide an update on the USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) Community Advisory Board (CAB) and the status of the recommendations shared with our community last summer. We are pleased to report significant implementation work is underway and plans are now in place for a new, permanent CAB…Continue Reading DPS Community Advisory Board – Implementation Update (December 7, 2021)

It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Karrie Kingsley (they/them/theirs) as the Associate Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer for Faculty and Staff Success. Dr. Kingsley is an Associate Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy and the Director of Diversity, Access, and Equity within the Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. A two-time…Continue Reading Announcement: Dr. Karrie Kingsley, Associate Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer for Faculty and Staff Success

July 28, 2021 Dear Trojan Community, Since announcing our Call to Action last June, the Trojan community has come together in a number of important efforts to advance belonging and equity on our campuses. Over the past year: The Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) Task Force issued a set of recommendations, and we are now working through…Continue Reading DPS Community Advisory Board Report

April 8, 2021 Dear Trojan Community, Last June, we announced a series of actions to advance our efforts at fostering excellence, diversity, access, and a sense of belonging and inclusion across our campuses. Thousands of you have participated in these efforts, and with your input, we have either completed or made substantial progress on all…Continue Reading Update on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force

It’s my pleasure to announce the appointment of Christopher Manning as USC’s first Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer (CIDO), effective March 1….Continue Reading Appointment of Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer

Dear Trojan Community, This year has been challenging on many fronts, but I continue to be inspired by what I see around me – Trojans supporting each other, focusing on our students, caring for our patients, and partnering with our neighbors. We’re navigating so many different health, environmental, societal, racial, and economic questions right now,…Continue Reading USC Culture Journey: Update from President Folt