Acts of injustice, bias, and disrespect, against groups and individuals, have been playing out recently across our nation; indeed, our own university has not been immune. As I reflect upon these events, both distant and close, I know that they stand in stark contrast to the Trojan family’s core commitment to diversity ideals.
Author: ameliabl
Last week I wrote to you about striving to be the global private research university that also serves the public good – a goal that will require that we face internal challenges with the same intelligence, energy and ingenuity we deploy in addressing global challenges. In this second in a series of communiques, I want to announce the beginning of the process to produce a new strategic plan to move us forward to that goal.
I write to ask for your input, now and in the coming weeks, on several important issues facing our university. Having recently passed my six-month mark as provost, I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to share with many of you my vision for the future, and I want to thank those of you who have been kind enough to share your aspirations for this university.