Diversity, Inclusion and Equity

From an official communication from Provost Michael Quick: “The challenges of diversity, inclusion and equity traverse our national history and every sector of society, including higher education.  They strike at heart of our sense of justice and equal opportunity, and our sense of who we are – our national and global identity.  Every generation grapples…

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Information for our USC community regarding students in the DACA program: As stated in the official communication from Provost Michael Quick: Searches/seizures: We follow the constitutional mandate against unreasonable searches and seizures and therefore ask that law enforcement acquire the appropriate warrants prior to assisting them in contacting anyone in our community. Enforcement: Our Department…

White House Travel Ban

As a result of the White House executive order of January 27, 2017, members of the USC community may be directly effected and concerned about the repercussions of this order, both in terms of ability to travel for scholarly and academic collaboration, and its larger impact on the community climate.