The University’s singular focus must continue to be the students, patients, and community we serve. They are the center of our academic and medical mission, and we owe them our very best. Our shared commitment must be to ensure that all of our students step onto campus feeling energized, motivated, safe, and confident about their USC experience. Our dedicated faculty and staff work constantly and tirelessly towards this goal.
A member of the faculty, addressing the very purpose of a University, remarked that “we are the light of the human mind.” Our light has dimmed recently. By working together, with passion and commitment, we will restore trust and heal our community. It is because of that Trojan passion and commitment that USC will light the human mind more luminously than ever before.
Updates
- University of Southern California Statement on Academic BoycottsUniversities are often asked to participate in academic and cultural boycotts and sanctions that represent the interests of our diverse communities, such as the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions campaign (BDS). The University of Southern California believes in the core principle of academic freedom, and has a longstanding position against such boycotts on the grounds that a robust…
- Working Group on IFC Culture, Prevention, and Accountability UpdateA key feature of our strategy is to develop a strong partnership with IFC chapter members and leadership, student government and other appropriate student groups, national fraternity leaders, prevention and safety experts, and other stakeholders to ensure IFC activities are positive and safe for all. I am pleased to report that this partnership is working well, and that IFC leaders have demonstrated a commitment and willingness to address the challenges within their organizations. (Read more)…
- DPS Community Advisory Board – Implementation UpdateDuring the 2020-2021 academic year, our 19-member CAB spent 10 months conducting a thorough examination of USC’s public safety practices, including hiring, finances, accountability, and bias training. To ensure an inclusive community-wide process… (Read more)…
- DPS Community Advisory Board ReportDear 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… (Read more)… - Joint Statement about the California State Court Global SettlementUSC and the 710 women who filed civil cases in Los Angeles Superior Court involving George Tyndall have reached a global agreement that is fair and reasonable. The $852 million settlement will end this litigation in state court. The USC Board of Trustees has ratified the settlement. (Read more)…
- Letter to the Trojan Community from President Carol L. FoltDear USC Community,
I am writing to let you know that the remaining litigation against USC, arising from the abuse of patients by former Student Health physician George Tyndall, has been resolved. I am deeply sorry for the pain experienced by the women who trusted him as a physician and appreciate the courage of all who came forward. (Read more)…
