July 10, 2024
Dear fellow Trojan,
July marks the halfway point for summer. I hope you are able to recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends. Following up on the preliminary Culture Survey takeaways that I shared with you last month, the full report has now been completed and is available below.
USC Culture Survey – Report of Findings
As a reminder, we will come together to review the survey data as the summer and fall 2024 semesters progress. Please be on the lookout for invitations to discussion sessions at both the institutional and school/unit levels. Whether you took the survey or not, these sessions are an additional opportunity to voice your thoughts, ask questions, and contribute to the development of our action plans based on what we have learned. Your continued participation is not just encouraged – it’s vital to ensuring this process reflects every Trojan viewpoint possible.
Our Board of Trustees, the entire university leadership team, and I are committed to ensuring an ethical and inclusive culture at USC that enables us to achieve our moonshots, fulfill our mission, and support every Trojan. Our ongoing Culture Journey is USC’s roadmap for building on the unique strengths of our university community, while helping us address challenges and plan for the future.
Thank you again for your engagement in this process. With all of us working together, we will make meaningful progress toward living our unifying values and reaching our goals.
Fight On!
Carol L. Folt
President