Mission

Our mission is to cultivate a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive academic environment.

The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to creating and fostering a community in which diverse viewpoints are encouraged, barriers to success are removed, and students, faculty, and staff — regardless of their identities — are engaged, supported, inspired, and empowered.

To achieve our mission, we:

• Stand against any and all forms of oppression and injustice and take actions to address institutional inequities
• Increase students' educational success and sense of belonging
• Support anti-racist and decolonial teaching practices and curriculum
• Engage in transformational recruitment and hiring practices that positively impact the everyday experiences of students, faculty, and staff

As the largest college at USF, we recognize that our progress toward a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse learning environment plays a crucial role in the University’s future success and, more importantly, the success of our students during their time at USF and beyond.

If you have any ideas or are interested in supporting our efforts by getting involved, please contact Stephanie Sears at sdsears@usfca.edu or Cathy Gabor at cgabor@usfca.edu.