OMB No. 1545-0047
2017Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
University of Southern California
Employer identification number
95-1642394
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Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
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Yes
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Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
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Yes
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Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
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Does the organization maintain the following?
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Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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Yes
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Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
basis?
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Yes
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Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships?
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Yes
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Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions?
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Yes
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
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Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
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Students' rights or privileges?
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No
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Admissions policies?
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Employment of faculty or administrative staff?
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No
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Scholarships or other financial assistance?
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Educational policies?
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No
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Use of facilities?
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No
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Athletic programs?
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No
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Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
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Yes
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Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
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No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
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Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
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Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2017)
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Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) (2017)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also provide
any other additional information (see instructions).
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Explanation |
| SCHEDULE E - EXPLANATION FOR LINE 3 |
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND EDUCATOR. PROUDLY PLURALISTIC AND FIRMLY COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR OUTSTANDING MEN AND WOMEN OF EVERY RACE, CREED AND BACKGROUND, THE UNIVERSITY STRIVES TO BUILD A COMMUNITY IN WHICH EACH PERSON RESPECTS THE RIGHTS OF OTHER PEOPLE TO LIVE, WORK AND LEARN IN PEACE AND DIGNITY, TO BE PROUD OF WHO AND WHAT THEY ARE, AND TO HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. TO THIS END, THE UNIVERSITY PLACES GREAT EMPHASIS ON THOSE VALUES AND VIRTUES THAT BIND US TOGETHER AS HUMAN BEINGS AND MEMBERS OF THE TROJAN FAMILY. THE UNIVERSITY ENTHUSIASTICALLY SUPPORTS THIS POLICY IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND EXPECTS THAT EVERY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY WILL GIVE CONTINUING SUPPORT TO ITS IMPLEMENTATION. THE UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO COMPLYING WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS AT EVERY LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT WHICH PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST, OR WHICH MANDATE THAT SPECIAL CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS AND APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION, OR FACULTY, STAFF AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT ON THE BASIS OF ANY PROTECTED CATEGORY, INCLUDING RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, MENTAL DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC WHICH MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE SPECIFIED IN SUCH LAWS AND REGULATIONS. GENDER INCLUDES BOTH THE ACTUAL SEX OF AN INDIVIDUAL AND THAT PERSON'S GENDER IDENTITY, APPEARANCE OR BEHAVIOR, WHETHER OR NOT THAT IDENTITY, APPEARANCE OR BEHAVIOR IS TRADITIONALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THAT PERSON'S SEX AT BIRTH. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL OF THE UNIVERSITY'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ADMISSIONS, AND ALL PERSONNEL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RECRUITING, HIRING, PROMOTION, DEMOTION, COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, TRANSFERS, LAYOFFS, RETURN FROM LAYOFF, PROVISION OF LEAVES, TRAINING, EDUCATION, TUITION ASSISTANCE AND OTHER PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, AN OTHERWISE QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL MUST NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST IN, OR EXCLUDED FROM, ADMISSIONS, PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, OR EMPLOYMENT SOLELY DUE TO HIS OR HER DISABILITY. THE UNIVERSITY SEEKS COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATUTES PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATION, INCLUDING TITLE VI AND TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972, SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, THE AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 1975, AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 WHICH RESPECTIVELY PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION. THIS GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO COMPLY IS MADE EVEN WHEN SUCH LAWS AND REGULATIONS CONFLICT WITH EACH OTHER. THE UNIVERSITY WILL MAKE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH KNOWN DISABILITIES UNLESS DOING SO WOULD RESULT IN UNDUE HARDSHIP. IN GENERAL, THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT SOLICIT OUTSIDE OF ITS WEBSITE AND ADMISSIONS MATERIALS. THE UNIVERSITY'S NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY IS ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE, IN THE FACULTY HANDBOOK, IN SCAMPUS (THE STUDENT HANDBOOK), AND ALSO IN THE UNIVERSITY COURSE CATALOGUE. IN ADDITION, IT IS COMMUNICATED TO ALL STUDENTS DURING ORIENTATION, TO ALL NEW EMPLOYEES WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE, AND TO ALL EMPLOYEES EVERY 2 YEARS AS PART OF THE UNIVERSITY'S HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION PREVENTION TRAINING. |
| SCHEDULE E - EXPLANATION FOR LINE 6a |
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RECEIVES FUNDING FROM VARIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION. |
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2017)
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