Mission Statement
The mission of the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs (CBCSA) is to provide intentional, holistic, scholarly and co-curricular programming designed to strengthen the understanding of Black diasporic heritage. It enhances the academic, cultural, leadership and social development of the USC student community.
CBCSA Pillars of Success:
- Cultural Investment
- Student Empowerment
- Social & Professional Development
- Student Wellness
- Collaborative Partnerships
Program Highlights
Sommerville Place Residential Floor
This special interest residential community creates an environment where academic success, leadership, self-direction, and personal growth are nurtured. The five goals that all residents strive to achieve are: spirituality, respect, retention, successful transitions, and an understanding and display of positive social values. The goals of Somerville Place aim to foster an understanding of and respect for Black culture, while cultivating a sense of family and community.
Black Graduation Celebration
Bridging our past with our present, the Black Graduation Celebration serves as a traditional rite of passage that recognizes and affirms students of African descent who have completed a rigorous journey through academia at the University of Southern California.
Black Welcome Week
Black Welcome Week is a collaborative effort between CBCSA, the Black Student Assembly (BSA) and Black student organizations aimed to introduce new and returning students to the multiple and diverse cultural events and opportunities that are part of the Trojan experience.
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