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Opportunity and Engagement

Strengthening the college's culture of consciousness serves as the foundation for advancing programs, practices, policies and partnerships that enhance our learning and working environment for all. These initiatives include leadership development and representation, mentorship, recruitment efforts, and scholarships that improve access to enrichment opportunities.

We strive to cultivate an engaged community where our students, faculty and staff are celebrated and feel a sense of belonging.

Erica Lake, Vice Dean for Organizational Development and Innovation

Career Tracks

Dean Michael Sagas and Vice Dean Erica Lake pose with keynote speaker Wendy Day and moderator C. Keith Harrison

Career Tracks brings together HRSM alumni and industry leaders through panel discussions, networking, engaging group activities, and more — offering valuable insights to help students build confidence and access resources for academic and career success. All students are invited to attend the event to connect, learn from one another and grow together.

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Opportunity and Engagement Spotlights

 
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College of HRSM Dean's Executive Lecture Series Presents Sheila Johnson and Craig Melvin

Sheila Johnson has shattered barrier after barrier in becoming the first Black female billionaire, a co-owner of several pro sports teams and a leader in the hospitality and tourism industry as founder and CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts.

Tepper Scholar cohort four with Nicole Tepper at Panthers game

USC welcomes fourth cohort of Tepper Scholars

The College of HRSM welcomed the newest cohort of Tepper Scholars in fall 2023. The four freshmen joined the internationally acclaimed Department of Sport and Entertainment Management and its most prestigious scholarship program.

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First-generation college students bring wide range of perspectives to campus

It was a hot Sunday afternoon in 2010 when Kemardo Tyrell boarded a flight from Jamaica to the United States, where he would attend Northeastern University on a track and field scholarship.

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Gamecock alumnus creates scholarship to help as others helped him

The road to prosperity was not an easy one for Korey Banks. The two-time USC alumnus remembers the hurdles he had to overcome, and the people who helped him along the way. Now he is paying forward to help current students, and those to come.


 

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Carolina Creed

As a Carolinian ...

I will practice personal and academic integrity;

I will respect the dignity of all persons;

I will respect the rights and property of others;

I will discourage bigotry, while striving to learn from differences in people, ideas and opinions;

I will demonstrate concern for others, their feelings, and their need for the conditions which support their work and development.

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Support Opportunity and Engagement at HRSM

Gifts of all sizes have a collective impact and support opportunities for various populations, including scholarships, internship opportunities, mentorship and professional development programming. Your gift allows us to live the Carolinian Creed more fully.

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Incident Reporting

 

While our ultimate goal is a unified and inclusive campus environment, incidents of bias and hate do occur. You can report incidents of discrimination and harassment to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX.

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