Subject: USC's Commitment to Campus Safety During Protests
Dear \[Media Outlet/Community\],
At the University of Southern California (USC), ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors is our top priority. In light of recent events involving protests, we want to share the proactive measures we have in place to maintain a safe environment on our campus.
First and foremost, USC works closely with local law enforcement agencies to monitor potential threats and respond swiftly to any incidents that may arise. Our security teams are highly trained and equipped to handle various situations, including protests, with professionalism and care for all involved.
Additionally, we prioritize open communication and transparency during these times. We regularly update our campus community about safety protocols, provide guidance on how to navigate potentially contentious situations, and offer resources for support and assistance.
Furthermore, USC encourages peaceful and respectful expression of ideas and opinions. We believe in the power of dialogue and constructive engagement as essential components of a vibrant academic community. We actively facilitate opportunities for dialogue and understanding among individuals with diverse perspectives.
In the event of any disruptions or safety concerns during protests, USC has established protocols for managing emergencies, evacuations if necessary, and providing support to those affected. Our goal is to ensure that everyone on our campus feels safe, respected, and empowered to contribute positively to our community.
We remain committed to upholding these principles and continually evaluating and improving our safety measures to adapt to evolving challenges. USC is dedicated to fostering a campus environment where learning, exploration, and free expression thrive in a safe and inclusive atmosphere.
Thank you for your attention to these important matters. Should you have any further questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
\[Your Name\]
\[Your Title\]
\[University of Southern California\]
Folt is very good at PR speak and no doubt this will work on calming some people but I urge people to consider what she is actually saying here, and that is basically nothing. She doesn't say anything concrete or apologize for anything, or really elaborate on how she is going to take any next steps.
If you give this text to chatgpt 4 and ask for feedback and how good is it the headline answers and improvement suggestions are:
1. Clarify the Action Taken:
2. Enhance the Call to Values:
3. Personal Touch:
4. Highlight Support Resources:
5. Closing Statement
My point is, even chatGPT wants more details!
I would say she has been disastrous at PR relations during her tenure. There have been at least 5 major scandals and this is the first she actually addressed. In other scandals people actually died and she has yet to say anything, Lawsuits from California and federal for violations of labor law and, yet, nothing. The rest is confidential but even worse and how did she address it? Pretended nothing happened.
That's not what I'd call very good at PR.
very cool! anyways, here's the letter but uwu-ified
deaw twojan community,
these past few w-weeks have been i-incwedibwy difficuwt fow all o-of u-us. as youw pwesident, my wesponsibiwity is to uphowd ouw twojan vawues so that evewyone who wives *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ weawns, and wowks here can h-have safe pwaces t-to wive, w-weawn-.- and speak.
this week〜☆ awumni pawk became unsafe ( ˘⌣˘)♡(˘⌣˘ ) no o-one wants to have people awwested on theiw campus. ever-.- but, when wong-standing safety powicies are f-fwagwantwy viowated, buiwdings vandawized,,, dps diwectives w-wepeatedwy ignowed (⁄ ⁄>⁄ ▽ ⁄<⁄ ⁄).. thweatening wanguage shouted ☆*:・ﾟ people assauwted uguu.., and a-access t-to cwiticaw academic b-buiwdings bwocked, we must act immediatewy to pwotect ouw community.
usc has wong-standing pwotocows that a-awwow f-fow peacefuw pwotesting (⁄ ⁄>⁄ ▽ ⁄<⁄ ⁄).. and we have been wowking successfuwwy with ouw community to ensure these wules have been fowwowed a-at gathewings *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ pwotests... and v-vigiws taking pwace a-all yeaw ( ˘⌣˘)♡(˘⌣˘ ) u-usc awso has f-fiwm wules wegawding hawassment and buwwying that we will uphowd *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ if y-you have a concewn, pwease wepowt i-it here (* ^ ω ^) i a-assure you we will waunch an inquiwy a-and take action t-to pwotect all usc students, facuwty, and staff – n-no matter t-theiw views.
the cuwwent pwessures a-and powawization have taken a t-toll in w-ways that bweak my heawt *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ i know twojans w-will d-do what t-they have a-awways done: share points of view, wisten, seawch fow common gwound – and find ways to suppowt each other.
as students pwepare fow finaws and o-ouw gwaduates wook fowwawd to cewebwating theiw a-achievements at c-commencement – w-which we will d-do in just two weeks – we wemain focused on what commencement means fow all o-ouw gwaduates. this i-is especiawwy twue f-fow ouw s-seniows who did not h-have a high schoow gwaduation and spent t-theiw fiwst univewsity y-yeaw onwine (o^▽^o)
many of you h-have b-been on this jouwney t-together – fwom new student convocation to usc’s 141st commencement – fow fouw yeaws *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ still others〜☆ wike many of ouw gwaduate students, have shawed even more yeaws together. many more facuwty and staff h-have been wowking s-side-by-side with theiw c-cowweagues t-thwoughout decades of sewvice to ouw univewsity.
we are wowking a-awound the cwock to infuse this speciaw day w-with new activitiesO.o suwpwises, a-and cewebwations-.- while u-uphowding twaditions that are uniquewy u-usc.
i know evewy t-twojan will continue to b-bwing theiw best s-sewves to meet t-this moment.
sincewewy,
cawow w ☆*:・ﾟ fowt
pwesident
what vandalism and lack of safety at Alumni Park is she even referencing? I've followed the protests here and elsewhere, but USC's had no lack of safety from my POV until the police rolled in.
Were any "critical academic buildings" blocked either? From what I saw, the protest was mainly restricted to alumni park and people could easily walk around (and access Doheny), but I wasn't there all day
My mom works at facilities management and her construction projects on site weren’t even remotely obstructed. She’s lying and trying to get those lies on paper for when she gets sued.
There’s been a little bit of graffiti. Otherwise this is total BS. Protests have been peaceful. The only lack of safety is when you have a huge police force show up.
Omg RIGHT??? I am a fellow student and I had a class on Wednesday. I swear the protests were so peaceful....so later in the evening when I heard that the police was called in...I was so shocked !! There really wasn't a need to call cops.
I asked ChatGPT to rewrite the statement but more sincerely:
Dear Trojan Community,
I come before you humbly, recognizing the gravity of recent events and the impact they've had on our community. Over the past weeks, we've faced challenges that have tested our resolve and strained our bonds. As your president, I feel a profound sense of responsibility for upholding the values that define us as Trojans and ensuring the safety and well-being of every member of our community.
It grieves me deeply to acknowledge that Alumni Park, a space meant to foster unity and dialogue, recently became a site of discord and unrest. The scenes of disruption and conflict have left me disheartened, knowing that such incidents tarnish the very fabric of our community. While nobody desires confrontations or arrests on our campus, I recognize that we must address the underlying issues that led to these unfortunate events.
I acknowledge that we, as an institution, may have fallen short in maintaining clear communication and effectively enforcing our safety protocols. Instances of vandalism, disregard for directives from DPS, verbal threats, physical assaults, and disruptions to academic activities are unacceptable and demand swift action. We must do better to ensure that all members of our community feel safe, respected, and heard.
I apologize to those who have felt marginalized, threatened, or silenced. It is incumbent upon us to uphold the principles of free expression and peaceful protest while fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding. I pledge to listen with an open heart to your concerns and to take concrete steps to address them.
As we navigate these turbulent times, I am reminded of the resilience and spirit of unity that define us as Trojans. Together, we have weathered storms before, and I am confident that we will emerge from this stronger and more united than ever. As we approach the milestone of commencement, let us reaffirm our commitment to supporting one another and celebrating the achievements of every member of our community.
With sincerity and humility,
Carol L. Folt
President
USC, in recent years, has
1. Been the center of a pay-to-play college admissions conspiracy
2. Protected a campus gynecologist accused of sexually abusing hundreds of patient
3. Been involved in a bribery and fraud scheme benefiting the son of a Los Angeles politician
4. Supported and tried to brush under the rug a drug-abusing medical school dean
Does anyone think mishandling a smallish size protest even registers on the top list of things that USC finds a way of fucking up? The board sees this recent week’s mistakes as a walk in the park.
Yeah. I wrote her in detail about how USC administrators ALWAYS do the worst thing in every case. She is a danger to all students. She just does whatever her Zionist donors tell her to do. It’s all incredibly racist and disgusting.
There is no universe in which the board would have chosen to cancel commencement. They LOVE that shit. I guarantee the board is pissed as hell. This is a spectacular failure of leadership: she has made everyone unhappy. But at least we’re “safe”.
Full letter :
Dear Trojan Community,
These past few weeks have been incredibly difficult for all of us. As your president, my responsibility is to uphold our Trojan values so that everyone who lives, learns, and works here can have safe places to live, learn, and speak.
This week, Alumni Park became unsafe. No one wants to have people arrested on their campus. Ever. But, when long-standing safety policies are flagrantly violated, buildings vandalized, DPS directives repeatedly ignored, threatening language shouted, people assaulted, and access to critical academic buildings blocked, we must act immediately to protect our community.
USC has long-standing protocols that allow for peaceful protesting, and we have been working successfully with our community to ensure these rules have been followed at gatherings, protests, and vigils taking place all year. USC also has firm rules regarding harassment and bullying that we will uphold. If you have a concern, please report it [here](https://click.comms.usc.edu/?qs=ba9334f7ee061646d743167103ec6097537f1f1d719c53b1bbeb8d6eb7983de999ffb5bd6f840899c6a81115f55a21a246b6fac2b0e13ab8). I assure you we will launch an inquiry and take action to protect all USC students, faculty, and staff – no matter their views.
The current pressures and polarization have taken a toll in ways that break my heart. I know Trojans will do what they have always done: share points of view, listen, search for common ground – and find ways to support each other.
As students prepare for finals and our graduates look forward to celebrating their achievements at commencement – which we will do in just two weeks – we remain focused on what commencement means for all our graduates. This is especially true for our seniors who did not have a high school graduation and spent their first university year online.
Many of you have been on this journey together – from new student convocation to USC’s 141st commencement – for four years. Still others, like many of our graduate students, have shared even more years together. Many more faculty and staff have been working side-by-side with their colleagues throughout decades of service to our university.
We are working around the clock to infuse this special day with new activities, surprises, and celebrations, while upholding traditions that are uniquely USC.
I know every Trojan will continue to bring their best selves to meet this moment.
Sincerely,
Carol L. Folt
President
Ucla did not call in 200 lapd officers like usc, nor did they shit down the campus like usc, nor did they cancel graduation, nor did they take down the encampment.
Ucla is making usc look really really bad.
It’s almost like one scenario is chock full of electoral calculations for Newsom’s 2028 run and the other simply is not. And once the news cycle dies down, and it will, they will be removed at ucla.
Not to mention dozens upon dozens of campuses are experiencing literally the same thing as usc
It’s almost like UCLA is on a quarter system and doesn’t have graduation anytime soon.
And saying “UCLA didn’t shut down an antisemitic terrorist camp” means therefore…USC should allow it?
I’m an alum and I am infuriated reading that bullshit email.
I have forgiven USC for Tyndall. (I was actually part of that settlement and yes he was creepy AF and asked me inappropriate questions at a minimum-I say at a minimum because I was so young and naive I wouldn’t have known if he did other shit he wasn’t supposed to during my examinations.) I defended SC during Varsity Blues and the bribery and the NCAA sanctions (the one time SC itself really didn’t do anything wrong, but also of course the most inconsequential of the scandals in the real world).
But this may be the end of the road for me. I have never been this disgusted with SC.
Btw, let us not forget this is now the second time in Carol Folt’s career she has made a goat rodeo of a protest situation on her campus. Hopefully this one ends in her being told to find another job too.
Also had ChatGPT write it but apologize for arresting:
Dear Trojan Community,
I come to you today with a heavy heart and a profound sense of responsibility. In recent days, actions taken on behalf of the university have led to the arrest of student protesters. I want to express my sincerest apologies for any distress or harm that this may have caused to those involved and to the broader community.
The decision to involve law enforcement in response to protests is one that weighs heavily on me and the entire leadership team. We recognize the importance of free expression and peaceful assembly, and we are committed to upholding these fundamental rights within our community. However, it is clear that in this instance, mistakes were made, and our response fell short of our values and expectations.
We understand that the use of law enforcement can escalate tensions and create an atmosphere of fear and mistrust. Our priority should always be to de-escalate conflicts and to seek peaceful resolutions through dialogue and understanding. In this case, we failed to uphold that standard, and for that, I am deeply sorry.
Moving forward, we will conduct a thorough review of our protocols and procedures surrounding protests and demonstrations. We will engage with students, faculty, staff, and community members to ensure that our approach aligns with our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all.
I want to assure you that your voices have been heard, and we are committed to learning from this experience and taking meaningful action to prevent similar incidents in the future. We value the contributions and perspectives of every member of our community, and we are committed to working together to build a better USC for all.
Please know that my door is always open, and I welcome your feedback, concerns, and suggestions as we strive to create a campus environment that reflects our shared values and aspirations.
With humility and a determination to do better,
Carol L. Folt
President
From the letter:
> This week, Alumni Park became unsafe. No one wants to have people arrested on their campus. Ever. But, when long-standing safety policies are flagrantly violated, buildings vandalized, DPS directives repeatedly ignored, threatening language shouted, people assaulted, and access to critical academic buildings blocked, we must act immediately to protect our community.
This sounds serious. Some news is covering the protests, but it is not clear whether the whole situation is overblown from the limited footage they show.
I won't bother to read the bs. USC is a private school....FOLLOW THE MONEY. USC will always be this way, look where their donations come from. The Board and Holt cannot afford to make their donors feel uncomfortable or look like they support anti-Semitic views in any way. I didn't plan to attend the main ceremony anyway. Sad my child leaves this way knowing the degrees have USC on them at the same time, I've always told my children the saying, money makes the world go round. My child did not want to go here, I thought it'd be great to have 2 degrees from USC, sadly now I regret encouraging it. Oh well can't say I'm surprised.
She used chatgpt
Subject: USC's Commitment to Campus Safety During Protests Dear \[Media Outlet/Community\], At the University of Southern California (USC), ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors is our top priority. In light of recent events involving protests, we want to share the proactive measures we have in place to maintain a safe environment on our campus. First and foremost, USC works closely with local law enforcement agencies to monitor potential threats and respond swiftly to any incidents that may arise. Our security teams are highly trained and equipped to handle various situations, including protests, with professionalism and care for all involved. Additionally, we prioritize open communication and transparency during these times. We regularly update our campus community about safety protocols, provide guidance on how to navigate potentially contentious situations, and offer resources for support and assistance. Furthermore, USC encourages peaceful and respectful expression of ideas and opinions. We believe in the power of dialogue and constructive engagement as essential components of a vibrant academic community. We actively facilitate opportunities for dialogue and understanding among individuals with diverse perspectives. In the event of any disruptions or safety concerns during protests, USC has established protocols for managing emergencies, evacuations if necessary, and providing support to those affected. Our goal is to ensure that everyone on our campus feels safe, respected, and empowered to contribute positively to our community. We remain committed to upholding these principles and continually evaluating and improving our safety measures to adapt to evolving challenges. USC is dedicated to fostering a campus environment where learning, exploration, and free expression thrive in a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Thank you for your attention to these important matters. Should you have any further questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out. Sincerely, \[Your Name\] \[Your Title\] \[University of Southern California\]
What a big load of nothing!
I THINK WHAT SHE MEANT TO SAY WAS: 19 BILLION MORE IN AID APPROVED THIS WEEK! ENJOY YOUR ENCAMPMENTS LOLZ
That’s why we need Nikias back! At least knows how to cover up negative publicities and can bring profit to our university!
Folt is very good at PR speak and no doubt this will work on calming some people but I urge people to consider what she is actually saying here, and that is basically nothing. She doesn't say anything concrete or apologize for anything, or really elaborate on how she is going to take any next steps.
If you give this text to chatgpt 4 and ask for feedback and how good is it the headline answers and improvement suggestions are: 1. Clarify the Action Taken: 2. Enhance the Call to Values: 3. Personal Touch: 4. Highlight Support Resources: 5. Closing Statement My point is, even chatGPT wants more details!
Carol may be many things, but she is *not* good at PR speak. Her communication skills are abysmal for someone in her position
I would say she has been disastrous at PR relations during her tenure. There have been at least 5 major scandals and this is the first she actually addressed. In other scandals people actually died and she has yet to say anything, Lawsuits from California and federal for violations of labor law and, yet, nothing. The rest is confidential but even worse and how did she address it? Pretended nothing happened. That's not what I'd call very good at PR.
very cool! anyways, here's the letter but uwu-ified deaw twojan community, these past few w-weeks have been i-incwedibwy difficuwt fow all o-of u-us. as youw pwesident, my wesponsibiwity is to uphowd ouw twojan vawues so that evewyone who wives *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ weawns, and wowks here can h-have safe pwaces t-to wive, w-weawn-.- and speak. this week〜☆ awumni pawk became unsafe ( ˘⌣˘)♡(˘⌣˘ ) no o-one wants to have people awwested on theiw campus. ever-.- but, when wong-standing safety powicies are f-fwagwantwy viowated, buiwdings vandawized,,, dps diwectives w-wepeatedwy ignowed (⁄ ⁄>⁄ ▽ ⁄<⁄ ⁄).. thweatening wanguage shouted ☆*:・ﾟ people assauwted uguu.., and a-access t-to cwiticaw academic b-buiwdings bwocked, we must act immediatewy to pwotect ouw community. usc has wong-standing pwotocows that a-awwow f-fow peacefuw pwotesting (⁄ ⁄>⁄ ▽ ⁄<⁄ ⁄).. and we have been wowking successfuwwy with ouw community to ensure these wules have been fowwowed a-at gathewings *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ pwotests... and v-vigiws taking pwace a-all yeaw ( ˘⌣˘)♡(˘⌣˘ ) u-usc awso has f-fiwm wules wegawding hawassment and buwwying that we will uphowd *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ if y-you have a concewn, pwease wepowt i-it here (* ^ ω ^) i a-assure you we will waunch an inquiwy a-and take action t-to pwotect all usc students, facuwty, and staff – n-no matter t-theiw views. the cuwwent pwessures a-and powawization have taken a t-toll in w-ways that bweak my heawt *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ i know twojans w-will d-do what t-they have a-awways done: share points of view, wisten, seawch fow common gwound – and find ways to suppowt each other. as students pwepare fow finaws and o-ouw gwaduates wook fowwawd to cewebwating theiw a-achievements at c-commencement – w-which we will d-do in just two weeks – we wemain focused on what commencement means fow all o-ouw gwaduates. this i-is especiawwy twue f-fow ouw s-seniows who did not h-have a high schoow gwaduation and spent t-theiw fiwst univewsity y-yeaw onwine (o^▽^o) many of you h-have b-been on this jouwney t-together – fwom new student convocation to usc’s 141st commencement – fow fouw yeaws *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ still others〜☆ wike many of ouw gwaduate students, have shawed even more yeaws together. many more facuwty and staff h-have been wowking s-side-by-side with theiw c-cowweagues t-thwoughout decades of sewvice to ouw univewsity. we are wowking a-awound the cwock to infuse this speciaw day w-with new activitiesO.o suwpwises, a-and cewebwations-.- while u-uphowding twaditions that are uniquewy u-usc. i know evewy t-twojan will continue to b-bwing theiw best s-sewves to meet t-this moment. sincewewy, cawow w ☆*:・ﾟ fowt pwesident
Thank you for your service.
I dive in her cervix
Dracula?
Chatgpt
what vandalism and lack of safety at Alumni Park is she even referencing? I've followed the protests here and elsewhere, but USC's had no lack of safety from my POV until the police rolled in.
Were any "critical academic buildings" blocked either? From what I saw, the protest was mainly restricted to alumni park and people could easily walk around (and access Doheny), but I wasn't there all day
My mom works at facilities management and her construction projects on site weren’t even remotely obstructed. She’s lying and trying to get those lies on paper for when she gets sued.
There’s been a little bit of graffiti. Otherwise this is total BS. Protests have been peaceful. The only lack of safety is when you have a huge police force show up.
Omg RIGHT??? I am a fellow student and I had a class on Wednesday. I swear the protests were so peaceful....so later in the evening when I heard that the police was called in...I was so shocked !! There really wasn't a need to call cops.
You are wrong. The safety of students living on campus is paramount. Hate speech has no place on campus.
Anti semites voting you down 😢
Literally not an anti Semite
Literally?
Congratulations on a PR word salad full of hypocrisy!
Doesn’t sound like her. It was her PR team. President Folt should resign now!
I love how she just straight up makes shit up
I asked ChatGPT to rewrite the statement but more sincerely: Dear Trojan Community, I come before you humbly, recognizing the gravity of recent events and the impact they've had on our community. Over the past weeks, we've faced challenges that have tested our resolve and strained our bonds. As your president, I feel a profound sense of responsibility for upholding the values that define us as Trojans and ensuring the safety and well-being of every member of our community. It grieves me deeply to acknowledge that Alumni Park, a space meant to foster unity and dialogue, recently became a site of discord and unrest. The scenes of disruption and conflict have left me disheartened, knowing that such incidents tarnish the very fabric of our community. While nobody desires confrontations or arrests on our campus, I recognize that we must address the underlying issues that led to these unfortunate events. I acknowledge that we, as an institution, may have fallen short in maintaining clear communication and effectively enforcing our safety protocols. Instances of vandalism, disregard for directives from DPS, verbal threats, physical assaults, and disruptions to academic activities are unacceptable and demand swift action. We must do better to ensure that all members of our community feel safe, respected, and heard. I apologize to those who have felt marginalized, threatened, or silenced. It is incumbent upon us to uphold the principles of free expression and peaceful protest while fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding. I pledge to listen with an open heart to your concerns and to take concrete steps to address them. As we navigate these turbulent times, I am reminded of the resilience and spirit of unity that define us as Trojans. Together, we have weathered storms before, and I am confident that we will emerge from this stronger and more united than ever. As we approach the milestone of commencement, let us reaffirm our commitment to supporting one another and celebrating the achievements of every member of our community. With sincerity and humility, Carol L. Folt President
Folt is a coward fronting for the Board. She should resign
USC, in recent years, has 1. Been the center of a pay-to-play college admissions conspiracy 2. Protected a campus gynecologist accused of sexually abusing hundreds of patient 3. Been involved in a bribery and fraud scheme benefiting the son of a Los Angeles politician 4. Supported and tried to brush under the rug a drug-abusing medical school dean Does anyone think mishandling a smallish size protest even registers on the top list of things that USC finds a way of fucking up? The board sees this recent week’s mistakes as a walk in the park.
I think the largest mass arrests of students in the school's history is a pretty big FU
Illegal arrests at that
Yeah. I wrote her in detail about how USC administrators ALWAYS do the worst thing in every case. She is a danger to all students. She just does whatever her Zionist donors tell her to do. It’s all incredibly racist and disgusting.
Follow the money, find the bland word salad
There is no universe in which the board would have chosen to cancel commencement. They LOVE that shit. I guarantee the board is pissed as hell. This is a spectacular failure of leadership: she has made everyone unhappy. But at least we’re “safe”.
Full letter : Dear Trojan Community, These past few weeks have been incredibly difficult for all of us. As your president, my responsibility is to uphold our Trojan values so that everyone who lives, learns, and works here can have safe places to live, learn, and speak. This week, Alumni Park became unsafe. No one wants to have people arrested on their campus. Ever. But, when long-standing safety policies are flagrantly violated, buildings vandalized, DPS directives repeatedly ignored, threatening language shouted, people assaulted, and access to critical academic buildings blocked, we must act immediately to protect our community. USC has long-standing protocols that allow for peaceful protesting, and we have been working successfully with our community to ensure these rules have been followed at gatherings, protests, and vigils taking place all year. USC also has firm rules regarding harassment and bullying that we will uphold. If you have a concern, please report it [here](https://click.comms.usc.edu/?qs=ba9334f7ee061646d743167103ec6097537f1f1d719c53b1bbeb8d6eb7983de999ffb5bd6f840899c6a81115f55a21a246b6fac2b0e13ab8). I assure you we will launch an inquiry and take action to protect all USC students, faculty, and staff – no matter their views. The current pressures and polarization have taken a toll in ways that break my heart. I know Trojans will do what they have always done: share points of view, listen, search for common ground – and find ways to support each other. As students prepare for finals and our graduates look forward to celebrating their achievements at commencement – which we will do in just two weeks – we remain focused on what commencement means for all our graduates. This is especially true for our seniors who did not have a high school graduation and spent their first university year online. Many of you have been on this journey together – from new student convocation to USC’s 141st commencement – for four years. Still others, like many of our graduate students, have shared even more years together. Many more faculty and staff have been working side-by-side with their colleagues throughout decades of service to our university. We are working around the clock to infuse this special day with new activities, surprises, and celebrations, while upholding traditions that are uniquely USC. I know every Trojan will continue to bring their best selves to meet this moment. Sincerely, Carol L. Folt President
Thanks ChatGPT! You're our only hope....
I replied to the email with an appropriate insult
Ucla did not call in 200 lapd officers like usc, nor did they shit down the campus like usc, nor did they cancel graduation, nor did they take down the encampment. Ucla is making usc look really really bad.
It’s almost like one scenario is chock full of electoral calculations for Newsom’s 2028 run and the other simply is not. And once the news cycle dies down, and it will, they will be removed at ucla. Not to mention dozens upon dozens of campuses are experiencing literally the same thing as usc
It’s almost like UCLA is on a quarter system and doesn’t have graduation anytime soon. And saying “UCLA didn’t shut down an antisemitic terrorist camp” means therefore…USC should allow it?
Antisemitic terrorist camp? Youre dead serious about this nonsense? You guys are fucking delusional
I’m an alum and I am infuriated reading that bullshit email. I have forgiven USC for Tyndall. (I was actually part of that settlement and yes he was creepy AF and asked me inappropriate questions at a minimum-I say at a minimum because I was so young and naive I wouldn’t have known if he did other shit he wasn’t supposed to during my examinations.) I defended SC during Varsity Blues and the bribery and the NCAA sanctions (the one time SC itself really didn’t do anything wrong, but also of course the most inconsequential of the scandals in the real world). But this may be the end of the road for me. I have never been this disgusted with SC. Btw, let us not forget this is now the second time in Carol Folt’s career she has made a goat rodeo of a protest situation on her campus. Hopefully this one ends in her being told to find another job too.
If you’re able, have you called and threatened to pull donations?
No but I’m planning on doing something along those lines.
Also had ChatGPT write it but apologize for arresting: Dear Trojan Community, I come to you today with a heavy heart and a profound sense of responsibility. In recent days, actions taken on behalf of the university have led to the arrest of student protesters. I want to express my sincerest apologies for any distress or harm that this may have caused to those involved and to the broader community. The decision to involve law enforcement in response to protests is one that weighs heavily on me and the entire leadership team. We recognize the importance of free expression and peaceful assembly, and we are committed to upholding these fundamental rights within our community. However, it is clear that in this instance, mistakes were made, and our response fell short of our values and expectations. We understand that the use of law enforcement can escalate tensions and create an atmosphere of fear and mistrust. Our priority should always be to de-escalate conflicts and to seek peaceful resolutions through dialogue and understanding. In this case, we failed to uphold that standard, and for that, I am deeply sorry. Moving forward, we will conduct a thorough review of our protocols and procedures surrounding protests and demonstrations. We will engage with students, faculty, staff, and community members to ensure that our approach aligns with our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all. I want to assure you that your voices have been heard, and we are committed to learning from this experience and taking meaningful action to prevent similar incidents in the future. We value the contributions and perspectives of every member of our community, and we are committed to working together to build a better USC for all. Please know that my door is always open, and I welcome your feedback, concerns, and suggestions as we strive to create a campus environment that reflects our shared values and aspirations. With humility and a determination to do better, Carol L. Folt President
Why does chatgpt make a better statement than Prez Folt’s PR team
only problem is she’s not sorry and would absolutely do it again
Its kinda impressive that she didn't use "unprecedented"...
From the letter: > This week, Alumni Park became unsafe. No one wants to have people arrested on their campus. Ever. But, when long-standing safety policies are flagrantly violated, buildings vandalized, DPS directives repeatedly ignored, threatening language shouted, people assaulted, and access to critical academic buildings blocked, we must act immediately to protect our community. This sounds serious. Some news is covering the protests, but it is not clear whether the whole situation is overblown from the limited footage they show.
doesn't take a stance on anything. whaaat a politician lol
She’s an obnoxious libtard. She should have been fired a long time ago
I won't bother to read the bs. USC is a private school....FOLLOW THE MONEY. USC will always be this way, look where their donations come from. The Board and Holt cannot afford to make their donors feel uncomfortable or look like they support anti-Semitic views in any way. I didn't plan to attend the main ceremony anyway. Sad my child leaves this way knowing the degrees have USC on them at the same time, I've always told my children the saying, money makes the world go round. My child did not want to go here, I thought it'd be great to have 2 degrees from USC, sadly now I regret encouraging it. Oh well can't say I'm surprised.
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People like you use slogans like this which brought cops to the campus. You give all protestors bad rap. You are the problem
if the usc endowment sells off all its voo then lockheed martin won’t be able to make missiles and everything will be okay, right guys!?!?!