Diversity and Equal Opportunity Office - University of South Florida

The Diversity and Equal Opportunity Office (DEO) provides effective leadership to ensure that diversity and equal opportunity are a thriving part of the fabric of the University of South Florida.
USF Diversity Statement The mission statement of the University of South Florida indicates that the University is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, and community engagement... Read more...
The Theodore R. and Vivian M. Johnson Scholarship The Johnson Scholarship, funded by the Theodore R. and Vivian M. Johnson Scholarship Foundation, Inc., is a competitively awarded program which is available to undergraduate students with disabilities with financial need who enroll in a State University System of Florida (SUS) institution. Deadline for application is May 15, 2008 Download application
The Next Diversity Network Meeting is May 15, 2008 8:30 am - 10:00 am in the The Alumni Center Board Room The purpose of the Diversity Network is to strengthen the diversity infrastructure that facilitates meeting USF’s strategic goals related to diversity and equal opportunity, and provide technical assistance to support University professionals engaged in diversity and equal opportunity initiatives. Find out more about the Diversity Network
Diversity Education Seminars The Diversity and Equal Opportunity Office offers Diversity Education seminars with open enrollment for USF Staff/Faculty, with No Fee! The next class, titled *USF: Supervisor's Introduction to Diversity, will be held on May 15, 2008* from 1:30pm to 4:30pm To register, please contact Organization Development and Training or call ODT at 813.974.3090. Seminars will be held in the ODT training room - SVC 2070. Seating is limited. Get more information on Diversity Education Seminars
Sexual Harassment Awareness Training Program Establishing an awareness on sexual harassment. Kinds of inappropriate behaviors that may lead to sexual harassment. The next class, will be held on May 20, 2008 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am To register, please contact Organization Development and Training or call ODT at 813.974.3090. Seminars will be held in the ODT training room - SVC 2070. Seating is limited. Find out more about the Sexual Harassment Awareness Training Program
USF Cited in Princeton Review's "Best 366 Colleges" The University of South Florida ranks number 17 among the Best 366 Colleges in the nation for diversity according to The Princeton Review's 2008 Guide. Only about 15 percent of the four-year colleges in America and two Canadian colleges were selected for the book. In USF’s two-page profile, the results of student surveys showed an appreciation for the diverse student body. A student is quoted as saying, “Everyone here is from different walks of life and everyone here is open to it, accepts it, and loves it.” Another stated, “You can always find somewhere to fit in.” Read more...
USF President Genshaft Named Business Woman of the Year by Tampa Bay Business Journal The Tampa Bay Business Journal has named University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft as its Overall Business Woman of the Year. The honor was announced at a ceremony on Friday, August 17. She also won in the Education category. The Business Woman of the Year award recognizes the achievements of President Genshaft, and the contribution she is making to the economic vitality of the Tampa Bay region. She is involved in several civic and economic activities, including 2007 Chair of the Tampa Bay Partnership, and she is 2007 Chair-Elect of the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce. The University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region and has a $3.2 billion impact on the regional economy. USF is one of Florida's top three research universities. Read more...

Diversity & Equal Opportunity Office, University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, ADM 172, Tampa, FL 33620-6150
Office 813.974.4373 | Fax 813.974.4375 | TDD 813.974.5651