University of South Florida President Steven Currall announced a series of actions to reinforce USF’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and further support the university’s efforts to help end racism in society.
In a message to the university community, Currall announced that Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman, associate professor of sociology, will serve in a newly created role of senior advisor to the president and provost on diversity and inclusion. Hordge-Freeman will advise and support university leadership on plans to foster anti-racism, access, equity, cultural inclusivity and cultural intelligence. She will partner with university-wide groups working on related issues, such as curricular development, professional development of faculty members and staff and ensuring that hiring practices for administrators and faculty are free from bias.
Hordge-Freeman will work closely with USF Vice President of Institutional Equity Dr. Haywood Brown, who Currall announced has now been appointed to serve on USF’s Executive Leadership Council, the university’s top leadership team.
