USC Alumni Leadership Conference
Rising to the Challenge

September 11, 2020

On September 11, USC volunteer leaders from around the world are invited to participate in discussions with the university’s senior leadership, as well as sessions focusing on leadership development and the groundbreaking research being conducted by our faculty and students.

Every year, the USC Alumni Leadership Conference brings together volunteer leaders from across the university and around the world — including representatives from the USC Alumni Association Board of Governors, the Council for Opportunity and Regional Engagement, USC School and Athletics boards, multi-cultural alumni associations, industry and affinity networks, alumni groups and regional programs — to hear briefings by senior university officials, meet and network with fellow Trojan leaders, and learn and share best practices.

Deadline for online registration is September 5th.

Friday, September 11, 2020

9:15 – 9:50 a.m.
Pre-Conference Networking Breakouts

10:00 – 10:10 a.m.
Conference Welcome featuring John Iino JD ’87 and Patrick E. Auerbach EdD ’08

10:10- 11:00 a.m.
University Remarks by USC President Carol L. Folt

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Athletic Compliance Reminder featuring Scott Simon ’07, MEd ’13

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Break

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Volunteer Recognition Awards

1:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Break

1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
USC’s Academic Leaders Rising to the Challenge featuring
Provost Charles Zukoski, USC Deans Geoff Garrett (Marshall),
Sarah Gehlert (Dworak-Peck) and Pedro Noguera (Rossier)

2:15 – 2:25 p.m.
Break

2:25 – 3:05 p.m.
Diversity and Leadership: Developing Your Leadership Pipeline featuring
Renata Simril MRED ’99, President and CEO, LA84 Foundation

3:05 – 3:25 p.m.
USC Athletics Update featuring Mike Bohn

3:25 – 3:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks by John Iino and Patrick E. Auerbach

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Post-Conference Networking/Community Rooms