Every Trojan matters as an individual.

Students are treated fairly when they receive nondiscriminatory treatment that considers the dignity and rights of that student. Equity is not equal; it takes specific considerations of a student into account in order for the student to reach the same objective of their peers.

Without fair treatment, it is hard to succeed academically, socially, and personally. That is why the USC Wellbeing Collective strives to educate those in the collective on the importance of fairness and equity to Trojans’ success.

Perception on being treated fairly and equitably in classrooms and classroom settings. Respondents rated their agreement from (1) strongly disagree to (5) strongly agree if ‘I am treated fairly and equitably in classrooms and classroom settings,’ (The Healthy Minds Network, 2018). Students who feel they are treated fairly and equitably answer either (4) agree or (5) strongly agree.

Perception on being treated fairly and equitably out-of-classroom university spaces. Respondents rated their agreement from (1) strongly disagree to (5) strongly agree if ‘I am treated fairly and equitably in out-of-classroom university spaces,’ (The Healthy Minds Network, 2018). Students who feel they are treated fairly and equitably answer (4) agree or (5) strongly agree.