Resolution 88-89-05
Divestment of Funds;
Whereas the University of
Southern California has a distinguished record in supporting human rights and
academic freedom, such as the refusnik
scholars, the South African Education Program, the South Africa Career
Development Internships, the South African Faculty Fellowship Program and the
South Africa Forum, and Whereas the Board of Trustees is reconsidering its
investment policy in U.S. corporations in South Africa, and Whereas the
Committee on Investment and Social Responsibility, appointed by President Zumberge, will report to the Board of Trustees in the
spring, 1989, Therefore, The Faculty Senate urges total divestment of USC funds
from U.S. corporations invested in, or having licensing agreements with, South
Africa.
Resolution Number: 88-89-05
Author: Carol B. Thompson, seconded by Henry Slucki
Date: January 18, 1989
Action Taken: Passed