By using this approach, El Centro becomes a source of income for the students and provides an opportunity for them to develop professional and personal leadership skills. El Centro also remains active in the greater Latino community. Each El Centro student employee volunteers 24 hours of community service each semester. In addition, El Centro welcomes all students who wish to become involved in volunteer work with related activities, clubs and organizations. El Centro serves as a support center for students, offering a variety of services including a mentoring program for first-year students and a Latino Honor Society.
Space is available for commuter and graduate students to rest, eat and study between classes.
The central mission of El Centro Chicano, a department within Student Affairs, is the development of individuals and society through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. We are devoted to nurturing this experience throughout the USC campus and surrounding communities. We create an environment that facilitates students successful completion of their academic careers as they progress towards their personal and professional objectives.