{"id":177,"date":"2024-11-22T12:32:55","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T20:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/agentsofchange\/?page_id=177"},"modified":"2024-11-22T15:27:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T23:27:49","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/agentsofchange\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n          \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-iJFied2s9N\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-iJFied2s9N\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Will students do fieldwork in-person during COVID-19?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-iJFied2s9N\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-iJFied2s9N\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Fieldwork locations and methods will vary depending on the entity. Many of our partner organizations are working remotely right now (via computer, Zoom, etc.) and some are working in-person. Also, some have hybrid methods. Agents of Change participants will not be required to work in-person with any organization, or at any location, which does not impose safety protocols in conformity with those of our University. Safety is paramount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-iJFied2s9N\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-iJFied2s9N\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What do you look for in student applicants?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-iJFied2s9N\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-iJFied2s9N\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The application process is selective, and we accept only a limited number of highly motivated students with a demonstrated commitment to social justice. We look for students who are hard-working, self-directed and resilient in the face of challenges. We are looking for students with diverse life experiences, perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-iJFied2s9N\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-iJFied2s9N\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How is Agents of Change funded?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-iJFied2s9N\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-iJFied2s9N\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Agents of Change is funded by the generosity of private USC donors committed to the Initiative\u2019s mission. These donors enable us to hire Initiative staff, pay student stipends, cover expenses associated with guest speakers, and cover other costs associated with the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-iJFied2s9N\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-iJFied2s9N\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Is Agents of Change looking for additional partners?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-iJFied2s9N\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-iJFied2s9N\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Yes! We are always looking for new partner organizations and entities in the field of civil rights willing to host and mentor Agents of Change students. Participating organizations host one or more student interns for a minimum of one semester. Host organizations provide guidance and meaningful work experience to talented students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-iJFied2s9N\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-iJFied2s9N\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Does Agents of Change provide accommodations for students with disabilities?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-iJFied2s9N\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-iJFied2s9N\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>We gladly provide accommodations, and we encourage students with disabilities to apply for Agents of Change. 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