Bruin Family Insights UCLA Parents

We can't believe we've made it to the end of season four! This season of Bruin Family Insights focused on the theme of acclimating to and navigating the University. In this episode, we take a look back at all of the amazing conversations we've had and recap some of the most insightful and memorable moments of the season. Show notes:

Ep. 401: Navigating Student Organizations on Campus with Mike Cohn


Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/XutgrrUBAKb
Student Organizations, Leadership and Engagement (SOLE): https://sole.ucla.edu/

Ep. 402: Understanding Academic Advising and Degree Planning with Corey Hollis and Marian Gabra


Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/H8UMcrUBAKbhttps://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/H8UMcrUBAKb
Academic advising at UCLA:
https://advising.ucla.edu/⁠

Ep. 403: Acclimating to Campus as a Transfer Student with Sarah Molitoris and Jessica Trachtenberg


Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/PKCEru4BAKb
Transfer Student Center:
https://transfers.ucla.edu/
Transfer Student Alumni Network: ⁠https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/transfer-student-alumni-network/

Ep. 404: Taking Part in Campus Traditions with Christina Ruiz, Hanna Skikne and Julie Sina


Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/UZtBIvcCAKb
UCLA Alumni Association:
https://alumni.ucla.edu/
Student Alumni Association:
https://alumni.ucla.edu/student-alumni-association/

Ep. 404.5: New Year, New U(CLA) with Kayla Albano and Megan Marshall


Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/3H1ylBsCAKb
Strategic plan:
https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/#our-vision
Chancellor search:
https://chancellor-search.ucla.edu/
Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/

Ep. 405: The International Student Experience at UCLA with Jenna Bustamante


Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Bibv6AsCAKb
Dashew Center:
https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/

Ep. 406: Navigating the University with Disabilities with Spencer Scruggs and Angelina Mejia


Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BGnsxyCCAKb
Center for Accessible Education: ⁠https://cae.ucla.edu/⁠
UCLA Alumni Disability Network: ⁠https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/udan/

Ep. 407: Providing Support to Students of All Backgrounds with Brittany Schoof


Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JREYw7GCAKb
Affordability initiative: ⁠https://financialaid.ucla.edu/affordability-initiative

Ep. 408: New Bruin Families 2.0 with Ryan Darling


Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/EHDwcJLCAKb
New Student & Transition Programs: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/

This month, we're returning with another episode in our series on acclimating to and navigating the university with a chat about updates with new student and family orientation, and resources for new students and their families in the year ahead. Joining us on this episode is friend of the podcast, Ryan Darling (Associate Director, New Student & Transition Programs). Show notes:



New Student & Transition Programs: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/


First Year Students: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/programs/first-year-students/


Transfer Students: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/programs/transfer-students/


Parents & Families: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/programs/parent-family/

New Student Checklists


For Freshman: https://admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/freshman-checklist
For Transfers: https://admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/transfer-checklist

Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/


About Us: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/about-parent-family-association/


Parent Involvement: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-involvement-support/


Resources for new families: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/resources-for-new-bruin-families/

Academic Counseling: https://registrar.ucla.edu/academics/academic-counseling 

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): https://counseling.ucla.edu/


RISE Center (Resilience In Your Student
Experience): https://risecenter.ucla.edu/

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act): https://registrar.ucla.edu/faculty-staff/ferpa

First Year Experience: https://firstyearexperience.ucla.edu/


True Bruin Welcome: https://firstyearexperience.ucla.edu/programs/true-bruin-welcome

MyUCLA: https://my.ucla.edu/

Residential Life: https://reslife.ucla.edu/  

We're back with another episode in our series on acclimating to and navigating the university! This month's episode features a discussion about providing support to UCLA students of all backgrounds through a variety of scholarships and programs like the Affordability Initiative. Joining us on this episode is Brittany Schoof, Executive Director of the Office of Scholarships and Student Support Initiatives. Show notes:

Affordability initiative: https://financialaid.ucla.edu/affordability-initiative

Basic Needs Center: https://basicneeds.ucla.edu/

Black Bruin Resource Center: https://blackbruinresourcecenter.ucla.edu/

Bruin Resource Center: https://brc.ucla.edu/

Economic Crisis Response Team: https://studentincrisis.ucla.edu/economic-crisis-response

Financial Aid & Scholarships: https://financialaid.ucla.edu/

Parents’ Council: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-involvement-support/#parents-council


2024 Parents’ Council Spark Campaign: https://spark.ucla.edu/project/41694/wall

Parent & Family Giving: https://giveto.ucla.edu/fund/parent-family-program-support-fund/

Student Affairs: https://www.studentaffairs.ucla.edu/

Transfer Student Center: https://transfers.ucla.edu/

This month, we're returning with another episode in our series on acclimating to and navigating the university with a conversation about the experiences of students with disabilities at UCLA. Joining us on this episode is Spencer Scruggs, Director of UCLA’s Center for Accessible Education, and Angelina Mejia, UCLA Disability Alumni Network Co-President. Show notes:

 

Center for Accessible Education: https://cae.ucla.edu/


Accommodations:
https://cae.ucla.edu/accommodations
BruinAccess (shuttle): https://transportation.ucla.edu/getting-around-campus/bruinaccess#:~:text=BruinAccess%20is%20a%20complimentary%20paratransit,for%20Staff%20%26%20Faculty%20to%20determine
Testing Accommodations: https://cae.ucla.edu/testing-support

UCLA Alumni Disability Network: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/udan/

Bruin Resource Center: https://brc.ucla.edu/


Bruin Neurodiversity Collective: https://dailybruin.com/2024/02/21/neurodivergent-students-create-community-through-bruin-neurodiversity-collective

American with Disabilities Act: https://www.ada.gov/

Additional Resources and disability-focused student
organizations:


Disabled Student Union: https://community.ucla.edu/studentorg/4411,
https://www.instagram.com/dsuucla
Disability Law Society: https://community.ucla.edu/studentorg/1869
Supporting our Disability Community toolkit (UCLA Equity, Diversity and Inclusion): https://equity.ucla.edu/toolkits/supporting-our-disability-community/

This month we continued our series on acclimating to and
navigating the university with a discussion about the international student experience at UCLA. Joining us on this episode is Jenna Bustamante, Programs Supervisor for the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars. Show notes:



Dashew Center: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/


iSTART Online Orientation: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/istart-ucla


Scams and safety: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/scams-and-safety
World Café: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/programs-events/in-house-program

Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/


Helpline contact information: 310-794-6737, mybruinis@ucla.edu

Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/

Counseling and Psychological Services: https://counseling.ucla.edu/

New Student Academic Programs: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/

Residential Life Living Learning Community: https://reslife.ucla.edu/living-learning-communities

Happy New Year! On this special episode of Bruin Family Insights, Kayla chats with her colleague, Megan Marshall (Assistant Director, Student Alumni Programs & Family Engagement), about some exciting things to look out for in 2024 for UCLA. Kayla and Megan discuss the new strategic plan, the search for the new Chancellor, and opportunities to get involved with the Parent & Family Association in the year ahead. We look forward to connecting with you in 2024!



Show notes:

2023-2028 UCLA Strategic Plan: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/#our-vision


Goal 1: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/deepen-our-engagement-with-los-angeles/
South Bay Campus: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-expands-with-new-sites-in-south-bay
Downtown Los Angeles Trust Building: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-expands-with-new-building-in-downtown-LA
Research Park: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-to-transform-empty-mall-into-research-park
Goal 2: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/expand-our-reach-as-a-global-university/
Goal 3: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/enhance-our-research-and-creative-activities/
Nimoy Theater: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/magazine/ucla-nimoy-theater-performance-space-reborn
Goal 4: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/elevate-how-we-teach/
Inaugural vice provost for teaching and learning: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/erin-sanders-oleary-vice-provost-teaching-learning
Goal 5: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/become-a-more-effective-institution/
UCLA Transportation wins Green Fleet Award for environmental responsibility: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/ucla-transportation-top-ranked-green-university-fleet-operations


Chancellor Search and Timeline: https://chancellor-search.ucla.edu/


Gene Block’s Departure Announcement: https://blocktribute.ucla.edu/chancellor-blocks-message/
Chancellor Search Advisory Committee: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/press-room/advisory-committee-named-ucla-chancellor-search
Submit input for Chancellor search: https://ucop.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=rXj3pqRelUsECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D OR uclachancellorsearch@ucop.edu

 

Parent & Family Association Involvement Opportunities: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-involvement-support/


Parent & Family Association Volunteer group sign-up form: https://www.jotform.com/uclaparent/ParentVolunteers
Coffee Socials: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-family-coffee-socials/
Coffee Socials host sign-up form: https://form.jotform.com/uclaparent/coffeesocialhost
Parents’ Council: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-involvement-support/#parents-council
PFA Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/uclaparents/
PFA Instagram: @UCLA_Parents