Bruin Family Insights UCLA Parents

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

In the spirit of the holiday season, the final Bruin Family Insights episode of 2023 (coming a little earlier than usual!) features a discussion on campus traditions. Joining us on this month’s episode are three special guests: Christina Ruiz (Associate Director, Student Alumni Programs & Family Engagement, and Student Alumni Association Advisor), Hanna Skikne (Student Alumni Association President) and Julie Sina (Associate Vice Chancellor, UCLA Alumni Affairs). This discussion highlights the various traditions and programs the UCLA Alumni Association offers current students, alumni, and families, and shares the benefits of getting involved in campus offerings and student organizations. We have loved engaging with all our listeners over the past year and look forward to sharing more great episodes in 2024! Show notes:

UCLA Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/


Bruin Promise: https://alumni.ucla.edu/bruin-promise/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alumni.UCLA/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uclaalumni/
Student Offerings: https://alumni.ucla.edu/students-landing/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alumniucla

Student Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/student-alumni-association/


Beat ‘SC Rally: https://alumni.ucla.edu/traditions/beat-sc-rally/
Dinners for 12 Strangers: https://d12.alumni.ucla.edu/
Entertainment Networking Night: https://alumni.ucla.edu/traditions/entertainment-networking-night/
I Heart UCLA Week: https://alumni.ucla.edu/traditions/i-heart-ucla-week/ 
Interview With a Bruin: https://alumni.ucla.edu/traditions/interview-with-a-bruin/
SAA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saaucla
Spring Sing: https://alumni.ucla.edu/traditions/spring-sing/
STEM Networking Night: https://alumni.ucla.edu/traditions/stem-networking-night/

Alumni Scholars Club: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-scholars-club/about/


Cookies and Cramming: https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/asc-cookies-cramming-2-2/
My Last Lecture: https://alumni.ucla.edu/traditions/my-last-lecture-award/

Bruin Family Weekend: https://bruinfamilyweekend.ucla.edu/

Diddy Riese Cookies: https://diddyriese.com/

Homecoming: https://alumni.ucla.edu/homecoming-at-ucla/

New Student Orientation: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/

Parent & Family Association Email: mybruinis@ucla.edu

True Bruin Traditions Keeper: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/transition-programs/traditions-keeper/
(includes an image of the medal!)


iPhone App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ucla-true-bruin-traditions-keeper/id953337187