We’re back with our second installment of Bruin FamilyInsights in its new hybrid format! This time, we’re exploring time management and balancing competing priorities, and joining us as topic experts are Armine Kulikyan (assistant director, Undergraduate Career Education & Development for the UCLA Career Center) and Sami Toussi '11 (founder & career strategist, Toussi International and UCLA Alumni Association career coach). Read their Q&A article linked below and catch up on the live conversation here! Show notes:
Bruin Family Insights Q&A article: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/time-management-balancing-competing-priorities/
UCLA Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/
UCLA Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/
Failing Forward book: https://www.harpercollinsleadership.com/9780785288572/failing-forward/
Focusmate: https://www.focusmate.com/
Notion: https://www.notion.com/
UCLA Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/
Pomofocus: https://pomofocus.io/
Toussi International: https://www.samitoussi.com/
Trello: https://trello.com/
We’re so excited to be back with a new iteration of BruinFamily Insights! In this new, hybrid format, a topic will first be introduced in a Q&A article with insights from experts within the UCLA community and after, families can attend a subsequent live discussion with said experts, which willthen be shared out as a podcast episode. Our first topic is this new format is internships and career planning, and joining us as topic experts are Kimberly Terrill (Associate director, Career Education & Development for the UCLACareer Center) and Haley Krakoski (Director, Alumni Career Engagement)! Read their Q&A article linked below and catch up on the live conversation here! Show notes:
Bruin Family Insights Q&A article: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/bruin-family-insights-internships-career-planning/
Alumni Career Engagement: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-career-engagement-students/
Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/
UCLA ONE: https://uclaone.com/
Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/
UCLA Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/
Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/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
Ep. 402: Understanding Academic Advising and Degree Planning with Corey Hollis and Marian Gabra
Ep. 403: Acclimating to Campus as a Transfer Student with Sarah Molitoris and Jessica Trachtenberg
Ep. 404: Taking Part in Campus Traditions with Christina Ruiz, Hanna Skikne and Julie Sina
Ep. 404.5: New Year, New U(CLA) with Kayla Albano and Megan Marshall
Ep. 405: The International Student Experience at UCLA with Jenna Bustamante
Ep. 406: Navigating the University with Disabilities with Spencer Scruggs and Angelina Mejia
Ep. 407: Providing Support to Students of All Backgrounds with Brittany Schoof
Ep. 408: New Bruin Families 2.0 with Ryan Darling
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/
New Student Checklists
Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/
Academic Counseling: https://registrar.ucla.edu/academics/academic-counseling
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): https://counseling.ucla.edu/
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act): https://registrar.ucla.edu/faculty-staff/ferpa
First Year Experience: https://firstyearexperience.ucla.edu/
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
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/
UCLA Alumni Disability Network: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/udan/
Bruin Resource Center: https://brc.ucla.edu/
American with Disabilities Act: https://www.ada.gov/
Additional Resources and disability-focused student organizations:
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/
Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/
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
Chancellor Search and Timeline: https://chancellor-search.ucla.edu/
Parent & Family Association Involvement Opportunities: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-involvement-support/
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/
Student Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/student-alumni-association/
Alumni Scholars Club: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-scholars-club/about/
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!)
This month's discussion centered on acclimating to campus as a transfer student. Our two guests for this episode, Sarah Molitoris (Assistant Director of UCLA's Transfer Student Center) and Jessica Trachtenberg (Transfer Student Alumni Network (TSAN) Advisory Board Member), chatted about resources for transfer students including the Transfer Student Center and TSAN, unique challenges and opportunities for transfer students, and thoughts on building community amongst the transfer student population. Show notes:
Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/
Center for Academic Advising in the College: https://caac.ucla.edu/
Transfer Networking Night: https://alumni.ucla.edu/get-involved/transfer-networking-night/
Transfer Student Alumni Network: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/transfer-student-alumni-network/
Transfer Student Orientation – New Student Academic Programs: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/programs/transfer-students/
Transfer Student Center: https://transfers.ucla.edu/
Transfer Transitions: https://transfers.ucla.edu/events/transfer-transitions
UCLA ONE: https://uclaone.com/
This month, we're continuing season 4 of Bruin Family Insights with a discussion on how to navigate academic advising and degree planning at UCLA. We had two special guests for this conversation, Corey Hollis (Executive Director for Center for Academic Advising in the College and Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Support) and Marian Gabra (Director for Advisor Training & Professional Development, and Director for University Studies), who shared information about UCLA advising units, advising resources, and best practices for students to follow in order to meet their degree goals at the University. Show notes:
Academic Advising: https://advising.ucla.edu/
Center for Academic Advising in the College: https://caac.ucla.edu/
Center for Community Engagement: https://communityengagement.ucla.edu/
Professional School Advising Offices:
Undergraduate Advising Units: https://advising.ucla.edu/advising-units/
Welcome to Season 4 of Bruin Family Insights! On this episode we explore the topic of student organizations at UCLA, how students can get involved and the importance of building community on campus. Our guest for this month's episode is Mike Cohn, Director of Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement (SOLE) at UCLA. Show notes:
Enormous Activities Fair: https://community.ucla.edu/event/b4f2811f-1ec6-4a08-bb42-69747b767f70
Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement (SOLE): https://sole.ucla.edu/
SOLE Student Organization Search Engine: https://sa.ucla.edu/RCO/public/search
True Bruin Welcome: https://community.ucla.edu/truebruinwelcome
This month, we're wrapping up season three with the final episode in our series about supporting your student wherever they are in their academic journey, ending with our freshman students! Joining us today's episode is Ryan Darling, Associate Director for New Parent & Family Programs with UCLA’s Office of New Student Academic Programs, and Abby Johnson, Assistant Director of Academics and First Year Experience. Show notes:
Academic Advancement Program: https://www.aap.ucla.edu/
Bruin Resource Center: https://brc.ucla.edu/
Cluster Program: https://www.uei.ucla.edu/academic-programs/ucla-cluster-program/
Common Experience: https://firstyearexperience.ucla.edu/commonexperience
Commuter Support & Programs: https://campuslife.ucla.edu/commuter-support-programs#
Faculty-in-Residence: https://reslife.ucla.edu/academics#facultyinresidence
First Year Experience: https://firstyearexperience.ucla.edu/
Living Learning Communities: https://reslife.ucla.edu/living-learning-communities
Major Blast: https://reslife.ucla.edu/major-blast
New Student Academic Programs: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/
New Student Checklist: https://admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/freshman-checklist
Residential Life: https://reslife.ucla.edu/
Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center: https://risecenter.ucla.edu/
Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement (SOLE): https://sole.ucla.edu/
Student Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/student-alumni-association/
Transfer Student Center: https://transfers.ucla.edu/
Transportation Services: https://transportation.ucla.edu/
True Bruin Welcome (Welcome Week): https://firstyearexperience.ucla.edu/programs/true-bruin-welcome
Volunteer Center: https://volunteer.ucla.edu/
This month's episode continues our series on supporting your Bruin wherever they are in their UCLA journey, with our sophomore and junior students! Joining us on today's episode is Monroe Gorden, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at UCLA. Show notes:
Ashe Center: https://www.studenthealth.ucla.edu/
Campus Life: https://campuslife.ucla.edu/
Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/
Counseling & Psychological Center: https://counseling.ucla.edu/
Financial Wellness: https://financialwellness.ucla.edu/
Intramural Sports: https://recreation.ucla.edu/intramural-sports
Leadership, Innovation, Networking & Knowledge (LINK) Program: https://www.studentaffairs.ucla.edu/linkprogram
Student Affairs: https://www.studentaffairs.ucla.edu/
Student Loan Services: https://loans.ucla.edu/
Student Organizations, Leadership and Engagement: https://sole.ucla.edu/
Study Abroad (International Education Office): https://ieo.ucla.edu/
Undergraduate Students Association: https://usac.ucla.edu/
Volunteer Center: https://volunteer.ucla.edu/
John Wooden Center: https://recreation.ucla.edu/jwc
This month, we're kicking off a new series focused on supporting your student wherever they are in their academic journey, starting with our senior Bruins! Joining us on today's episode are two returning guests, George Brown (Director of Student Alumni Programs & Family Engagement) and Gloria Ko (Senior Director of Alumni Career Engagement). Show notes:
On this episode, we discuss the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion education at UCLA and its lasting impact on individuals beyond college with Devon Dickau, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Offerings Leader at Deloitte Consulting (and double Bruin), and Dr. Adriana Galván, UCLA's Dean of Undergraduate Education. Show notes:
UCLA Diversity Requirement: https://registrar.ucla.edu/academics/diversity-requirement
Center for Community Engagement: https://communityengagement.ucla.edu/
Community Engagement and Social Change Minor: https://communityengagement.ucla.edu/programs/community-engagement-and-social-change-minor/
UCLA Extension: https://www.uclaextension.edu/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsCgBhDEARIsAE7RYh2DR0m9Exxo77mP2vcHMxj6OoloyG0P3Pk5lPGZS8CKXnGiHJnvG-UaAg1HEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
This month we're continuing season three with a discussion on how to cultivate healthy communication between parents and their college students. We had two special guests for this conversation, Kendra Barreras (a current UCLA student) and George Brown (Director of UCLA's Student Alumni Programs & Family Engagement), who shared unique perspectives based on their personal experiences with their own families and George's professional experience having worked with UCLA students for over 20 years.
On this episode we explore the topic of college parent mental health and the pressures of parenting a college student with Dr. Nicole Presley Green, Senior Executive Director of Student Resilience and Mental Health Services at UCLA.
Show Notes:
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): https://counseling.ucla.edu/
Campus Assault Resources and Education Program (CARE): https://careprogram.ucla.edu/
Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE): https://risecenter.ucla.edu/
UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UCSHIP): https://www.studenthealth.ucla.edu/insurance
In this episode, we wrap up season two of the podcast by taking a look back at all of the amazing conversations we've had and looking forward toward what's to come this fall with the UCLA Parent & Family Association.
On this episode we talk all about new student and family sessions, and resources for new families with Ryan Darling, associate director for New Parent & Family Programs with UCLA's Office of New Student Academic Programs.
Show Notes:
New Student Academic Programs (NSAP): https://newstudents.ucla.edu/
Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/
New Student Checklist (Freshmen): https://admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/freshman-checklist
New Student Checklist (Transfers): https://admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/transfer-checklist
Registrar: https://registrar.ucla.edu/
New Student Mentoring Network: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/transition-programs/overview/#tab-id-2
Winter Academic Advising: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/transition-programs/overview/#tab-id-3
True Bruin Welcome: https://community.ucla.edu/truebruinwelcome
Fraternity & Sorority Life Recruitment: https://fsl.ucla.edu/rush-recruitment-intake
Housing Move-in: https://portal.housing.ucla.edu/my-housing/moving-in/moving-into-on-campus-housing