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