UCLA Connects:
Listening Exercise
In the spirit of connecting with our community, I am pleased to invite you to participate in a comprehensive, active UCLA Connects: Listening Exercise. This is a series of conversations that will bring together every school and unit on our campus, including UCLA Health, and include voices from every group in our wider Bruin family.
I will be at each session with open ears and an open heart. What you share will help me better understand our community’s hopes and aspirations — and will shape the vision I lay out at my inauguration on June 5. I am also looking for ways to fine-tune the goals in our 2023-28 Strategic Plan, so we can keep our mission of teaching, learning, and service front and center.
On this dedicated listening exercise web page, we will share the progress of the exercise and the insights that come out of it. Please take some time to read through the page and share your thoughts and ideas with me.
I look forward to meeting with you, hearing from you, learning from you and developing a shared vision for our remarkable university.
We are One UCLA.
Julio Frenk
Chancellor
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We want to hear from you!
Your voice is critical in shaping the future of our university.
Office of Research & Creative Activities & Institute of American Cultures Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with the Office of Research and Creative Activities and the Institute of American Cultures on May 9, 2025 expressed concerns about the impact of federal budget cuts on research funding at UCLA. A speaker…
UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with UCLA Theater, Film & Television (TFT) on May 2, 2025 expressed their appreciation for the event. They highlighted the collaborative efforts of TFT with other schools and within the UCLA campus community. They…
UCLA Academic Senate Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with the Academic Senate on April 18, 2025 expressed a variety of concerns and hopes for the future of the university and relationship between Senate and administration. Discussion focused on the university’s role in…
UCLA Extension Listening Exercise
At the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with UCLA Extension on April 17, 2025, speakers shared their perspectives on the value and future of the university’s extension program. One speaker emphasized the importance of UCLA Extension in providing lifelong learning opportunities and…
UCLA Undergraduate Students Association Council
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with the Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC) on April 16, 2025 asked a variety of questions regarding the university’s response to current events and the impact on students. They sought reassurance from the chancellor…
UCLA Latinx Advisory Group Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with the Latinx Advisory Group on April 11, 2025 expressed their enthusiasm for the university’s progress in becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). They highlighted the importance of initiatives like the HSI fellowship program,…
UCLA International Institute Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise at the International Institute on April 4, 2025 engaged in a lively discussion concerning various issues impacting the university community. A speaker expressed concerns about academic freedom and inquired about Columbia University’s recent decision…
UCLA School of Dentistry Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for the School of Dentistry on April 3, 2025 discussed concerns about the future of research funding and the need for increased resources. They highlighted the unique challenges faced by the dental school, emphasizing…
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise at the Luskin School of Public Affairs on March 31, 2025 spoke about the financial challenges and other pressures facing UCLA and its community. One speaker pointed out the significant amount of time and…