UCLA Connects:
Listening Exercise

UCLA Humanities Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with UCLA College’s Humanities Division on February 26, 2025 expressed a variety of hopes and aspirations for the future of the university. One speaker emphasized the importance of academic freedom and faculty governance, and…

UCLA Athletics Listening Exercise
During the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with UCLA Athletics on February 25, 2025, attendees engaged in a thoughtful discussion about the future of the department and college athletics writ large. Speakers expressed interest in understanding the chancellor’s vision for the university…

UCLA Social Sciences Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for the UCLA College’s Division of Social Sciences on February 25, 2025 expressed a variety of aspirations and challenges. Speakers asked the administration to discuss the handling of last spring’s protests and the urgency…

UCLA Undergraduate & Graduate Education Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for Undergraduate Education and Graduate Education on February 24, 2025 discussed a range of topics. Some expressed worries about the impact of UCLA’s move to the Big 10 conference on student-athletes, particularly regarding increased…

UCLA Samueli School of Engineering Listening Exercise
At the chancellor’s Listening Exercise at the Samueli School of Engineering on February 13, 2025, attendees expressed a variety of hopes and concerns for the future of the university. Many speakers focused on the need for increased support for staff,…

UCLA Alum Listening Exercise
UCLA Alums expressed keen interest in various aspects of the university, including its vision for the future, strategic planning, and efforts to ensure affordability for students and faculty. Discussions revolved around the impact of potential reductions in federal funding for…

UCLA Anderson Listening Exercise
Attendees at the UCLA Connects: Listening Exercise at UCLA Anderson expressed a variety of ideas, concerns and hopes for the future of UCLA. Chancellor Julio Frenk emphasized the importance of standing firm against divisive rhetoric and promoting diversity and inclusion….