Ucla faculty handbook and resource guide

Student Retention Center. The Student Retention Center is a collective effort of students from historically underserved communities. The projects and services within the SRC are designed to assist undergraduate students with academic difficulties and cultural and social transitions.

The Tau Beta Pi Tutoring Program offers engineering and non-engineering students assistance in a range of subjects, including physics, chemistry, calculus, and computer science. Undergraduate Writing Center. The Undergraduate Writing Center provides one-on-one sessions with peer learning facilitators to support students with writing assignments and projects. Writing Success Program. Writing Success Program of the Student Retention Center , supports students at any point of the writing process to develop their critical-thinking and writing skills.

Bruin Resource Center. The Bruin Resource Center provides services open to all students, with a particular focus on current or former foster youth, students with dependents, students in recovery, student veterans, transfer students, and undocumented students. Center for Accessible Education. The Center for Accessible Education facilitates academic accommodations for students with disabilities. Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion provides support services and resources to build an equal learning and working environment.

Provides advice regarding rights and responsibilities under Title IX, as well as policies and procedures. Counseling and Psychological Services CAPS provides individual, group, and emergency counseling, as well as psycho-educational workshops and programs. Dean of Students Office. The Office of the Dean of Students responds to reports of incidents of bias and issues concerning the student code of conduct.

Economic Crisis Response. Economic Crisis Response provides individualized responses to students in extraordinary financial crisis. Created through Student Affairs, this Guide for Graduate and Undergraduate Students provides information on health and safety, campus life, the nature of instruction, and more to help students envision and prepare for the year ahead.

Bookmark it and check it regularly. Subscribe to our Newsletter. Employment information Many graduate students work as Teaching Assistants as a way to get valuable classroom teaching experience.

Union contract Information on addressing workload, benefits, grievance and arbitration, and discipline and dismissal can be found in the UAW Union Contract. Financial assistance Interest-free loans are available for qualified TAs as a way to receive checks early. Title IX Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Prevention Training The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which students, faculty, administrative, and academic staff can work together in an atmosphere free of all forms of harassment, exploitation, or intimidation, including those of a sexual nature.

Reporting Grievances Reporting structures and support vary based on the type of grievance. Complaints against a faculty member Informal Consultation : If the Teaching Assistant feels safe they should discuss the matter with the faculty member concerned, and together they should make an effort to resolve the problem. Instructional Resources In addition to the many resources that the TA training program provides , our campus partners also offer specialized services. The Center for Community Engagement promotes and supports community-engaged research, teaching and learning in partnership with communities and organizations throughout Los Angeles, regionally, nationally and globally.

Grading and Assessment Resources Grading and Assessment Resources The Dean of Students Office and the Academic Integrity website is a one-stop resource to help instructors navigate the student conduct policy regarding academic integrity.

This is also the office where you will pick up Scantron forms and drop them off to be scored. This service manages collaborations across schools and departments and provides grade management tools. The Disabilities and Computing Program increases accessibility of computer software and information.

Accommodations are facilitated by Center for Accessible Education. Humanities Technology HumTech provides support and resources to improve humanities teaching with the use of technology and The Instructional Collections an Services and the Instructional Media Lab provides instructors ways to incorporate media into the curriculum beyond classroom time.

Scholarly Communication and Licensing provides information on licensing electronic resources. Academic Counseling For questions about adding or dropping a course, changing a credit detail, or withdrawing from the university, students should visit their assigned academic counseling unit. Academic Advancement Program AAP Students are eligible to be in the Academic Advancement Program AAP if their academic profiles and personal backgrounds may impact their university experience and their retention and graduation, or if they are part of any federally funded program that requires counseling, peer learning, or mentoring.

Financial Aid office The Financial Aid Office administers undergraduate scholarships and all graduate and undergraduate financial aid that is based on financial need. Scholarship Resource Center The Scholarship Resource Center provides scholarship information, resources, and support services to undergraduates regardless of financial aid eligibility. Tutoring Resources We have highlighted a few key tutoring resources on campus. Library Research Workshops The Library Research Workshops offers workshops for undergraduate and graduate students to assist in the research process.

Student Retention Center The Student Retention Center is a collective effort of students from historically underserved communities.

Undergraduate Writing Center The Undergraduate Writing Center provides one-on-one sessions with peer learning facilitators to support students with writing assignments and projects. Build real world skills direct from leading organizations through virtual experience programs. An assessment tool developed to help you clarify your values and guide decision making. Learn the benefits of a LinkedIn profile and explore resources to get your started.

Paid micro-internship opportunities for UCLA students of all majors, years, and degree levels. Find connections through UCLA's online community. An assessment and planning tool to help match your skills and interests to career options. Use this worksheet to reflect on the values that are most important to you in your current and future work. Until the update is completed, please consult the following links for policies and other information affecting UC faculty.

The following links provide access to relevant systemwide policy, employment, and diversity information affecting UC faculty and other academic appointees. The following list of links covers specific policies related to compensation and benefits for academic personnel, descriptions of systemwide employee health and retirement benefits, information on a UC mortgage assistance program, and systemwide salary scales for eligible academic appointees. Through statewide programs and Research and Extension centers managed by the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources ANR , UC engages ANR academics and UC faculty in research projects to develop innovative solutions to local issues affecting agriculture, natural ecosystems, and communities.