campus services

asucla

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS UCLA (ASUCLA)

Every registered student is a member of the Associated Students, one of the nation's largest such enterprises in terms of size, scope and range of programs. Funded by student fees and commercial sales, ASUCLA operates the student center complex of Ackerman Union, Kerckhoff Hall and several satellite centers. It serves as the seat of student government; publishes the UCLA Daily Bruin and other student publications; and runs the campus bookstores, food facilities, concessions and several other services. General offices: 332 Kerckhoff Hall, http://www.asucla.ucla.edu, (310) 825-0611. (For information on the campus bookstores, see Section IV.)

UCLA Restaurants
ASUCLA operates virtually all of the campus eating places except for the residence halls, hospital cafeteria, Espresso Roma and the Faculty Center. Locations are spread campuswide and each restaurant offers a different atmosphere and menu selections. Hours of operation are often adjusted to match the academic calendar. Call (310) 206-0747 for more information.

The Bombshelter: Deli, hamburgers and rice bowls. Open for breakfast, lunch and early dinner. In the center of the Court of Sciences opposite Boelter Hall.

The Cooperage: Pizza, chicken, grill, subs, soup, salad bar, gourmet coffee and ice cream. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner. A-level Ackerman Union.

Café Synapse: Lunch and early dinner includes a selection of gourmet salads, unusual pizzas, calzones, pastas and specialty sandwiches. Krispy Kreme doughnuts and gourmet coffees served all day. Open for breakfast, lunch and early dinner. Inside the Gonda (Goldschmied) Neuroscience & Genetics Research Center, (310) 794-4486.

Campus Corner: Taco Bell Express. Open for lunch. East of the Men's Gym on Bruin Walk.

Kerckhoff Coffee House: Gourmet coffees, pastries, entree soups and Baskin-Robbins ice cream. Open for breakfast, lunch, light dinners and night-time coffee. 2nd floor, Kerckhoff Hall.

Lu Valle Commons: Pizza, deli and Asian rice bowls. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Jimmy's Coffee House offers gourmet coffees and pastries; open early and late. Northwest of the School of Law on Circle Drive East.

North Campus Student Center: Salad bar, Mexican food, pizza, burgers and deli. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Northern Lights Coffee House offers gourmet coffee and Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream; student art work is often on display. Southwest of University Research Library.

Terrace FoodCourt: Wide variety of choices including Rubio's fish tacos, La Cucina Italian entrees, Panda Express (Asian food), Rx (candy), Tropix (smoothies, juice, coffee), Wetzel's Pretzels, Columbo frozen yogurt and Relaxation Tea & Boba. Tropix is open for breakfast, other menu options are offered mid-morning through lunch and dinner. The adjoining terrace provides outdoor seating with views of the campus. 1st floor, Ackerman Union.

Tsunami: Japanese sushi and noodles, lunch and early dinner. A-level Ackerman Union.

Other ASUCLA Services

Banking Services: Automated teller machines (ATMs) from local banks are located in or near ASUCLA facilities; for a complete listing, see Automated teller machines.

Campus Cuts: A full service hair salon located on A-level, Ackerman Union. (310) 206-4770.

Copy Centers: For personal use, Pulse Copy & Technology Center provides self-service and while-you-wait copies, offset printing and binding services. See Printing and Copy Services.

Event Planning Services: ASUCLA Catering and a wide variety of meeting rooms are available for campus use in Ackerman Union and Kerckhoff Hall.. See Student Union Event Services.

Photography: UCLA Photography and Campus Photo Studio/Graduation Etc. Professional photographers on staff to take formal studio portraits, passport photos and record special campus events. See Photographic Services.

U.S. Postal Service: Mailing services available. Open 9am-4pm. A-level Ackerman Union, (310) 206-5596.

Student Governments: There are two student governing bodies at UCLA, the Undergraduate Students Association (USA), (310) 825-7068 and the Graduate Students Association (GSA), (310) 206-8512. USA's contributions to campus life include the Campus Events Commission which sponsors films, speakers and the Cultural Affairs Commission which sponsors concerts, comedy and student art exhibits. GSA's contributions include funding graduate journals and sponsoring the Melnitz Movies program (for recorded information call (310) 825-2345). The ASUCLA Library, 313 Kerckhoff Hall, (310) 206-7997, maintains a collection of materials related to student governance including minutes, agendas and information on various campus organizations and committees. The library is available to researchers.

Student Publications: In addition to the UCLA Daily Bruin, ASUCLA's Communications Board publishes the BruinLife yearbook, the community directoryand seven newsmagazines that reflect the diversity of the student population: Al-Talib, Ha'Am, La Gente, Nommo, Pacific Ties, Ten Percent and FEM. 1st floor Kerckhoff Hall, (310) 825-2787.

UCLA Trademarks & Licensing: In order to protect the name, reputation and integrity of the University, the use of the UCLA name and logo on commercial products is monitored and controlled. UCLA Trademarks & Licensing, an office operated by ASUCLA, provides guidelines and support for campus organizations and departments. A-level Ackerman Union, (310) 794-8850.

Please Note: For information on trademark protection and use of UCLA's name on patented inventions, see the section on "Office of Intellectual Property Administration" in Section IV.)
 

banking services

The University Credit Union (UCU) provides a full range of financial services to its members. In addition, UCU operates several automated teller machines (ATMs) located on campus to serve your banking needs.

University Credit Union (UCU)
The University Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution for UCLA employees and students that offers low-cost banking services and low interest rate loans! Services include savings and checking; online banking; car, consumer and home loans; traveler's cheques, cashier's checks and money orders; nine on-campus ATMs; AUTOLAND auto-buying service; and financial management services such as investments and insurance.  For added convenience, UCLA employees can have their paychecks automatically deposited and set up payroll deductions to credit savings and loan accounts.  Banking hours are 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. UCU is located off-campus at 1500 South Sepulveda Boulevard, one block south of Wilshire Boulevard. Campus mail can be addressed using mail code 157849. Visit UCU's website at http://www.ucu.org or e-mail them at ucumail@ucu.org, (310) 477-6628.

University Credit Union Service Center
UCU also operates an on-campus service center located in Ackerman Union.  The Service Center is convenient and perhaps the easiest way to open a new account and get account information.  Members, employees and students can print out information on account balances and transactions, make online payments and transfers at office computers, get rate information and pick up loan applications.  There is a drop box inside the branch for deposits, payments or delivery of signed forms and documents. Note: the branch is not equipped to dispense cash or transact payments and deposits. UCU has nine ATMs on campus to handle cash transactions. Service Center Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Ackerman Union, A-Level, across from textbooks.  Visit UCU's website at http://www.ucu.org for more information.

Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
There are several automated teller machines (ATMs) located throughout campus, which are run either by the University Credit Union for credit union accounts or by ASUCLA for access to commercial bank accounts. Bank ATMs give access to the Star, Plus or Cirrus network so no matter where you bank, you can often use these ATMs on a network arrangement to withdraw funds. However, most banks charge fees for network access.

University Credit Union ATMs are available to all employees, students and visitors on the UCLA campus for withdrawals, transfers and balance inquiries (UCU members can make deposits at these ATMs). ATM locations include:

• Ackerman Union, A-Level next to ViewPoint Lounge
• The Anderson School, Building F behind the Cafe
• Credit Union Office (corner of Ohio & Sepulveda Blvd.)
• Hedrick Hall (lobby)
• Medical Center, courtyard near entrance of Mattel Children's Hospital
• North Campus Student Center
• Schoenberg Hall, northwest corner
• Sproul Hall (lobby)
• 300 Medical Plaza, street level
• Wilshire Center, 1^st Floor

Bank ATMs, run by ASUCLA, are located as follows:

• Bank of America: A-level Ackerman, North Campus Student Center
• Washington Mutual: A-level Ackerman, Reiber Hall
• Wells Fargo Bank: A-level Ackerman, Health Sciences Store
• University Credit Union: A-level Ackerman, North Campus Student Center
   

campus safety

UCLA takes great measures to ensure that faculty, staff, students and visitors are safe and protected from all manner of adverse situations and conditions. The Police Department at UCLA is part of the statewide University of California Police Department which operates at each of the nine campuses. UCLA police are duly sworn State Police officers. The campus also operates an extensive office of environmental health and safety.

UCLA Police Department
The University of California Police Department at Los Angeles (UCPD) is a full service police department dedicated to community policing whose officers have the same authority under the law as municipal police officers. UCPD services include 24-hour patrol of the campus and surrounding communities, crime investigation and crime prevention education. Students employed as Community Service Officers (CSOs) operate the Campus Escort Service, Evening Van Service and provide additional security. Students who are state-certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) operate the Campus Ambulance Service. In addition, UCPD provides fingerprinting services, issues Photo IDs and houses the campus lost and found. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, UCPD  provides annual crime statistics, security policies and related information.  The report is available online at http://www.ucpd.ucla.edu/ucpd/clery.htm.  For an emergency, dial 911; for Campus Escort Service call (310) 794-WALK. 601 Westwood Plaza, http://www.ucpd.ucla.edu, (310) 825-1491.

Office of Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S)
The primary function of EH&S is to provide for the health and safety of the entire UCLA community and to ensure that campus operations do not have an adverse impact on the environment. The office also assists management in ensuring that federal, state and local standards and regulations are met. Divisions provide services in accident prevention, asbestos management, biological and chemical safety, emergency preparedness, fire protection, hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene and radiation safety. Visit the EH&S website at http://www.ehs.ucla.edu or call (310) 825-5689 for more information.

The Ergonomics Program, (310) 794-5590, provides services to help departments prevent repetitive motion/musculoskeletal injuries and comply with state and federal regulations on ergonomics. Employee training programs are available on computer and laboratory ergonomics, back safety and body mechanics. Brochures, videos, CD’s and PowerPoint presentations are also available to departments as a resource. Ergonomic worksite evaluations for computer workstations, laboratories, cafeterias, and other campus environments are also provided upon request. Assistance is provided with the selection of furniture and equipment with a loaner pool of equipment available for assessment prior to purchase. An interest-free loan program for the purchase of ergonomic equipment is available to departments in need of temporary funding resources. Visit The Ergonomic website at http://ergonomics.ucla.edu for additional information.
 

campus tours

The 419-acre UCLA campus is one of the University's most impressive assets and is a magnet for groups and individuals of all kinds. Two types of campus tours are available:

Prospective Students: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools (see Section VIII) conducts student-guided individual and group tours for prospective undergraduates during the academic year. Reservations are required; visit Campus Tours online at www.admissions.ucla.edu/tours.

International Visitors: The International Visitors Bureau coordinates appointments, seminars and tours for international visitors, groups and organizations. See International Visitors for more information.

child care services

For child care services, please see Section I.

 

conference/event services

UCLA offers a wealth of opportunity for non-classroom activities. Facilities exist on campus to house events from small business meetings to major events with thousands of attendees. Your department management services officer can usually help you make appropriate contacts and arrangements to suit your needs.

UCLA Conference Services
Staffed by professional conference managers and certified meeting planners, the Conference Services department handles all residential conferences on the campus, ranging in size from 15 to several thousand. From mid-June through mid-September, conference attendees are housed in a variety of on-campus accommodations, including the student residence halls, the residential suites, and the deluxe rooms found in Sunset Village and De Neve Plaza. Conference Services also offers a full-service meeting planning department to assist campus departments with the coordination of conferences both on and off campus. E-mail: conferences@ha.ucla.edu, http://www.conferences.ucla.edu, (310) 825-5305.

The UCLA Events Office
The UCLA Events Office coordinates many types of special events on campus. Some of these include sporting events, food fairs, professional exhibits, book fairs, UCLA commencement and film shoots. The Campus Calendar is managed by the Events Office and reservations of classrooms for meeting purposes are handled by this department. The professional staff operates on both a consultant-type basis and as a "complete planning service." E-mail: events@ha.ucla.edu, http://www.events.ucla.edu, (310) 825-8989.

UCLA Catering and Coffee Service
UCLA Catering provides award-winning menus and service to the campus community. Choose from an extensive menu in a range of prices. When payment is made by campus recharge, there is no sales tax and prices are never subject to a gratuity. In addition, UCLA Catering handles arrangements for non-residential meetings and conferences in UCLA's premiere meeting facilities: Sunset Village, Tom Bradley International Hall and De Neve Plaza.  More information, including UCLA Catering's complete menu, is available on the online at http://www.catering.ucla.edu. E-mail catering@ha.ucla.edu with any questions or call (310) 825-7021.

Student Union Event Services
The Associated Students UCLA (ASUCLA) can accommodate groups of 10 to 1,200 in a variety of meeting rooms and conference assembly areas in Ackerman Union and Kerckhoff Hall. The largest multi-purpose venue is Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Kerckhoff has one of the most picturesque locations in the refurbished Charles E. Young Grand Salon on the second floor. Its stained glass windows and impressive fireplace make it particularly suitable for formal ceremonies. A full range of audio/visual equipment and support staff are available.  Call (310) 206-0832 for room reservations.  ASUCLA can also cater your event.  Courteous and efficient service for events large and small.  Call ASUCLA Catering for everything from coffee and fresh pastries to a casual BBQ or a black tie reception. 138 Kerckhoff Hall, (310) 206-0735.

Lake Arrowhead Conference Center/Bruin Woods
For conferences in an idyllic off-campus setting, the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center is located on the north shore of Lake Arrowhead high in the San Bernardino mountains about 2 hours east of campus. The Center provides lodging, meals and meeting space for conference groups of all types, although the majority are from the University of California. The conference season runs from early September through mid-June. From mid-July through August, the site becomes the Alumni Association's Bruin Woods Family Resort, where UCLA alumni and faculty/staff families come for a full week of summer-camp activities and water sports. Each summer, 11 faculty members are selected to participate in the Faculty Lecture Program at Bruin Woods. Reservations are due by February 1st. Call for Information: (909) 337-2478.

Special Events and Protocol (SE&P)
UCLA Special Events & Protocol designs, develops and manages events that promote the university and its mission. SE&P also advises members of the UCLA community on academic, social, and business protocol as they relate to planning events and hosting dignitaries.  In addition, SE&P manages the UCLA Hannah Carter Japanese Garden.  For more information, call (310) 794-0660 or visit them online at http://www.eventsprotocol.ucla.edu.

Guest Housing
Faculty who are hosting visitors on University business may reserve overnight accommodations at the UCLA Guest House, located on the northeast campus. This is a comfortable hotel for University guests, with 61 furnished rooms at moderate rates. Find information about the Guest House on the web at http://www.guesthouse.ucla.edu. Call (310) 825-2923 for reservations.

A second UCLA overnight facility is Tiverton House, a 100-room hotel that provides accommodations to UCLA Medical Center patients, their families and other campus visitors. It is within walking distance from the Medical Center at the corner of Tiverton and Le Conte Avenues, (310) 794-0151.
 

counseling and conflict resolution

UCLA provides several resources, both formal and informal, for employees who need assistance in resolving conflicts, complaints, grievances or difficult problems, including harassment. Before any formal procedures are initiated through the Academic Senate, faculty members are urged to first attempt resolution through their department chair or dean or contact the Campus Ombuds Office or the Staff and Faculty Counseling Center, which helps to resolve both University and personal problems. The Employee and Labor Relations division of Campus Human Resources can also assist in resolving work-related conflicts or disputes.

Office of Ombuds Services
The Office of Ombuds Services exists to ensure that all members of the campus community (students, staff, faculty and administrators) receive fair and equitable treatment in matters of concern or grievance. The ombudsperson facilitates communication when conflict arises and provides the opportunity for non-adversarial, impartial and confidential dispute resolution. This office can make recommendations for review or change when the policies or practices of the institution are responsible for the generation of conflicts or grievances. The Office of Ombuds Services is a designated Sexual Harassment Information Center and also handles complaints of racism, academic dishonesty, grade disputes, whistle-blowing or violations of University policy and the Faculty Code of Conduct. In addition to responding to individual situations, this office can provide brief workshops and presentations on these topics.  105 Strathmore Building, http://www.ombuds.ucla.edu/, (310) 825-7627.

Campus Human Resources

Employee/Labor Relations and Personnel Services

This unit assists University management, employees and designated representatives with the interpretation of University policies and procedures, applicable labor statutes, labor contract administration, third-party mediation and conflict resolution. It also represents UCLA in systemwide collective bargaining, campus grievances, arbitrations and administrative reviews in conjunction with the Office of General Counsel. Call (310) 794-0860.

Staff and Faculty Counseling Center

The counseling center provides free confidential assessment, short-term counseling, referral services and workshops to campus faculty and staff (including their immediate families and significant others) in dealing with personal, family, eldercare, and other issues that affect the workplace. Call the center at (310) 794-0245 for assistance.   

Formal Grievance Procedures
If informal procedures have failed to reach a resolution, questions about complaints, grievances or possible violation of procedures should be addressed first to the Academic Senate Committee on Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures (GDP). GDP informs faculty of the procedures and attempts to mediate complaints, effecting resolution where possible. It also will assist in choosing the appropriate route for formal complaints or grievances — either to the Charges Committee or to the Privilege and Tenure Committee.

The Faculty Code of Conduct contains a description of professional responsibilities, ethical principles and types of unacceptable behavior (see Appendix I). If a grievant believes that the Faculty Code of Conduct has been violated, GDP will refer the matter to the Charges Committee. This committee reviews charges and may resolve the matter without a formal hearing or, if it finds probable cause, it will refer the matter to the Committee on Privilege and Tenure (P&T).

A grievant is referred to P&T when the complaint is an alleged procedural violation in the personnel review process, an alleged violation of the rights and privileges of the complainant or in those cases referred from the Charges or the Grievance committees. If the committee concludes there is a prima facie case of violation of a right or privilege, it will then hold formal hearings and recommend appropriate action to the Chancellor.

In cases of personnel review involving tenure, promotion or reappointment, complaints may be based only on allegations that proper procedures were not followed or that the challenged decision was reached on the basis of impermissible criteria, such as race, sex or political conviction. A faculty member whose complaint relates to termination of an appointment prior to the expiration of the term of appointment may, request a hearing before the appropriate committee of the Academic Senate.

Inquiries and complaints, as appropriate, may also be brought to the attention of the Senate Committees of Academic Freedom, Diversity and Equal Opportunity, Faculty Welfare or to the Chair of the Los Angeles Division of the Academic Senate. For more information on the standing committees of the Senate, see Section II.
 

external affairs

The Department of External Affairs is responsible for optimizing the image, advancement and support of UCLA through a coordinated campuswide communications, advocacy and development effort. The common goal of its various divisions is to connect UCLA's faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends through strategies and programs designed to build enduring relationships that promote advocacy and support for UCLA . Visit the External Affairs’ web page at http://www.ucla.edu/extaffairs or call (310) 206-0601 for more information.

Alumni Relations
The UCLA Alumni Relations division comprises the professional staff of the UCLA Alumni Association, a separately incorporated, not-for-profit organization with more than 75,000 dues-paying members. Dedicated to providing programs and services for alumni, students and friends of the University, the Association develops and manages programs that stimulate alumni to maintain their interest in, involvement with and support of UCLA. This unit organizes traditional events such as Homecoming and Spring Sing, the Alumni Association Awards Ceremony, more than 40 trips through the travel program, student and alumni career development, outreach programs, more than 90 support group organizations, Dinners for 12 Strangers, reunions and student scholarships. For more information, please call (310) 825-2586.

Development
UCLA's staff of professional development officers work directly with the academic and administrative leadership and volunteer groups to raise funds from individuals, corporations and foundations to help meet the University's highest priorities and academic objectives, including capital improvements, student and faculty support, research and education, and community outreach programs. Development officers serve as liaisons to the community, connecting donors and potential donors to the people and areas on campus that best satisfy their philanthropic interests and needs.  To date Campaign UCLA has raised more than $2 billion in gifts and pledges, and in response to its success the Campaign has been extended by 3 years. For more information, visit Development’s web page at http://www.campaign.ucla.edu or call (310) 794-2345.

Finance and Information Management (FIM)
Finance and Information Management provides services to support Alumni, Development, University Communications and Government Relations activities across the campus and in the community. FIM reviews all mass solicitations and maintains Advance, a 850,000+ database with information on alumni, donors and friends in the community which is used for marketing and solicitation purposes. The division also oversees and processes all gifts to the campus. 900 Wilshire Center, http://island.fim.ucla.edu, (310) 794-3493.

Government and Community Relations (G&CR)
The Government and Community Relations Department advocates and conducts outreach to elected officials, governmental agencies and community representatives in order to secure support from federal, state and local levels of government. Government relations range from policy analysis to arranging briefings for legislative staff on research, instructional or policy initiatives taking place at UCLA. Community relations facilitates partnerships with neighborhood, community and business groups who share an interest in higher education or campus-related issues such as the Chancellor's "UCLA in LA Initiative." The G&CR staff serve as a resource for faculty and staff who travel to Washington, D.C. or Sacramento to testify before legislative committees or to meet with policy-makers. G&CR also manages the Bruin Caucus, a grassroots group of alumni, friends, volunteers and faculty, who advocate on behalf of the University with legislators on issues of importance to UCLA and the UC system. 1500 Wilshire Center, http://www.advocacy.ucla.edu, (310) 206-3826.

University Communications
The overall mission of University Communications is to increase awareness, understanding and support of UCLA's accomplishments, mission and vision for the future among its publics, both internal and external. The staff operates a news bureau which generates media coverage of the University and handles media requests for interviews (310) 825-2585; provides executive communications for senior leadership (310) 825-0827; executes communication plans to disseminate information; and is responsible for producing a number of print and electronic publications including UCLA Today, the faculty and staff newspaper, (310) 794-6880; UCLA Magazine, the university flagship publication for external audiences, (310) 794-6880; and the UCLA Gateway at http://www.ucla.edu, (310) 794-6879. University Communications also provides marketing research and strategic communications planning services to campus academic and administrative units for major initiatives.  Additionally, print and electronic publication planning and graphic design services are available (310) 794-6848.  2224 Murphy Hall, http://www.ucla.edu/extaffairs/ucomm/index.html, (310) 825-0042.

 

international visitors

The International Visitors Bureau is recognized nationally as one of the oldest and most respected university-sponsored programs of its kind in the country. The International Visitors Bureau provides comprehensive programming for outstanding leaders in government, politics, education, science, labor relations and other fields by incorporating the intellectual, cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity of the UCLA campus. The office coordinates appointments for about 500 international visitors, various foundations, international governments, members of the consular corps and individual requests. For more information, please call (310) 825-4467 or visit the Bureau’s web site at http://www.international.ucla.edu/visitors.asp.

 

legal services

UCLA has a staff of attorneys in the Office of Legal Affairs who provide legal advice for University-related business only. For legal advice on personal matters, legal services are available as an employee-paid benefit for faculty and staff.

Office of Legal Affairs
This office is responsible for providing legal advice to the UCLA administration and academic departments. All of the attorneys are members of the Office of the General Counsel in Oakland. The office advises on legal questions and the prevention of legal problems relating to the operation of the campus, represents The Regents on legal matters pertaining to UCLA, prepares and approves legal documents pertaining to UCLA where authority has been delegated to the Chancellor and appears on behalf of the campus at administrative and judicial hearings. The office does not provide legal advice on personal matters. 2135 Murphy Hall, (310) 206-1355.

Other Legal Services
Personal legal services are available as an optional employee-paid benefit for University faculty and staff. Call Benefits Services in Campus Human Resources at (310) 794-0830 for information.

 

mail, messenger and postal services

In addition to UCLA's primary mail and messenger service, operated by Business & Finance, there are several postal service points on campus where stamps may be purchased and letters mailed.

UCLA Mail Services
UCLA Mail, Document & Distribution Services is the mail processing center for the campus community's business mail. Daily mail pickups and deliveries, for both on-campus memoranda and off-campus U.S. mail, are made to all campus offices. Mail Services also provides bulk mail and list maintenance services, as well as messenger services to both on-campus and off-campus locations. (Note: Mail Services is for the processing of mail for official University business only.) Call (310) 794 -6371 for more information. 555 Westwood Plaza, Level B, http://www.maildoc.ucla.edu.

Messenger Service
Messengers are available through UCLA Mail Services to transport mail and packages to and from on-campus buildings and most Westwood area locations. Requests are usually filled within two hours and a nominal fee for each delivery is charged to the department. Call (310) 825-9825 or (310) 825-9826.

For deliveries to Downtown or other out-of-area locations, UCLA has contracted with Westside Express Messenger Service, (310) 470-4470 and Midnite Express, (310) 330-2300. These services have accounts with the University so that departments are billed directly. Call Purchasing for more information, (310) 794-6031.

Personal Postal Services
To meet your personal postal needs, there is a full-service contract U.S. Post Office located in the Wilshire Center on the lobby floor and at the new Postal Station in Ackerman Union on A level.

In addition, you will find stamp machines and U.S. mail boxes at several campus locations including the residence halls, Griffin Commons, Murphy Hall, the Plaza building, the Medical Plaza, the Rehab Building and at a mail services satellite in the Center for the Health Sciences.

Stamps for University business purposes may be purchased by campus recharge at Mail Services.  Call (310) 206-5515 for more information.

 

photographic services

Whether you need to have photographs taken of a campus event or to develop and process them for business presentations, you'll find professional resources on the UCLA campus.

Campus Photo Studio/Graduation Etc.
Campus Photo Studio can take formal portraits and passport photos as well as yearbook portraits. Graduation Etc. offers services such as cap and gown rental, announcements, diploma displays and more. A-level Ackerman, (310) 206-8433.

UCLA Photography: A Division of ASUCLA
Over 50 years of experience recording UCLA's events, staff, visitors and sporting events.  Professional photographers have experience covering special campus events or taking photos of people and places for use in newsletters, brochures and other publications. UCLA Photography also maintains an extensive photo archive of people and events dating back to UCLA's early years.  Call or visit their website for more information. 220A Kerckhoff Hall, http://www.photography.ucla.edu, (310) 206-8435.

UCLA Photographic Services
UCLA Photographic Services (a new department combining 3 former OID units: Photography, Digital Imaging and Graphic Services) is a full-service production studio providing a wide range of professional services, including:

§ Digital Output – presentation posters, prints for publication, computer slides
§ Digital Imaging – scanning for presentation, publication, or archiving applications
§ Photography – original photographs, film processing, conventional slides and prints
§ Graphics – original posters, slides, and illustrations for publication
§ CD-ROM Duplication – secure distribution of document collections and multimedia.

Other services include PowerPoint presentations, digital preservation and access projects, and digital asset management solutions. Services are available on a recharge basis.  For more information about UCLA Photographic Services, call or visit their website.  62-073 Center for the Health Sciences, http://www.uclaphoto.ucla.edu, (310) 825-7725.

 

printing and publishing services

There are a number of units on campus that handle various aspects of design, production and printing. If you need letterhead or business cards produced, for example, contact Document Services. If you have a University presentation to make, the Office of Instructional Development can help. For personal printing, Pulse Copy & Technology Service (in Ackerman Union and Lu Valle Commons) can handle your order.

Document Services
Managed by Business & Finance, the Document Services unit prepares and prints business cards, forms and stationery for the campus. They also provide color, lamination and finishing services, electronic document services, offset printing and high-volume digital printing. There are five business centers on campus; call (310) 206-0378 for information.

Academic Publishing
Academic Publishing provides high quality, competitively-priced custom course readers. Services include copyright approvals, editing and clean up of originals, electronic storage as well as free estimates, pick up, delivery, desk and library copies. Instructors can combine textbook excerpts, journal articles, even chapters from out of print books. Course readers are stocked in the Textbook Department for student convenience and usually ready by the first day of class. Visit the Academic Publishing web site at http://www.uclaestore.com/ucla/outerweb/academicpublishing.asp for more information and submission deadlines. A237A Ackerman Union, (310) 825-2831.

University of California Press
Faculty members with manuscripts to publish can contact the University of California Press, one of the nation's leading university publishers. UC Press publishes scholarly books and monographs, seeking to maintain a high standard of academic discourse and compositional excellence in every publication. An editorial committee, composed of faculty representing the University's nine campuses, approves every manuscript for publication and authorizes UC Press to use the imprint of the University. UC faculty and non-University authors are accepted. Manuscript proposals can be sent to the main office in Berkeley: UC Press, 2120 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA  94720. http://www.ucpress.edu, (510) 642-4247.

retirement planning

The University of California Retirement System (UCRS) includes the Retirement Plan, which provides retirement, disability and survivor income for members and their dependents, as well as voluntary plans for accumulating additional retirement income. For faculty considering retirement, there are two principal resources for retirement education on campus: the Campus Human Resources Department and the UCLA Emeriti/Retiree Center.  In addition, the Academic Senate Committee on University Emeriti and Pre-Retirement Relations is involved in retirement issues (see Section II).

Campus Human Resources
The Benefit Services unit of Campus Human Resources provides information and counseling to academic and staff employees regarding the University's retirement programs, tax-deferred annuities and loan programs. Representatives of this office can provide information on individual retirement projections including health and welfare benefits. Additional retirement planning information and tools are also available online at UC Bencom, www.ucop.edu/bencom. Contact Benefit Services at (310) 794-0830.

UCLA Emeriti/Retiree Relations Center
This center provides pre- and post-retirement relations services for UCLA faculty and staff and their spouses. It functions as a campus-clearinghouse and referral source, providing consultations in such areas as UC and UCLA privileges after retirement, Social Security, health care and health insurance, post-retirement employment options, financial/estate planning, University-related activities and community services. 1116 Rolfe Hall, http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/emeriti, (310) 825-7456.

 

services for individuals with disabilities

Chancellor's ADA & 504 Compliance Office
The Chancellor's ADA & 504 Compliance Office coordinates and monitors UCLA's compliance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; renders guidance and evaluates efforts to improve access to University facilities and programs; develops procedures to identify access deficiencies and recommend appropriate remedial actions; and fields complaints alleging University non-compliance with the ADA and Section 504. A-239 Murphy Hall, http://www.saonet.ucla.edu/ada.htm (310) 825-2242, TTY (310) 206-3349, FAX (310) 825-3688.

Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Disability
The Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Disability (CACD) is comprised of student, faculty, staff, community and alumni members and ex-officio representatives. The CACD's charge is to analyze and identify problems, propose solutions and make recommendations on matters of particular concern to individuals with disabilities on the UCLA campus. The CACD also initiates reviews of policies, comments on reports and long term plans, and creates task forces to assist and monitor the implementation of specific recommendations. For more information regarding CACD, contact the Chancellor's ADA & 504 Compliance Office. A-239 Murphy Hall, http://www.accessweb.ucla.edu, (310) 825-2242, TTY (310) 206-3349, FAX (310) 825-3688.

Disabilities and Computing Program (DCP)
In partnership with the Office for Students with Disabilities, DCP offers adaptive computing technology to students, faculty and staff with disabilities.  Staff members are available on a daily basis to assess clients' technology needs and provide:

• functional limitation evaluation, task assessment, and recommendation of technological strategies
• training in programs such as voice recognition, screen-reading and Braille
• laptops and other loaner equipment for testing and evaluation.

DCP also maintains a lab with six PCs and one Mac which are equipped to meet the needs of individuals with vision, mobility and learning impairments.  4919 Math Sciences Building, http://www.dcp.ucla.edu, (310) 206-7133.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Programs
The University maintains programs which promote diversity in faculty and staff positions. For more information on faculty programs, call (310) 206-7411.

Ergonomics Program
The Ergonomics Program (formerly the Work Injury Prevention Program) provides evaluations to assist employees with disabilities to modify their work environment, work tools or work techniques to maximize work skills and independence in the workplace.  The assessment is completed by an Ergonomistor Occupational Therapist, and includes recommendations for work modifications, equipment and environmental changes. A loaner pool of equipment is available for employees to evaluate recommended equipment prior to purchase, including adaptive keyboards, pointing devices, chairs, and other workplace accessories. Services are coordinated with campus rehabilitation counselors, and the Computing & Disabilities Program.  Visit UCLA's Ergonomic website at http://ergonomics.ucla.edu or call (310) 794-5590 for additional information and resources. 

Medical Center Human Resources
Medical Center Human Resources provides specialized vocational rehabilitation services for faculty and staff with disabilities and consultation in work site modification, job analysis and identification of assistive equipment/devices. Call (310) 794-0525 or TDD (310) 206-5593.

Telecommunication Services

Communications Technology Services (CTS) provides a variety of telecommunication services for customers with hearing, speech and sight impairment as well as those who have limited mobility and/or dexterity. CTS Disability Services range from specialized products such as amplified telephones to a campus-wide network of Text Telephones and Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TTY/TDD). For more information, contact your departmental CTS Project Manager at (310) 825-3775 or visit the CTS Disability Services web page at http://www.cts.ucla.edu/accessibility.html. See Section VII for other services offered by Communications Technology Services.
 

travel services

Travel-related services are offered to the campus community through UCLA’s Travel Center. UCLA Alumni Association offers a travel program for its members as well.

UCLA Travel Center
UCLA’s one-stop travel service for airline, hotel and car reservations for business and leisure travel.   The Travel Center offers exclusive discounts to the UCLA Community including State of California (YCAL) discount fares and works in conjunction with UCLA Conference Services to coordinate academic conference planning. Other services include processing travel reimbursement claims, administering the UCLA Corporate Card program and providing training to campus departments.  130 Wilshire Center, http://www.travel.ucla.edu, (310) 206-2639.

Alumni Association Travel Program
Since 1941 the UCLA Alumni Association has offered unique travel opportunities for UCLA alumni and friends.  With a strong commitment to educational travel, UCLA Alumni Travel offers approximately 40 tours annually to sites in the United States and around the world.  Many tours are accompanied by UCLA Professors who are recruited to provide formal enrichment lecturers and informal one-on-one discussions with travelers to further their learning experience while on tour.  For information, visit http://www.uclalumni.net/TravelRec/ or call (310) 206-0613.  Email questions to alumnitravel@uclaalumni.net.
 

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