March 2025
The Latinx Success Center will open, and its inaugural Executive Director will be appointed.
November 2024
As of Fall 2024, 24.2% of UCLA undergraduates identify as Latino/a, and 36.5% are Pell-eligible.
October 2024
UCLA hosts UCOP Office of the Provost’s UC HSRI Congress and Retreat, to developed a shared HSRI vision for the system and its individual campuses
September 2024
HSI holds a two-day strategic planning retreat to identity priorities and strategies for advancing HSI efforts in 2024-2026.
August 2024
UCLA hosts it’s first Spanish New Parent & Family Orientation – a culturally responsive orientation supporting students toward successful start and retention.
April 2024
UCLA applies for and is approved as an Eligible Institution by the U.S. Department of Education – a requirement for future HSI designation.
February 2024
HSI receives $3.0 million gift, establishing Latinx Success Center and Excelencia Scholarship.
January 2024
HSI Advising Survey of students and advisors is completed, examining Latinx cultural sensitivity and makes recommendations for academic advising.
November 2023
Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC) passed “A Resolution Calling for the Creation of a Latinx Success Center” at the University of California, Los Angeles.
November 2023
Enrollment Management Inclusive Excellence Advisory Board is established to leverage research and functional expertise in UCLA’s efforts to continually innovate its enrollment strategies.
October 2023
HSI 101: Change Agents in Advising is launched to introduce advisors to HSI guiding principles and cultural responsive frameworks.
August 2023
HSI Fellows Program is launched to build institutional capacity to implement HSI plans across campus.
July 2023
HSI Graduate and Career Pathways Committee author proposal examining Latinx and low-income representation in graduate and professional schools.
July 2023
HSI Retention & Belonging Committee authors Latinx Success Center proposal.
May 2023
The Center for Community College Partnerships receives a $500K gift for transfer outreach efforts in the UCLA DTLA campus.
April 2023
HSI Student Townhall identifies Latinx Success Center as top need for students.
April 2023
Your Future Starts Here event hosted in San Diego for admitted students and their families.
January 2023
Three HSI Implementation Committees are formed to implement HSI Task Force recommendations:
- Access & Affordability
- Retention and Belonging
- Career and Graduate Pathways
October 2022
Host HSI Visioning Forum to share ongoing initiatives, highlight campus goals, and learn from national experts.
October 2022
UCLA’s first Latinx Welcome is hosted to send a welcoming message to Latinx students, families, and community.
May 2022
Elizabeth Gonzalez appointed inaugural HSI Director, who will coordinate campus units on strategies for achieving HSI designation.
