Welcome to the Student Life cluster! Student Life is a collection of units and numerous initiatives in the Division of Student Affairs focused on development and belonging. It is our privilege to provide leadership to a team of passionate s…
The Dean of Students Office works closely with campus and community partners to facilitate timely information to students about annual events such as Halloween and unsanctioned Deltopia celebrations within Isla Vista. In partnership with th…
UC Santa Barbara is committed to respect for others, diversity, and the exploration of ideas to foster an inclusive and challenging learning environment. The mission of the University to seek, discover, and disseminate truth cannot be reali…
The following people make up the Student Life Leadership Team, which works closely with AVC Suzanne Perkin and DOS Joaquin Becerra to plan, coordinate, and assess the programs and services of the cluster's various departments and initiative…
https://orientation.sa.ucsb.edu/ "Working with our amazing and talented O-Staffers makes me happy to come to work every day." Office of Black Student Development (OBSD) Early Childhood Care & Education Services Non-traditional Student Resou…
On May 23, 2014, the UC Santa Barbara and Isla Vista communities were changed forever. Since the tragedy that took the lives of six UCSB students and injured 14 additional students, the UCSB and Isla Vista communities have come together to
The Student Parent Liaison, situated in the Dean of Students Office, provides assistance to students and their families in emergencies or in times of crisis. When stressful situations arise, it can often be difficult to locate or remember t…
The Student Life Leadership Team at the University of California, Santa Barbara, recognizes that racism, bigotry, and inequities are deeply ingrained in every aspect of our nation and society, with our University being no exception. We wish…
Student Life & Belonging comprises a variety of departments that provide student advocacy, community building, and education. Student Life units work interdependently with departments across campus to help support students in the accomplish…
The Thomas More Storke Award is awarded each year to one graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship and extraordinary service to the university, its students, and the community. The basic criteria are courage, persistenc…
At UC Santa Barbara we value an inclusive and affirming environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Learning about other communities and identities and how to be a supportive advocate and ally is a lifelong project. Many of us receive…
Diversity in the Latinx Community Understanding Latinx College Student Diversity and Why It Matters Citation: Cuellar, Marcella (2018). Higher Education Today Examining Transformational Resistance Through a Critical Race and Latcrit Theory