This annual report highlights the key activities and achievements of the Faculty-in-Residence (FIR) program during the 2023-2024 academic year. The report covers various initiatives aimed at fostering continued community engagement, supporting the current student experiences, and promoting academic enrichment. The Faculty-in-Residence program continues to play a vital role in creating a vibrant and inclusive living and learning environment at UCLA.
August 22st, 2023 - August 25th, 2023
The 2023-24 school year began with our annual FIR training led by the Associate Director of Academics, Idriss Njike, with assistance from the Academics & First-Year Experience leadership team. During this time, the FIR team welcomed two new faculty into the cohort Dr. Catherine Provenzano and Dr. Mark Vestal. The team reviewed the UCLA’s 2023-2024 student demographics, discussed best practices for engagement, and brainstorms new opportunities to connect with students in the community.
Additionally, FIRs had time to connect with their assigned building community’s professional staff team during training and they worked together to create an engagement plan for the academic year. Programs that were discussed included Grocery Bingo, Trivia Tuesday, First Year Field Trips, and the Undergraduate Research Forum were planned at training.
September 22, 2023
In collaboration with ResLife’s Leadership and Involvement (On Campus Housing Council and Programming Board) team, Faculty-in-Residence hosted Grocery Bingo! Grocery Bingo took place on the third day of move in and served as space for students to engage and win items they may have forgot to pack such as cleaning supplies or spare bedding. There were also larger tier prizes. Carnesale Palisades was a full house and students stayed for the whole event! FIRs had a good time hosting and providing commentary throughout the event. In total, 510 students attended Grocery Bingo!
September 23, 2023