WELCOME (FAC)k TO THE USAC FACILITIES COMMISSION
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ACCESS ON BOARD (AOB)
The Access on Board committee focuses on improving the overall accessibility of campus through physical infrastructure improvements and digital tools/education. The committee updates the UCLA MetaMap to outline accessible pathways on campus, works to establish the Lily Shaw Disability Cultural Center, and provide safe and reliable forms of transportation for students with disabilities. Access on Board also leads projects auditing academic buildings for the current status of hybrid modality infrastructure in classrooms and other items that will create a fully accessible, safe classroom environment, accounting for lighting, ventilation, etc.
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BUILDING OUR SPACES (BOS)
Building Our Space creates roadmaps of student priorities for campus improvements. They organize lists of desired improvements by the student body, including the development of more all-gender restrooms, lactation spaces, native plant preserves, and more. The Building Our Space committee uses focus groups, surveys, town halls, and audits to investigate underutilized spaces on campus that may have high potential to be used for different student needs. Working closely with the Access on Board committee, they will establish the Lily Shaw Disability Cultural Center. They also collaborate with Facilities Management to propose and approve new projects. The team works with Mother Organizations to determine methods of reducing the financial burden of student organizations to reserve Royce Hall or other campus spaces for culturally or socially significant events, and the committee examines accessible and affordable housing within their work.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (EJ) NOW!
The Environmental Justice Now committee contains initiatives dedicated to advancing environmental justice on campus and in the wider California community. EJ Now! acts as the advocacy arm of the Commission, developing intimate relationships with community organizations and nonprofits to fight for environmental justice initiatives in underserved communities, such as Streets For All. In past projects, they’ve worked in supporting the passage of the ballot initiative, Healthy Streets LA through the creation of a student-led coalition, Students 4 Safer Streets. In addition, they’ve worked alongside the Buy Your Values initiative, and worked with ASUCLA to ensure sustainability and that UCLA and UCLA affiliated stores sell ethical apparel. Read more down below!
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SUSTAINAGOALS
The Sustainagoals committee advances both individual and systemic sustainability on campus. The committee advocates for sustainability projects on the Hill and at ASUCLA restaurants (e.g. Reuzzi). They also work towards expanding paperless receipts or aiding other initiatives to promote waste reduction, such as advocating for the provision of free reusable utensils or introducing more reusable pilots to ASUCLA. They advocate for increased plant-based options and procurement of local produce within UCLA Dining and ASUCLA catering. They also have the opportunity to investigate UCLA's compliance with Senate Bill 1383. Read more below!
TRANSPORTATION EQUITY & ACCESS
The Transportation Equity & Access committee will consist of multiple initiatives to improve UCLA students’ access to transportation and transportation infrastructure, emphasizing how to navigate UCLA’s connections to public transportation (e.g. passage of the Universal Transit Access Pass–UPass). They mobilize student advocacy on the planned Sepulveda Transit Corridor, ensuring a heavy rail line with a UCLA station is constructed, with direct transfer to the under-construction D-Line. The Westwood Connected Initiative will see continual work with community organizations to bring physical infrastructure improvements to campus and Westwood, including protected bike lanes, sidewalk widenings, and the creation of other active transit investments. The committee will also work with UCLA CityLab to provide feedback and publicity for the BruinHub center in Wooden.
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USAC Facilities Commission In Numbers
50+
COMMISSION MEMBERS
$7000+
INVESTED IN CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS
20+
PROJECTS COMPLETED
200+
ENGAGED STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
COLLABORATIONS
Our Collaborative Partnerships
We are proud to collaborate with various campus organizations, student groups, and administrative bodies to drive positive changes in the campus facilities and environment.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE
CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT