The UCSB Parents Fund

Congratulations on becoming a Gaucho Parent and welcome to the UC Santa Barbara community! The students of the Class of 2012 make up the best and brightest class ever at UCSB. The unconditional support and guidance they have received from you, as parents, has certainly helped them to achieve their goals thus far, and has prepared them to enter this next stage of their lives. Undoubtedly, you will want to continue to have a role in your student’s life, while you realize your relationship will change as your student becomes more independent. Parents can stay involved in and be aware of the many opportunities on campus, while allowing and encouraging students to be self-sufficient and pursue their own path.

As a parent of a UCSB student, you are automatically a part of Gaucho Parents. The Gaucho Parents Web site offers information about life on campus and issues that may arise during your student’s four years here. Additionally, the Web site answers many of parents’ most common questions about UCSB.

Campus Connection and The Gaucho Parents E-Newsletter are also great resources featuring upcoming events and ways parents can get involved on campus while staying connected to their students. Campus Connection is distributed by mail to all parents twice each year. Parents must elect to receive The Gaucho Parents E-Newsletter, which is distributed monthly via e-mail, by contacting Whitney or visiting the Gaucho Parents Web site. Both newsletters are also available on the Gaucho Parents Web site.

Last, but not least, we are here to be resources for you during your time as a Gaucho Parent. If you have questions or concerns about UCSB, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to getting to know your family, helping you be involved on campus, and making your experience as a Gaucho Parent the best possible!

Sincerely,



Whitney White and Candace Stevenson

How to Become More Informed

• Look through your student's Orientation materials
• Read the 2006-08 Kiosk (available in the UCSB Bookstore)
• Read the annual General Catalog
• Attend Parents Weekend held in November each year, Contact: (805) 893-7382
• Subscribe to the Daily Nexus, UCSB's daily newspaper or view it daily on-line at www.dailynexus.com. Contact: Daily Nexus, UCSB; P.O. Box 13402, University Center; Santa Barbara, CA 93107; (805) 893-3828.
• Visit campus websites, accessible at www.ucsb.edu

Parent Outreach

Our outreach efforts serve as a bridge between families and their students at the university. Throughout the academic year, our goal is to keep families engaged with their students' college experience and cultural environment of the university.

UCSB is Your Resource!
Discover all the resources UCSB offers its students-from academic fields and social activities to career and counseling services. Discover how you can gain access to an academic area or program that interests you. Learn how you can network with fellow parents and/or business associates.

Share Your Talents!
Are you an expert in your field? UCSB is always seeking guest speakers for conferences, classes, committees, and participation in regional activities. There are numerous possibilities designed to fit your needs.

Invest in Education!
Become involved in philanthropic opportunities. Various options are available including specific programs, interdisciplinary centers, volunteer boards, departments and colleges, and the UCSB Parents' Fund.

For more information about Parent Outreach services, contact Beverly Colgate, beverly.colgate@ia.ucsb.edu