Ricky Garcia and Rafael Pineda attended Campus Safety Week, an annual opportunity for the UCLA community to stay informed, prepared and protected by speaking with and learning from campus experts and outside vendors.
Spring 2026
While leaders, structures and priorities may evolve, what remains constant is the importance of our mission, the critical role Administration plays in supporting the university and the supportive, collaborative culture within Administration that enables our success.
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By identifying meaningful metrics that reflect process performance, such as time, volume, quality and demand, teams can better pinpoint issues, validate root causes and make informed decisions.
The UCLA Police Department recently conducted a targeted safety enforcement operation along Bruin Walk and near the engineering buildings, two high‑traffic corridors where pedestrian safety concerns are frequently reported.
Daniel Estrada has spent thousands of nights moving quietly through UCLA’s hallways and classrooms, cleaning up after a whole generation of students. He recently took center stage at TEDxUCLA to share his perspective gained behind the scenes.
From inspections, industrial hygiene service requests, onsite investigations and hazardous waste consolidation, to food safety inspections, administrative functions, outreach and education, EH&S plays a critical role on campus.
To be named one of the best operations by the association, fleet services get evaluated on performance and progress, use of technology, energy management, financial management, service turnaround, staff development and resource stewardship.
Lizett Martinez, director of custodial and grounds, and Chris Woo, grounds supervisor, have been recognized for their commitment to their work, their department and the university. They are the most recent recipients of the True Bruin Value Award.
After nearly 25 years in higher education administration – and almost a decade as UCLA’s Administrative Vice Chancellor – Michael J. Beck will retire in December 2026, leaving a lasting legacy of leadership, innovation and service.