Semel HCI Center

Building an inclusive culture of health where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and flourish

The Semel Healthy Campus Initiative (HCI) Center envisions UCLA as the healthiest campus in the country. By identifying existing strengths across our campus and bringing individuals together around a common goal, Semel HCI Center has created an infrastructure to collaborate and rapidly translate research into practice. In doing so, we aim to cultivate a flourishing community in which all Bruins can thrive, and where health and well-being are woven into the very fabric of the university.

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Semel HCI Center

Building an inclusive culture of health where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and flourish

The Semel Healthy Campus Initiative (HCI) Center envisions UCLA as the healthiest campus in the country. By identifying existing strengths across our campus and bringing individuals together around a common goal, Semel HCI Center has created an infrastructure to collaborate and rapidly translate research into practice. In doing so, we aim to cultivate a flourishing community in which all Bruins can thrive, and where health and well-being are woven into the very fabric of the university.

Click on the icons below to learn about our different areas of focus.

Our Impact at a Glance

10

campuses led by the UC-wide Healthy Campus Network

300

undergrad & grad students supported

200

garden plotholders per year

10+

years as a tobacco-free campus

50+

co-authored publications

100+

staff projects supported

35

academic courses supported

Our Impact at a Glance

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February 2024

Policies

UCLA’s Biking Regulations

Policies

UCOP’s Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

jane b semel HCI Community Garden

The jane b semel Healthy Campus Initiative (jbs HCI) Community Garden in the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, established in 2017, offers gardening education for up to 200 plot holders each year as well as to the greater UCLA community through regular workshops, certificate programs, and other programming, while also connecting with major campus partners such as the campus food closet and UCLA Teaching Kitchen to address challenges to healthy eating and food security. Visit our garden page to learn more about ways to get involved!

Leadership & Staff

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Jane B Semel

Founder

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Terry Semel

Founder

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Wendelin Slusser, MD, MS

Associate Vice Provost for the Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center at UCLA

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Jane B Semel

Founder

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Terry Semel

Founder

Wendy Slusser profile picture

Wendelin Slusser, MD, MS

Associate Vice Provost for the Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center at UCLA

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Tune into our LiveWell Podcast!

Join us as we interview leading experts and discover new perspectives on health and well-being. Each episode, we will bring to you scientists and world-class operators who will share with you cutting-edge research and practices, and never-before broadcasted tips to live a more healthful life for yourself, your community and the planet.

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