IVCSD Resources for I.V. Residents and Students During 2021-22 School Year

The Isla Vista Community Services District provides community members with several resources in order to achieve their goal of improving the quality of life and infrastructure.

A.S. Resources For Students During 2021-22 School Year

Together, these five branches of Associated Students (A.S.) student government provide services to assist UCSB students and the Isla Vista community. 

California Governor Appoints New University of California Regent: Jose Hernández

As a UC Regent, Hernández wants to make education affordable and accessible since families who want to send their children to college often face large expenses. 

New Student-Regent Designate Marlenee Blas Pedral

Blas Pedral did her undergraduate education at UCSB as a first-generation student and global studies major, where she co-founded an A.S. political party called the Democratic Process Party. 

New State Program Allocates $500 Million To Aid With Student Housing

The bill has been passed through the state legislature and now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature.

New Civic Engagement Scholars Program Seeks To Provide Accessible Route for Student Activism

Officially titled “Seminar in Civic Engagement and Deliberative Democracy,” courses RS 188 A, B and C seek to provide a pathway for student activism across all three quarters.

SBSO Receives $97,000 Grant to Address and Reduce Alcohol-Related Crimes in I.V. and Goleta

According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the money will primarily be used to address alcohol-related incidents in both Isla Vista and Goleta. 

UCSB Welcomes New Students to Campus Virtually

Chancellor Henry T. Yang welcomed the return back to campus and congratulated the incoming class for their admission into the university. 

IVCSD Swears in New County-Appointed Director

Topliffe was appointed following the retirement of the former county-appointed Isla Vista Community Services District Director Robert Geis.

UCSB Dean Alleges Insufficient Number of Courses Prior to Fall Quarter 2021

Students at UCSB are required to take 12 units to be considered full-time students — a requirement many students are having difficulty meeting this quarter.