PICC Lucas Chow Interview

Introduction to Interview Process

  • Participants: Kyra (First Year Experience Coordinator), Jessica (Vice President of Pacific Islander Student Association), Lucas (Interviewee)

  • Structure: Four interview questions followed by a Q&A session for Lucas.

Interview Questions

Question 1: Introduction and Motivation

  • Lucas's Introduction:

    • Second year student in Global Data Studies, adding majors in Neuroscience and Music Composition.

    • Previously involved in club sports (Club Wushu).

  • Motivation for Community Center Proctor Role:

    • Aims to provide a clean and stable environment for students to study.

    • Experienced distractions in dorms, wants to offer a quiet space for concentration.

Question 2: Experience with Document Preparation

  • Previous Role:

    • Worked at Farmers Insurance as an office administrator.

    • Responsibilities included documenting insurance claims and entering data accessed via phone calls.

Question 3: Student Needs in Community Center

  • Key Student Needs:

    1. Developing a sense of community - Meeting students with common interests.

    2. A space for study and interaction - Importance of a supportive environment for academic and social bonding.

  • Significance: Helps in alleviating feelings of isolation in a large university like UCLA.

Question 4: Handling Disrespect in the Community Center

  • Approach:

    • Engage in dialogue with students not adhering to guidelines.

    • Understand reasons for behavior and seek solutions collaboratively.

    • Involving a supervisor if necessary.

Q&A Session

  • Lucas's Questions:

    • Inquired about shift hours for the Pacific Islander Community Center Proctor role.

      • may have gotten confused this position with the general study proctor

    • Confirmed shifts are from 4PM to Midnight and cap at 6 hours per week based on availability.

    • Clarified if there’s a need for a scheduling availability form if hired.

  • Answers Provided:

    • Shift length can vary (2-hour, 4-hour shifts).

    • The center supports various student attendance daily, with an average range of 3 to 4 students/nights. Weekly student association meetings attract larger crowds.