Department SummaryThe Community Programs Office (CPO) was founded in 1970 and became departmentalized in 2003 within the Campus Life Division of Student Affairs. Originally based out of Dodd Hall, the CPO is now centrally located in the Student Activities Center, a space developed through the efforts of CPO student leaders as a result of the passage of the Student Programs Activities Resource Complex (SPARC) referendum in 2000.As UCLA?s multicultural center, the Community Programs Office plays a vital role in supporting and uplifting the diverse communities on our campus. While the CPO serves as a welcoming space for cultural exchange and community-building, it also extends its mission to encompass a wide range of services and support systems