College-Based Programs

COLLEGE-BASED EDUCATIONAL EQUITY PROGRAMS

The college-based educational equity programs provide support services to Cal Poly Pomona students who:

have declared a major and are first-generation college attendees
are underrepresented in the college or school
are in transition and are unfamiliar with the university environment

Faculty, students and administration from each college or school, and student affairs professionals provide opportunities for students participants to strengthen their connection to the university and enhance their ability to succeed academically, thus forming a diverse community of learners within the chosen major.

The design of these programs is to collaboratively build a university experience best suited for students to promote their academic achievement, college persistence, satisfaction and improved graduation rates. The programs and other University services interact with one another to provide seamless support for the student's educational endeavor. Services offered by each program vary, but may include:

academic advisement encompassing course registration and graduation plans
specialized student orientations
first-year experience classes
instructional workshops
group study and computer support rooms
collaborative study groups with peer leaders
tutorial support
linkages with pre-professional student clubs and organizations
exploration of graduate schools and career opportunities
networking with industry professionals
financial aid and scholarship information
attendance at student leader institutes
cross-cultural programming
cluster registration in sections of difficult core courses with adjunct tutorial support
socials
newsletters
graduation and recognition celebrations

There are three College-Based Programs at Cal Poly Pomona. They are:
     Agricultural Educational Enhancement Services (AGREES)
     Maximizing Engineering Program (MEP)
     Science Educational Enhancement Services (SEES)