Episode 08 - How is a typical university structured?

from The Engineering Student Experience Podcast · host Paul Nissenson

In this episode, Paul explains how a typical university is structured. This information can help new students acclimate to university life quicker. Here are the organization charts of Cal Poly Pomona to give you a better idea of how a typical institution is organized: https://www.cpp.edu/president/pdfs/oop_20200701.pdf Paul discussed the CPP Polytechnic STEAM Academy in the episode. Here is the program's mission statement: "The mission of CPP’s Polytechnic STEAM Academy is to provide a 'Brand-You' transformative educational experience for high school student students through technology-focused team projects. Participation in the Academy allows high school students in grades 9-12 to connect with students across the community and institutions, to collaborate with CPP and its industrial partners, and to create knowledge and content through team-based, hands-on projects and online courseware. Students in the academy are exposed to today’s cutting-edge technology and its social impact, learn about leading theories on diverse perspectives and inclusion, experience design thinking and creation first-hand, and practice essential skills necessary for the modern-day work environment such as team science, presentation and web-based communication." Have comments about this episode? Send your feedback to [email protected] and Paul will personally read your email. This episode was recorded on October 24, 2019 at Cal Poly Pomona.

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In this episode, Paul explains how a typical university is structured. This information can help new students acclimate to university life quicker. Here are the organization charts of Cal Poly Pomona to give you a better idea of how a typical institution is organized: https://www.cpp.edu/president/pdfs/oop_20200701.pdf Paul discussed the CPP Polytechnic STEAM Academy in the episode. Here is the program's mission statement:"The mission of CPP’s Polytechnic STEAM Academy is to provide a 'Brand-You' transformative educational experience for high school student students through technology-focused team projects. Participation in the Academy allows high school students in grades 9-12 to connect with students across the community and institutions, to collaborate with CPP and its industrial partners, and to create knowledge and content through team-based, hands-on projects and online courseware. Students in the academy are exposed to today’s cutting-edge technology and its social impact, learn about leading theories on diverse perspectives and inclusion, experience design thinking and creation first-hand, and practice essential skills necessary for the modern-day work environment such as team science, presentation and web-based communication." Have comments about this episode? Send your feedback to [email protected] and Paul will personally read your email. This episode was recorded on October 24, 2019 at Cal Poly Pomona.