Dean's Welcome Message
Welcome to the College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE) at Cal Poly Pomona
Welcome to the college where innovation meets opportunity, and every learner is supported and empowered to become by doing.
At CPGE, we are proud to serve a diverse community of learners, including adult learners, working professionals, international students, and those navigating new and evolving career paths. Whether you are here to launch a new journey or elevate your current one, our accessible, high-impact programs are designed to meet you where you are and take you where you aspire to go.
Backed by the strength of Cal Poly Pomona’s inclusive polytechnic model, CPGE offers flexible, industry-responsive, and globally connected programs that reflect the needs of today’s workforce and tomorrow’s opportunities. From career-advancing graduate degrees to professional development certificates, workforce training initiatives, and global learning experiences, our offerings are built to empower real-world impact.
Our mission is clear:
- Empower learners with tools for lifelong growth
- Build bridges between academic innovation and industry needs
- Expand access to global engagement and partnerships
- Serve as a hub of opportunity across disciplines and borders
We also know that no one succeeds alone. That is why we are building a community centered on shared purpose and collaboration with faculty across colleges, industry leaders, community organizations, and champions of access and equity. Together, we are developing programs that reflect the dynamic future of work while honoring the diverse stories, experiences, and strengths our students bring with them.
To our faculty, our campus colleagues, and our external partners, thank you for being integral to this vision. To our students, current and future, your goals, aspirations, and passions matter here, and your potential drives everything we do.
Welcome to a college where polytechnic excellence is nurtured, innovation is expected, and success is shared.
Let’s grow, connect, and lead together.
Larisa Preiser-Houy, Ph.D.
Dean (Interim)
About Dr. Preiser-Houy
Dr. Larisa Preiser-Houy serves as the Interim Dean of the College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE) at Cal Poly Pomona, where she leads strategic growth in workforce-aligned, global, and career-connected learning. A seasoned leader, she previously guided CPP through WSCUC accreditation, semester conversion, and the launch of the Singelyn Graduate School of Business. At CPGE, she has expanded graduate and workforce development programs, secured $1.85 million in external funding, and advanced cross-campus innovation. A CPP alumna, she holds a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems and is a graduate of Harvard’s Management Development Program.
