Academic Affairs

Academic Affairs

The Division of Academic Affairs encompasses a wide array of activities and functions in support of the academic mission of the university. Cal Poly Pomona takes great pride in our continuing efforts to sustain excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and is especially proud that U.S. News & World Report's 2017 "America's Best Colleges" listed Cal Poly Pomona among the best public universities in the Western United States - tying for eighth place among non-doctorate-granting institutions.

Mission of Academic Affairs – Central Offices

Academic Affairs Central Offices provide leadership and support to faculty, staff, and students in the pursuit of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and scholarly activity. The Central Offices fulfill this mission by:

  • Providing services to support students in reaching their academic goals.
  • Facilitating the professional development of faculty in all phases of their careers as teacher-scholars.
  • Building and enhancing an international perspective.
  • Advancing a culture of civic engagement.
  • Assisting faculty and staff in obtaining external support for their professional activities.
  • Facilitating program innovation, assessment, and review.
  • Providing data and analytic support to guide planning and decision-making.
  • Administering financial, physical, and technological resources, and working on matters of shared governance with the Academic Senate and other constituencies.

University Mission, Vision, and Values