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Our Culture of Care

Our employees come from all walks of life, committed to serving students – especially those who are historically underrepresented and under-resourced – and driven by the transformative promise of higher education. Our employees reflect the broad diversity of our student body, and many are first-generation college graduates themselves.

At CPP, you are empowered to be your authentic self, share your lived experiences with colleagues and students, and contribute to building a more positive and inclusive campus.

While you serve students and the campus, we support you through:

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What I Love About Working at CPP

Winny Dong

My dad was a professor and loved working with students. He is my role model. I found I was able to develop meaningful and long-lasting relationships with students through mentoring.

– Winny Dong
Professor,
College of Engineering

Earnest Harrison

By making space at the academic table for BIPOC, AAPI, Latink and LGBTQIA+ stories, we validate the identity, voice and cultural contributions of our students.

– EJ Harrison
Assistance Professor,
College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences

Christina Gonzales

Working at CPP as the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students is a testament to the transformative power of higher education. It's where I witness the magic of student empowerment, the beauty of diversity in action, and the boundless potential of collaborative efforts. At CPP, every day presents an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of our students, and that's what I love most about being here.

– Christina Gonzales
Vice President,
Student Affairs

Jacqueline Naranjo

I know how valuable it would have been to feel seen and reflected on campus. It is now my honor to help strengthen awareness and pride in the first-generation experience.

– Jacqueline Naranjo Senior Coordinator of Academic Support and Engagement

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CPP Launches Micro-Internship Program Based on a $1.7 Million Grant

Apply what you learned inside the classroom to the real world by enrolling in a course that includes one of Cal Poly Pomona’s micro-internships. Hosted by Innovation Incubator, micro-internships are short-term, paid, project-based, and flexible to a student’s schedule. Students can participate in a variety of multidisciplinary micro-internships that range from 20 to 40 hours and ...

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Cal Poly Pomona Rises to R2 in University Research Classification

Cal Poly Pomona has been officially recognized as a research university by achieving R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The announcement was made Thursday by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.  “The designation reflects the achievements of our faculty, our students and our ...