Student Learning and Engagement through First Year Programs

The Cal Poly Pomona first year programs are engaging diverse populations of students through facilitated faculty interaction, hands-on learning, teamwork and communication skills, and defining high yet attainable expectations for students.By focusing on a learning-centered approach, the First Year Experience course (FYE), the First Year Advising program, and the Women in Engineering Program are intentional in engaging students within the College of Engineering.The purpose of these programs is to facilitate student success in the first year and to equip students with both the skills and tools to effectively progress within their respective engineering major.All three programs have revealed increases in retention among the first year student population as well as enhanced student engagement within the engineering community.