Shape the future of the Liberal Arts
Your support fuels student success, innovative teaching and hands-on learning experiences across the College of Liberal Arts.
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Support students, faculty and Learn by Doing for a specific department.
Dean’s Excellence Fund
The Dean’s Excellence Fund supports high-impact learning, faculty innovation and student success initiatives across Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts, enabling the college to respond flexibly to emerging opportunities and needs.
Learn by Doing Fund
The Learn by Doing Fund empowers College of Liberal Arts students in each department with hands-on experiences in and outside of the classroom (such as internships, research and community-engaged projects) that bring learning to life.
Industry and Innovation Fund
The Industry and Innovation Fund advances forward-looking teaching, research and industry engagement by supporting faculty initiatives and student opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence, innovation, entrepreneurship, internships, industry visits and conference participation.
Student Undergraduate Research Program
SURP is an opportunity for students to work closely (often one-on-one) with faculty on cutting-edge research. Students develop advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills, learning how to gather information, analyze evidence and and enhance their communication skills.
Access, Community and Equity Program
The ACE Program expands opportunities for first-generation and low-income students to engage in transformative experiences like research, global learning, service, internships and special projects.
Cal Poly Arts
Cal Poly Arts brings diverse, world-class music, theater, dance and cultural events to campus and the community. Students receive discounted tickets and performers are brought into classrooms, giving students the opportunity to engage with and learn from artists.
Development Team
Erica Nordby
