Our mission at the Office of Academic Planning and Programming is to cultivate an environment of academic excellence and innovation, connecting students to outstanding co-curricular experiences and career opportunities. Through strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative partnerships, we enhance the educational experience by aligning academics with workforce trends and real-world connections. This unique collaboration among partner universities allows students to benefit from diverse learning opportunities, ensuring they are well-prepared for the workforce.
Student & Program Engagement
Through a series of initiatives and programs, students have opportunities to connect and learn in ways that enrich their academic experiences. Academic partners are able to collaborate across institutions as well as with industry leaders to support students and create these unique opportunities.
- Inter-Institutional Enrollment (Course Sharing): Allows students to broaden their academic horizons by taking courses across programs as well as partner universities.
- Google NASH Career Certificates: Equips students with industry-recognized credentials, enhancing their employability in the tech-driven job market.
- Collaborative Course Development: This connected course model provides students with the opportunity to engage in solutions-based projects that mirror real-world problem solving, combining creativity, structural analysis, and clear communication.
- Fabrication Shop: A makerspace to foster the creative process from design ideation to prototyping and finished projects in service to academic programs and students.
- Entrepreneurship and Transformative Leadership: Programming focused on developing a foundation of an entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurship skills.
- Mentorship: A student-driven approach offering a flexible menu of mentoring experiences.
- Experiential Learning/Internship: Students gain knowledge through hands-on experiences - applying classroom concepts to real-world situations through internships, research, service-learning or other opportunities.
- Unlocking the Potential of Quantum Computing: A Symposium for the Quantum-Curious: This symposium is designed for individuals who are interested in learning more about quantum computing applications in a variety of fields.