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Polytechnic University offers students the opportunity to seek assistance in various aspects of the university, such as course registration, advisement, career information, and guidance in personal, vocational, and educational aspects that may hinder the students from attaining a college education. The services are aimed at assisting students in making appropriate educational, occupational, and personal choices.
Among other new activities undertaken by the Institution is providing or taking the lead in the following endeavors:
The Academic Office offers students curriculum assistance, career information, and guidance in the personal, vocational, and academic aspects that may impede the student’s attaining a college education. Advisors assist students individually in making appropriate educational, vocational, and personal choices. The office coordinates assisted institutional services for students with special needs.
Course selection is critical to student success; therefore, students should make an appointment with either the Academic or Student Affairs Coordinator or with the Registrar Officer to confirm proper course selection prior to registration. Previously taken courses and the grades earned will be reviewed and analyzed for proper course placement at Polytechnic University – Miami Campus.
Career education awareness is presented at workshops, seminars, colloquiums, and receptions with notables. Student publications may also feature stories on career opportunities.
The IDEA Center builds liaison collaboration in three areas:
Institutional Development
Its purpose is to establish and supervise the implementation of policies designed to maximize the ability to attract diverse funds to the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. Primarily, this area conducts meetings with donors and potential donors to create and foster collaborative and contributing relationships. Therefore, it formulates goals and presents strategies for fundraising campaigns and supports institutional initiatives aligned with these purposes. In addition, integrating the university’s vice presidencies, schools, departments, and offices into the institutional development efforts becomes part of the projects that foster a culture of collaboration and commitment.
Employment and Internships
Based on the academic programs of Polytechnic University, this area performs activities and identifies cooperative education or co-op opportunities, internships, and jobs for students and graduates within private industry and government agencies. These actions and strategies allow recipients to contribute most effectively and competitively to our society. In addition, this office plans and coordinates events aimed at the professional development of current students and alums.
Current students participating in Co-Op Programs and internships find they can validate these experiences for academic credits through the Professional Practice course (COOP 3010).
Qualifying for our Services – COOP’S and Internships
90 passed credit-hours
Placement Program Requirements
The Placement Program purpose is to provide students with career-related experiences in business, industry, and government.
COOP 3010 – PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Three credit hours. Prerequisite: 73 credits approved and IDEA Center Director’s Approval.
Course with a cocurricular perspective. The student will receive training for soft skills development necessary for an efficient performance in the professional environment. In addition, the student will be exposed to a practical experience in cooperation with private industry or government to be jointly supervised by the academic department, Career & Internship Services Program, and an official or staff member from the industry.
Professional Practice
Course Descriptions
| Course Code | Course Title | Type of Course | Prerequisites | Credit – Hours |
| COOP 3010, Section 39 | Professional Practice | Blended (face to face & virtual modality) | a. Completion of at least the first 31/2 years of study for engineering or architecture students, 2 years of study for Business Administration students. b. Minimum of 2.50/4.00 GPA | 3 |
| COOP 3010 (E), Section 39 | Professional Practice Extension | Blended (face to face & virtual modality) | a. Completion of at least the first 31/2 years of study for engineering or architecture students, 2 years of study for Business Administration students. b. Minimum of 2.50/4.00 GPA c. Continuing a previous project. | 1 |
Assessment
Grading
A Excellent (4 honor points per credit-hour)
B Good (3 honor points per credit-hour)
C Satisfactory (2 honor points per credit-hour)
D Deficient (1 honor point per credit-hour)
F Failure (0 honor point per credit-hour)
WF Student abandoned course without authorization (0 honor point per credit-hour)
I (with Grade) Incomplete with a grade (Points will be equivalent
to the grade that accompanies the Incomplete)
Students may be able to participate in local and national work-related experiences pertinent to their course of study. Career awareness and placement activities are incorporated into student life as a pre-step to applying for a summer internship. Internships are optional, but a preferred experience for students. No guarantee of placement shall be made or implied.
Students are eligible for mentor assistance as another form of a personal career guidance opportunity. Community leaders and business professionals collaborate with students on a one-on-one basis as needed, or present vital information at open forums on campus.
Alumni
Includes the following:
The Student Council is the representative body of the students. It aims to express student opinions and promote communication and cooperation among students, faculty, and administrative personnel.
Representatives of the Student Council are voting members in various University Wide Standing Committees such as the Academic Council, Student Learning Center Committee, Student Affairs Committee, Discipline Committee, and others.
There are opportunities for students to reinforce their curricular experience by participating in curricular related activities such as colloquiums, workshops, seminars, and one-on-one meetings with notable community leaders.
Campus organizations focus on the adult learner who may be employed and offers a mature level of activity. Events are designed to foster greater career opportunities as well as recognize students for their academic achievement.
The Registrar’s Office is primarily concerned with the custody of the student’s academic record. Given the office’s mission of providing registration services, there are several related services that must be attended to assure the integrity of the academic records and recording systems. The related services that are performed by this office are: Registration, Readmission, Withdrawal, Mid-term and Final grades, Certification, Transcripts, Academic Calendar, Graduation Application, and others.
A student identification card is issued to students during the registration period.
Polytechnic University – Miami Campus recognizes the rights of students as outlined in the American Association of University Professors’ Joint Statement, dated 1967. These rights include the following:
The University is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning, as well as to the development of responsible personal and social conduct. Each student, by registering, assumes the responsibility of becoming familiar with and abiding by the general standards of conduct expected by the University. Specifically, each student is expected to refrain from:
Expulsion, suspension, or any lesser penalty may be imposed upon any student enrolled who is found to be in violation of these standards of conduct.
The University seeks to foster a spirit of honesty and integrity. Any work submitted by a student must represent an original work produced by that student. Any source used by a student is to be documented through normal scholarly references and citations, and the extent to which any sources have been used must be apparent to the reader. The University further considers resubmission of a work produced for one course in a subsequent course or the submission of work done partially or entirely by another to be academic dishonesty. It is the student’s responsibility to seek clarification from the course instructor regarding how much help may be received in completing an assignment, exam, or project or what sources may be used. Students found guilty of academic dishonesty or plagiarism shall be liable for sanctions up to and including dismissal from the University.
The Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, committed to Academic Excellence, establishes institutional policies that serve as guides for the well-being of the academic community. To promote these policies, several procedures have been established to allow students to know where to file a claim through the appropriate institutional constituencies.
Promotion of these policies is done through the following media: brochures, catalog, and PUPR web page. Among the policies are:
