President’s Message

Mission Statement

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR) is a private, non-profit, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of Higher Education founded in 1966. At present, it is the largest private Engineering School and the only one in San Juan, capital of Puerto Rico. It is also the large private Hispanic Serving Engineering School in the United States and its territories. PUPR offers licensed and accredited programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preamble

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico is a private, non-profit university providing access to education through its main campus in San Juan, PR, and branch campuses in Miami and Orlando, FL. Also, PUPR works in partnership with the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.

Our Mission

The Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico provides opportunities to individuals from diverse backgrounds to cultivate their potential for leadership, productivity, and competitiveness with the aim of contributing to society.

PUPR achieves its mission by serving individuals from different academic, economic, geographical, and ethnic contexts through exposure to intellectual, scientific, humanistic, and technological advancement, and by applying innovative methods of delivery.

Our Vision

The Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico will be recognized as a regional reference, in the formation of professionals in the areas of engineering, architecture, business administration, and related fields, committed to providing tangible solutions to the social challenges of our time. The institution will strive toward becoming a key catalyzer of the symbiotic relationship between the United States and Latin America.

Our Values

• Excellence: We provide high-quality services to the university’s community by incorporating the best practices of higher education into our processes.
• Integrity: We conduct ourselves with honesty, respect, and truthfulness in our thoughts, words, and actions within the institutional framework.
• Social Responsibility: We assume the commitment to pursue the development of a fair and equitable society and the duty to protect the environment.
• Innovation: We cultivate an attitude of continuous improvement in all our constituents to offer innovative solutions to the challenges faced by our society.
• Diversity: We embrace the inclusion of people of different cultures, genders, races, preferences, and opinions that add different perspectives to our community.
• Service: We promote a permanent attitude of collaboration and support towards every representative of the university environment.
• Sustainability: We adopt practices that simultaneously promote quality of life, the conservation of natural resources, and the prosperity of our operations.

Strategic Goals

The following goals guide Polytechnic University in meeting its mission:

1. Developing a learner-centered culture that fosters student success (Academia).
2. Encouraging Creativity, Innovation, Research, and an Entrepreneurial ecosystem (Infrastructure).
3. Advancing an institutional comprehensive internationalization agenda (Globalization).
4. Expanding our community, industry, and government relations (Social Responsibility).
5. Strengthening our financial position, sustainability, and stewardship (Finance).

Institutional Learning Goals

By the time of graduation, PUPR graduates are expected to attain the following eight competencies:

1. Effective Communication. Express ideas in oral, written, and graphic mode.
2. Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning. Apply scientific and mathematical reasoning to the solution of problems.
3. Critical Thinking. Interpret and question evidence, statements, and graphics, in order to draw justified, educated, reasonable and truthful conclusions.
4. Technological Competence. Use technology and tools to gather, process and analyze information required to solve problems in the field of study.
5. Information Literacy. Acknowledge, locate and evaluate the information needed to accomplish a specific purpose.
6. Lifelong Learning. Recognize the need to engage in lifelong learning.
7. Ethical and Social Responsibility. Be aware of ethical, professional and social responsibilities.
8. Teamwork. Contribute to achieve team goals.

Board of Trustees

Vanessa M. Mullet Sánchez, JD, Chairman

Francisco J. Martínez Ubarri, Eng., Vice Chairman

Rafael E. Mullet, JD, Treasurer

Ricardo Lefranc Morales, Arch, Secretary

Irving A. Jiménez Juarbe, JD, Trustee

María M. Meléndez, PhD, Trustee

Luis Fullana Morales, BS in Agronomy, Trustee

Luis E. González Cognet, MD, Trustee

Ricardo Jaén Presno, MD, Trustee

Ernesto R. Vázquez Martínez, BSIE, MBA, Ex Officio

Administrative Officials

President

Ernesto R. Vázquez Martínez, BSIE, MBA

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Carlos Gonzalez, PhD

Vice President of Operations and Strategies

Sylvia Rivera, PhD

Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services

Vacant

Vice President for Innovation and Student Retention

Dr. María Veaz, BA, MA, Ed.D

Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services

Elsa Zayas, BA, MA

Director for Federal and State Grant Funds Administration

Pablo Salom, BBA, MBA

Florida Campuses Director

Adriano Parisi, PhD

Orlando Campus Academic Director

Adriano Parisi, PhD (Temporary)

University Registrar/ Director Student Exchange Program

Mayra I. López, BA, MA

Administrator, Financial Aid Office

Sergio Villoldo, BBA, MBA

Director, Admissions and Promotions Office

Teresa Cardona, BBA

Director, Virtual Education and Innovative Learning Center

Vacant

Director, Human Resources Office

Ana E. Castellano, BBA, MBA

Director, Information Technology Office

Pedro Pérez, MIS

Director, Library

Digna Delgado López, BS; MLS

Legal Counselor

Irving A. Jiménez Juarbe, BA, MSW, JA

Outcomes and Student Learning Assessment Office

Blanca Tallaj Almánzar, BSCE, MSIE

José A. Martínez, BSCE, MSCE, PE

María M. García Sandoval, BSUE, MEMSE, PhD

Administrative Affairs Coordinator

To be determined

Academic Assistant

Olga López, AS

Financial Aid Officer

 Ileana Díaz, BBA, MALR

Registrar Office Coordinator

Silquia Vélez, BS, MBA

Finance Officer

Yazmin Paleo, MBA

Recruitment and Admissions Officer

Karla Nevares, BA, MBA

Auxiliary Librarian I

MariAngela Maldonado, BA

History

Polytechnic University is a private, nonprofit, coeducational nonsectarian institution founded in 1966.  Until 1974, it offered specialized courses in Land Surveying and Mapping.  In 1974, Polytechnic University became a degree granting institution with Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying and Mapping (BSLS) and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) followed by Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (1980), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (1984), Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (1987), and Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Industrial Management (1990).  In 1992, the institution started offering a graduate program, a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management.  In 1995, a Bachelor in Architecture program was initiated.  Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering were initiated in 1997.  Also in 1998 the Master in Business Administration, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Science and Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering, Master in Environmental Management, Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering, and Master of Science and Master in Manufacturing Competitiveness.

Polytechnic University Orlando Campus and Miami Campus are campuses of Polytechnic University, which is fully accredited and internationally recognized in the fields of engineering, architecture, computer sciences and business management and administration.  Polytechnic University is the nation’s second largest institution of higher education graduating Hispanic engineers.  Currently, there are over 5,000 students at the San Juan campus.

The demand for increased higher education services to targeted Orlando and Miami audiences as well as responding to the State of Florida’s big need for increased Baccalaureate degrees prompted university officials to study, analyze and plan for new curriculum and degree programs.  Curriculum is designed with a meaningful career choice in mind, and graduates will be able to identify available career opportunities.

Accreditations

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104-2680.
Phone:  (267) 284–5000
E-mail: info@msche.org,
Spanish: españolinfo@msche.org

Many of the University’s courses and programs provide knowledge that may support a student’s efforts toward various licensures or certifications.  However, these courses and curricula are not necessarily designed to meet various requirements among individual states guidelines.  It is the responsibility of each student to check with regional authorities to confirm requirements in preparation for licensures and certifications.

The school is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education.  Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400.  (850) 245-3200.

ABET Accredited Programs

The following Bachelor of Science programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET:

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Science

 
For more information, please visit the following address
www.abet.org

Articulation Agreements

Statement of Legal Control

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Inc. is a foreign non-profit corporation registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, doing business in Orlando, Florida as Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando Campus.

The demand for increased higher education services to target Orlando and Miami audiences as well as responding to the State of Florida’s big need for increased Baccalaureate degrees prompted university officials to study, analyze and plan for new curriculum and degree programs. Curriculum is designed with a meaningful career choice in mind, and graduates will be able to identify available career opportunities.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Polytechnic University Orlando Campus does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, disability, sex, or national origin in the administration of its educational and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or other university administered programs.

Goals

The following goals guide Polytechnic University- Orlando Campus:

• To provide access of higher education for degree and non-degree Floridian population to improve their academic and competitive formation as an enhancement of our community.
• To develop a social contribution by forming an ethical committed professional involved in the economic development of the state.
• To develop the professional characteristics of an individual to be able to apply critical thinking and scientific approach to complex problems.
• To provide the latest technology in the application of engineering and management problem solutions.
• To support the socio-economic development of the state by generating highly qualified professionals dedicated to improving their social responsibility.
• To provide adequate partnerships (Industry, Government, Businesses, and Professional Associations, High Education Institutions) for the student’s practical experience development and support the strength of the professional tools for their future.
• To provide the global market skills to develop an international professional with a broader span of

Licensure

Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education

Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Lic # 3085

Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888) 224-6684.

Accreditations

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

1007 North Orange Street
4th Floor, MB #166
Wilmington, DE 19801
E-mail: communications@msche.org

PUPR was reaccredited in 2024; for the period 2024-2032.

ABET

111 Market Place, Suite 1050

Baltimore, MD 21202-4012

Telephone: (410) 347-7700

Webpage: http://www.abet.org

The following Bachelor of Science programs at PUPR-Orlando are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET http://www.abet.org:

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

The Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Professional Affiliations

• Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro-Orlando
• International University Network (IUN)
• International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)
• SHPE, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
• Veterans Administration

Outcomes and Student Learning Assessment

The Office of Outcomes and Student Learning Assessment is in charge of the institutional learning assessment program. The objective of this program is to: a) “improve” the performance of all academic programs and administrative offices; b) “prove” by providing evidence that the expected outcomes have been achieved, and c) “inform” or disclose the gathered data to guide the decision-making process institution-wide.

The assessment to “improve” is a short-term cycle, and it is driven by the faculty members or key stakeholders. The development stage starts with the design and planning of courses, course components, and curricula or project/program. During this stage, several improvements should be incorporated while the program or project is implemented. This formative mode of assessment leads to improvements on a continuous basis.

In contrast to the assessment to “improve,” the assessment to “prove” is a long-term cycle. The development stage requires statistical data and final results from already implemented models. The analysis of the data will generate inferences and implications. This summative assessment will provide evidence of the project.

Following the assessment to “prove” the effectiveness of the program, it should identify important stakeholders. The data gathering and its analysis are used to guide the decision-making process, increasing the likelihood of dissemination of information and the institutionalization of the changes made as a result of the assessment of the outcomes.

The assessment of an academic program will be based on the accreditation criteria issued by the corresponding agencies and the institutional mission and academic objectives. The Office of Outcomes Assessment understands that assessment to “improve,” assessment to “prove” and the information disclosure are fundamental stages for the development of an effective outcomes assessment program. The teaching and learning outcomes assessment process impacts directly upon the mission, vision, and goals of the institution. It is an extremely relevant tool to confirm these are met.

Staff Directory

Faculty Directory

Contact Information

Polytechnic University
Orlando Campus
550 Econlockhatchee Trail
Orlando, Florida 32825

Phone:  (407) 677-7000
Fax:  (407) 677-5082

Web:  www.pupr.edu/orlando

Facilities

The Orlando Campus is located on a sixteen-acre property in the Northeast area of Orlando, Florida. The campus consists of a two-story Main Building (M), which houses administrative and faculty offices, classrooms, computer labs, Chemistry Lab, Student Learning Center I and II, student lounge, Tutoring Center, and bathrooms; a three-story Building B which houses engineering and computer labs, Student Success Center, administrative lounge, and bathrooms; an indoor basketball court and outdoor athletic field, gazebo, recreational areas for students, and parking lot.

Directions

From downtown Orlando:

• Take Highway 408 East
•  Take  FL-408 E
•  Take exit 17 toward S Chickasaw Trail
•  Turn left onto S Chickasaw Trail
•  Take the 1st right onto Frontage Rd
•  Take the 1st right onto Valencia College Ln
•  Turn right onto N Econlockhatchee Trail
• Destination will be on the right

Map – Orlando Campus

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Classifications

Completions

IPEDS Completions 2010-11
IPEDS Completions 2011-12
IPEDS Completions 2012-13
IPEDS Completions 2013-14
IPEDS Completions 2014-15
IPEDS Completions 2015-16
IPEDS Completions 2016-17
IPEDS Completions 2017-18
IPEDS Completions 2018-19

Enrollment and Retention Rate

IPEDS Fall Enrollment 2009-10
IPEDS Fall Enrollment 2010-11
IPEDS Fall Enrollment 2011-12
IPEDS Fall Enrollment 2012-13
IPEDS Fall Enrollment 2013-14
IPEDS Fall Enrollment 2014-15
IPEDS Fall Enrollment 2015-16
IPEDS Fall Enrollment 2016-17
IPEDS Fall Enrollment 2017-18

Graduation Rates

IPEDS Graduation Rates 200 2012-13
IPEDS Graduation Rates 200 2013-14
IPEDS Graduation Rates 200 2017-18
IPEDS Graduation Rates 2014-15
IPEDS Graduation Rates 2015-16
IPEDS Graduation Rates 2016-17
IPEDS Graduation Rates 2017-18
IPEDS Outcome Measures 2015-16
IPEDS Outcome Measures 2016-17
IPEDS Outcome Measures 2017-18