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The Student Services Department offers students the opportunity to seek assistance in various aspects of the university, such as course registration, advisement, career information, and guidance in the personal, vocational, and educational aspects that may hinder the students from attaining a college education. It aims at assisting the student individually in making appropriate educational, vocational and personal choices. Among other new activities undertaken by the Student Services Department is providing or taking the lead in the following endeavors:
Emotional Issues in the Learning
Teaching Process
Training students and faculty in the
recognition, prevention and intervention in issues related to drug, alcohol, violence, harassment, ADA and contemporary social, cultural, professional and environment affairs.
The Student Council is the representative organization of the students. It aims to express student opinions and promote communication and cooperation among students, faculty, and administrative personnel. Representatives of the
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. Counselors assist students individually in making appropriate educational, vocational, and personal choices. The office coordinates assisted institutional services for special needs students.
Course selection is critical to student success; therefore, students should make an appointment with either their program director or registrar 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 Orlando Campus.
Career education awareness is presented at workshops, seminars, colloquiums and receptions with notables. Student publications may also feature stories on career opportunities.
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 in student life as a pre- step to applying for a summer internship. Internships are optional, but preferred experience for students. There is 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.
An identification card (Campus Card) is issued to students during the registration period. The identification card is needed for students to obtain access to Polytechnic University Orlando Campus’s facilities and services.
There are opportunities for students to reinforce their curricular experience by participating in curricular related activities such as colloquium, 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 Orlando Campus Student Resources Information Center (SRIC) is well-equipped for student use. The administrative and technical procedures are operated by the Main Library in San Juan. The SRIC maintains computer-based, basic collections that are strengthened and supported by the Main Library in San Juan, Puerto Rico, which consists of over 65,000 volumes classified according to the Library of Congress Classification System. The Main Library is specialized in land surveying, engineering, architecture and business administration. At the present time, the main library subscribes to over 2,000 periodicals and publications, both general and technical. The SRIC is fully automated in services and administrative procedures. As part of its services, the SRIC offer access to a Local Area CD Room Network, Internet, and other data base services. Also interlibrary loans thru main library campus are used for resources not owned by SRIC. To help students develop information skills and become independent users/researchers, the SRIC have a literacy skills program, as well as audiovisual equipment.
Student Online Integrated Services Center (SOIS), under the Student Success Center, provides a central location (both physically on campus and virtually) for Orlando campus students to access needed online support services. Ten computer terminals equipped with cameras and headphones are available in the Center for students to connect to the online support services. One of the support services available is the Ticket Platform. The ticketing system is a platform that helps streamline online student support services. The Ticketing platform provides all the context the student needs to resolve enrollment, complaints, virtual education, Blackboard, online services, and other issues. Staff from the correspondent office assist them to complete their registration process and to receive the service they requested.
Another online service that the SOIS Center provides is the Handshake platform. Handshake is the largest early career network in the United States, helping millions of students from all backgrounds get hired and launch their careers with no connections, experience, or luck required. Various virtual events are available through the Handshake platform.
Also, a Mobile Application for the SOIS Center will be implemented soon. The Mobile App will streamline, centralize, and simplify how PUPR-O students access needed support services such as academic counseling services, financial aid, business office transactions, and even communicating with instructors.
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 colloquium, workshops, seminars, and one-on-one meetings with notable community leaders.
Campus organizations focus on the adult learner who may be employed and offer a mature level of activity. Events are designed to foster greater career opportunities as well as recognize students for their academic achievement.
A student identification card is issued to students during the registration period.
Polytechnic University – Orlando Campus recognizes the rights of students as outlined in the American Association of University Professors’ Joint Statement, dated 1967. These rights include the following:
