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Polytechnic Campus
Albert L. McHenry, PhD,
Vice President and Executive Vice Provost,
Polytechnic Campus
Partnership with Chandler-Gilbert Community College
School of Applied Arts and Sciences
School of Educational Innovation and Teacher Preparation
College of Technology and Innovation
Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus emphasizes professional and technical programs that prepare graduates to move directly into careers and become ethical leaders in professional, public, and private life. A polytechnic is distinctive by offering
1. programs that integrate theory and practice;
2. programs based solidly in the liberal arts and sciences that emphasize problem solving, project-based activities, laboratories, and work experiences;
3. research that emphasizes applied knowledge and solutions to problems; and
4. programs that are responsive to the needs of business, industry, the professions, and the community.
Thirty baccalaureate degree programs, 11 master’s degree programs, a resident doctoral program, and four certificate programs are offered through the College of Technology and Innovation, the Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness, the School of Applied Arts and Sciences, and the School of Educational Innovation and Teacher Preparation. Partnerships with programs at the Tempe campus provide additional doctoral program opportunities on the Polytechnic campus.
The Polytechnic campus is located in southeast Mesa, 23 miles from the Tempe campus. With a student population of more than 6,500, the 600-acre campus offers a small residential college environment. Students learn in high-tech, mediated classrooms and practice in fully equipped laboratories. They enjoy small classes, friendly and accessible faculty, opportunities for student leadership, and academic support services dedicated to helping them grow, learn, and graduate. Polytechnic campus graduates move into the world of work with knowledge and skills that help them succeed in their careers and in their personal and civic lives.
The campus is easily accessible via major interstate routes. See ASU Campus Maps, For more information, call 480/727-3278, or access the Web site at www.poly.asu.edu.
The vice president and executive vice provost provides executive leadership for the continuing development and management of the Polytechnic campus and reports to the executive vice president and provost of ASU. There are one college and three schools administered by deans. These academic units develop and implement the teaching, research, and service programs of the institution. Additional support for the academic mission of the campus is provided by Library Services and Information Technology, each administered by a director. See Polytechnic Campus.
The accreditation of ASU by the Higher Learning Commission and Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools includes ASU at the Polytechnic campus. In addition, programs in Electronics Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, and Mechanical Engineering Technology are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (TAC of ABET). For more information, call 410/347-7700, or write
TECHNOLOGY ACCREDITATION COMMISSION OF THE ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, INC
Both the professional flight and the air transportation management concentrations, in the Department of Aeronautical Management Technology, are fully accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (formerly known as the Council on Aviation Accreditation). For more information, call 334/844-2431, send e-mail to caa@auburn.edu, or write
Aviation Accreditation board international
The Bachelor of Science degrees in the Department of Technology Management are fully accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT). For more information, call 734/677-0720, or write
National Association of Industrial Technology
The BS degree in Nutrition with a concentration in dietetics is accredited as a didactic program in dietetics (DPD) by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association. The dietetic internship under the MS in Nutrition is accredited by the commission as well. For more information, call 312/899-0040, or write
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR DIETETICS EDUCATION
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The BS degree in Agribusiness with a concentration in professional golf management is accredited by the Professional Golfer’s Association of America. For more information, write
Partnership with Chandler-Gilbert Community College
ASU, Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC), and several other educational and research facilities share the Williams Campus in southeast Mesa. Located side by side on campus, ASU and CGCC have an innovative academic partnership that combines the strengths of the two institutions. ASU students may receive instruction from both institutions. Chandler-Gilbert faculty teach a selection of lower-division General Studies, general interest, and prerequisite courses for ASU majors. They deliver learner-centered instruction in small interactive courses that are developed in cooperation with ASU faculty and are 100 percent equivalent to parallel ASU courses.
ASU faculty teach all courses in the majors as well as General Studies and general interest courses. ASU students may be enrolled concurrently in both institutions. All transactions are handled through ASU. Students pay combined tuition or ASU tuition, whichever is less.
Strong resources and personal service define the Library at the Polytechnic campus. As a primarily electronic research library, it is designed to take maximum advantage of new technology. Electronic indexes, catalogs, and journals support study and research in many fields, with an emphasis on the majors offered at the Polytechnic campus. While the library acquires materials in all formats, by intention it prefers electronic text. Thousands of periodicals are available digitally in all subjects, while those available only in print form can be obtained quickly by the library. Documents in electronic form can be delivered directly to students’ computers. Librarians and staff pursue service customized to individual students’ needs, cultivating a small college atmosphere. The library’s Web address is library.poly.asu.edu.
Information Technology (IT) at the Polytechnic campus provides computing services to support academic programs. The IT department provides specialized software and systems to meet the particular needs of the Polytechnic campus. All classrooms are fully mediated (which includes computer-equipped instructor lectern, DVD and CD for data and multimedia, and other audiovisual equipment). Multiple classrooms are equipped with computers, allowing students the ability to work on computing applications along with the instructor. A robust wireless network provides access for student-owned laptop computers. IT maintains computing sites around campus, including the Computing Commons in the Academic Center, offering students computing and printing facilities. IT has a staff of support personnel to aid the campus community’s diverse computing needs, including Web development, academic computing, and administrative computing.
University College is a primary source of academic support for students, faculty, and staff. The college coordinates and offers academic programs and services designed to enhance the academic experience of all ASU students. The goals of University College are to play a major role in student retention, provide students the support necessary for successful completion of their first year and beyond, and offer student-learning experiences that complement those provided by other academic services. University College services are available on all four ASU campuses. University College at the Polytechnic campus includes the following offices:
Academic Success and Engagement Programs
Undergraduate and graduate students can study, use computers for research and writing, and access tutoring services in the Academic Resource Center. Qualified undergraduate and graduate students provide tutoring to individual students or study groups, by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Additional assistance is offered face-to-face and online through the Web site to students seeking help with any written assignment. Barrett, the Honors College, the Graduate College, and the International Programs Office also have staff members in this area who are available to work with students on an appointment basis. The Academic Resource Center is located on the lower level of the Academic Center Building.
For more information, or to make an appointment, call 480/727-1452, or access the Web site at www.poly.asu.edu/learningcenter.
Office of Academic Success and Engagement Programs
The Office of Academic Success and Engagement Programs offers experiential learning and academic success course work. It is the goal of this office to help students develop the skills required for academic success and to provide opportunities for the hands-on application of those skills. Programs offered include service learning, university success courses, academic success workshops, student leadership programs, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
For more information, call 480/727-1452, or access the Web site at www.poly.asu.edu/learningcenter.
The University College Center for Academic Advising at the Polytechnic campus offers developmental academic advising for a diverse group of students, including all exploratory students, BIS and pre-BIS majors, and students in transition who may be changing majors or transferring to ASU. Academic advising is a partnership between the student and the advisor. Each has a mutual investment in the advising and its outcome. Effective academic advising is the foundation for successful completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Academic advisors assist students in selecting a major by suggesting complementary choices among the offerings in the General Studies curriculum. Advisors also encourage students to explore and identify majors consistent with the students’ interests, values, and goals. Advisors help students understand university academic requirements, as well as policies and procedures. To schedule an appointment with a University College academic advisor at the Polytechnic campus, call 480/727-1452.
The International Programs Office (IPO) has a satellite office located on the lower level of the Academic Center building. To schedule an appointment with the IPO representative, call 480/965-0877.
For more information, access the Web site at ipo.asu.edu.