“Cal Poly Pomona: The Importance of Higher Education to the State and Nation”–
Dr. Soraya Coley
Speaker: Dr. Soraya M. Coley, Cal Poly Pomona president–
Cal Poly Pomona is one of two polytechnic universities in the California State University system, with almost 29,000 students enrolled. At least two current University Club members were professors there. We are honored to have President Coley speak to us about the college and its impact on the state and nation.
Dr. Soraya Coley, a veteran administrator with more than 20 years of experience in higher education, became the sixth president of Cal Poly Pomona in 2015. Dr. Coley earned a BA in sociology from Lincoln University, and a master’s degree in social planning and social research and a doctoral degree in social planning and policy from Bryn Mawr College. Dr. Coley serves on the Governor’s Commission on the Future of Work and is President’s Representative on the panel for selecting the new Chancellor for the California State University system. Throughout her career, Dr. Coley has strived to eliminate obstacles that prevent people from reaching their potential and fully participating in society. In addition to her academic experience, she has worked for the Child Welfare League of America and the Child Abuse Prevention Project at the National Urban League, and has been recognized as “One of Ten Women Making a Difference” by Orange County Metro Magazine.
Cal Poly Float 2020
Introduction: Win Aldrich
Fellowship: Pat Kelly
Greeter: Lori McGrath