2026 Office of Academic Innovation Winter Institute

Since 2003, the Kellogg Honors College (KHC) has fostered engaged learning through community, honors classes, civic engagement, and undergraduate research—leading to high graduation rates, low equity gaps, and strong student outcomes.

The 2026 Office of Academic Innovation Winter Institute spotlights the Kellogg Honors College as a case study in how cross-campus collaboration can advance inclusive academic excellence for all Cal Poly Pomona students.

Join faculty and staff from across the university for an interactive institute focused on building partnerships and leveraging campus strengths to enhance student, faculty, and staff success.

Key Themes

• Inclusive mentorship and advising
• Engaged learning in and beyond the classroom
• Community, connection, and belonging
• Undergraduate research and faculty partnerships

Participants will:

• Identify transferable practices in mentorship, engagement, and community-building
• Strengthen collaboration between academic and student service units
• Explore ways to expand mentoring and program resilience through student leadership

All attendees will earn a digital badge recognizing their commitment to inclusive excellence and engaged learning—perfect for a professional portfolio or LinkedIn profile.

For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpp.edu/ai-winter-institute/index.shtml.

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