Our Organization
About
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized as an auxiliary of the California State University system, operates under the legal name Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. Established in 1966, it is an integral component of the educational mission of the University.
Enterprises exists to enhance the university and community experience through optimized solutions and resource generation that empower student success. It provides a wide range of essential services to the campus community, including Dining Services, the Bronco Bookstore, faculty and staff housing, University Village (student housing), the Kellogg West Conference Center and Hotel, commercial real estate activities including affordable faculty staff housing, and Innovation Village. Additionally, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises supports services for The Farm Store, the Philanthropic Foundation, Sponsored Programs, and other campus initiatives.
Mission
Enhance the university and community experience through optimized solutions and resource generation that empower student success.
VISION
Provide outstanding services and value through innovation and quality experiences.
VALUES
Inclusivity
We value people and actively encourage diverse perspectives, ideas, and approaches.
Integrity
We are trustworthy, exercising strong ethical and moral principles by acting in good faith at every turn.
Innovation
We champion thoughtful, creative, impactful, and inspirational ideas and are not afraid to explore new things.
Excellence
We maintain high standards and strive for continuous improvement in everything we do.
Respect
We treat everyone with dignity and embrace all points of view.
Stewardship
We take great pride in the diligent and responsible management of all resources entrusted to us.
Teamwork
We achieve our best results when we partner to sustain an enjoyable and collaborative workplace for all.
Support Our Campus. Buy On Campus.
When you support the services that are owned and operated by the non-profit Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, you help students obtain on-campus jobs, and help fund scholarships, campus programs and educational grants. CPPE commercial services include Dining Services, the Bronco Bookstore, the University Village and Kellogg West Conference Center & Hotel.
As the largest employer of students on campus, the Enterprises offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Enterprises offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality, management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona’s learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.
The Enterprises also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Enterprises and scholarship programs every year, including CPPE Scholarship, Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Enterprises administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Enterprises contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.
Because of your support, the Enterprises is able to provide these beneficial services every year. Thank you for making your purchases on campus and contributing to the success of Cal Poly Pomona students and the university community.
Biennial Reports
Current Biennial Report – 2020 – 2022
