Mission Statement
Orfalea Student Services empowers future global business leaders to forge their unique path to success. We cultivate a dynamic and inclusive environment that supports student needs through advising, mentoring, and connection to industry.
Programs and Services
- Academic Advising (Peer and Professional)
- Peer Mentoring
- Multicultural Business Program
- BUS 100 Student Orientation and College Success
- BUS 206 & 306 Career Readiness & Professionalism I & II
- Orfalea OutREACH
- Study Abroad and Orfalea International Business Tours
- International Student Support
- Career and Internship Support
- Transfer Student Support
Professional Staff
Professional Academic staff is available to help students with more in-depth personal counseling for sensitive, critical, or academic concerns. We also have a Career Readiness advisor that can assist with career planning and exploration.
AMY CARTER
Assistant Dean for Student Success
Click to view Amy's area of expertise/lead contact for...
- Student Services Programs & Professional Staff
- Ambassadors
- Campus Liaison – Handling Sensitive Student Cases, Title IX, Enrollment Issues or appeals, Parents, etc.
- Orfalea OUTREACH Student of Concern Referral Program
- BUS 100/ 206/ 306
- Policy Development/Implementation (Students)
- Initiatives supporting student success, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Student Leader Professional Development
YOVANI ALEXANDER
Academic Advisor/Coordinator, MBP
ylalexan@calpoly.edu
805-756-1753 | 03-100
Click to view Yovani's area of expertise/lead contact for...
- Peer Advising Program
- Multicultural Business Program
- Sensitive Student Concerns
- Enrollment Management
- Marketing / Communications / Student Newsletter
- PolyCultural Wknd
CHELSEA KIDWELL
Academic Advisor
clkidwel@calpoly.edu
805-756-5304 | 03-100
Click to view Chelsea's area of expertise/lead contact for...
- Peer Mentoring Program
- Academic Probation Disqualification Process/Readmited students
- Sensitive Student Concerns
- Transfer Student Programs & Support, Cal Poly Scholars (academic)
- Change of Major
- Study Abroad Initiatives
- Intl. Student Support, OCOB Exchanges, and Scholarships
ALICIA CRUZ
Academic Advisor
acruzavi@calpoly.edu
805-756-2601 | 03-100
Click to view Alicia's area of expertise/lead contact for...
- Sensitive student concerns
- *Services available in Spanish / Servicios disponibles en español.*
- Primarily serves first, second and third year students
- Academic Probation and Disqualification
MALLORY STOFFEL
Coordinator, Career Readiness Center
mlstoffe@calpoly.edu
03-300D
Click to view Mallory's area of expertise/lead contact for...
- OCOB Career Readiness initiatives
- Career Peer Advising Program
- BUS Council / Clubs
- Career Mentoring Programs (Executive & Young Alumni)
- Transfer Students, Cal Poly Scholars & MBP Student Career Support
- Women in Business Advisor