Student Organizations

Alpha Kappa Delta - Sociology Honor Society

Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) seeks to acknowledge and promote excellence in the scholarship in the study of sociology, social problems, and other social and intellectual activities, leading to an improvement in the human condition.

The student club offers involvement in the following activities:

Community-based services
Academic Conference attendance
Workshops (e.g., Professional Development, Career Advising, Graduate School and Applications)
Open forum discussions with faculty, alumni, and other individuals from within the field
Networking

AKD-Cal Poly Pomona: All Sociology Department majors and minors are eligible to join (includes General, SW, and CRM).

Meeting time and Location: Every other Tuesday starting 9/2/2025 at U-hour, Room 5-107

2025-2026
AKD President: Lucy Gamboa
Treasurer: Kimberly Serrano
Scheduler: Jocelyn Esquivias

Email: alphakappadeltacpp@gmail.com

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Instagram and Twitter: @akdcpp
Facebook: Akd Cal Poly Pomona

Faculty Representative:
Dr. Gabriele Plickert, gplickert@cpp.edu

For more information about the AKD International Honor Society of Sociology and opportunities for AKD members check the link below.

Criminology Club

The Criminology Club supports ��ɫ�� students who are interested in pursuing careers in fields related to criminology and criminal justice. We aim to motivate and inspire members to achieve their career goals by providing them with informational resources, events to expand their personal and professional networks, and opportunities to hear from professionals within the field.

If you are interested in joining the club, please reach out to us. Find the contact information below.

2025-2026
President & Scheduler: Jordan Johnson

Contact Email: crimclubcpp@gmail.com

Faculty Representative: Drs. Melissa Barragan, mbarragan@cpp.edu & Caryn Gerstenberger, caryng@cpp.edu

Peer Mentor Program

The Peer Mentor (PM) program in the Sociology Department is a high impact practice (HIP) program geared to creating an environment where mentorship occurs in a learning community.

We see ourselves as an Academic Community Committed to Excellence and Student Success (ACCESS). First-year Freshmen and Transfer students are immediately directed to the vast resources and opportunities available in the Sociology Department and at Cal Poly Pomona University. We see Peer Mentors and Faculty advisors working together to give our students a unique perspective of living, learning, and being engaged in the Cal Poly Pomona community through shared educational experiences. The PMs hold office hours, organize and facilitates workshops, and conduct research geared to supporting student success.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kathryn Daniels, kdaniels@cpp.edu

MAPS sign-in:

Instagram: @��ɫ��PeerMentors.

Social Service Practitioner Alliance (SSPA)

Brief Description: The Social Service Practitioner Alliance is an organization that welcomes students of all majors and backgrounds. Our mission is to provide students with meaningful opportunities to gain insight into the field of social services, reflect on social issues through advocacy, create connections, and to give back to the community.

Meeting Times: Every other Thursday during U-Hour

2025-2026
President: Samantha Holt, scholt@cpp.edu
Email: sspacpp@gmail.com
Faculty Representative: Dr. Amanda Rodriguez-Newhall, amandarn@cpp.edu