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Student Resources

³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly provides a range of resources, including academic support and career services, to help students succeed.

Labs

³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly’s Innovation and Research Labs give you hands-on access to cutting-edge technology. Design, prototype, and build in the Makerspace, 3D Printing Lab, Capstone Design Space, SIM Lab, and Duke Energy Lab—where ideas turn into reality.

Student Success Center

³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly’s Student Success Center offers personalized academic coaching from student success coaches, workshops to improve study habits, and tutoring in all subjects by Peer Learning Strategists at the Teaching and Learning Center.

Tutoring Services

From the Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC) to Knack, ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly provides free tutoring resources to help you succeed—whether you want in-person guidance or online support anytime, anywhere.

Health & Wellness

³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly prioritizes student well-being through comprehensive health and wellness services. Offering counseling, disability support, and a health clinic, we ensure students receive the care and resources they need to thrive physically and mentally during their college experience.

Career Services

³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Career Services provides tailored support for internships and job placement, along with fostering essential soft skills like leadership, ensuring students are well-prepared for future success.

Writing Center

³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly’s Writing Center is dedicated to equipping students with strong writing skills. With personalized guidance, our skilled tutors help refine essays, reports, and research papers. From brainstorming to final touches, we offer invaluable aid at every writing stage.

Library

³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly’s Library is the first fully digital university library, offering seamless access to a wide range of digital resources including academic journals, e-books, databases, and multimedia materials.

Registrar

³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly’s Registrar’s Office offers vital student services, including course registration, academic records management, and transcript requests. Our dedicated team ensures smooth navigation of university procedures, supporting students from enrollment to graduation.

Financial Aid

Whether through scholarships, grants, loans, or work-study opportunities, ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly’s Financial Aid ensures students have access to the financial resources they need to pursue their academic goals. Our experienced financial aid advisors provide personalized guidance and assistance in navigating the complex process of applying for and managing financial aid.

Campus Store & Bookstore

³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly’s Campus Store is your go-to spot for exclusive ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly-branded gear, snacks, and essential school supplies. For textbooks and course materials, visit the official online bookstore, where you’ll find everything you need to succeed in class. The bookstore online provider is Follett Higher Education Group.

Paying for College

³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly’s Student Business Services is here to help you manage the financial side of your college journey. From processing tuition payments to applying scholarships, financial aid, and other credits to your account, we ensure everything runs smoothly and on time. We also handle billing, refunds, and payment plans, making it easier for you to focus on your education—not your balance.

Print & Mail Services

³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly’s Print and Mail Services are here to make your life easier. From printing assignments and projects to shipping packages and receiving mail, everything you need is right on campus.

Session Details

This session will demonstrate that practical risk management is for everyone, regardless of a formal program. Attendees will learn actionable and simple strategies that are easy to implement, enabling them to start immediately by focusing on their top risks to build greater operational resilience and ensure the sustained success of their auxiliary enterprises.

Presenter Profile

Michelle Powell serves as the pioneering Risk Manager at ³Ô¹ÏÍø, the state’s sole 100% STEM-dedicated institution. Having been with the university for nearly 11 years, Michelle transitioned from a leadership role in Admissions in October 2023 to establish and evolve the risk management function from the ground up. In this solo capacity, Michelle builds robust frameworks for our dynamic, young university, overseeing our insurance portfolio, consulting on third-party and event risks, and developing critical campus-wide training programs. Michelle has obtained the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management certificate and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. Her distinct background in mathematics and engineering, combined with extensive higher education leadership, brings an analytical and strategic approach enhancing the institution’s resilience.

Dr. Lily Li is a Professor of Physics at ³Ô¹ÏÍø, where she specializes in materials science, analytical imaging, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical devices. Prior to joining ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly in 2025, she spent 11 years at SUNY Potsdam, where she advanced to Full Professor and developed a 3-2 Engineering dual-degree program with Clarkson University. Her work emphasizes experiential learning and research-driven education to prepare students for careers in STEM fields.