Coffee with a Professor

The Divisions of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs, in association with Associated Students, Inc, have created "Coffee with a Professor", a program to foster informal, out-of-classroom interactions between students and faculty by providing a "VIP Gold Card" redeemable at all campus dining retail venues.

The participating campus dining retail venues are Union Square, Fresh On Fourth at MLK Jr. Library, Market at MacQuarrie Hall, and Starbucks. We hope that you take advantage of this opportunity and connect with your professors. They are waiting to hear from you!

• How it Works

  • After you have invited your professor out to coffee, go to Center for Faculty Development (IRC 213) between 8-4 PM to receive your "VIP Gold Card".
    

    Before requesting your program card, make sure you have:
    • Invited your professor and confirmed a date and time
    • The full name and e-mail address of the faculty member in hand
    

    Provide the following info to receive the "VIP Gold Card":
    • Your name, student ID and email address
    • Faculty's name and email address
    • Course section or class name (if you are currently taking a class with your professor)
    • Date and time for coffee

    You may participate in the Coffee with a Professor program up to twice per semester during the academic year. This program doesn't run through the winter or summer sessions.

• Who is Eligible

  • • Student eligibility: The program is open to all currently enrolled SJSU students. If another student would like to join your coffee, that student must pick up a separate "VIP Gold Card" at the Center for Faculty Development (IRC 213)

    • Faculty eligibility: The professor or graduate teaching assistant must be currently employed by the university. They cannot be staff, administrative advisors, or counselors.
    

• Where to Sign Up
  • After you choose the professor or TA who will be joining you for coffee, visit the Center for Faculty Development (IRC 213 ) between the hours of 8am-4pm to sign up and receive your free VIP Gold Card.