cal poly csd/lcc position information

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OVERVIEW OF CAL POLY & UNIVERSITY HOUSING 2COORDINATOR OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT POSITION DESCRIPTION 16

LEARNING COMMUNITY COORDINATOR POSITION DESCRIPTION 23HOW TO APPLY FOR A POSITION 28

APARTMENT/RESIDENTIAL LIFE & EDUCATION STAFF CONTACTS 29CAL POLY FACTS, HIGHLIGHTS, HISTORY , ALUMNI & MORE 31

UNIVERSITY HOUSING ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 37

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is part of the California State Uni-versity System and is

located on the beautiful cen-tral coast of California. The campus is nestled against the coastal mountain range, situ-ated ten minutes from some of the most pristine coastline in the country. The town of San Luis Obispo has a population of nearly 50,000 residents. It offers small town charm with a beautifully preserved down-town business district and his-

torical Victorian homes. The surrounding area offers a unique combination of ocean setting and an award winning wine re-gion that attracts tourists from around the country. The an-nual average daily temperature of 70.2 degrees allows residents to enjoy the beautiful outdoors year round.

Cal Poly offers a unique learning experience for its 19,000 full-time students. The campus motto, “Learn by Do-ing,” describes the strong com-mitment to experiential educa-

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Focus on Education A N OV E RV I EW O F T H E C A L P O LY C A M P U S, U N I V E R S I T Y H O U S I N G, A N D L E A R N I N G CO M M U N I T I E S

Overview of San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly

‘‘SAN LUIS OBISPO OFFERS THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS: BIKING, HIKING, GOING OUT ON THE TOWN, GREAT RESTAURANTS AND NO TRAFFIC!

Jeff Hill, Coordinator of Student Development, Poly Canyon Village

tion. Cal Poly has been named the “best in the West” by US News & World Report for the past fifteen years in a row! With a strong em-phasis in technical fields, Cal Poly’s College of Engineering and Col-lege of Architecture and Environ-mental Design are ranked among the highest academic programs in the nation. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The small class sizes and high faculty interaction offer students a learning opportu-nity rarely found in a large public institution.

Perhaps the best part about working at Cal Poly is the opportu-nity to interact with the students. Cal Poly has extremely competitive admissions standards with an aver-age high school grade point aver-age of over 3.71 for the students

admitted for the fall of 2007. Stu-dents declare a major prior to be-ing admitted to the institution and begin major classes their first quar-ter. In addition to taking a rig-orous academic course load, stu-dents are actively involved in the leadership opportunities offered in on-campus housing and through over 400 campus clubs and orga-nizations. On any given day, stu-dents may be involved in academic labs and projects, working on ag-ricultural production industries on campus or participating in com-munity service outreach. In their spare time, students enjoy surfing, mountain biking, shopping or hanging out downtown, campus recreational activities, or weekend trips snowboarding or skiing in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

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cal poly has more than 400 student clubs and organizations

o v e rv i e w o f S L O & ca l p o ly c o n t i n u e d

‘‘ WHAT ATTRACTED ME MOST TO CAL POLY WAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ALONGSIDE FACULTY AND ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATORS IN SEAMLESS LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS THE LIVING LEARNING PROGRAMS.

Dominic Alletto, Coordinator of Student Development, Sierra Madre

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cal poly presidents:

Warren J. Baker 1979-presentRobert E. Kennedy 1967-1979Julian A. McPhee 1933-1966


University Housing

The mission of Cal Poly’s University Hous-ing Department is to provide a living learning environment that encourages the

academic and personal development for a di-verse community, offering well maintained fa-cilities as well as ensuring financial viability and adequate reserves.

University Housing is made up of a skilled group of professionals dedicated to pro-viding outstanding service and creating learning communities for our 5,300 (6,800 in Fall 2009) first- and second-year students living on the Cal Poly campus. University Housing is an auxil-iary service comprised of four operating units: Residential and Apartment Life and Education; Housing and Business Services; Housing Infor-

mation Systems; and Housing Administration. The department is growing rapidly and will open the final phase of Poly Canyon Village, an apart-ment complex designed to house 2,700 Sopho-mores in the Fall of 2009. University Housing is a dynamic place to work. There is a strong departmental commitment to excellence, team-work, and professionalism.


The Residential Life and Education staff is responsible for the educational, social and behavioral aspects of student life in on-campus housing. The professional and stu-dent staff members are trained to assist stu-dents with academic,

personal and behavioral aspects of student life. On-campus residents are expected to act in a mature, responsible and respectful manner at all times. The resi-dents and staff have a mutual responsibility to create and sustain an on-campus housing

environment that sup-ports academic success and positive social in-teraction.

The Residential Life and Education team is made up of 57 Resident Advisors, 52 Community Advisors, 13 Coordinators of Stu-dent Development, 4

Learning Community Coordinators, 1 Com-munity Standards Co-ordinator, 1 Associate Director of Residential Life & Education, 1 Associate Director of Apartment Life & Ed-ucation and the Direc-tor of Residential Life & Education.

Residential Life & Education

The strong academically focused learning communities associated with all of our housing op-tions are what set the Cal Poly University Housing experience apart from most other housing pro-grams across the country. There are four different learning community programs:

• LivingLearningProgram(LLP)• Connections• Transitions• SophomoreSuccessProgram(SSP)

The four learning community programs at Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo are residentially-based programs intentionally designed to assist students and provide learning opportunities by responding to the specific academic and social needs of residents as they navigate through Cal Poly. Residents will benefit directly from previously established learning outcomes and programs/services that sup-port and expand upon the student’s academic experience at Cal Poly. Each program provides a pro-grammatic structure which addresses the academic planning, community, and involvement needs of students and facilitates their transition into a mature and responsible living environment.

learning communities


honor societiesEach learning community recognizes residents’

outstanding academic achievement by inviting students with a high quarterly grade point average to be a member of their communities Honors Society. Faculty and staff are invited to a banquet held quarterly to congratulate students on their academic success.

The Coordinators of Student Development (CSD) in the communities support students with their academic achievement each quarter by meeting individually with students who have a GPA below 2.0 to discuss academic concerns and provide referral services or by providing aca-demic success workshops.

Support with Academic Achievement

Living Learning Program OverviewWhat are living learning communities in the LLP area?

Living Learning communities within the LLP area are specialized University Housing pro-grams that provide direct connections with fac-ulty and specific academic units/departments within the Colleges at Cal Poly.

University Housing staff work in conjunc-tion with faculty and academic representatives to link the curricular and housing experiences in ways that create opportunities for deeper under-standing and integration of classroom material.

How does the Living Learning Program make Cal Poly’s University Housing unique?

The Living Learning Program at Cal Poly is about more than creating a place for students to live and learn together. It’s about ensuring academic success, making faculty connections, exploring new possibilities and finding support. The LLP program highlights Cal Poly’s mission by providing a place where students can truly ex-perience “Learn by Doing.”

This community affords students the op-portunity to live with others in their College/ma-jor, often sharing the same classes, while partici-

‘‘THE STUDENT BODY HERE IS HIGHLY INTELLIGENT & DRIVEN, WHICH ALLOWS FOR EXTENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO UTILIZE MY SKILLS AS AN EDUCATOR.

Kyle Keahey, Coordinator of Student Development, Fremont Hall


pating in activities that center around their academic and social interests.University Housing and our academic partners are devoted to promoting an atmosphere where

learning is integral in all facets of student’s lives. With a residence hall devoted to each undergraduate College at Cal Poly, there’s one that’s created for every Cal Poly Freshman student.

There are six Living Learning Programs, located throughout the residence halls at Cal Poly, each of which focuses on a specific academic College.

l i v i n g l e a r n i n g p r o g r a m o v e rv i e w c o n t i n u e d

Residence Hall Academic CollegeFremont Hall College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental SciencesMuir Hall College of Science and MathematicsSanta Lucia/North Mountain College of EngineeringSequoia Hall College of Architecture and Environmental DesignTenayaHall OrfaleaCollegeofBusinessTrinityHall CollegeofLiberalArts

All communities in the Living Learning Program are open to first-year students at Cal Poly and offer a variety of special features and programs; such as, study groups, programs led by faculty, resource areas, etc. Learning Com-munities in the LLP area range in size from 215 to 500 students. Each hall has a Coordinator for Student Development (CSD), a profession-al staff member with a Masters degree who works closely with the

College and Associate Dean to fully connect the housing experience to the academic components. In addition, each CSD directs the activities of five to ten students who serve as Resi-dent Advisors living on each floor.

They help coordinate programs and ac-t i v i t i e s

related to the commun i t y focus.


Why students participate in a living learning community in the LLP area:

Students who participate as members of these communities are given the opportunity to engage in their College in a focused and personal-ized way. Some unique benefits are:

•Participationinalivingenvironmentthatexpands upon the academic experience and sup-ports academic excellence by enhanced program-matic opportunities, club fairs, study sessions/groups, honors banquets, class registration events,

off campus trips specific to your academic inter-ests and much more.

• An environment that provides for theinteraction of students with faculty outside the classroom from each academic college early in the student's college experience.

•Specializedguidanceregardingcareerop-tions/planning within their academic interests.

• Opportunities for increased social sup-port/interaction and active involvement.

Residents in LLP communities will have opportunity to participate in:

•Barbecues,events,andlectureswithprofessors •Careerexplorationandadvising•Academicskillsprograms•Facultyofficehours•Linkedclasses•Studysessions/groupswithfaculty,staffand/or students•Careerandinternshipopportunitypanels•Registrationassistanceworkshops•Jobsearchingskillsandetiquettework-shops•Offcampustripsrelevanttoyourma-jor •Leadershipopportunities•Culturalinclusion/diversityevents•Communityserviceopportunitieslinked with academic interests•Interactiveprojects•Socialevents•Clubfairs


Academic Excellence Program

The Academic Excellence Program (AEP)

Teamisagroupofadministratorsandstafffrom

across campus that is assembled to assist Coordi-

nator of Student Development staff and students

to implement the Living Learning Program goals

and learning outcomes.

CSDs meet with AEP team members on

a quarterly basis to coordinate programs, events

and seminars for residents.

The AEP team consists of the Coordina-

tor of Student Development and the following

members:

•College-basedAcademicCounselor

•College-basedAcademicAdvisor

•StudentAcademicServicesProfessional

•College-basedReferenceLibrarian

The “Connections” Program

The Connections Program offers students

a learning community environment which sup-

ports academic goals, emphasizes the respect and

appreciation of diversity, and provides opportu-

nity for community connections through service

and educational programs. Housed in Sierra

Madre and Yosemite Halls, the Connections Pro-

gram helps residents to gain knowledge in three

focus areas:

• Increasing awareness of campus resources

that support academic success

•Takingpart in social and educational ac-

tivities that enhance understanding and ap-

preciation of difference

•Positivelycontributingtothecommunity

by involvement in service opportunities

‘‘ THE ASPECT I ENJOY MOST ABOUT WORKING WITH CAL POLY STUDENTS IS THAT THEY DEMONSTRATE GENUINE CONCERN TOWARDS THEIR ACADEMIC, PERSONAL, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THESE STUDENTS WORK SO HARD AND THEY ARE NOT AFRAID TO SHOW IT!



By participating in the Connections Programs, first-year students can develop a framework to assist in integrating the various aspects of the University learning experience to develop the skills necessary for future personal and professional success. The learning community is designed to assist students to make three important connections during the first year at Cal Poly:

Academic Connections Goals:

1.Todemonstrateskillsforacademicsuccess

2.Toutilizecampusresourcestoassistacademicsuccess

3.Toaccesschoiceofmajorandminor

4.Tointeractwithfacultyoutsidetheclassroom

Personal Connections Goals:

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cal poly has About 1,245 faculty, including part-time

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staff size: State, 1,070; Corporation, 430; ASI, 81 (includes part time, hourly and management)

Communication1.Toadvocateforpersonalneedsappropriately2.Toworkeffectivelyindividuallyandingroups3.TonegotiatepersonalconflictsrespectfullyandeffectivelyBehavior1.Todemonstratematurityinpersonalchoices2.Totakepersonalresponsibilityforactions3.Togainawarenessofhowperson-al decisions impact the community


•Honorsbanquets•Communityincentiveprogramforacademic

success •AdvisingWeek(Peeradvisors,PassParty,

Scheduling tips) •Studygroupsforselectedclasses•Internshipopportunitiesfair•Careerspeakerseries•RoommateAgreements•TowerCommunityAgreements•Towersocialevents•WOWGrouplinksduringorientation•Workshoponself-defenseandsexualassault

risk reduction •Workshopsonhealthychoicesaroundfood,

exercise, stress management, etc. •CommunityPartnersserviceactivities•Technologicalethicspresentation•Multiculturalawarenesspresentations•AttendingcampusStatusQuoconference•StudyAbroadopportunitiespanel•SocialJusticespeakerseries•Recyclingcompetitions•Zero-carbon-impactcommunitydinners

Community Connections Goals:1.Todemonstraterespectfordifferences2.Tounderstandimpactofpersonaldecisionsonglobalsustainability3.Tounderstandhowtocontributetosocietythroughleadershipandservice

Samples of Connections Educational Opportunities:

‘‘CAL POLY STUDENTS ARE MOTIVATED, HARD WORKING AND FOCUSED ON ACADEMICS, LIKE NO OTHER STUDENT POPULATION I HAVE EVER SEEN.

Tina Muller, Learning Community Coordinator, Living Learning Program


Faculty Associates ProgramThe Faculty Associates program is a high-

light of the Connections learning community. The goal of the program is to assist residents in becoming comfortable interacting with faculty during their first year at Cal Poly.

Faculty Associates come from a wide va-riety of academic disciplines and are assigned to

specific tower communities. By attending community programs and so-

cial events, the Faculty Associates and residents are able to interact informally.

Faculty Associates may also present work-shops on areas of interest, attend cultural events with community residents, and assist students in-dividually in understanding how to take advan-tage of all that Cal Poly has to offer.

TRANSITIONS PROGRAMTheTransitions learningcommunity isdesigned tohelp residents transition to living inan

apartment community, to help them transition to Cal Poly and to provide residents with opportuni-ties to enhance personal and academic success. The resident population consists of freshmen, transfer, continuing, international and honors students. Students need to be comfortable in an independent setting and have proven self-care skills.

Honors Community Freshmen accepted to the University

Honors Program have the opportunity to live together in an on-campus housing commu-nity that fosters and supports studious pur-suits and academic achievement. The Honors Community is located within the Cerro Vista Apartments. Students selecting to live in the Honors Community are to be independent and have abilities and experience to live and cook on their own.

The Honors Community works closely with the University Honors Program staff to develop a living/learning community that en-hances the overall academic experience at Cal Poly. Students living in the Honors Commu-nity are to be committed to active participa-tion in the Honors Program.


Some Examples of Transition Activities•WeeklyCommunityAdvisorvisitstoeach

apartment•LearntoCookseries•FireSafetyActivities•WeeklyCommunityAdvisorVisits•LearntoCookseries(withFaculty/Staff

guest chefs)•FireSafetyActivities•AlcoholEducation•AcademicSuccessPrograms•FacultyFiresideChats•Moneysavingtips•CareerExploration•TransitioningtotheUniversity(Transfer

students)•IndividualmeetingswithstudentsonAP•QuarterlyHonorsBanquets

The Sophomore Success Program (SSP) at Cal Poly is de-signed to provide resources that assist students in their academic planning and academic achieve-ment.

Defining academic goals, exposure to senior project oppor-tunities, and creating a map of

coursework for future quarters are all areas in which Sophomores will receive assistance. Sophomore stu-dents living on campus will benefit from events and services that sup-port and expand upon their aca-demic experience at Cal Poly.

The structure of the pro-gram addresses three areas that are

deemed important for second-year student success: Academic Plan-ning, Community Awareness and Involvement, and Autonomy.

The staff in our Sophomore community also strive to promote and support students in creating a mature and responsible living en-vironment.

Sophomore Success Program Overview

‘‘SAN LUIS OBISPO OFFERS THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS: BIKING, HIKING, GOING OUT ON THE TOWN, GREAT RESTAURANTS AND NO TRAFFIC!



Sophomore Success Program Overview

Coordinators of Student Development are given specific learning outcomes to guide the com-munity educational efforts in attaining the goals listed below:

1. Provide students with skills and knowledge to create and/or renew academic and career goals. (Academic Planning).

2.Topreparestudentstobecomeintegratedmembersofthecampusandlocalcommunities(Community).

3.Toengagestudentsintheprocessofbecomingeffectiveself-advocatesandautonomousadults with the ability to affect change in their live (Autonomy).

Sophomore Success Program Goals

Examples of Sophomore Success Program Activities

•WeeklyCommunityAdvisorvisitstoeachapartment

•IndividualMeetingswithStudentsonAcademic Probation

•SophomoreAdvisingWeek•JuniorJumpstartSeries•SocialandRecreationalActivities•QuarterlyHonorsBanquet•SeniorProjectInformationalSeries•AcademicAdvising•StudyGroups•SophomoreChecklist•SocialPrograms•IndividualResuméAssistanceByCareer

Services Staff •‘CookingintheCanyon'SeriesFeaturing

Faculty and Staff •LeadershipOpportunitiesinthe•CommunityCouncil•CommunityNewsletter•CommunityServiceOpportunities

Faculty Mentor ProgramThe SSP Faculty Mentor Program views

mentoring as an interactive and reciprocal pro-cess in which both the mentor and mentee benefit. Mentoring is a proven educational ap-proach that utilizes in-depth individu-al and small group relationships to foster strong aca-demic and person-al development for students.

Faculty par-ticipants in the mentoring pro-gram can become a faculty mentor for one or a group of students. Faculty mentors and students in the Sopho-more Success Program are matched up based on areas of academic or personal interests (i.e., major, college, research, hobbies). In all, it is the ultimate goal of the Faculty Mentor Program to connect residents with faculty and to begin to develop meaningful partnerships that assist in the academic success of students.

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cal poly's Student body size is About 18,730students


Commitment to Academic Success Program

The Commitment to Academic Success

Program (CASP), created in response to the re-

view of the specialized needs of sophomores, is

an initiative for meeting the needs of this stu-

dent group while fulfilling the goals and learning

outcomes of the Sophomore Success Program.

A yearlong initiative, the CASP guides students

though the process of determining their person-

al commitment to academics at Cal Poly, main-

taining and evaluating those commitments and

seeing the results of the commitment at the end

of the academic year, supporting these students

with university resources along the way.

Relationships with the Community Ad-

visors (CA) and student support services on

campus are crucial for student success. CASP

is designed to collaborate with various College

resources to provide a fulfilling experience for

sophomores as they achieve Sophomore Success.

Key components of the program consist of:

• The Making Academic Progress Form

“MAP”

•QuarterlyreviewsofthatMAP

•SophomoreAdvisingWeek

• A year-end celebration in recognition of

fulfilled commitments


POSITION DESCRIPTION

Coordinator of Student DevelopmentSTUDENT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL (SSP) II, UNIVERSITY HOUSING

POSITIONThe Coordinator of Student Development

(CSD) is a member of the University Housing team and the position is a full-time, live-in, entry level posi-tion within the department.

The Coordinator of Student Development is re-sponsible for the comprehensive implementation of a learning community based program and all aspects of the administrative coordination of a residence hall or apartment community.

The Coordinator of Student Development is expected to supervise and evaluate a staff of up to fifteen Resident/Community Advisors. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the hiring, training, and personnel actions for a student desk staff working within the residence hall or apartment community.

The Coordinator of Student Development serves as the Advisor to the Hall/Community Council andservesastheinitialUniversityHearingOfficerforall behavioral situations.

The Coordinator of Student Development is also responsible for the development and implemen-tation of a departmental program component known as a Core Area and provides on call coverage on a ro-tating basis.

‘‘THE CSD TEAM CONSISTS OF A DYNAMIC, INTELLIGENT GROUP OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WHO CHALLENGE AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER AT THE SAME TIME.

Kelly Cole, Coordinator of Student Development, Poly Canyon Village


REQUIREMENTS

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Master’s degree by date of hire and one year of professional experience in one of the stu-dent services program areas or in a related field is required (graduate internship experience may apply towards professional experience).

Masters Degree in Education or related field preferred. Ability to develop administrative systems toaccomplishmultiple tasks inaneffi-cient manner, set priorities and work well under the pressure of deadlines; ability to develop, assess and improve comprehensive learning community based residence hall/apartment program offerings using learning outcomes based around building mature, responsible, respectful and diverse com-munities.

Ability to interact and communicate orally and in writing, in an effective and approachable manner with students, staff, parents, and faculty from diverse backgrounds and the ability to work in a team environment and develop cooperative relationships with academic faculty, staff, stu-dents and parents are required.

Current experience (within the last three years) supervising or advising a diverse college-aged student staff or group/club and demonstrat-ed knowledge of or previous experience working within learning community based housing pre-ferred.Must successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

C O N T R A C T A N D B E N E F I T S

COORDINATOR OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT, 2009-2010

Terms of AppointmentThe ten-month position

appointment for a Coordinator of Student Development entails anticipated contract dates of August13,2009,throughJune16, 2010.

Additional opportunity for summer employment may be available based upon depart-mental program need. Finger-printing required. Employment dates are projected based on ac-

ademic calendar and are subject to change.

SalaryStudent Services Profes-

sional II salary is $3,519 per month.

Health CoverageHealth coverage com-

mences September 1, 2009, for 10-month employees. If an em-ployee enrolls in a health plan

prior to August 30, 2009, cov-erage will begin September 1, 2009.

Individuals who return for employment in future aca-demic years will be able to con-tinue their health coverage for the summer months if they pay the State’s share plus the em-ployee’s share plus 2 percent of that total. Employee must sub-mit documents to re-enroll each year.


C S D C O N T R A C T A N D B E N E F I T S C O N T I N U E D

Dental CoverageCommences October 1,

2009, for 10-month employees.

Vision CoverageVision coverage is pro-

vided by Vision Services Profes-sional, Inc. Staff must sign up for this benefit at Human Re-sources.

On-campus living: Apartment Offering

CSD staff is hired at the Student Services Professional II level. On-campus housing is provided to staff serving in Co-ordinator of Student Develop-

ment positions in order to fa-cilitate the campus emergency crisis response system. Coordi-nators of Student Development staff are provided with a one or three bedroom furnished apart-ment in on-campus housing. The monthly rental amount is $75.

CSDs may purchase a parking permit; if they do so a parking spot near their building is available. Live-in staff signs a license agreement upon moving in. Should reassignment occur within the Student Services Pro-fessional II series during the ap-pointment period, on-campus

housing would be ended on the reassignment date.

Retirement BenefitsCal Poly employees are

members of the CalPERS pen-sion plan.

Sick LeaveEmployees earn eight (8)

hours of sick leave per month.

Personal HolidayEmployees earn one day

per year for a Personal Holiday. Your Personal Holiday may be used to cover time off during winter and Spring break peri-ods.

Vacation

Staff members new to the campus in the Student Services classifications earn six and two-thirds hours per month vacation. This rate, at 10 months, equals 66.6 hours or 8 1/3 vacation days. All vaca-tion hours must be used prior to end of contract in any given year. Vacation time is coordinated with the Housing License time period and academic calendar. Staff members schedule vacation time when class is not in session. Variances of this vacation schedule need approval by supervisor.

‘‘ I REALLY APPRECIATE WORKING ALONGSIDE MY FELLOW CSDS. I LOVE WORKING ON A FUN , ENERGETIC TEAM WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF STRENGTHS AND PASSIONS.



HolidaysProjected annual holidays for 2009 - 2010 are as listed:(Based on current academic calendar and are subject to change)

C S D C O N T R A C T A N D B E N E F I T S C O N T I N U E D

Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2009Veteran’s Day Wednesday, November 11, 2009Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, 2009Christmas Thursday and Friday, December 24 and 25, 2009NewYear’sDay ThursdayandFriday,December31,2009andJanuary1,2010MLK,Jr.Birthday Monday,January18,2010Presidents’ Birthday Monday, February 15, 2010Cesar Chavez Day Wednesday, March 31, 2010Memorial Day Monday, May 31, 2010

Holiday credit will be given to Coordinator of Student Development staff members who are on duty during the above times.

Weekend and Break CoverageStaff members will be

assigned for duty during the Thanksgiving, Spring Break and Winter Break periods.

All staff will be required to work designated weekends which include, but may not be limited to, building openings, closings, staff recruitment, Uni-versity Open House, and Mardi Gras.

Release Time/Staff Develop-ment Funds

Release time and/or staff development funding, will be granted for professional devel-opment activities as deemed appropriate by supervisors and based on budget availability. University Housing encourages active participation by employ-ees in local, regional, state, and national conferences.

QuestionsFor detailed answers to

questions regarding benefits, candidates may refer to the Hu-man

Resources area at the Cal Poly web site: www.calpoly.edu.

For a full position de-scription and qualifications please check out our job posting as www.calpolyjobs.edu.


Professional Growth Opportunities FOR COORDINATORS OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

University Housing staff at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is committed to the professional development of each new professional in the Coordinator of Student Development

(CSD) position. The Residential Life and Educa-tion program is based on a management training model. The community management career pro-vides Coordinators of Student Development with

excellent administration, supervision, and program implementation skills. The position is also designed to supplement community management experience with Core Areas, professional development, specialty programs, and other professional growth opportuni-ties. The various professional growth opportunities available to the Coordinator of Student Develop-ment staff are listed below.

‘‘ I LIKE THAT I CAN RELY ON OTHER CSDS FOR HONEST INPUT AND FEEDBACK. PLUS, ALL THE CSDS HAVE THEIR OWN UNIQUE STRENGTHS AND IT'S FUN TO SEE THEM ALL WORK TOGETHER FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR RESIDENTS.



Core Area OpportunitiesEach Coordinator of Student Develop-

ment is assigned a “Core Area” as a professional focus for the year. The Core Areas provide Coor-dinators of Student Development with opportu-nities to focus on department wide involvement in program development. The Core Area assign-ments are based on departmental needs as well as the individual Coordinator of Student Develop-ment’s professional development. Below are ex-amples of past Core Area opportunities:oPeerJudicialReviewBoardCoordinatoro Community Service Coordinator o Resident/Community Advisor Recruitment

and Selection Coordinator o Operations/Front Desk Management o Student Staff Development o Cultural Inclusion

Teaching and Presentation ExperienceCoordinators of Student Development are

expected to assist with the instruction of a two-credit Psychology course designed for newly hired Resident/Community Advisors during Spring Quarter.

The teaching and staff development experi-ence gained through course instruction assists Coordinators of Student Development with fu-ture graduate school or employment goals.

Coordinators of Student Development are strongly encouraged to publish articles in profes-sional journals and present workshops on cam-

pus and at national and regional conferences. Coordinators of Student Development take

an active part in the presentation of Resident/Community Advisor training, Coordinator of Student Development professional staff develop-ment, and campus wide events.

Professional Staff Development

The Coordinator of Student Development staff are encouraged to seek professional develop-ment opportunities.

In addition to two weeks of intensive profes-sional staff training that occurs prior to the be-ginning of each academic year, training sessions are offered throughout the year on topics of inter-est to the Coordinators of Student Development. Examples of past professional staff development sessions include:• DepartmentalBudgetDevelopment• GrantWritingandPublishing• CurrentIssuesFacingStudentAffairs• AssessinganIndividual’sAlcoholUse• Transition to aMiddleManagement Posi-

tion• MarketingtheCSDJob• PlanningforaDoctoralDegree• StressManagementforLive-inStaff• PersonalFinance• TheRespectfulEmpowermentParadigm• ProfessionalArticlesReadingGroup• LifePlanning

C S D P E R S O N A L G R O W T H O P P O R T U N I T I E S I C O N T I N U E D


University-wide/Community Involvement

Once Coordinators of Student Development have become comfortable with the workload associated with man-aging a community, many staff members are able to become in-

volved in University committees and projects. These activities provide a broader understand-ing of campus issues and serve as an excellent source for profes-sional growth. Listed below are examples of past Coordinator of Student Development commit-

tees and activities involvement.o Student Affairs Selection

Committees o Alcohol Education Com-

mittee oAcademicExcellenceTeamso Advisor for Student Clubs o Leadership Program

C S D P E R S O N A L G R O W T H O P P O R T U N I T I E S I C O N T I N U E D

INSIGHTS FROM FORMER COORDINATORS OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENTLOOK TOWARD THE FUTURE & LISTEN TO WHAT THOSE WHO HAVE WORKED AS COORDINATORS OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SAY ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE AT CAL POLY, SAN LUIS OBISPO!

“The CSD position provided a sup-portive environment in which I was able to work closely with faculty and Academic Deans. I learned ways of working with Aca-demic Affairs faculty and staff that I have found invaluable. Cal Poly’s strong focus on learning outcomes and assessment gave me knowledge and structure which I have drawn from numerous times in my current position.”

Melissa BeesleyAssociate Director of Student ProgramsCommonwealth CollegeUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst

“Serving as a CSD at Cal Poly gave me the opportunity to combine the intricacies of managing a medium sized residence hall operation with the challenge of managing, developing, and innovating a theme hall through the Living Learning Program.

As a person of color, it was important for me to work in an environment that

was simultaneously supportive as well as professionally challenging. I still marvel at the diversity of the CSD staff year in and year out. If you are a critical thinker with a desire to work in an excellent, constantly-evolving residential education program that valuesandaffirmsdifference,CalPolyiswhere you should be.”

Dr. Richard J. ReddickProfessor of Education Assistant Professor University of Texas, Austin

“One of the best things I learned as a CSD, which will help me in pretty much any position that I will hold in my career, is the skill of multitasking. As CSD, you wear so many hats, and really develop the ability to prioritize to make sure that you are getting done what needs to get done.”

Dan AlmeidaCareer CounselorLoyola Marymount University, California

“I am grateful that I began my career in Student Affairs at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. The Department’s intentional ef-forts at professional development, coupled with the variety of practical experiences I gained during my tenure, provided me a strong foundation in the field.”

Patty MahaffeyDean of StudentsUniversity of California, San Diego

“I left Cal Poly a better administrator, listener, decision maker, leader, friend, supervisor, and student affairs professional. Making the decision on a first job out of graduateschoolisalwaysdifficult,asthereare so many positions available to new professionals. I feel confident that I found the position that was the best fit and most long-term rewarding for me.”

Kate NoonanAssistant to the Dean of UndergraduatesRice University

Position: The Learning Community Coordina-tor (LCC) is a member of the Residential Life and

Education Coordinating Teamcomprised of the Associate Di-rector of Housing/Director of Residential Life and Education, the Associate Directors for Resi-dential Life and Apartment Life and Education, the Community Standards Coordinator, and four LCCs.

The Coordinating Teamis responsible for the implemen-tation of goals and objectives of the Residential Life and Educa-tion component of University Housing.

The LCC position is re-sponsible for the management of academic-based learning com-munities that link classroom learning with on-campus living through faculty involvement, ca-reer advising and academic sup-port.

On a daily basis, LCC du-ties include direct supervision

of Coordinators of Student De-velopment (SSP II) and indirect supervision of Resident or Com-munity Advisor staff, assisting with the enforcement of policies and procedures regarding com-munity standards, crisis interven-tion, budget management, staff recruitment/selection, participa-tion on Division or University committees, and management of

the administrative functions of Residential Life and Education programs serving an on-campus population of 6,300 residents.

The Learning Commu-nity Coordinators provide on call coverage on a rotating basis and serve in the absence of the Associate Directors of Residen-tial Life and Apartment Life and Education.


POSITION DESCRIPTION

Learning Community CoordinatorSTUDENT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL (SSP) III, UNIVERSITY HOUSING


Requirements: Master’s degree and a minimum of four years of professional student services experience with at least one year in a full-time, live-in residence hall management assign-ment. Master’s degree in education or related field strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to develop strong administrative systems, excel-lent supervisory skills, excellent oral and written

communication skills, the ability to make sound decisions quickly under a high level of stress, and ability to work well both independently and in a team environment are required. Previous expe-rience or demonstrated knowledge of living and learning environments strongly preferred. Must successfully complete a background and finger-print check.

c s d p o s i t i o n i n f o r m at i o n c o n t i n u e d

‘‘ THE LCCS SUPPORT AND CHALLENGE US AT THE SAME TIME. THEY ARE WILLING TO PROVIDE US WITH ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT, WHILE PROVIDING US THE AUTONOMY TO MANAGE OUR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.

Kelly Cole, Coordinator of Student Development, Poly Canyon Village

C O N T R A C T A N D B E N E F I T S

LEARNING COMMUNITY COORDINATOR, 2009-2010

Terms of Appointment

There is a one year probation-ary period for all newly hired employees. Once an employee successfully completes the pro-bationary period, they may qualify for a permanent ap-pointment. Fingerprint screen-ing required.

SalaryStudent Services Professional

III salary is $3,834-$5,462 per month.

Health CoverageIf an employee enrolls in a

health plan prior to the last day of the first month of employ-ment, coverage will begin at the beginning of the next month.

Dental CoverageDental coverage commences

one month after the start of em-ployment.

Vision CoverageVision coverage is provided

by Vision Service Plan. Staff must sign up for this benefit at Human Resources.


L C C C O N T R A C T A N D B E N E F I T S C O N T I N U E D

Retirement BenefitsCal Poly employees are members of the CalPERS pen-

sion plan. Employees will be vested with PERS after five years of employment.

Sick LeaveEmployees earn eight (8) hours sick leave per month.

Personal HolidayEmployees earn one day per year for a Personal Holi-

day.

VacationStaff members new to the campus in the Student Ser-

vices classifications earn six and two-thirds (6 2/3) hours per month of vacation. All use of vacation time must be pre-approved by supervisor.

‘‘ I LIKE WORKING WITH ONE MAIN (LLC) SUPERVISOR, BUT STILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH MORE EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS ON VARIOUS PROJECTS.

Amber Waters, Coordinator of Student Development, Cerro Vista

HolidaysProjected annual holidays for 2009 - 2010 are as listed:(Based on current academic calendar and are subject to change)

IndependenceDay Friday,July3,2009Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2009Veteran’s Day Wednesday, November 11, 2009Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, 2009Christmas Thursday and Friday, December 24 and 25, 2009NewYear’sDay ThursdayandFriday,December31,2009andJanuary1,2010MartinLutherKing’sBirthday Monday,January18,2010Presidents’ Birthday Monday, February 15, 2010Cesar Chavez Day Wednesday, March 31, 2010Memorial Day Monday, May 31, 2010


Release Time/Staff Development Funds

Release time and/or staff de-velopment funding, will be granted for professional devel-opment activities as deemed appropriate by supervisors and based on budget availability. University Housing encourages active participation by employ-ees in local, regional, state, and national conferences.

Questions

For detailed answers to ques-tions regarding benefits, candi-dates may refer to the Human

Resources area at the Cal Poly web site: www.calpoly.edu. For a full position description and qualifications please check out our job posting as www.calpoly-jobs.edu.

Applicant Questions: Please visit the University

Housing website, www.hous-ing.calpoIy.edu, or www.co-ordinatorstaff.calpoly.edu, for general departmental informa-tion. Direct specific inquires re-garding theposition to JulietteDuke, Associate Director for Apartment Life and Education, (805) 756-9311, or [email protected].

Residential Life and Education strives to create a team environment that promotes col-laboration, personal and professional develop-ment, accountability and positive working rela-tionships.

The Apartment Life and Residential Life and Education team work collaboratively to be an innovative department that is at the forefront of living and learning community development and residential and apartment administration.

Learning Community Coordinators not

only supervise the Coordinators of Student De-velopment who are in their learning communi-ties but also team supervise all 13 Coordinators of Student Development.

Learning Community Coordinators are responsible for the oversight of departmental programmatic areas within Residential Life and Education. These oversight areas allow Learn-ing Community Coordinators to contribute and develop skills involved in the various aspects of managing a department unit.

THE ROLE OF THE LEARNING COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

‘‘ THE BEST PART OF WORKING WITH THE APARTMENT/RESIDENTIAL LIFE TEAM IS THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS THAT OCCUR ON A WEEKLY BASIS DUE TO THE DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES WE BRING TO THE TABLE. Emily Sandoval, Learning Community Coordinator, Sophomore Success & Transitions


LCCs rotate oversight areas so that the depart-ment can benefit from everyone’s skills, knowl-edge and abilities. LCC oversight areas include:• LeadershipDevelopment• CommunityService• AdvisorTraining• Psychology251• Operations&FrontDeskManagement• CulturalInclusiveness• SummerHousing• FacultyInvolvement• ResidentandCommunityAdvisorSelection/

Recruitment• GeneralEducationalProgramProcesses• CampusCollaborations• Assessment• StudentStaffDevelopmentIn-Services

• CulturalInclusiveness• Coordinator of StudentDevelopmentOri-

entation and Professional DevelopmentLearning Community Coordinators are en-

couraged to become involved in Division, Cam-pus and professional organization committees. Involvement in these areas help to provide LCCs with a broader understanding of the University and the profession and allows the department to be represented on campus and within the filed. Past committee involvements for LCCs include:• CalPolyWASCCommittee• UniversityFeeAdvisoryBoard• AcademicSenate• ACUHOILivingLearningConferencePlan-

ning Committee • WACUHODiversityCommittee

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Student Services Professional (SSP) III, University HousingMore Thoughts About the LCC Position, University Housing and Cal Poly

“I like working with the LCCs because they help me see the bigger picture of what is going on in the Department and how it relates to my unique community. My LCC supervisor has also helped me develop as a young professional by challenging me to become a better manager.”

Dominic Alletto, Coordinator of Student Development, Sierra Madre Hall

“The Learning Community Coordinators (LCCs) are what most campuses call Area Directors. These professionals come with

several years of experience in not only higher education but the business world as well. The knowledge, wisdom, and perspectives they bring have challenged me to become a better professional.”

Emily Harris, former Coordinator of Stu-dent Development

Student Services Coordinator, Occidental College

“The LCCs are super fun to work with. They are not only great supervisors but also great mentors. I have learned a lot from

them, and I love that I don’t ever have to hesitate to call to ask a question.”

Michelle Le, Resident Director, UCLA Former Coordinator of Student Develop-

ment

“Our Learning Community Coordinators do a lot towards the development of the com-munities we already have at Cal Poly. They keep improving from year to year and that is because of the hard work of the LCCs.”

Jeff Hill, Coordinator of Student Develop-ment, Poly Canyon Village


how to apply• AnofficialCalPolyonlineapplicationmustbecompletedatwww.calpolyjobs.org• LearningCommunityCoordinatorrequisition#:101813• CoordinatorofStudentDevelopmentrequisition#:101823• Submitapplicationwithacoverletter,andresumewithcurrentreferencecontactinformation.• Theapplicationprocessforbothpositionswillremainopenuntilthepositionsarefilled.

•Werecommendthatyoucompletethe“HowtoApplyTutorial”priortostartingtheappli-cation process. It is a great reference guide for completing your online application.

• Havealltheinformationyouneedtocom-plete the application readily available (i.e. re-sume, reference info. etc.).

• Saveyourworkperiodically.• When you save your application confirm

that it is saved before exiting. • Ensure that you attach your resume, cover

letter and list of three references.• Reviewandanswerallof the supplemental

questions. • Ifyouexperienceanyissueswiththeapplica-

tion contact HR at 805-756-2239 or at [email protected].

CAL POLY ONLINE APPLICATION TIPS

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Gotowww.calpolyjobs.org.• Ifyouareanewapplicant,clickCreateApplicationonthelefthandsideofthescreen.• Ifyouareanexistingapplicant,andwishtoupdateoredityourapplication,clicktheLogin

link and then click on Manage Applications. • Aftercreatingyourapplication,toviewthejobopenings,clickSearchPositions.• Afterfindingtheposition,andtoviewdetailsregardingthepositionclickonView.•Toapplyfortheposition,clickonApplyforThisPosting.• Onthenextwebpage,typeinyourusernameandpassword.• Followthedirectionstocompleteyourapplication.

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION


Residential Life and Education(805) 756-9311FAX (805) 756-9310www.coordinatorstaff.calpoly.edu http://housing.calpoly.edu

Carole SchafferDirector of Residential Life and Edu-cation Associate Director of University [email protected], (805) 756-1226M.S. Education: College Student Development, Alfred University

Suzanne Fritz Associate Director of Residential Life and [email protected], (805) 756-5690M.Ed. Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, University of Vermont

Juliette Duke Associate Director of Apartment Life and Education (Search Committee Chair)[email protected], (805) 756-9315M.Ed. College Student Affairs, Uni-versity of South Florida

Kara CurcioLearning Community [email protected], (805) 756-6125M.A. Student Affairs in Higher Edu-cation, Indiana University of Pennsyl-vania

Tina Muller Learning Community [email protected], (805) 756-6134M.A. Education, Pacific Lutheran University

Emily SandovalLearning Community [email protected], (805) 756-9352M.Ed. Education – Postsecondary Administration / Student Affairs, Uni-versity of Southern California

John WoodCommunity Standards [email protected], (805) 756-5471 M. Marriage and Family Therapy, Abilene Christian University

CoorDinators of stuDent DeveLopment

Dominic Alletto, Sierra Madre [email protected], (805) 756–5651M. Ed., College Student Affairs, Azusa Pacific University

Ryan Anderson,[email protected], (805) 756-5661M.S. Higher Education and Student Affairs, Indiana University

Arthur Atkinson, Sequoia [email protected], (805) 756–5641M.Ed. College Student Affairs, Azusa Pacific University

Kelly Cole, Poly Canyon [email protected], (805) 756-9351M.Ed. Counseling in Student Affairs, University of California, Los Angeles

Brian Green, Santa Lucia/North Mountain [email protected], (805) 756-5631M.Ed. Higher Education, Administra-tion of Student Personnel, Kent State University

Jeff Hill, Poly Canyon [email protected], (805) 756-9341M.Ed. College Student Affairs, Azusa Pacific University

Kyle Keahey, Fremont [email protected], (805) 756-5611M.S.Kinesiology,TexasA&M

Katie Knoll, Yosemite [email protected], (805) 756-5681M.Ed. College Student Personnel, Ohio University

Stephanie Lai, Muir [email protected], (805) 756-5621M.Ed. Administration of Higher Edu-cation, Suffolk University

Alvin Nguyen,TrinityHall [email protected], (805) 756-5671M.A. Higher Education Administra-tion,SanJoséStateUniversity

Amber Waters, Cerro Vista [email protected], (805) 756-6796M.A. Higher Education and Student Affairs, Ohio State University

Ashley Wendler, Cerro Vista [email protected], (805) 756-6791M.S. Higher Education Administra-tion, University of Kansas

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LIVING LEARNING PROGRAMSEach Living/Learning Program has one Coordinator of Student Development

Sequoia HallCollege of Architecture and Environmental Design1st year students#ofResidents:250#ofResidentAdvisors:5

Fremont HallCollege of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences1st year students#ofResidents:250#ofResidentAdvisors:5

Muir HallCollege of Science and Math-ematics1st year students #ofResidents:250#ofResidentAdvisors:5

Tenaya HallOrfalea College of Business1st year students#ofResidents:250#ofResidentAdvisors:5

Trinity HallCollege of Liberal Arts1st year students#ofResidents:250#ofResidentAdvisors:5

Santa Lucia/North Moun-tain HallCollege of Engineering1st year students#ofResidents:560#ofResidentAdvisors:10

CONNECTIONS PROGRAMEach Connections community has one Coordinator of Student Develop-ment

Sierra Madre Hall1st year students – all majors#ofResidents:600#ofResidentAdvisors:12

Yosemite Hall1st year students – all majors#ofResidents:600#ofResidentAdvisors:10

TRANSITIONS PROGRAMThe Transitions Program has two Co-ordinators of Student Development

Cerro Vista Apartments1st year students, Honors Pro-gram students, upper-division transfers and non-traditional students, international stu-dents#ofResidents:800#ofCommunityAdvisors:12

SOPHOMORE SUCCESS PROGRAMThe Sophomore Success Program has three Coordinators of Student Develop-ment

Poly Canyon Village2nd year students#ofResidents:2700#ofCommunityAdvisors:40

university housingcommunity profiles


cal poly factspublished by cal poly public affairs

Welcome to Cal Poly, ranked by U.S. News and World Report for more than a decade as the best public largely undergradu-ate university in the West. Home to 18,000 of the West Coast’s

best students, Cal Poly has been providing a learn-by-doing education for over a century. Located only minutes from the Pacific Ocean, Cal Poly helps meet California’s workforce needs with graduates in engineer-ing, agriculture, architecture, science, math, liberal arts, business and education.

o f f i c i a l n a m e

California Polytechnic State University

s l o ' s l o c at i o n

about 230 miles south of San Francisco, 200 miles north of Los Angeles

a c a d e m i c e m p h a s i s

Comprehensive undergraduate education combining technical and professional curricula with the arts and humanities

c a m p u s s i z e

6,051 acres plus the 3,200-acre Swanton Pacific Ranch and 500-acre Valencia Property, Santa Cruz County


• Formorethanadozenyears,U.S. News & World Report has rated Cal Poly the best public largely undergraduate university in the West.

• A Carnegie Communicationssurvey named Cal Poly the best regional university in the West, public or private.

• InasurveybyDesignIntelligenceCal Poly’s undergraduate architec-ture program was ranked among the best in the nation for produc-ing “graduates most prepared for real-world practice.” In a separate study, Cal Poly’s under-graduate landscape architecture program was ranked among the 10 best internationally.

• TheCollegeofAgriculture,Foodand Environmental Sciences is now offering a bachelor’s degree in wine and viticulture, blending viticulture, enology and the busi-ness aspects of the wine industry. As part of developing its compre-hensive interdisciplinary program,

theuniversityandE&JGallohaveestablished a stateof-the-art wine-grape vineyard on campus.

• InAmerica’sBestCollegesguide-book, U.S. News & World Re-port ranked Cal Poly’s College of Engineering No. 2 in the na-tion among public non-doctoral schools (behind only the U.S. Military and Naval academies).

• TheNationalScienceFoundationhas recognized Cal Poly’s science program as among the most in-novative undergraduate science programs in the nation. Design is beginning on a quartermillion- square-foot Center for Science and Mathematics.

• CalPoly’sOrfaleaCollegeofBusi-ness is recognized as a leading source of accounting graduates in California.

• CalPoly’sCentennial Campaign (1998-2004), the largest fund-raising campaign in the history of the University, raised $264.4 mil-lion.

g u i d i n g p h i l o s o p h y

"learn by doing"

C O L L E G E F E E S

Vary by college; check our Web site at www.calpoly.edu

s c h o o l c o l o r s

green &gold

SYS T E M A F F I L I AT I O N

Part of the 23-campus CALIF. sT. UNIV.

a c a d e m i c t e r m s

Four 11-week quarters per year

F I N A N C I A L A I D

FINANCIAL AID IS Awarded to more than half our students

L I B R A RY I N F O R M AT I O N

Robert E. Kennedy Library:- 203,605 sq. ft. - 3.4 million items

E C O N O M I C I M PA C T

Annual local IMPACT $1 billion plus

HIGHLIGHTS


HISTORYOF CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO

In the 1890s, when a proposal for a teacher training school at San Luis Obispo seemed unlikely to succeed,

State Senator Sylvester C. Smith of Ba-kersfield suggested a polytechnic insti-tute. Myron Angel, chronicler of San Luis Obispo County history, became an ar-dent supporter of the idea and articulated a vision to establish a school that would "teach the hand as well as the head." The plan succeeded, and on March 8, 1901, legislation was signed founding the Cali-fornia Polytechnic School, a vocational high school.

Over the next three decades, Cal Poly evolved into the equivalent of a junior college, but its future became uncertain. In1933,JulianA.McPhee,chiefoftheCalifornia Bureau of Agricultural Educa-tion, agreed to become the school's presi-dent, saving it from abolishment. During the next 33 years, he guided Cal Poly's transformation into a four year institu-tion and set an educational standard still emulated today.

Cal Poly's first baccalaureate exercises were held in May 1942, and in 1947 it was renamed California State Polytech-nic College. As its programs continued to evolve, the institution became California Polytechnic State University in 1972.

Programs offered:68 bachelor's, 24 master's, one doctorate of education in association with UC Santa Barbara, 64 minors, eight credentials

Accreditation: The Western Association of Schools and Colleges accredits the university; 14 additional agencies accredit individual programs.

College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences: Departments of agribusiness, agricultural education & communication, animal science, bioresource & agricultural engineering, dairy science, earth & soil sciences, food science & nutrition, horticulture & crop science, military science, natural resources management

College of Architecture and Environmental Design: Departments of architectural engineering, architecture, city & regional planning, construction management, landscape architecture

College of Education: Collaborates with faculty from across campus and other educational partners to prep tomorrow's elementary and secondary teachers, school counselors and administrative leaders. The College of

Education at Cal Poly and the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at UC Santa Barbara have launched a field-based Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership for working professionals.

College of Engineering: Departments of aerospace engineering, civil & environmental engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, industrial & manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering

College of Liberal Arts: Departments of art & design, English, ethnic studies, graphic communication, history, journalism, liberal studies, modern languages & literatures, music, philosophy, political science, psychology & child development, social sciences, speech communication, theatre & dance

College of Science and Mathematics: Departments of biological sciences, chemistry & biochemistry, kinesiology, mathematics, physics, statistics

Orfalea College of Business: Study areas in accounting, economics, finance, industrial technology, management, marketing

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS


STUDENT LIFEANNUAL EVENTS

Week of Welcome (WOW) September

HomecomingOctober or November

CommencementDecember and June

Open House/Poly Royal April

On-campus student housing: approximately 5,300 (soon to be approximately 6,800 in Fall 2009)

Intercollegiate athleticsMen and women compete in NCAA Div. I in baseball (men only), basketball, cross country, football (men), golf, soccer, soft-ball (women), swimming, tennis, track, volleyball (women) and wrestling (men).

Intramural sportsEach year about 8,500 students participate in 14 sports, with an average of eight tournamentsannually.

Club sportsCal Poly’s 16 club teams regularly compete for regional and nation-al championships, including the women’s lacrosse squad, which has won six consecutive titles.

STUDENT BODY

ProfileCal Poly attracts many of Cali-fornia's best students, and admis-sion is highly competitive. The university receives more than 35,000 applications a year.

StatsMen, 56%; women, 44%; Non-white, 26%

Average age21

Geographic Origin of New Freshmen:Central Coast: 8%; San Francis-co Bay area: 32% ; Los Angeles area: 19%; Central Valley: 10%Other California areas: 22%; Out of state: 9%

Placement: 92-96% of graduates are em-ployed full time or attend gradu-ate school within one year after graduation; median starting sal-ary is about $40,000 — about $60,000 for computer science grads.

• Raytheon Chairman & CEO Bill Swanson

• Astronauts Rick Sturckow and Robert

"Hoot" Gibson

• AttorneyJosephCotchett,oneofAmerica's

"100 most influential" lawyers

• Aerospace pioneer and Ansari X PRIZE

winner Burt Rutan

• Leading agricultural producer Bob Meyer

• Getty Center structural engineer Thomas

Sabol

• The Man Who Listens to Horses author

Monty Roberts

• University of North Texas President

Gretchen M. Bataille

• NBC News national correspondent Michelle

Franzen

• Pro-football personalityJohnMadden

• CBS 2 Los Angeles news anchor Laura Diaz

• Two of Jamba Juice's founders, Linda

OzawaOldsandJosephVergara

• Hollywood director Lisa Satriano

• Lions Gate Entertainment President Steve

Beeks

• HallofFameSt. Louis Cardinals shortstop

"Ozzie" Smith

• Foster Farms owner George P. Foster

• Digiscope President Mary Stuart Welch

• Grammy-winningrock parodist "Weird Al"

Yankovic

• “Quickie” wheelchair co-developer and

advocate for the disabled Marilyn Hamilton

• Longtime pro-football general manager

and adviser Bobby Beathard

• Grauman's Chinese Theatre structural

reinforcement designer, architect Francisco

Behr

• Hollywood writer-producersJimKoufand

Kevin Falls

• Humanitarian and San Diego Chargers

owner Alex Spanos

• Clif Bar & Co. founder and owner Gary

Erickson

For a more extensive list, visitwww.calpoly.edu/simplythebest/simplythebest.html#_alumni


ACCOMPLISHED ALUMNI


COLLEGES AND UNITS:Athletics: 756-2924

College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences: 756-2161

College of Architecture & Environmental Design: 756-1321, 756-1311

College of Education: 756-2126

College of Engineering: 756-2131

College of Liberal Arts: 756-2359, 756-2706

College of Science & Mathematics: 756-2226

Orfalea College of Business: 756-2704

Kennedy Library: 756-2029, 756-2345

TO CONTACT US...ADDRESS:

California Polytechnic State University1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

PHONE: (805) 756-1111

WEB:http://www.calpoly.edu

GENERAL INFORMATION:Academic Records: 756-2531

Admissions and Recruitment: 756-2311

Advancement: 756-1445

Alumni Relations: 756-ALUM (2586)

Associated Students Inc.: 756-1281

Career Services: 756-2501

Commuter and Access Services: 756-6680

El Corral Bookstore: 756-2838, 756-1161

Disability Resource Center: 756-1395

Financial Aid: 756-2927

Health Services: 756-1211

Housing: 756-1226

Human Resources: 756-2236

Multicultural Programs: 756-1405

Parent Program Helpline: 756-6700

Performing Arts Center:756-ARTS(2787)

Police: 756-2281

Public Affairs: 756-1511

Sports Information: 756-6531

Student Affairs: 756-1521

Student Life and Leadership: 756-2476

University Development: 756-6160


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Jeff

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