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

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23 HOW TO APPLY FOR A POSITION 28 APARTMENT/RESIDENTIAL LIFE & EDUCATION STAFF CONTACTS 29 CAL POLY FACTS, HIGHLIGHTS, HISTORY , ALUMNI & MORE 31 UNIVERSITY HOUSING ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 37 LEARNING COMMUNITY COORDINATOR POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Focus on Education A N O V E RV I E W 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 , AND LEARNING COMMUNITIES

Overview of San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly

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al Poly, San Luis Obispo, is part of the California State University System and is located on the beautiful central coast of California. The campus is nestled against the coastal mountain range, situated 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 downtown business district and his-

torical Victorian homes. The surrounding area offers a unique combination of ocean setting and an award winning wine region that attracts tourists from around the country. The annual 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 Doing,” describes the strong commitment to experiential educa-

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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

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overview of SLO & cal poly continued 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 emphasis in technical fields, Cal Poly’s College of Engineering and College of Architecture and Environmental Design are ranked among

admitted for the fall of 2007. Students declare a major prior to being admitted to the institution and begin major classes their first quarter. In addition to taking a rigorous academic course load, students are actively involved in the leadership opportunities offered in

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 opportunity rarely found in a large public institution. Perhaps the best part about working at Cal Poly is the opportunity to interact with the students. Cal Poly has extremely competitive admissions standards with an average high school grade point average of over 3.71 for the students

on-campus housing and through over 400 campus clubs and organizations. On any given day, students may be involved in academic labs and projects, working on agricultural production industries on campus or participating in community 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

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cal poly presidents: Warren J. Baker 1979-present Robert E. Kennedy 1967-1979 Julian A. McPhee 1933-1966

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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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University Housing

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he mission of Cal Poly’s University Housing Department is to provide a living learning environment that encourages the academic and personal development for a diverse community, offering well maintained facilities as well as ensuring financial viability and adequate reserves. University Housing is made up of a skilled group of professionals dedicated to providing 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 auxiliary 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 apartment complex designed to house 2,700 Sophomores in the Fall of 2009. University Housing is a dynamic place to work. There is a strong departmental commitment to excellence, teamwork, and professionalism.

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Residential Life & Education The Residential Life and Education staff is responsible for the educational, social and behavioral aspects of student life in oncampus housing. The professional and student staff members are trained to assist students 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 residents and staff have a mutual responsibility to create and sustain an on-campus housing

environment that supports academic success and positive social interaction. The Residential Life and Education team is made up of 57 Resident Advisors, 52 Community Advisors, 13 Coordinators of Student Development, 4

Learning Community Coordinators, 1 Community Standards Coordinator, 1 Associate Director of Residential Life & Education, 1 Associate Director of Apartment Life & Education and the Director of Residential Life & Education.

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

Living Learning Program (LLP) Connections Transitions Sophomore Success Program (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 support and expand upon the student’s academic experience at Cal Poly. Each program provides a programmatic structure which addresses the academic planning, community, and involvement needs of students and facilitates their transition into a mature and responsible living environment.

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honor societies Each 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.

Support with Academic Achievement 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 academic success workshops.

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THE STUDENT BODY HERE IS HIGHLY INTELLIGENT &DRIVEN, WHICH ALLOWS FOR EXTENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO UTILIZE MY SKILLS ASAN EDUCATOR. Kyle Keahey, Coordinator of Student Development, Fremont Hall

Living Learning Program Overview What are living learning communities in the LLP area? Living Learning communities within the LLP area are specialized University Housing programs that provide direct connections with faculty and specific academic units/departments within the Colleges at Cal Poly. University Housing staff work in conjunction with faculty and academic representatives to link the curricular and housing experiences in ways that create opportunities for deeper understanding 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 experience “Learn by Doing.” This community affords students the opportunity to live with others in their College/major, often sharing the same classes, while partici-

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living learning program overview continued 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. Residence Hall Fremont Hall Muir Hall Santa Lucia/North Mountain Sequoia Hall Tenaya Hall Trinity Hall

Academic College College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences College of Science and Mathematics College of Engineering College of Architecture and Environmental Design Orfalea College of Business College of Liberal Arts

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 Communities in the LLP area range in size from 215 to 500 students. Each hall has a Coordinator for Student Development (CSD), a professional 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 Resident Advisors living on each floor. They help coordinate programs and activities related to the community focus.

Lcc&CSD POSITION INFO 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 personalized way. Some unique benefits are: • Participation in a living environment that expands upon the academic experience and supports academic excellence by enhanced programmatic opportunities, club fairs, study sessions/ groups, honors banquets, class registration events, Residents in LLP communities will have opportunity to participate in: • Barbecues, events, and lectures with professors • Career exploration and advising • Academic skills programs • Faculty office hours • Linked classes • Study sessions/groups with faculty, staff and/or students • Career and internship opportunity panels • Registration assistance workshops • Job searching skills and etiquette workshops • Off campus trips relevant to your major • Leadership opportunities • Cultural inclusion/diversity events • Community service opportunities linked with academic interests • Interactive projects • Social events • Club fairs

8 off campus trips specific to your academic interests and much more. • An environment that provides for the interaction of students with faculty outside the classroom from each academic college early in the student's college experience. • Specialized guidance regarding career options/planning within their academic interests. • Opportunities for increased social support/interaction and active involvement.

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Academic Excellence Program The Academic Excellence Program (AEP)

The “Connections” Program The Connections Program offers students

Team is a group of administrators and staff from a learning community environment which supacross campus that is assembled to assist Coordi- ports academic goals, emphasizes the respect and nator of Student Development staff and students appreciation of diversity, and provides opportuto implement the Living Learning Program goals nity for community connections through service and learning outcomes.

and educational programs.

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CSDs meet with AEP team members on Madre and Yosemite Halls, the Connections Proa quarterly basis to coordinate programs, events gram helps residents to gain knowledge in three and seminars for residents. The AEP team consists of the Coordina-

focus areas: • Increasing awareness of campus resources

tor of Student Development and the following

that support academic success

members:

• Taking part in social and educational ac-

• College-based Academic Counselor

tivities that enhance understanding and ap-

• College-based Academic Advisor

preciation of difference

• Student Academic Services Professional

• Positively contributing to the community

• College-based Reference Librarian

by involvement in service opportunities

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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! Dominic Alletto, Coordinator of Student Development, Sierra Madre

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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: quickfact

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)

Academic Connections Goals: 1. To demonstrate skills for academic success 2. To utilize campus resources to assist academic success 3. To access choice of major and minor 4. To interact with faculty outside the classroom Personal Connections Goals: Communication 1. To advocate for personal needs appropriately 2. To work effectively individually and in groups 3. To negotiate personal conflicts respectfully and effectively Behavior 1. To demonstrate maturity in personal choices 2. To take personal responsibility for actions 3. To gain awareness of how personal decisions impact the community

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Community Connections Goals: 1. To demonstrate respect for differences 2. To understand impact of personal decisions on global sustainability 3. To understand how to contribute to society through leadership and service Samples of Connections Educational Opportunities: • Honors banquets • Community incentive program for academic success • Advising Week (Peer advisors, Pass Party, Scheduling tips) • Study groups for selected classes • Internship opportunities fair • Career speaker series • Roommate Agreements • Tower Community Agreements • Tower social events • WOW Group links during orientation • Workshop on self-defense and sexual assault

risk reduction • Workshops on healthy choices around food, exercise, stress management, etc. • Community Partners service activities • Technological ethics presentation • Multicultural awareness presentations • Attending campus Status Quo conference • Study Abroad opportunities panel • Social Justice speaker series • Recycling competitions • Zero-carbon-impact community dinners

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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

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Lcc&CSD POSITION INFO Faculty Associates Program The Faculty Associates program is a highlight 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 variety of academic disciplines and are assigned to

specific tower communities. By attending community programs and social events, the Faculty Associates and residents are able to interact informally. Faculty Associates may also present workshops on areas of interest, attend cultural events with community residents, and assist students individually in understanding how to take advantage of all that Cal Poly has to offer.

TRANSITIONS PROGRAM

The Transitions learning community is designed to help residents transition to living in an apartment community, to help them transition to Cal Poly and to provide residents with opportunities 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 community that fosters and supports studious pursuits 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 enhances the overall academic experience at Cal Poly. Students living in the Honors Community are to be committed to active participation in the Honors Program.

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Some Examples of Transition Activities • Weekly Community Advisor visits to each apartment • Learn to Cook series • Fire Safety Activities • Weekly Community Advisor Visits • Learn to Cook series (with Faculty/Staff guest chefs) • Fire Safety Activities • Alcohol Education • Academic Success Programs • Faculty Fireside Chats • Money saving tips • Career Exploration • Transitioning to the University (Transfer students) • Individual meetings with students on AP • Quarterly Honors Banquets

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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

Sophomore Success Program Overview The Sophomore Success Program (SSP) at Cal Poly is designed to provide resources that assist students in their academic planning and academic achievement. Defining academic goals, exposure to senior project opportunities, and creating a map of

coursework for future quarters are all areas in which Sophomores will receive assistance. Sophomore students living on campus will benefit from events and services that support and expand upon their academic experience at Cal Poly. The structure of the program addresses three areas that are

deemed important for second-year student success: Academic Planning, 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 environment.

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Sophomore Success Program Goals Coordinators of Student Development are given specific learning outcomes to guide the community 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. To prepare students to become integrated members of the campus and local communities (Community). 3. To engage students in the process of becoming effective self-advocates and autonomous adults with the ability to affect change in their live (Autonomy). Examples of Sophomore Success Program Activities • Weekly Community Advisor visits to each apartment • Individual Meetings with Students on Academic Probation • Sophomore Advising Week • Junior Jumpstart Series • Social and Recreational Activities • Quarterly Honors Banquet • Senior Project Informational Series • Academic Advising • Study Groups • Sophomore Checklist • Social Programs • Individual Resumé Assistance By Career Services Staff • ‘Cooking in the Canyon' Series Featuring Faculty and Staff • Leadership Opportunities in the • Community Council • Community Newsletter • Community Service Opportunities

Faculty Mentor Program The SSP Faculty Mentor Program views mentoring as an interactive and reciprocal process in which both the mentor and mentee benefit. Mentoring is a proven educational approach that utilizes in-depth individuquickfact al and small group relationships to cal poly's foster strong acaStudent body demic and personsize is About al development for 18,730 students. students Faculty participants in the mentoring program can become a faculty mentor for one or a group of students. Faculty mentors and students in the Sophomore 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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Commitment to Academic Success Program

Relationships with the Community Ad-

The Commitment to Academic Success visors (CA) and student support services on Program (CASP), created in response to the re- campus are crucial for student success. CASP view of the specialized needs of sophomores, is is designed to collaborate with various College an initiative for meeting the needs of this stu- resources to provide a fulfilling experience for dent group while fulfilling the goals and learning sophomores as they achieve Sophomore Success. outcomes of the Sophomore Success Program. A yearlong initiative, the CASP guides students Key components of the program consist of: though the process of determining their personal commitment to academics at Cal Poly, main-

• The Making Academic Progress Form “MAP”

taining and evaluating those commitments and

• Quarterly reviews of that MAP

seeing the results of the commitment at the end

• Sophomore Advising Week

of the academic year, supporting these students

• A year-end celebration in recognition of

with university resources along the way.

fulfilled commitments

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

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

POSITION The Coordinator of Student Development (CSD) is a member of the University Housing team and the position is a full-time, live-in, entry level position within the department. The Coordinator of Student Development is responsible 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 and serves as the initial University Hearing Officer for all behavioral situations. The Coordinator of Student Development is also responsible for the development and implementation of a departmental program component known as a Core Area and provides on call coverage on a rotating basis.

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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

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REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree by date of hire and one year of professional experience in one of the student 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 to accomplish multiple tasks in an efficient 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 communities.

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, students and parents are required. Current experience (within the last three years) supervising or advising a diverse collegeaged student staff or group/club and demonstrated knowledge of or previous experience working within learning community based housing preferred.Must successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

CONTRACT AND BENEFITS

COORDINATOR OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT, 2009-2010 Terms of Appointment The ten-month position appointment for a Coordinator of Student Development entails anticipated contract dates of August 13, 2009, through June 16, 2010. Additional opportunity for summer employment may be available based upon departmental program need. Fingerprinting required. Employment dates are projected based on ac-

ademic calendar and are subject prior to August 30, 2009, covto change. erage will begin September 1, 2009. Salary Individuals who return Student Services Profes- for employment in future acasional II salary is $3,519 per demic years will be able to conmonth. tinue their health coverage for the summer months if they pay Health Coverage the State’s share plus the emHealth coverage com- ployee’s share plus 2 percent of mences September 1, 2009, for that total. Employee must sub10-month employees. If an em- mit documents to re-enroll each ployee enrolls in a health plan year.

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Lcc&CSD POSITION INFO CSD CONTRACT AND BENEFITS CONTINUED ment positions in order to faDental Coverage Commences October 1, cilitate the campus emergency 2009, for 10-month employees. crisis response system. Coordinators of Student Development staff are provided with a one or Vision Coverage Vision coverage is pro- three bedroom furnished apartvided by Vision Services Profes- ment in on-campus housing. sional, Inc. Staff must sign up The monthly rental amount is for this benefit at Human Re- $75. CSDs may purchase a sources. parking permit; if they do so a On-campus living: Apartment parking spot near their building Offering is available. Live-in staff signs a CSD staff is hired at the license agreement upon moving Student Services Professional in. Should reassignment occur II level. On-campus housing is within the Student Services Proprovided to staff serving in Co- fessional II series during the apordinator of Student Develop- pointment period, on-campus

housing would be ended on the reassignment date. Retirement Benefits Cal Poly employees are members of the CalPERS pension plan. Sick Leave Employees earn eight (8) hours of sick leave per month. Personal Holiday Employees earn one day per year for a Personal Holiday. Your Personal Holiday may be used to cover time off during winter and Spring break periods.

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I REALLY APPRECIATE WORKING ALONGSIDE MY FELLOW CSDS. I LOVE WORKING ON A FUN , ENERGETIC TEAM WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF STRENGTHS AND PASSIONS. Dominic Alletto, Coordinator of Student Development, Sierra Madre

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 vacation 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.

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CSD CONTRACT AND BENEFITS CONTINUED

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

Monday, September 7, 2009

Veteran’s Day

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Thanksgiving

Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, 2009

Christmas

Thursday and Friday, December 24 and 25, 2009

New Year’s Day

Thursday and Friday, December 31, 2009 and January 1, 2010



MLK, Jr. Birthday

Monday, January 18, 2010

Presidents’ Birthday

Monday, February 15, 2010

Cesar Chavez Day

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Memorial 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 Coverage Staff 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, University Open House, and Mardi Gras.

Release Time/Staff Development Funds Release time and/or staff development funding, will be granted for professional development activities as deemed appropriate by supervisors and based on budget availability. University Housing encourages active participation by employees in local, regional, state, and national conferences.

Questions For detailed answers to questions regarding benefits, candidates 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.calpolyjobs.edu.

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Professional Growth Opportunities FOR COORDINATORS OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

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niversity Housing staff at Cal Poly, San Luis excellent administration, supervision, and program

Obispo, is committed to the professional development of each new professional in the Coordinator of Student Development (CSD) position. The Residential Life and Education program is based on a management training model. The community management career provides Coordinators of Student Development with

implementation skills. The position is also designed to supplement community management experience with Core Areas, professional development, specialty programs, and other professional growth opportunities. The various professional growth opportunities available to the Coordinator of Student Development staff are listed below.

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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. Jeff Hill, Coordinator of Student Development, Poly Canyon Village

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C S D P E RS O N A L G R O W T H O P P O RT U N I T I E S I C O N T I N U E D Core Area Opportunities Each Coordinator of Student Development is assigned a “Core Area” as a professional focus for the year. The Core Areas provide Coordinators of Student Development with opportunities to focus on department wide involvement in program development. The Core Area assignments are based on departmental needs as well as the individual Coordinator of Student Development’s professional development. Below are examples of past Core Area opportunities: o Peer Judicial Review Board Coordinator o 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 Experience Coordinators of Student Development are expected to assist with the instruction of a twocredit Psychology course designed for newly hired Resident/Community Advisors during Spring Quarter. The teaching and staff development experience gained through course instruction assists Coordinators of Student Development with future graduate school or employment goals. Coordinators of Student Development are strongly encouraged to publish articles in professional 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 development, and campus wide events. Professional Staff Development The Coordinator of Student Development staff are encouraged to seek professional development opportunities. In addition to two weeks of intensive professional staff training that occurs prior to the beginning of each academic year, training sessions are offered throughout the year on topics of interest to the Coordinators of Student Development. Examples of past professional staff development sessions include: • Departmental Budget Development • Grant Writing and Publishing • Current Issues Facing Student Affairs • Assessing an Individual’s Alcohol Use • Transition to a Middle Management Position • Marketing the CSD Job • Planning for a Doctoral Degree • Stress Management for Live-in Staff • Personal Finance • The Respectful Empowerment Paradigm • Professional Articles Reading Group • Life Planning

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Lcc&CSD POSITION INFO C S D P E RS O N A L G R O W T H O P P O RT 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 managing a community, many staff members are able to become in-

volved in University committees tees and activities involvement. o Student Affairs Selection and projects. These activities Committees provide a broader understando Alcohol Education Coming of campus issues and serve mittee as an excellent source for profeso Academic Excellence Teams sional growth. Listed below are o Advisor for Student Clubs examples of past Coordinator of o Leadership Program Student Development commit-

INSIGHTS FROM FORMER COORDINATORS OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT LOOK 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 supportive environment in which I was able to work closely with faculty and Academic Deans. I learned ways of working with Academic 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 Beesley Associate Director of Student Programs Commonwealth College University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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, constantlyevolving residential education program that values and affirms difference, Cal Poly is where you should be.” Dr. Richard J. Reddick Professor of Education Assistant Professor University of Texas, Austin

“I am grateful that I began my career in Student Affairs at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. The Department’s intentional efforts at professional development, coupled with the variety of practical experiences I gained during my tenure, provided me a strong foundation in the field.” Patty Mahaffey Dean of Students University of California, San Diego

“I left Cal Poly a better administrator, listener, decision maker, leader, friend, “One of the best things I learned as a supervisor, and student affairs professional. CSD, which will help me in pretty much Making the decision on a first job out of “Serving as a CSD at Cal Poly gave me any position that I will hold in my career, graduate school is always difficult, as there the opportunity to combine the intricacies is the skill of multitasking. As CSD, you are so many positions available to new of managing a medium sized residence hall wear so many hats, and really develop the professionals. I feel confident that I found operation with the challenge of managing, ability to prioritize to make sure that you the position that was the best fit and most developing, and innovating a theme hall are getting done what needs to get done.” long-term rewarding for me.” through the Living Learning Program. Dan Almeida Kate Noonan As a person of color, it was important Career Counselor Assistant to the Dean of Undergraduates for me to work in an environment that Loyola Marymount University, California Rice University

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Learning Community Coordinator STUDENT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL (SSP) III, UNIVERSITY HOUSING

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osition: The Learning Community Coordinator (LCC) is a member of the Residential Life and Education Coordinating Team comprised of the Associate Director of Housing/Director of Residential Life and Education, the Associate Directors for Residential Life and Apartment Life and Education, the Community Standards Coordinator, and four LCCs. The Coordinating Team is responsible for the implementation of goals and objectives of the Residential Life and Education component of University Housing. The LCC position is responsible for the management of academic-based learning communities that link classroom learning with on-campus living through faculty involvement, career advising and academic support. On a daily basis, LCC duties include direct supervision

of Coordinators of Student Development (SSP II) and indirect supervision of Resident or Community Advisor staff, assisting with the enforcement of policies and procedures regarding community standards, crisis intervention, budget management, staff recruitment/selection, participation 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 Community Coordinators provide on call coverage on a rotating basis and serve in the absence of the Associate Directors of Residential Life and Apartment Life and Education.

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Lcc&CSD POSITION INFO csd position information continued Requirements: Master’s degree and a minimum of four years of professional student services experience with at least one year in a fulltime, live-in residence hall management assignment. Master’s degree in education or related field strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to develop strong administrative systems, excellent supervisory skills, excellent oral and written

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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 experience or demonstrated knowledge of living and learning environments strongly preferred. Must successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

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

CONTRACT AND BENEFITS

LEARNING COMMUNITY COORDINATOR, 2009-2010 Terms of Appointment There is a one year probationary period for all newly hired employees. Once an employee successfully completes the probationary period, they may qualify for a permanent appointment. Fingerprint screening required.

Salary Dental Coverage Student Services Professional Dental coverage commences III salary is $3,834-$5,462 per one month after the start of emmonth. ployment. Health Coverage If an employee enrolls in a health plan prior to the last day of the first month of employment, coverage will begin at the beginning of the next month.

Vision Coverage Vision coverage is provided by Vision Service Plan. Staff must sign up for this benefit at Human Resources.

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LCC CONTRACT AND BENEFITS CONTINUED Retirement Benefits Cal Poly employees are members of the CalPERS pension plan. Employees will be vested with PERS after five years of employment. Sick Leave Employees earn eight (8) hours sick leave per month. Personal Holiday Employees earn one day per year for a Personal Holiday. Vacation Staff members new to the campus in the Student Services 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.

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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

Holidays Projected annual holidays for 2009 - 2010 are as listed: (Based on current academic calendar and are subject to change) Independence Day Labor Day Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Christmas New Year’s Day Martin Luther King’s Birthday Presidents’ Birthday Cesar Chavez Day Memorial Day

Friday, July 3, 2009 Monday, September 7, 2009 Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, 2009 Thursday and Friday, December 24 and 25, 2009 Thursday and Friday, December 31, 2009 and January 1, 2010 Monday, January 18, 2010 Monday, February 15, 2010 Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Monday, May 31, 2010

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Lcc&CSD POSITION INFO Release Time/Staff Development Funds Release time and/or staff development funding, will be granted for professional development activities as deemed appropriate by supervisors and based on budget availability. University Housing encourages active participation by employees in local, regional, state, and national conferences.

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Questions For detailed answers to questions regarding benefits, candidates 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.calpolyjobs.edu.

Applicant Questions: Please visit the University Housing website, www.housing.calpoIy.edu, or www.coordinatorstaff.calpoly.edu, for general departmental information. Direct specific inquires regarding the position to Juliette Duke, Associate Director for Apartment Life and Education, (805) 756-9311, or [email protected].

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

THE ROLE OF THE LEARNING COMMUNITY COORDINATOR Residential Life and Education strives to create a team environment that promotes collaboration, personal and professional development, accountability and positive working relationships. 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 Development who are in their learning communities 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 Learning Community Coordinators to contribute and develop skills involved in the various aspects of managing a department unit.

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lcc role continued LCCs rotate oversight areas so that the department can benefit from everyone’s skills, knowledge and abilities. LCC oversight areas include: • Leadership Development • Community Service • Advisor Training • Psychology 251 • Operations & Front Desk Management • Cultural Inclusiveness • Summer Housing • Faculty Involvement • Resident and Community Advisor Selection/ Recruitment • General Educational Program Processes • Campus Collaborations • Assessment • Student Staff Development In-Services

• Cultural Inclusiveness • Coordinator of Student Development Orientation and Professional Development Learning Community Coordinators are encouraged to become involved in Division, Campus 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: • Cal Poly WASC Committee • University Fee Advisory Board • Academic Senate • ACUHOI Living Learning Conference Planning Committee • WACUHO Diversity Committee

Student Services Professional (SSP) III, University Housing More 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

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 Student Development Student Services Coordinator, Occidental College

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

“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 Development “Our Learning Community Coordinators do a lot towards the development of the communities 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 Development, Poly Canyon Village

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how to apply APPLICATION PROCESS • An official Cal Poly online application must be completed at www.calpolyjobs.org • Learning Community Coordinator requisition #: 101813 • Coordinator of Student Development requisition #: 101823 • Submit application with a cover letter, and resume with current reference contact information. • The application process for both positions will remain open until the positions are filled.

CAL POLY ONLINE APPLICATION TIPS • We recommend that you complete the “How to Apply Tutorial” prior to starting the application process. It is a great reference guide for completing your online application. • Have all the information you need to complete the application readily available (i.e. resume, reference info. etc.). • Save your work periodically. • 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. • Review and answer all of the supplemental questions. • If you experience any issues with the application contact HR at 805-756-2239 or at [email protected].

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION • Go to www.calpolyjobs.org. • If you are a new applicant, click Create Application on the left hand side of the screen. • If you are an existing applicant, and wish to update or edit your application, click the Login link and then click on Manage Applications. • After creating your application, to view the job openings, click Search Positions. • After finding the position, and to view details regarding the position click on View. • To apply for the position, click on Apply for This Posting. • On the next web page, type in your user name and password. • Follow the directions to complete your application.

29 Residential Life and Education (805) 756-9311 FAX (805) 756-9310 www.coordinatorstaff.calpoly.edu http://housing.calpoly.edu Carole Schaffer Director of Residential Life and Education Associate Director of University Housing [email protected], (805) 756-1226 M.S. Education: College Student Development, Alfred University Suzanne Fritz Associate Director of Residential Life and Education [email protected], (805) 756-5690 M.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) 756-9315 M.Ed. College Student Affairs, University of South Florida Kara Curcio Learning Community Coordinator [email protected], (805) 756-6125 M.A. Student Affairs in Higher Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Tina Muller Learning Community Coordinator [email protected], (805) 756-6134 M.A. Education, Pacific Lutheran University

Lcc&CSD POSITION INFO Emily Sandoval Learning Community Coordinator [email protected], (805) 7569352 M.Ed. Education – Postsecondary Administration / Student Affairs, University of Southern California John Wood Community Standards Coordinator [email protected], (805) 756-5471 M. Marriage and Family Therapy, Abilene Christian University

Coordinators of Student Development Dominic Alletto, Sierra Madre Hall [email protected], (805) 756– 5651 M. Ed., College Student Affairs, Azusa Pacific University Ryan Anderson, Tenaya Hall [email protected], (805) 7565661 M.S. Higher Education and Student Affairs, Indiana University Arthur Atkinson, Sequoia Hall [email protected], (805) 756– 5641 M.Ed. College Student Affairs, Azusa Pacific University Kelly Cole, Poly Canyon Village [email protected], (805) 756-9351 M.Ed. Counseling in Student Affairs, University of California, Los Angeles Brian Green, Santa Lucia/North Mountain Halls [email protected], (805) 7565631 M.Ed. Higher Education, Administration of Student Personnel, Kent State University

staff contacts Jeff Hill, Poly Canyon Village [email protected], (805) 756-9341 M.Ed. College Student Affairs, Azusa Pacific University Kyle Keahey, Fremont Hall [email protected], (805) 7565611 M.S. Kinesiology, Texas A&M Katie Knoll, Yosemite Hall [email protected], (805) 756-5681 M.Ed. College Student Personnel, Ohio University Stephanie Lai, Muir Hall [email protected], (805) 756-5621 M.Ed. Administration of Higher Education, Suffolk University Alvin Nguyen, Trinity Hall [email protected], (805) 7565671 M.A. Higher Education Administration, San José State University Amber Waters, Cerro Vista Apartments [email protected], (805) 7566796 M.A. Higher Education and Student Affairs, Ohio State University Ashley Wendler, Cerro Vista Apartments [email protected], (805) 7566791 M.S. Higher Education Administration, University of Kansas

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university housing community profiles LIVING LEARNING PROGRAMS Each Living/Learning Program has one Coordinator of Student Development

Sequoia Hall College of Architecture and Environmental Design 1st year students # of Residents: 250 # of Resident Advisors: 5 Fremont Hall College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences 1st year students # of Residents: 250 # of Resident Advisors: 5 Muir Hall College of Science and Mathematics 1st year students # of Residents: 250 # of Resident Advisors: 5 Tenaya Hall Orfalea College of Business 1st year students # of Residents: 250 # of Resident Advisors: 5

Trinity Hall College of Liberal Arts 1st year students # of Residents: 250 # of Resident Advisors: 5

TRANSITIONS PROGRAM

Santa Lucia/North Mountain Hall College of Engineering 1st year students # of Residents: 560 # of Resident Advisors: 10

Cerro Vista Apartments 1st year students, Honors Program students, upper-division transfers and non-traditional students, international students # of Residents: 800 # of Community Advisors: 12

CONNECTIONS PROGRAM Each Connections community has one Coordinator of Student Development

Sierra Madre Hall 1st year students – all majors # of Residents: 600 # of Resident Advisors: 12 Yosemite Hall 1st year students – all majors # of Residents: 600 # of Resident Advisors: 10

The Transitions Program has two Coordinators of Student Development

SOPHOMORE SUCCESS PROGRAM The Sophomore Success Program has three Coordinators of Student Development

Poly Canyon Village 2nd year students # of Residents: 2700 # of Community Advisors: 40

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cal poly facts published by cal poly public affairs officialname

California Polytechnic State University

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elcome to Cal Poly, ranked by U.S. News and World Report for more than a decade as the best public largely undergraduate 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-

slo's location

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

ing, agriculture, architecture, science, math, liberal arts, business and education.

academic emphasis

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

campus size

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

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HIGHLIGHTS • For more than a dozen years, U.S. News & World Report has rated Cal Poly the best public largely undergraduate university in the West. • A Carnegie Communications survey named Cal Poly the best regional university in the West, public or private. • In a survey by DesignIntelligence Cal Poly’s undergraduate architecture program was ranked among the best in the nation for producing “graduates most prepared for real-world practice.” In a separate study, Cal Poly’s undergraduate landscape architecture program was ranked among the 10 best internationally. • The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is now offering a bachelor’s degree in wine and viticulture, blending viticulture, enology and the business aspects of the wine industry. As part of developing its comprehensive interdisciplinary program,

COLLEGE FEES

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

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the university and E&J Gallo have established a stateof-the-art winegrape vineyard on campus. In America’s Best Colleges guidebook, U.S. News & World Report ranked Cal Poly’s College of Engineering No. 2 in the nation among public non-doctoral schools (behind only the U.S. Military and Naval academies). The National Science Foundation has recognized Cal Poly’s science program as among the most innovative undergraduate science programs in the nation. Design is beginning on a quartermillionsquare-foot Center for Science and Mathematics. Cal Poly’s Orfalea College of Business is recognized as a leading source of accounting graduates in California. Cal Poly’s Centennial Campaign (1998-2004), the largest fundraising campaign in the history of the University, raised $264.4 million.

FINANCIAL AID

FINANCIAL AID IS Awarded to more than half our students

guiding philosophy

"learn by doing" school colors

green & gold SYSTEM AFFILIATION

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

Four 11-week quarters per year ECONOMIC IMPACT

Annual local IMPACT $1 billion plus

LIBRARY INFORMATION

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

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HISTORY OF CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO

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n the 1890s, when a proposal for a teacher training school at San Luis Obispo seemed unlikely to succeed, State Senator Sylvester C. Smith of Bakersfield suggested a polytechnic institute. Myron Angel, chronicler of San Luis Obispo County history, became an ardent 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 California 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. In 1933, Julian A. McPhee, chief of the California Bureau of Agricultural Education, agreed to become the school's president, saving it from abolishment. During the next 33 years, he guided Cal Poly's transformation into a four year institution 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 Polytechnic College. As its programs continued to evolve, the institution became California Polytechnic State University in 1972.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 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

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STUDENT LIFE ANNUAL EVENTS Week of Welcome (WOW) September Homecoming October or November Commencement December and June Open House/Poly Royal April On-campus student housing: approximately 5,300 (soon to be approximately 6,800 in Fall 2009) Intercollegiate athletics Men and women compete in NCAA Div. I in baseball (men only), basketball, cross country, football (men), golf, soccer, softball (women), swimming, tennis, track, volleyball (women) and wrestling (men). Intramural sports Each year about 8,500 students participate in 14 sports, with an average of eight tournaments annually.

Club sports Cal Poly’s 16 club teams regularly compete for regional and national championships, including the women’s lacrosse squad, which has won six consecutive titles.

STUDENT BODY Profile Cal Poly attracts many of California's best students, and admission is highly competitive. The university receives more than 35,000 applications a year. Stats Men, 56%; women, 44%; Nonwhite, 26%

Average age 21 Geographic Origin of New Freshmen: Central Coast: 8%; San Francisco Bay area: 32% ; Los Angeles area: 19%; Central Valley: 10% Other California areas: 22%; Out of state: 9% Placement: 92-96% of graduates are employed full time or attend graduate school within one year after graduation; median starting salary is about $40,000 — about $60,000 for computer science grads.

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ACCOMPLISHED ALUMNI • Raytheon Chairman & CEO Bill Swanson • Astronauts Rick Sturckow and Robert "Hoot" Gibson "100 most influential" lawyers

• Digiscope President Mary Stuart Welch • Grammy-winning rock parodist "Weird Al"

• Aerospace pioneer and Ansari X PRIZE winner Burt Rutan

Yankovic • “Quickie” wheelchair co-developer and

• Leading agricultural producer Bob Meyer • Getty Center structural engineer Thomas Sabol

advocate for the disabled Marilyn Hamilton • Longtime pro-football general manager and adviser Bobby Beathard

• The Man Who Listens to Horses author Monty Roberts

• Grauman's Chinese Theatre structural reinforcement designer, architect Francisco

President

Gretchen M. Bataille • NBC News national correspondent Michelle Franzen • Pro-football personality John Madden • CBS 2 Los Angeles news anchor Laura Diaz • Two of Jamba Juice's founders, Linda Ozawa Olds and Joseph Vergara • Hollywood director Lisa Satriano • Lions Gate Entertainment President Steve Beeks

"Ozzie" Smith • Foster Farms owner George P. Foster

• Attorney Joseph Cotchett, one of America's

• University of North Texas

• Hall of Fame St. Louis Cardinals shortstop

Behr • Hollywood writer-producers Jim Kouf and Kevin Falls • Humanitarian and San Diego Chargers owner Alex Spanos • Clif Bar & Co. founder and owner Gary Erickson

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

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TO CONTACT US... ADDRESS: California Polytechnic State University 1 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

COLLEGES AND UNITS: Athletics: 756-2924 College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences: 756-2161 College of Architecture & Environmental Design: 756-1321, 756-1311

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

College of Education: 756-2126

Parent Program Helpline: 756-6700

College of Engineering: 756-2131

Performing Arts Center: 756-ARTS (2787)

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

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

Katie Knoll CSD

Desk Staff

12 RAs

Desk Staff

10 RAs

Alvin Nguyen CSD

Desk Staff

5 RAs

Desk Staff 5 RAs

Desk Staff 10 RAs

Desk Staff

5 RAs

Desk Staff

5 RAs

Desk Staff

5 RAs

Student Svs. Student Svs. Professional II Professional II

Stephanie Lai CSD

Student Services Professional III

Arthur Atkinson CSD

Vacant Community Behavior Specialist

Tina Muller LCC - Living/Learning Program

Student Svs. Student Svs. Professional II Professional II

ASA II

Sandy Barnhart

Desk Staff

11 RAs

Jeff Hill CSD

Desk Staff

15 RAs

Kelly Cole CSD

Desk Staff

14 RAs

Vacant CSD

Student Services Professional III

Emily Sandoval LCC - Poly Canyon Village

Administrator I

Desk Staff

6 RAs

Student Svs. Professional II

Ashley Wendler CSD

6 RAs

revised 9.22.2008

Desk Staff

Student Svs. Professional II

Amber Waters CSD

Student Services Professional III

Vacant LCC - Cerro Vista Apartments

ASA II

Teresa Medrano

Juliette Duke Associate Director, Apartment Life and Education

University Housing Residential Life and Education Fall, 2008

Student Svs. Student Svs. Student Svs. Professional II Professional II Professional II

Student Services Professional III

John K. Wood Community Standards Coordinator

Administrator II

Carole Schaffer Associate Director of Housing

Brian Green Kyle Keahey CSD CSD

Administrator I

Suzanne Fritz Associate Director, Residential Life and Education

Graphic Specialist

Sally Piña

Student Svs. Student Svs. Professional II Professional II

Ryan Anderson CSD

Student Services Professional III

Student Svs. Student Svs. Professional II Professional II

Dominic Alletto CSD

Vacant Asst. Coordinator, ResNet

Kara Curcio LCC - First Year Connection

Network Analyst Foundation

Jeffrey Porter Asst. Coordinator, ResNet

Network Analyst - Career

Jeannie Abney Coordinator, ResNet

Cal Poly ... San Luis Obispo University Housing ... Student Affairs Division

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