Cal Poly Report - June 7, 2023

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Faculty Tenure and Promotion Awards Announced

President Jeffrey D. Armstrong and Provost and Executive Vice President Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore announced the promotion of 59 faculty members and the award of tenure to 43 faculty members effective in the 2023-24 academic year. The promotions include 23 to the academic rank of professor and 36 to the rank of associate professor or associate librarian. Armstrong and Jackson-Elmoore extend their congratulations and appreciation to the faculty receiving promotion sand/or tenure.

View the full list

Cal Poly Honors 2023 Community Service Award Recipients

a group of the awards displayed on a table with flowers

Several campus community members and organizations were recently honored at the university’s 37th Community Service Awards for contributions to the quality of life in San Luis Obispo and their spirit of civic engagement. The honorees, selected by a panel of faculty, staff and students from monimations, included individuals and groups that highlight specific achievements in local, national and global service. They include:

Jude Diaz Carreño Weakley (Significant Contribution — Student).
Elizabeth Wegley and Anthony Fernandez (Service Learning — Student Team).
Courtney Kienow (Significant Contribution — Staff).
Dr. Kimberli Andridge (Significant Contribution — Faculty).
Hack4Impact (Significant Contribution — Student Organization).
Katharina Lynch (AmeriCorps Member of the Year).
Experience Industry Management Department and City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation — Youth Services (Outstanding Campus — Community Collaboration).
Sigma Kappa (Greek Community Contribution).
Vitalant Blood Donation Services (Outstanding Community Partner).

Learn more and see photos of this year’s honorees

Cal Poly Researchers: City of Morro Bay Will Play Crucial Role in California’s Transition to Green Energy

Cyrus Ramezani, the finance professor who co-authored the report

A proposed wind energy project near Morro Bay will create 24,000 jobs during construction and 600 annual jobs over the next 25 years, making the small seaside city a leader in U.S. wind energy generation, according to a new report by two Orfalea College of Business professors. “The three projects in Morro Bay are really the linchpin to California's transition to green energy,” said Cyrus Ramezani, a finance professor who co-authored of the 86-page report detailing the economic impact of these development projects and identifying the types of jobs that will be created. California will rely on offshore wind energy to achieve its renewable energy goals. Stretches of coastline in Humboldt County and Morro Bay will play a crucial role for achieving those goals.

Read the news release

Faculty and Staff June 7 Appreciation Event to be Held at New Frost Research and Innovation Center

A rendering showing the outside of the Frost Center

Faculty and staff are invited to join President Armstrong and the President’s Cabinet at the Frost Center Breezeway from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, for an event celebrating the dedication of Cal Poly faculty and staff. Connect with colleagues in the picturesque surroundings. Explore the new facilities with self-guided building tours and savor light bites and refreshments served by the President's Cabinet. Questions? Contact the Office of the President at ext. 6-6000 or presidentsevents@calpoly.edu.

RSVP for the event

Spring Into the New Issue of Cal Poly Magazine

Student walks across a field of yellow flowers

Spring is in full bloom in the newest issue of Cal Poly Magazine! Explore the many ecosystems of the new plant conservatory, meet newborn baby goats and experience the superbloom across San Luis Obispo County with botany students. Get a firsthand look at Learn by Doing projects from across the university, dive into entrepreneurship at the CIE and travel to Türkiye to investigate a series of devastating earthquakes. Find these stories and more at the Cal Poly Magazine website, or take a moment to subscribe to future issues of the magazine in print or via email.

University Union Refresh Project Continues Through the Summer

A view of an entrance to the McPhee University Union

ASI is embarking on the final stage of interior improvements to the McPhee University Union this summer. This four-year project includes a variety of improvements and safety enhancements including the addition of fire sprinklers, a new HVAC system and improved technology. Beginning June 19, the UU’s first floor will close for the summer quarter to allow for facility improvements. The project also will include updates to the ASI Craft Center, and the addition of seating and power outlets throughout the first floor. These will help prepare the UU to better serve the campus community during the library transformation project, which also begins this summer. Services on the first floor will be unavailable at their current location.

Visit ASI Facility Projects for more details

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

University Personnel — Employee Wellbeing encourages conversation and reflection on cognitive health during June. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects more than 6 million Americans. Changes in cognitive health should be discussed with your health care provider. To reduce the risk of cognitive decline, get quality sleep, stay socially active, exercise regularly and eat a nutritious diet. Cal Poly’s employee assistance program, LifeMatters (sign in: calpoly), offers tips on sleep, exercise and nutrition, and assistance with referrals and elder care support. LifeMatters can also be reached at 800-367-7474. Services provided directly by LifeMatters are free. Additionally, the California Central Coast Alzheimer’s Association offers free support, education and resources to those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Contact Lisa Gray at lcgray@calpoly.edu for more information.

CTLT Offers Summer Workshops for Educators

The summer professional development offerings for campus educators (faculty and staff) from the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology is available to explore. Workshop titles include: Examining Whiteness, Writing in the Disciplines, Blended/hybrid Course Design and Assignment Design for Academic Integrity. There are also opportunities for academic writing support and on-demand resources for academic success. Additional workshops and events will be added soon.

Learn more and register for CTLT workshops and on-demand resources

Buy Summer Parking Permits Starting June 12

Employee summer parking permits go on sale Monday, June 12. Finding a parking permit option that best fits your commute is easy using your parking account. Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual parking permits are available online for purchase any time of day at your union rate. Permits sold in parking lots at pay stations, parking meters or by ParkMobile do not offer staff rates. Summer quarter permits are valid June 19 to Sept. 11. Spring quarter parking permits will expire June 18. Purchase permits online and update your vehicle information using your parking account.

Learn more on the Transportation and Parking Services staff page

Sign Up to Support Mustang Move-in September

Students push green moving carts on the Cal Poly campus. University Housing is seeking volunteer support to welcome more than 8,800 Mustangs to their campus homes in University Housing next fall. New first-year and transfer students move-in Thursday-Friday, Sept. 14-15. Continuing students move in Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 18-19. Volunteers greet student residents and their supporters, direct traffic, support check-in functions and collect green moving bins. Participants receive a $50 gift card to the University Store for each shift worked and a rewarding experience meeting and welcoming new students as they start their journey at Cal Poly. For more information, contact Michelle Castillo at mcasti68@calpoly.edu or ext. 6-1567.

Submit a Dear Mustang Graduate Letter to the Class of 2023

Illustration of a card with a green heart and a graduation cap and text reading "Dear Mustang Grad." Faculty and staff are encouraged to showcase how Cal Poly Proud they are of spring 2023 graduates by writing a Dear Mustang Graduate letter. The Dear Mustang Graduate campaign offers a unique way to congratulate graduates, highlight their accomplishments, give thanks, share memories and offer words of wisdom. Through these letters, the Commencement Office hopes to surprise the Class of 2023 with personal notes from the people who supported them throughout their Cal Poly journey. For optimal impact, keep the letter a secret. Once submitted, the Commencement Office will begin preparations to deliver letters to graduates on your behalf. The deadline to submit Dear Mustang Graduate letters is June 9. Questions? Contact the Commencement Office at commencement@calpoly.edu or ext. 6-1600.

Learn more and submit a letter today

Volunteers Needed for CP Thrift Store June 12-22

Students pose with items they purchased at a past CP Thrift shop event. Volunteers are needed June 12-22 to collect, sort and clean donations for two pop-up CP Thrift stores that will open to the Cal Poly community during Mustang Move-in in September. Items will be collected from University Housing residents as they move out of campus residences at the end of spring quarter. CP Thrift is a popular place for students, faculty and staff to shop for gently used household items and décor in exchange for a donation. Located near campus housing (exact locations to be announced), the shops are stocked with clean and ready-to-use items: dishes, cookware, utensils, mirrors, fans, shoe racks, picture frames, plants and more. By preventing the disposal of items used for just nine months, Cal Poly keeps more than 6,000 pounds of waste out of the local landfill every year. Proceeds support campus sustainability efforts. For more information, contact Suzanne Aguirre at skaguirr@calpoly.eduor or ext. 6-9323.

Seats Available in Santa Maria/Arroyo Grande Vanpool

A van reading "Vanpool" drives by the red brick residence halls on the Cal Poly campus. There are seats available on the Santa Maria/Arroyo Grande vanpool. This van runs Monday through Friday and accommodates a 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. work or school schedule. For specific information on the Santa Maria/Arroyo Grande vanpool, contact Sustainable Transportation Coordinator Colin Pollington at ext. 6-6680 or cpolling@calpoly.edu. Transportation and Parking Services subsidizes employee vanpools to make them an extremely affordable option to commute to and from campus.

Spots Available for Summer Program at Cal Poly Preschool Learning Lab

The playground structure at the Preschool Learning Lab at Cal Poly. The Preschool Learning Lab will offer a new summer program from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 26–Aug. 31, Monday through Friday. Faculty and staff will receive first priority and will be automatically enrolled into the regular fall 2023 academic year program if their children are continuing in preschool (i.e., not going to transitional kindergarten or kindergarten). To be eligible, children must be 3 years old by June 26 and fully potty-trained. A few spaces are still available. Fill out the application form or contact Director Patty Clarkson at preschoollabadmin@calpoly.edu for tuition rates and more information.

Learning Café Offers Expanded Hours for Employee Use

Several staff members sit inside the learning cafe in front of computers or working together at a center table. The Learning Café, open to all faculty and staff to pursue learning opportunities, has expanded its hours to 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday by appointment. Located in Room 125 of the Administration Building (No. 1), the Learning Café is a quiet place to take advantage of online learning opportunities through the Cal Poly Learning Hub and LinkedIn Learning. The Learning Café serves as a personal study room with six individual computers available for online training as well as space for in-person activities. Staff and faculty can also create their own personal learning plan with the help of the Employee and Organization Development team. Watch a video to learn more about the space.

Schedule an appointment on the Learn and Grow website

Family Fun Days Return to the Recreation Center

An adult and two children swim at the rec center

Cal Poly Recreation Center members are invited to host their friends and familyf rom June 22 through Sept. 3 at the facility from June 22 through Sept. 3, on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Bring up to two adults (16 and older) and six children to enjoy the facility’s leisure pool, sand volleyball courts, racquetball and more. A one-day guest pass is $10 for adults and $5 for children. A 44-day pass is also available for $120 for adults and $60 for children.

Visit the Family Fun Days page for more information

Register for Youth Swim Lessons at Cal Poly Rec Center

A child holds their breath while under water at the rec center

Learning to swim starts with ASI Aquatics’ youth swim lessons. ASI Recreational Sports offers small, tailored group lessons to the children, ages 4-16, of  Cal Poly Recreation Center members. These swim lessons will give children the opportunity to learn with participants of similar skill levels. Youngsters will be paired with instructors who can best accommodate their water abilities. The first four-week session will take place on Sundays: July 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 9-9:45 a.m. or 10-10:45 a.m. Registration opened June 5.

Learn more about youth swim lessons

New Temporary Study Locations Added During Kennedy Library Transformation Project

A map of the Cal Poly campus showing locations of study spaces, services and programs, and operational support and storage Cal Poly has added additional temporary locations for its library services and study spaces while the Kennedy Library building closes for a planned two-year transformation project. The building is scheduled to close for renovation in summer 2023, with the opening of the renovated building slated for fall 2025. While the library building is closed, the services and programs provided by the library will continue in other locations on campus. The temporary student study structures will have heating, electricity, charging stations, artificial grass carpeting, furniture and Wi-Fi.

Find more information and a map of the temporary locations

Advancing Inclusive Mentoring Program to Launch in Summer

Farah Al-Nakib, Assistant Professor of History, works with students Suha Hussain, left, and Vi-Linn Vu at the Kennedy Library’s Research Help Desk Faculty, staff, postdoc and graduate students who mentor students participating in research, scholarly and creative activities are invited to participate in a free training program this summer. The Advancing Inclusive Mentoring (AIM) Program is co-led by the Office of Student Research; the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT); the College of Engineering and College of Liberal Arts’ Summer Undergraduate Research/Creative Activity programs (SURPs); and the Empowering Autistic Scholars Program. Information on eligibility is provided on the RSVP form and in the CTLT Stipend Eligibility Policies document. A $300 stipend is available from the CTLT. The program runs in the first summer session, June 26-July 14, via a mix of asynchronous learning and Zoom-based discussions. (If not available during the first three weeks of the summer but interested in future offerings, RSVP to indicate interest). Contact jlehr@calpoly.edu with any questions.

RSVP by Friday, June 16 to learn more and indicate interest

Career Services Unveils 2023-24 Career Fair Schedule

Career Services recently released its career fair schedule for the 2023-24 academic year. The lineup boasts eight in-person fairs and two virtual fairs, plus a new virtual graduate and professional school fair. The largest career fairs — the fall, winter and spring career fairs — attract representatives from up to 200 companies and organizations who visit campus to recruit students from all fields of study for internship, co-op and full-time positions. To ensure the best possible experience for students and employers, academic departments and student clubs are encouraged to avoid hosting career fairs and networking events on the same day as Career Services’ fairs. Contact cs-events@calpoly.edu with career fair-specific questions.

Learn more about Career Services

Employment Opportunities

For all available job openings, visit jobs.calpoly.edu. All new positions opened this week are listed below. To apply, go online and complete the application form. Current employees can also find job postings at CSU Careers, an internal job site for CSU employees. For assistance, call Human Resources at ext. 6-2236.

#528135 — Executive Assistant to the President (Confidential Administrative Support III) – President — President. $61,224-$145,416 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $95,000-$120,000 per year. Open until filled.

#528315 — Ticketing Support Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator II) — Administration and Finance — Performing Arts Center — Administration. $44,172-$72,408 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $50,000-$60,000 per year. Open until filled.

#526942 — Associate Director of Custodial Operations (Administrator I) — Student Affairs — University Housing — Custodial Operations. Anticipated hiring range: $80,000-$100,000 per year. Open until filled.

#527528 — IACLEA Accreditation Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist, Exempt II) — Administration and Finance — Public Safety. $69,264-$108,996 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $77,000-$94,000 per year. Open until filled.

#527725 — Human Resources Assistant (Administrative Support Assistant) — University Personnel — Human Resources. $40,056 - $58,956 Per Year. Anticipated hiring range: $40,056-$48,150 per year. Open until filled.

#528150 — Supervising Building Service Engineer — Administration and Finance — Facilities Management-Engineering Services. $81,948-$103,860 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $81,948-$96,552 per year. Open until filled.

#528155 — Senior Director of Development for Strategic Initiatives (Administrator II) — University Development – University Development. Anticipated hiring range: $115,000-$125,000 per year. Open until filled.

#528161 — New Student and Transition Program Coordinator — Student Affairs (Student Services Professional II) — Student Affairs — New Student and Transition Programs. $51,648-$73,400 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $55,344-$60,420 per year. Open until filled.

#528246 — Administrative Support Coordinator for Admissions/Recruitment (Administrative Support Coordinator II) — Strategic Enrollment Management — Recruitment. $44,172-$72,408 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $46,224-$60,348 per year. Open until filled.

#528338 — Student Services Coordinator — Dean of Students, Student Support, Success and Retention (Student Services Professional III) — Student Affairs – Dean of Students. $58,548-$83,400 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $60,312-$70,704 per year. Open until filled.

#528486 — Parking Community Service Specialist (Community Service Specialist I) — Administration and Finance — Transportation and Parking Services. $40,056 - $57,792 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $40,056-$51,360 per year. Open until filled.

#528611 — Custodian — University Housing — Student Affairs — University Housing-Custodial Operations. $3,338-$4,490 per month. Anticipated hiring range: $3,338-$3,975 per month. Open until filled.

INTERNAL-ONLY JOB POSTINGS:

#527786 — Public Works Procurement Specialist (Buyer II) — Administration and Finance — Procurement Services. $46,944-$84,960 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $55,000-$64,000 per year. Open until filled.

#528343 — Administrative Support Coordinator II — Mechanical Engineering — Academic Affairs-Provost — College of Engineering — Mechanical Engineering. $3,681-$6,034 per month. Anticipated hiring range: $3,852-$5,029 per month. Open until filled.

To find internally posted positions, start from the Cal Poly Portal. Click “Cal Poly Jobs” on the left-hand menu. On the next page click “Apply.” All internally and externally posted positions appear there. For a full list of available jobs, go to jobs.calpoly.edu.

Faculty Employment Opportunities

Candidates are asked to visit jobs.calpoly.edu to complete an application and apply for any of the positions shown below. Submit all requested application materials as attachments to your online application by the review begin date for full consideration. For assistance, email Academic Personnel at academicpersonnel@calpoly.edu.

#528189 — Full Time Lecturer — Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering — Aerospace Engineering.

Part-Time Lecturer Pools – Pools are opening for 2023/24 academic year. Visit jobs.calpoly.edu and search department of interest.

Corporation Employment Opportunities

Cal Poly Corporation is a separate entity operating in concert with the university to provide a diverse range of services and resources to students, faculty and staff. To view all available job postings or apply, visit the Corporation website. For assistance, contact Human Resources at ext. 6-1121.

There are no new listings this week.

ASI Employment Opportunities

Hiring, developing and empowering quality staff is what drives the ASI organization. Join ASI’s dynamic team that supports not only the students of Cal Poly, but the entire university and greater San Luis Obispo communities. Only new job listings are posted below. For a full list of available postings and to apply, visit the Work For ASI webpage. Sign up for the Work For ASI newsletter to be the first to know about new opportunities. For more information, contact ASI Human Resources at asihr@calpoly.edu.

There are no new listings this week

Cal Poly Report - June 7, 2023

News

Faculty Tenure and Promotion Awards Announced

Cal Poly Honors 2023 Community Service Award Recipients

Cal Poly Researchers: City of Morro Bay Will Play Crucial Role in California’s Transition to Green Energy

Faculty and Staff June 7 Appreciation Event to be Held at New Frost Research and Innovation Center

Spring Into the New Issue of Cal Poly Magazine

University Union Refresh Project Continues Through the Summer

Student Success

Michael Köehn Outstanding Resident Advisor Scholarship Recipient Named

College of Engineering Graduates Win Big at CSU Startup Competition

Faculty and Staff

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

CTLT Offers Summer Workshops for Educators

Buy Summer Parking Permits Starting June 12

Sign Up to Support Mustang Move-in September

Submit a Dear Mustang Graduate Letter to the Class of 2023

Volunteers Needed for CP Thrift Store June 12-22

Seats Available in Santa Maria/Arroyo Grande Vanpool

Spots Available for Summer Program at Cal Poly Preschool Learning Lab

Learning Café Offers Expanded Hours for Employee Use

Retirements

In Memoriam

Campus Announcements

Family Fun Days Return to the Recreation Center

Register for Youth Swim Lessons at Cal Poly Rec Center

New Temporary Study Locations Added During Kennedy Library Transformation Project

Advancing Inclusive Mentoring Program to Launch in Summer

Career Services Unveils 2023-24 Career Fair Schedule

Events

Art and Design BFA Exhibition ‘Yours Truly’ Runs Through June 17

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