News
Dean of CAFES
Dr. Brian Horgan
Brian Horgan has been named the dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES), beginning July 1. Horgan brings extensive leadership experience from Michigan State University and the University of Minnesota, focusing on fostering collaboration, advancing agricultural innovation, and supporting faculty and students. A strong advocate for experiential learning, he is committed to enhancing Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy. Join us in welcoming him to Cal Poly this summer!
Biology Student Co-Leads Global Study
Under the Snakefluence
Cal Poly biological sciences graduate student Owen Bachhuber is helping to lead a global study of snake perceptions to reduce the number of bites and deaths resulting from encounters with the reptiles.
The “Under the Snakefluence” study involves surveying people in more than 20 countries to better understand public perceptions and fears of the creatures and to assess how best to educate people about serpents to promote safe coexistence.
Bachhuber, a student researcher in Cal Poly’s Physiological Ecology of Reptiles Laboratory (PERL), is co-managing the project with Australian ecologist Christina Zdenek, Ph.D., who co-operates the Australian Reptile Academy.
Perseverance Through Adversity
Student Receives Grant
Luke Hansen planned to follow in his mother’s footsteps and become a chiropractor. He watched as his mother, a longtime chiropractor in Arroyo Grande, California, provide lifetime wellness care to patients of all ages.
Hansen, who has always been fascinated by anatomy, was accepted in 2021 to Cal Poly’s kinesiology program. Seven days before his graduation from Arroyo Grande High, his mother, Laura Millis-Hansen, lost her battle with leukemia.
In the years that followed, Hansen faced various life challenges. But through it all, Hansen has used his passion for his pursuits as a driver toward success.
Board Meeting – Feb 7
Cal Poly Partners
Cal Poly Partners Board meeting will be held on Feb. 7, 8:30 a.m. at Vista Grande, Building 112-350. It is open to the public. Written public comments must be submitted no later than Wednesday, Feb. 5, via email to [email protected]. Any person desiring to speak on any board item is asked to fill out a Board Appearance Request (to be submitted 24 hours prior to the board meeting) and arrive at 8:15 a.m. The Zoom Webinar is for the public to view only https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/84578600844. The agenda will be available five days in advance of the meeting. Questions? 805-756-1131.
Student Success
Student Applications Now Open
2025 Panetta Congressional Internship
Your help is requested to inform students that applications are now open for the 2025 Panetta Congressional Internship Program. This program is open to juniors and seniors from all majors and is fully funded. It includes a two-week training session at the Panetta Institute in Monterey, followed by an 11-week Washington, D.C., internship. Participants gain hands-on experience in Congress, earn college credit and develop leadership skills. A virtual info session with last year’s Cal Poly Panetta intern will be held Feb. 6. The application deadline is set for Feb. 14. Please direct students to the website and application linked below.
Information About the Panetta Congressional Internship
Cal Poly Honors Program
Student Newsletter Wins National Competition
The University Honors Program student newsletter received first place in the 2024 National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) competition. The award was announced at the NCHC conference in Kansas City in November 2024. The Honors newsletter is published twice a year and features a variety of student-created articles and photographs. Launched in 2015, the newsletter has earned several awards from the NCHC in the student-run electronic division, most recently achieving first place for four consecutive years!
Faculty and Staff
Retired Faculty and Staff Association (RFSA)
Free Membership to All Retirees
Thanks to a very generous financial gift from one of our association retirees, who wishes to remain anonymous, the RFSA will no longer charge annual membership dues. All retirees from Cal Poly will hereby become members of the RFSA. To opt in to receive RFSA news, updates, and event invitations, please provide your name and email address to association President Bill Kellogg at [email protected].
As well, any questions about the new membership format or about contributing any amount to the scholarship endowment can be directed to [email protected].
Learn About RFSA Free Membership
Call for Applications
Faculty Fellow for Inclusive Study Abroad/Study Away
The Faculty Fellow for Inclusive Study Abroad/Study Away position is now accepting applications. This role focuses on creating high-impact programming, such as service learning and study abroad/away opportunities to support historically minoritized and First-Generation students. The fellowship includes four WTUs per quarter. Applications require a CV and a statement of interest addressing relevant expertise and experiences. The deadline for priority consideration is Feb. 24.
Looking for Members
Military-Affiliated Faculty and Staff Association (MAFSA)
The newly formed Military-Affiliated Faculty and Staff Association (MAFSA) is seeking members to launch our inaugural meetings this Spring Quarter! MAFSA’s mission is to cultivate connections, foster a vibrant sense of community, and celebrate the rich diversity of experiences that military-affiliated members bring to our campus. We welcome all employees, faculty, and staff—regardless of military affiliation—who are committed to supporting and uplifting our military-connected colleagues and students. Whether you’re looking to network, share experiences, or champion a more inclusive and supportive campus environment, MAFSA is the perfect place for you. Join us as we build something great together!
Campus Dining
Share Your Feedback
Campus Dining wants your feedback! You’re invited to sign up for our On-Site Insights focus groups to share your dining experience with anonymous non-Cal Poly dining facilitators. Focus groups are scheduled for the first week of March. Pick the Faculty and Staff date and time that best fits your schedule. Sessions will be held at the Cal Poly Partners Pavilion, in 1901 Marketplace, directly across from Panda Express, with a few time slots Tuesday, Mar. 4 and Thursday, Mar. 6. Breakfast or lunch will be provided.
Catastrophic Leave
Jennie Latz, accountant I, University Accounting and Reporting - University Campus Programs, has qualified for catastrophic leave. To donate leave credits to help Latz remain in full-pay status during an extended leave of absence, please contact catastrophic leave coordinator Suzanne Finne at ext. 6-0891 or [email protected] to request a donation form.
Larry Daly, custodian, University Housing, has qualified for catastrophic leave. To donate leave credits to help Daly remain in full-pay status during an extended leave of absence, please contact catastrophic leave coordinator Kaitlin Madsen at ext. 6-7781 or [email protected] to request a donation form.
Campus Announcements
Parking
Seven-Day Paid Parking Implementation Delayed
The university is delaying the implementation of the seven-day paid parking program. The program was scheduled to go live Feb. 1. However, that implementation is being delayed while the university works to consider and address feedback received in recent weeks. The feedback gathered from the campus community has been extremely valuable, and university leadership thanks everyone for their participation in this process. More information will be shared as the university moves forward in developing future plans for parking.
Institutional Research
Updated Program Profile Reports
Each year, after the fall term, the Institutional Research team produces a series of Program Profile reports that provide insights into our student population and performance metrics for the past academic year. Provided at the university, college and program levels, this year’s Program Profile reports are now published and cover admissions, enrollment, degrees, as well as graduation and retention over time for undergraduate and graduate programs. Please note: Program Profile reports are for internal use only by Cal Poly staff, faculty and management. Send any questions concerning the reports to [email protected].
Events
Pop-Up Experience
Classroom and Study Space Furniture
Faculty, staff and students are invited to experience a unique furniture pop-up event today and tomorrow, Jan. 29 and 30 in Building 52, Room E31. Steelcase Learning and BKM Office Environments have partnered with Facilities Management and Development to share their newest designs, insights and applications that support a better learning environment. Campus community members can stop by between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. both days to see and experience the furniture or sign up for a 30-minute session today at 1 p.m. that will focus on active learning and inclusive design.
Cal Poly Art Gallery – Talk and Reception
Artist James Edmondson
The Cal Poly University Art Gallery is proud to present "In the Garage, I Feel Safe. No One Cares About My Ways,” Jan. 31-Feb. 28, featuring the work of type designer James Edmondson. Edmondson is the founder of OH no Type Co., an independent font foundry that creates bespoke and retail typefaces. The show opens Jan. 31 with a talk by Edmondson in Room 101 of the Baker Center (No. 180) 5-6 p.m., followed by a reception in the University Art Gallery (No. 34) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cal Poly Arts – Feb. 7
Alfredo Rodriguez Trio
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Latin rhythms with the ultimate showman, Alfredo Rodriguez, and his ensemble of world class musical virtuosos live at the Spanos Theatre! Rodriguez’s trio creates an electrifying fusion of Latin, pop, timba, jazz, tango and funk that will transport you straight to the heart of Havana. Their collective music chops will leave you breathless as you dance the night away at this pulsating fiesta of culture and sound. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of music and dance, courtesy of the Alfredo Rodriguez Trio. This event has a 20% staff and faculty discount available.
SLO Symphony – Feb. 8
‘Classical Hits’ at the PAC
SLO Symphony presents Classical Hits featuring Schubert, Tchaikovsky, and Beethoven at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Performing Arts Center’s Harold Miossi Hall. This all-orchestral program includes two symphonies by famed contemporaries, Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony (No. 7) and Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony (No.6). Tchaikovsky’s tone poem, “Romeo and Juliet Fantasy,” takes the audience through a musical retelling of Shakespeare’s masterpiece.
The More Life Tour at the PAC – Feb. 10
Randy Travis
Graystone Promotion presents Randy Travis: The More Live Tour with guest vocalist James Dupré at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 in Harold Miossi Hall. After suffering a near-fatal stroke in 2013, Travis was left with the inability to speak or sing. The “More Life Tour” is a remarkable celebration of Travis’s legendary career giving fans a chance to relive the magic. With Travis present onstage, this unique tour brings together the original touring band with Dupré’s captivating voice honoring the timeless hits of one of country music’s most iconic figures. 20% off promotion through Jan. 31, use Travis20.
Author to Host Interactive Workshop – Feb. 6
“Because Fat Girl”
Lauren Marie Fleming, author of the queer contemporary romcom, “Because Fat Girl” will host an interactive workshop on creative resilience Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. in Chumash Auditorium (65-204).
Fleming, a professional writer who has developed special techniques to overcome fear, build resilience, and make marketing herself, her books, and her business fun and rewarding. In this workshop, you’ll learn how she went from being rejected by literary agents and publishers to having her book in airports and bookstores nationwide!
This event is sponsored by Campus Health and Wellbeing’s Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Social Science Department.
Athletics
Thursday, Jan. 30
Women’s basketball vs. Cal State Bakersfield, Mott Athletics Center, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Women’s basketball vs. UC Riverside, Mott Athletics Center, 2 p.m.
Employment Opportunities
CSU/State Positions
The official listing of staff and management vacancies is posted on jobs.calpoly.edu. As a courtesy to our on-campus employees, job vacancies are also published in the Cal Poly Report. Current employees can also find job postings at CSU Careers, an internal job site for CSU employees. To apply, go online and complete the application form. Applicants needing assistance may contact Human Resources at 805-756-2236.
For assistance with academic positions, email Academic Personnel.
Submit all requested application materials as attachments to your online application by the review begin date for full consideration.
Transfer Academic Support Coordinator (Student Services Professional II) – Academic Affairs-Provost – AA-SS-University Advising. $60,996-$86,736 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $60,996-$66,612 per year. Open until filled. #545327
Financial Aid Technician (Student Services Professional IB) – Strategic Enrollment Management – SEM-Financial Aid. $51,228-$72,480 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $51,228-$56,000 per year. Open until filled. #544921
Senior Lead Financial Aid Counselor (SSP IV) – Strategic Enrollment Management – SEM-Financial Aid. $72,228-$103,020 Per Year. Anticipated Hiring Range: $75,000-$90,000 per year. Open until filled. #544913
Athletics Certification Analyst (Admin Analyst/Specialist 12 Month) – Strategic Enrollment Management – SEM-Office of the Registrar. $55,176-$99,816 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $60,000-$70,000 per year. Open until filled. #545102
Assistant Registrar for Transfer Credit, Statewide Articulation Officer (Admin Analyst/Specialist 12 Month) – Strategic Enrollment Management – SEM-Office of the Registrar. $66,444-$120,168 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $76,000-$92,000 per year. Open until filled. #545184
Facilities Operations Chief Engineer (Administrator II) – Administration and Finance – AFD-Facilities Management and Development. Anticipated hiring range: $112,000-$130,000 per year. Open until filled. #543959
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for University Development and Alumni Engagement (Admin Analyst/Specialist 12 Month) – University Development and Alumni Engagement – University Development and Alumni Engagement. $46,548-$89,856 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $68,500-$83,000 per year. Open until filled. #540385
University Archivist – Library-Special Collection and Archives. #544886
Metadata and Cataloging Librarian – Library-Information Resources.#544881
PART-TIME LECTURER POOLS – Pools are open for 2024-2025 academic year. Please visit jobs.calpoly.edu and search department of interest.
Cal Poly Partners Positions
Cal Poly Partners 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 Partners website. For assistance, contact Human Resources at 805-756-1121.
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ASI Employment Positions
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 [email protected].
Administrative Assistant II — Children's Center – Starting pay rate $26.70 per hour, plus excellent benefits. Pay range for the position $26.70–$37.38 per hour. Open until filled.
Assistant Director — Children's Programs – Starting salary $89,446.00 per year, plus excellent benefits. Salary range $89,446.00–$143,113.60 per year. Open until filled.
Submission Guidelines
Cal Poly Report (CPR) is Cal Poly's official employee newsletter, designed to communicate information about officially sanctioned university news or events to faculty, staff and administrators.
All announcements, events and other listings and information must be faculty- and/or staff-focused. Submissions may run only one time — with the exception of Catastrophic Leave announcements and Employment Opportunities, which can run up to two consecutive weeks. Items are strictly limited to 100 words and should, whenever possible, provide a link to additional information online.
To help ensure CPR continues to contain only relevant and approved information, submissions are required to come from or be approved by the employee designated to approve submissions in the respective colleges, units and work areas. Entries submitted by those other than the designated approver must be accompanied by an approval form signed by the unit's approver. CPR is published on Wednesdays weekly during the school year, except during academic breaks, and monthly in the summer. The deadline for each issue is 5 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication.
Event Marketing Resources
University Communications and Marketing has resources and tools to help promote your event to the campus community.
University Events Calendar
University Events Calendar is a Master Calendar that lists all events — such as performances, lectures, workshops and more.
25Live: Space and Event Scheduling
Use 25Live to help you schedule or book a venue for an upcoming on-campus event. Note that a minimum three-day lead time is required to process a request for use of space through the Office of the Registrar.
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