Cal Poly Report — May 8, 2024 (2024)

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Transportation and Parking Services

Reboot Your Commute to Campus May 8

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In honor of National Bike and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 8, Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is partnering with Green Campus to host a Reboot Your Commute snack table along the bike path at the California Boulevard entrance to campus. TAPS will offer quick grab-and-go snacks from 7:30-9:30 a.m. for morning bike commuters to work and/or school! A few lucky bicyclists will also win fun giveaways. Be sure to stop by and Reboot Your Commute!

Associated Students Inc.

Poly Escapes Used-Gear Sale on May 9

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ASI Poly Escapes will host a used-gear sale Thursday, May 9, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on theHealth Center lawn. Items to be sold at discounted prices include tents, surfboards, wetsuits, climbing shoes, medicine balls, surf booties, coolers and more.

Learn More about the Sale

College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences

What’s Going on at Swanton Pacific Ranch? May 14 Update

Cal Poly Report — May 8, 2024 (3)Architects will give an update on reconstruction plans for Cal Poly’s Swanton Pacific Ranch on Tuesday, May 14, from 2:10-3 p.m. in the Advanced Technology Lab (No. 7). Work is underway to rebuild the 3,200-acre facility in Santa Cruz County, following the 2020 CZU Lighting Complex Fire that destroyed much of the ranch’s infrastructure. Siegel & Strain Architects visited campus in 2023 to gather input to inform reconstruction planning. The session is open to the campus community and will be an opportunity to learn of their efforts, ask questions and provide input to ongoing planning efforts.

Learn more about the ranch

Kennedy Library

Transformation Project Subject of Virtual Town Hall May 20

Cal Poly Report — May 8, 2024 (4)The Kennedy Library Transformation team will host a virtual panel discussion featuring the project design and build firms, Miller Hull and Hensel Phelps, on Monday, May 20, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.Learn more in this Zoom session about the library project and how it is progressing. During a Q&A portion, panelists will answer questions submitted by the online audience prior to the event .Go online tosave this event to your calendar or to submita question.

Attend the May 20 Town Hall on Zoom

Cal Poly Partners

Subway Donates $25,000 to Help Fight Campus Food Insecurity

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During the “Wrappy Hour” event April 25, Subway made a $25,000 donation to the Cal Poly Basic Needs Initiative to help support campus members struggling with food insecurity. The initiative, which includes the Cal Poly Food Pantry, procures and offers a wide variety of packaged and canned foods, fresh produce, frozen meals and personal hygiene items to students, faculty and staff. It’s a commitment to fostering an equitable environment that honors the well-being of the campus community through intentionality and innovation. The donation was made in partnership with Subway, Cal Poly Partners and Campus Dining.

Campus Health and Wellbeing

Annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk Is May 11

Cal Poly Report — May 8, 2024 (6)The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, in partnership with Campus Health and Wellbeing and the San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health Department, will host the annual Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday, May 11. The 1.5-mile walk around the campus begins at 11 a.m. at the UU Plaza. On-site registration begins at 10 a.m. Faculty and staff are invited to walk to support a friend, a loved one or yourself. Questions? ContactAlexis Becerra at abecer22@calpoly.edu or ext. 6-6142.

Register for the AFSP Walk

Employee Assistance Program

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

Cal Poly Report — May 8, 2024 (7)May is Mental Health Awareness Month, when individuals acknowledge the struggle; fight stigma; and provide support, education and advocacy for people impacted by mental illness. Online screening may help determine whether you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. The Employee Assistance Program,MyLifeMatters.com (sign in: calpoly), is a resource with screeners and webinars on boosting mental health, balance, meditation, resilience and finding help through The Self-Guided Journey. The Self-Guided Journey is an online resource that increases knowledge of how modifying thoughts may improve well-being. LifeMatters can also be reached at 800-367-7474. Questions? EmailLisa Gray (lcgray@calpoly.edu).

Campus Dining

Vista Grande Dining Complex Certified Green

Cal Poly Report — May 8, 2024 (8)Eight venues in the Vista Grande Dining Complex have earnedCertified Green Restaurants®status,Campus Dining announced. To achieve this distinction, each eatery passed the rigorous sustainability requirements established by the Green Restaurant Association. Ratings involved such factors as water and energy usage, waste, vegan menu items, reusable containers, educational materials and others.Campus Dining is proud of its team for operating the complex in an environmentally sustainable manner so that it provides the Mustang community with quality sustainable meals and services.

Campus Health and Wellbeing

Virtual Community Resiliency Workshop Set for May 9

Cal Poly Report — May 8, 2024 (9)Campus Health and Wellbeing’s Courtney de Blieck, trauma treatment coordinator and continuing education specialist (pictured at left), and Alexis Becerra, a health educator and mental health specialist, will lead a virtual Community Resiliency Model workshop Thursday, May 9, from 1:10-2 p.m. Participants will learn how to tune into their nervous system and focus on sensations with skills to build resilience. For more information about the training, visit the.

Questions? ContactBecerra (abecer22@calpoly.edu).

Join the workshop on Zoom

Commencement Office

Graduation Roadshow Coming May 13

Cal Poly Report — May 8, 2024 (10)The Commencement Office invites faculty and staff to the Commencement Roadshow event Monday, May 13, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in theAdvanced Technology Labs (No. 7). Meet the commencement team, learn aboutthis year’s ceremony and receive important updates. The office is ushering in a new era of excellence and innovation for graduates and wants employees to be part of it. Donuts and drinks will be provided at the session. Don't miss this chance to prepare for a spectacular commencement season!

CSU’s Got Talent Webcast

Employees’ Impact on the Future of Work Topic of May 14 Webcast

Cal Poly Report — May 8, 2024 (11)The future of work has drastically shifted on a global scale. Despite living in an age of tremendous change, campus workers have a golden opportunity to prioritize fulfillment, creativity and impact for everyone. Join Elatia Abate, founder of The Future of Now, and explore work’s evolving role while discovering new tools to create and navigate change. Employee and Organization Development invites attendees to register for the May 14 webcast and other free CSU’s Got Talent Webcasts.

More about The Future of Now

Dream Center

Income Generation for Undocumented Students Workshop May 14

Cal Poly Report — May 8, 2024 (12)An Income Generation for Undocumented Students workshop will be held Tuesday, May 14, from 1-2 p.m. in the Student Services Building (No. 124), Room 117. Hosted by the Dream Center, the event will focus on ways to help empower and support undocumented students in overcoming challenges they face accessing income opportunities while pursuing higher education. Attendees will also discover how to provide guidance and support through inclusive and diverse resources. Michelle Segura (pictured), co-founder of Self-Work By Me LLC, will facilitate the workshop that is co-hosted by Career Services, University Housing DEI Fund and the Office of University Diversity and Inclusion. Questions? Emailhdomonos@calpoly.edu.

Cal Poly Pride Faculty Staff Association

Lunch on the Green with Pride May 16

Bring a bag lunch and join the Cal Poly Pride Faculty Staff Association at O’Neill Green Thursday, May 16, from noon-1 p.m. PFSA provides a safe and welcoming environment to empower, attract and retain Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and Ally, and Pansexual (LGBTQIAP) faculty, staff and graduate students. Come meet new friends or say hello to old friends! All interested are welcome!

Learn More about PRIDE

Employee and Organization Development

Upcoming Professional Development Courses

Cal Poly Report — May 8, 2024 (13)Employee and Organization Development offers live and virtual professional development workshops from Cal Poly and other CSU campuses through the Cross Campus Collaboration series. Registration for the following and additional workshops is on a first-come basis.

  • Subject Matter Experts and Course Design, Thursday, May, 30, 2-3 p.m.
  • Success as First-Gen Professional, Wednesday, June 5, noon-1 p.m.
  • Building Trust in the Workplace, Tuesday, June 11, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

See the full list of Cross Campus Collaboration Sessions

Administration and Finance

Travel Lodging Expense Limit Increases

Cal Poly Report — May 8, 2024 (14)The lodging expense limit has been increased for travel on university business. The lodging expense limit policy has been increased to $333 per night from $275 to adjust for inflation and to align with other state public higher education institutions. This rate applies to travel on or after April 18.Conference hotels do not require a justification if they are over the policy limit. When completing expense forms, be sure to identify the hotel as part of the conference in the comment section. For more information, see theCSU Travel and Business Expense Policy.

College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences

Popular College Facility Tour Returns May 17

Cal Poly Report — May 8, 2024 (15)CAFES is hosting its popular bus tour of the college’s unique production units and centers on Friday, May 17, from 2:10-4:30 p.m.Stops include the Oppenheimer Family Equine Center, JUSTIN and J. LOHR Center for Wine and Viticulture, Trestle Vineyard, Strawberry Center, Grimm Family Center for Organic Production and Research, dairy and creamery (with a free scoop of Cal Poly ice cream) and the Leaning Pine Arboretum.Seating is limited.The tour meets at 2 p.m.at Ag Circle in front of Erhart Agriculture Building ( No. 10).The event is part of Poly Connections, which connects faculty and staff with places, people and resources across campus.

Sign up today for CAFES tour

Courtney Elizabeth Smyth Memorial

Nominations Sought by May 24 for $10,000 Scholarship

The Office of the Dean of Students invites faculty and staff to submit nominations for the Courtney Elizabeth Smyth Memorial Scholarship. The $10,000 scholarship honors the memory of Smyth, a Cal Poly business student whose short life was marked by resilience in the face of adversity. Each year, the university acknowledges a student who has overcome personal tragedy or hardship, suggesting inner strength and a commitment to maintaining academic progress. Send nomination letters tojmpeders@calpoly.edu by Friday, May 24. Letters should include the nominee's name, strengths, potential for success, character insights and ability to excel under personal adversity.

Commencement June 15-16

Honor the Class of 2024 with a Graduate Celebration Slide

Cal Poly Report — May 8, 2024 (16)Cal Poly Graduate Celebration Slides give faculty, staff and departments the unique opportunity to honor and recognize the Class of 2024 in a big way on a big screen. Send a special message for a graduate to see on the large video screen as they enter Spanos Stadium. Each slide will showcase a graduate's name, degree, college, two photos and a personal message. They will run in a celebratory slideshow visible to graduates and attendeesbefore each collegecommencement ceremony June 15 and 16. Space is limited — purchase a slide today!

PURCHASE A GRADUATE CELEBRATION SLIDE

Music Department

Pianist W. Terrence Spiller to Perform Final Beethoven Sonata Cycle at PAC May 10

Cal Poly Report — May 8, 2024 (17)Pianist and music Professor Emeritus W. Terrence Spiller will give his final Beethoven sonata cycle recital at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, in the Pavilion of the Performing Arts Center. The program will be bookended by two large sonatas: the massive Sonata No. 4 in E-flat Major, Op. 7; and the majestic “Waldstein” sonata, No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53. Between these titans will be two smaller works: the compact and joyous Sonata No. 22 in F Major, Op. 54, and the lyrical No. 13 in E-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 1. Spiller’s first recital in the cycle was in 2016.Tickets are sold at the Ticket Office, ext. 6-4849. Call the Music Department with questions, ext. 6-2406.

Get Tickets

Upcoming Events @ Home

For an overview of up-to-date sports information, photos and videos, visit gopoly.com.

Friday, May 10
Baseball vs. Utah Tech, Baggett Stadium, 6 p.m.
Track and field hosting Big West Championship, Miller and Capriotti Athletics Complex, all day.

Saturday, May 11
Baseball vs. Utah Tech, Baggett Stadium, 1 p.m. (doubleheader).
Track and field hosting Big West Championship, Miller and Capriotti Athletics Complex, all day.

Sunday, May 12
Baseball vs. Utah Tech, Baggett Stadium, noon.

Tickets can be purchased at the Cal Poly Ticket office, located at the Performing Arts Center, and online.

CSU/State Positions

About State Jobs

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 at academicpersonnel@calpoly.edu.

Submit all requested application materials as attachments to your online application by the review begin date for full consideration.

Staff Listings

Support Services Coordinator – Disability Resource Center (Administrative Support Coordinator – 12 Months) – Student Affairs – Disability Resources Center. $46,380-$76,032 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $48,535-$54,000 per year. Open until filled. #538316

Senior Program Manager (Facilities Planning and Capital Projects – Administrator II) – Administration and Finance – Facilities Planning. Anticipated hiring range: $150,000-$185,000 per year. Open until filled. #538823

Administrative Support Coordinator – The Plant Sciences (Administrative Support Coordinator – 12 Months) – Academic Affairs-Provost – Plant Science. $44,160-$69,396 per year (based on 40-hour work week). Anticipated hiring range: $19,876-$24,268 per year (based on 18 hours a week). Open until filled. #535630

Associate Vice President for Academic Personnel (Administrator III) – University Personnel – Academic Personnel. Anticipated hiring range: $185,000-$220,000 per year. Open until filled. #539001

Internal Postings – To find internally posted positions start from your Cal Poly Portal. Click “Cal Poly Jobs” on the left-hand menu. On the next page click “Apply.” There you will see all internally and externally posted positions.

Faculty Listings

Full-Time Lecturer Livestock Production (12 months), CAFES-Animal Science. #538429

Full Time Lecturer –Environmental Engineering (AY 2024-25), CENG-Civil and Environmental Engineering. #538224

Full-Time Lecturer –Transportation Engineering (AY 2024-25), CENG-Civil and Environmental Engineering. #537457

Full-Time Lecturer AY –Computer Science and Software Engineering (AY 2024/25), CENG-Computer Science and Software Engineering. #538046

Full-Time Lecturer –Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering –Manufacturing (AY 2024/25), CENG-Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. #535285

PART-TIME LECTURER POOLS – Pools are opening for 2024-2025 academic year.Please visit jobs.calpoly.edu and search department of interest.

Cal Poly Partners Positions

About Jobs at Cal Poly Partners

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 Corporation website. For assistance, contact Human Resources at 805-756-1121.

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ASI Employment Positions

About Jobs at ASI

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.

ASI Listings

Director – ASI Programs and Services. Starting annual salary $121,155.99 plus excellent benefits. Annual salary range: $121,155.99-$193,849.58. Open until filled.

Assistant Coordinator – Club Services. Starting pay rate $29.08 per hour plus excellent benefits. Pay range: $29.08-$46.54 per hour. Accepting applications until May 13.

Coordinator I – Craft Center (Three Year, Temporary). Starting annual salary $74,418.39 plus excellent benefits. Salary range: $74,418.39-$119,069.42. Open until filled.

Coordinator I – Audio Visual. Starting pay rate $74,418.39 annually plus excellent benefits. Annual salary range $74,418.39-$119,069.42. Accepting applications until May 13.

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FAQs

What's the hardest major to get into at Cal Poly? ›

Psychology: 3,657 applicants, 73 spaces available — 2% Computer science: 6,304 applicants, 202 spaces available — 3.2% Marine sciences: 746 applicants, 24 spaces available — 3.2% Software engineering: 758 applicants, 25 spaces available — 3.3%

Why is Cal Poly so hard to get into? ›

Because we are an impacted campus, our selection processes uses an objective, comprehensive review process that extends beyond the basic eligibility index utilized by the California State University. This means that many CSU-eligible students are unable to be offered admission.

What is the least competitive major at Cal Poly SLO? ›

Here's a look at the 10 least competitive majors for freshman applicants:
  • Recreation, parks and tourism administration: 365 applicants, 82 spaces available — 22.5%
  • Liberal studies: 493 applicants, 108 spaces available — 21.9%
  • Industrial engineering: 299 applicants, 65 spaces available — 21.7%
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What is the average GPA for Cal Poly SLO? ›

The average GPA at Cal Poly is 4. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 4, Cal Poly requires you to be at the top of your class.

What's the easiest major to get into at Cal Poly? ›

Which majors at Cal Poly have the least competition for a spot? Here's a list
  • Agriculture & environmental plant sciences: 275 applicants, 76 spaces available (28%)
  • Agricultural business: 596 applicants, 161 spaces available (27%)
  • Construction management: 375 applicants, 100 spaces available (27%)
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Is it harder to get into UCLA or Cal Poly? ›

Is UCLA or California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Harder to get into? Which school is easier to get into? If you're looking at acceptance rate alone, then UCLA is more difficult to get into.

What is the most popular major at Cal Poly? ›

The most popular majors at California State Polytechnic University--Pomona include: Business Administration and Management, General; Psychology, General; Civil Engineering, General; Mechanical Engineering; Hospitality Administration/Management, General; Sociology, General; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Computer ...

What majors are not impacted at Cal Poly? ›

At Cal Poly SLO, liberal arts and humanities majors generally have less competition compared to engineering, architecture, and certain disciplines in the sciences. Examples of less impacted majors include English, history, philosophy, psychology, and sociology.

What is Cal Poly SLO famous for? ›

Cal Poly is best-known for its engineering and agriculture programs. At Cal Poly's College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences students learn about everything from avocados to the anatomy of a cow.

Is Cal Poly SLO or Pomona better? ›

What's better, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo or Cal Poly Pomona? In terms of reputation, Cal Poly SLO is “better” than Cal Poly Pomona, which is why Cal Poly SLO #2 is ranked higher than Cal Poly Pomona #14. However, it is unclear if there is any difference in RIO (return on investment).

Is Cal Poly SLO prestigious? ›

Is Cal Poly SLO considered a prestigious school across the nation? On a national level, Engineering & Architecture for sure. In California, SLO is definitely seen as one of the top schools — especially for its tuition cost.

Is Cal Poly San Luis Obispo a party school? ›

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is known primarily for its strong academic programs, particularly in engineering, architecture, and agriculture. That being said, the social atmosphere does exist, and parties can be found if you're interested in that scene.

What major is Cal Poly best known for? ›

The Cal Poly Department of Engineering is the most popular major on campus and features aerospace, computer and biomedical engineering programs where students follow the school's motto, “Learn by Doing”.

Does Cal Poly admit by major? ›

All Cal Poly applicants must select a major. Undeclared is not an option for our campus. You will be evaluated against other first-year applicants applying to the same major. You may select an alternate major, but very few applicants are offered admissions based on their alternate major selection.

What is the hardest major to get into UC? ›

Computer Science, Engineering, and Economics are the top three hardest majors to get into at Berkeley, followed by Biology and Political Science. The Computer Science program at Berkeley is one of the top-ranked CS programs in the world, so admission there is no small feat.

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