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Planning And Power: Architectural Reflections Of Student Minorities At Cal Poly, Caroline Ambrose
Planning And Power: Architectural Reflections Of Student Minorities At Cal Poly, Caroline Ambrose
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
This paper will dis sect the power dynamics of the built environment at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) as it relates to spatial representation for minorities on campus. By observing campus growth throughout the university’s history through the lenses of campus minorities, including women, black students, queer students, and disabled students, a pattern of dismissal and reluctanct compliance comes to light. While the administration’s rhetoric often reflects goals of inclusivity and diversity, the architectural history of Cal Poly reflects a lack of investment and reaction to the concerns of student minorities.
Similarities Between The Second Generation Of Female Psychologists And Female Students In Cal Poly’S Child Development Program, Jenny Delk
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
This essay aims to uncover the similarities between female students in Cal Poly’s Psychology and Child Development Department and the second generation of female psychologists in American society. The department’s history will be examined in order to establish its importance at Cal Poly, a traditionally vocational institution. Additionally, this essay will consider how female students in the department argued its importance and validity through on campus advocacy and their senior projects. The essay will close with a section detailing faculty perspectives on the validity of psychology and child development as a true science amongst other disciplines at Cal Poly. The …
Cal Poly Students Struggle For Gay Rights, Dio Capilla
Cal Poly Students Struggle For Gay Rights, Dio Capilla
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
This paper follows the gay rights movement at Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo through the 1970s. Cal Poly’s Gay Students Union (GSU) was first proposed in 1972, but had to undergo a series of legal battles before Cal Poly administration finally granted the organization official school recognition four years later. University President Robert E. Kennedy only signed the Union’s bylaws under the direct advisory of the State Attorney General. Kennedy claimed his opposition to the club was only for legal reasons, but this claim did not hold up against previous statements made by the administration. Further discrimination was faced …
History 303 Research And Writing In History: Cal Poly History Presented To Professor Andrew Morris California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo A Course Taken In Partial Fulfillment Of My Bachelor Of Arts Degree In History By Victoria Duehring March 13, 2020 The Discovery Of Margaret Chase And Why It Takes A Detective To Learn About Women, Victoria Duehring
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
Scholarly work on the experience/erasure of Miss Margaret Chase: first and only female president of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. With the main focus being on difficulties throughout her life, and impact of the male gaze on her legacy: which resulted in an extreme lack of direct primary sources. Through analysis of gender issues during Chase’s presidency and the effect of her erasure on campus it is clear that there is a disadvantage to being a woman in a position of power on Cal Poly’s campus. This disadvantage is chronicled throughout Chase’s life, but also to this day as there …
Cal Poly During World War Ii: Financial Decisions And Campus Life 1943-1945, Clara Juarez
Cal Poly During World War Ii: Financial Decisions And Campus Life 1943-1945, Clara Juarez
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
World War II would bring many hardships to the country and the lives of citizens within the United States. Specifically, those of higher education would be greatly impacted. Cal Poly originally had been fortunate enough to not feel these hardships when war initially started. However, due to a huge financial loss; Cal Polys main source of income, the college would be amongst others struggling to maintain normal school operations. Julian McPhee; President of Cal Poly during WWII, would begin to scramble for financial answers; meanwhile, the school’s admissions continued to decline. The explorations of McPhees reactions to the financial distress …
Court’S In Session: The Development Of Pre-Law Programs At Cal Poly, Megan Hayes
Court’S In Session: The Development Of Pre-Law Programs At Cal Poly, Megan Hayes
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
The American Bar Association, the association which accredits lawyers, allowing them to practice law, does not recommend a specific path or major in preparation for law school. It does, however, recommend taking demanding courses that will foster skills like problem-solving, critical reading, research, etc. So how does one prepare for law school, especially like a Polytechnic School at Cal Poly? When Cal Poly was founded in 1903, it did not even have a pre-law program, let alone any programs in the liberal arts/social sciences area. It was not until the later development of the Political Science Department that pre-law programs …
World War Ii And Its Impact On Cal Poly: Enrollment And Learn By Doing, Willie Kirschner
World War Ii And Its Impact On Cal Poly: Enrollment And Learn By Doing, Willie Kirschner
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
This paper will argue that World War II had a positive impact on Cal Poly’s campus because of the establishment of the Naval Flight Preparatory School. Financial issues will be addressed as will the enrollment numbers before and after the war. Cal Poly’s learn by doing slogan will be discussed and how the Navy’s program solidified the idea. Student attitudes at the time will also be covered. With this paper I hope to add to the works done by previous scholars and to allow the reader to know more about the subject. With this information I hope to help others …
Beatniks And Politics, Nothing Is New: Analyzing The Factors Surrounding Cal Poly’S Anti-War Movement During The Vietnam War, Brooks Martin
Beatniks And Politics, Nothing Is New: Analyzing The Factors Surrounding Cal Poly’S Anti-War Movement During The Vietnam War, Brooks Martin
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
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The Creation Of The Cal Poly Architecture Department And The Decline Of Multi-Disciplinary Education, Annie Martinez
The Creation Of The Cal Poly Architecture Department And The Decline Of Multi-Disciplinary Education, Annie Martinez
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
The creation of the architecture department spurred the decline of multidisciplinary education among the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED). This development led to the separation and hierarchy of majors within CAED as it destroyed the communal nature of an experimental and innovative teaching approach. The process of this change reveals the detrimental impacts to the faculty, curriculum and culture of the department. The faculty was divided, leading to a less interdisciplinary curriculum and a less communal nature of innovative learning among the College community.
Historical Issues In Cal Poly’S Fraternities, Vincent Mejia
Historical Issues In Cal Poly’S Fraternities, Vincent Mejia
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
In recent years, fraternities have grown exponentially at Cal Poly and have served many good purposes on campus. However, from the time of its inception in 1949 until now, there existed a great many problems. Much of the research that exists depicts the negative aspects of fraternities, such as hazing, rape, and racial antagonism. Cal Poly itself has also experienced similar issues throughout the course of its history. Hazing has been an issue at Cal Poly since before any Greek organization was on campus. It is easy to see how that behavior transitioned over once fraternities began arising. An early …
What Didn’T Happen: Analyzing Cal Poly’S Proposed Educational Assistance Program Following The Korean War, Sam Mcclintock
What Didn’T Happen: Analyzing Cal Poly’S Proposed Educational Assistance Program Following The Korean War, Sam Mcclintock
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
Following the Korean War, Cal Poly was approached to take part in a program to provide technical education assistance to vocational schools in the Republic of Korea by the newly formed United States Foreign Operations Administration. This paper seeks to analyze that program in the context of Cal Poly’s history, especially in comparison to other international education programs and to other dealings between the University and the United States Government. Although Cal Poly ultimately never took part in the Korea Program, it still provides insight into the college’s priorities and place in the context of US foreign policy in the …
Cal Poly And Wwii: A Time Of Change, Matthew Schivo
Cal Poly And Wwii: A Time Of Change, Matthew Schivo
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
The goal of this paper is to examine the effects of World War II on higher education, specifically California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. WWII completely changed the dynamics of the school from the years 1939-1946 bringing in various federal programs as well as Naval programs to help support the school during financial hardship. Although the changes were not always liked by the students, or by the faculty and staff, they were necessary to keep Cal Poly up and running. Similar processes were happening at other colleges around the country as many of them faced similar financial problems as …
Forgotten Opposition: Cal Poly Reactions To American Imperialism In The 1980s, Cooper Lock
Forgotten Opposition: Cal Poly Reactions To American Imperialism In The 1980s, Cooper Lock
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
The Reagan Administration employed aggressive rhetoric in combating the supposed spread of communism in Latin America during the 1980s. The El Salvador ruling party’s fight against the leftist Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front became a hotspot for United States foreign aid and involvement. Extensive amounts of money poured into the region, inciting equally extensive disapproval and distrust from the American people. The reactions to these events at a national level have been extensively covered, whereas university students’ have been left relatively in the dark. This paper analyzes Cal Poly reactions and responses to United States foreign policy throughout the decade. …
The Great Depression And Its Effects On Cal Poly: As Compared To Other Higher Educational Institutions Across The Nation, Daniel Verbera
The Great Depression And Its Effects On Cal Poly: As Compared To Other Higher Educational Institutions Across The Nation, Daniel Verbera
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
Then California Polytechnic School did not fare well under the years of the Great Depression and under President Crandall. Cal Poly was in steep decline and eventually Crandall resigned during the peak of the economic crisis. However, President McPhee took over and brought with him a complete overhaul of the school into a vocational college. Not only did McPhee bring Cal Poly out of the Depression, but he expanded the college as well in terms of funding, projects, and buildings. By the advent of World War Two Cal Poly failed as an institution only in having been unable to supply …
The History Of Poly Royal And Its Relationship With The City Of San Luis Obispo, Maegan Sheehan
The History Of Poly Royal And Its Relationship With The City Of San Luis Obispo, Maegan Sheehan
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
Over the years, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) has grown to become one of the most prestigious public universities in the western United States. Part of the reason for this continued success is the school’s devotion to maintaining tradition. The city of San Luis Obispo has been an integral partner in the school’s success through their willingness to accommodate the university’s needs. This report aims to examine the relationship between Cal Poly and the city of San Luis Obispo in regard to the Poly Royal open house event. Since the establishment of the university in 1901, …
Marketing A College: Cal Poly’S Marketing Evolution From The 1960s-1980s, Tesia Wilson
Marketing A College: Cal Poly’S Marketing Evolution From The 1960s-1980s, Tesia Wilson
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
The concept of marketing is easily understood today because it is everywhere, but back in the 1950s and 1960s marketing was a relatively new concept. Specifically college marketing, as attending college became more popular from the 1960s to the 1980s. This paper is focused around Cal Poly’s promotional materials including pamphlets, brochures and course catalogs, emphasizing how pictures and words were used to market the school. Through exploration it is clear these materials focused on some majors more than others, specifically agriculture and engineering. From the 1960s to the 1980s, there is a clear change in how marketing became more …
Cal Poly: A Shift From State Dependence To Donor Dependence Over The Course Of Three University Presidents, David Vacchio
Cal Poly: A Shift From State Dependence To Donor Dependence Over The Course Of Three University Presidents, David Vacchio
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
Cal Poly’s period of financial uncertainty under McPhee during the Great Depression led to an expanded effort between the school and the state to find alternative ways of funding the school, and gradually began to lean towards a system less involved with the state due to its budget restrictions and laws preventing it from loaning its credit. The creation of the Cal Poly Foundation in 1940 was an important step in distancing the school from the jungle of state regulations, but McPhee had to consistently struggle with the law for the right for Cal Poly to use the Foundation due …
The Greek System And The Influence Of Cal Poly’S Students Towards Campus Administration, Austin Park
The Greek System And The Influence Of Cal Poly’S Students Towards Campus Administration, Austin Park
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
This paper will portray how Cal Poly’s Greek life systems as well as the regular student body have influenced the university’s present policies of alcohol and other misconducts. It will examine the history of some fraternities who have received serious punishments due to their actions which resulted in the expulsion and dissolution of their organizations. However, in efforts to maintain stable relationships with Cal Poly and the residents of San Luis Obispo, it is common for fraternities and sororities to participate in local and national philanthropic services in order to maintain stable relationships through philanthropy. Since the 1970s, fraternities as …
The Development Of The Baker Building And The Long Road Towards Its Completion, Connor Petterson
The Development Of The Baker Building And The Long Road Towards Its Completion, Connor Petterson
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
This paper focuses on the history and development of the Baker Building. There are three main stages to the history of this building. The first stage was coming up with the idea of having a new science center with the main reasoning being that the old Science Building (also known as the Spider Building) couldn’t accommodate the growing student population. The second stage of this history was the funding problems the project had and how they had to focus on public-private partnerships as well as donations from Cal Poly alumni and the San Luis Obispo community to receive their funding. …
Understanding The Chaos: Poly Royal Riots In 1990, Coraal Dadon
Understanding The Chaos: Poly Royal Riots In 1990, Coraal Dadon
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
In April of 1990, Cal Poly’s President Warren J. Baker made the decision to indefinitely cancel the annual open house event, Poly Royal. The decision was made easy because of the violent and disruptive riots that broke out during the weekend of the event that year. Primarily the result of binge drinking among young students, the riots included: arson, destruction of property, and over a hundred injuries. This paper will explore all the precautionary measures taken by city officials to combat the riots and examine the measures that could have been taken to prevent the riots from happening. Using sources …
Cal Poly’S Vietnam Veterans: Neglected But Not Voiceless, Faye Messner
Cal Poly’S Vietnam Veterans: Neglected But Not Voiceless, Faye Messner
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
Vietnam Veterans at Cal Poly offered an interesting and important voice to the overall discussion of the war on campus. Student veterans participated in the same debates on the war and offered their opinions. They spoke skeptically about the war and participated in campus protests alongside civilian students. Unfortunately, life as a student veteran at Cal Poly was difficult. The benefits they received through the G.I. Bill were difficult to acquire and had many limitations. Likewise, Cal Poly administration made it difficult for veterans to receive the support they needed. Because of this, they formed their own groups to create …
Cal Poly Liberal Studies Program: A Look At The Growing Focus On Stem In Teacher Preparation, Erin Goode
Cal Poly Liberal Studies Program: A Look At The Growing Focus On Stem In Teacher Preparation, Erin Goode
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
Teacher preparation at Cal Poly has had a presence on campus since the 1950’s. Under the title of Liberal Studies, the program has developed into one of the foremost teacher preparation programs in the state. Part of Liberal Studies’ success is from a growing focus on STEM education for teachers both through the curriculum and outside programs. This paper discusses the benefits of the Liberal Studies Department residing under the College of Science and Mathematics and the increased opportunities the program were exposed to after moving from the College of Liberal Arts in 2009.
Cal Poly’S Role In Globalization, Ava Fry
Cal Poly’S Role In Globalization, Ava Fry
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
This paper discusses the effects of an uneasy position for America in the 1980s business markets on the university’s decision to internationalize the curriculum, specifically the responses of Cal Poly’s administration and its student body. The rhetoric used for the proposal of an International Education Office in 1988 by the Academic Senate, revealed an unexpected motivation behind its creation that intrigued me to look further. It seemed that the education system was rapidly globalizing in schools across the nation. A dramatic increase of studies on programs abroad support this claim, however, research failed to show the same international action at …
Cal Poly’S Sexual Revolution, Jasmine Valsaint
Cal Poly’S Sexual Revolution, Jasmine Valsaint
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
The sexual revolution is perceived as a shift in sexual attitudes beginning in the mid 1960’s and ending in the mid 1980’s. The revolution was apparent at universities across the United States through the introduction of widely available contraceptives and education in sexual health. The purpose of this paper is to investigate and describe how the sexual revolution allowed for social and administrative change at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Through statistical reports as well as the ever-changing views of students and faculty on campus, it can be proven that although Cal Poly is historically conservative, it …
“What Were You Wearing?”: Victimization Of Sexual Assault Victims At Cal Poly, Joanna Birns
“What Were You Wearing?”: Victimization Of Sexual Assault Victims At Cal Poly, Joanna Birns
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
This paper will argue that Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo place greater blame and responsibility on women victims of sexual assault than their perpetrators. Sexual assault and sexual assault prevention methods in local media will be examined, as will three recent Title IX cases of Cal Poly students. Placing abundant blame and responsibility on the victims of sexual assault creates a culture of victimization, which discourages victims from reporting their sexual assaults. Although this paper does not offer up suggestions of how we can better Cal Poly’s approach to sexual assault, it hopes to spark a conversation about improving …
“We Need A Little More Of This” Margaret Chase And Her Career At Cal Poly, Jacob Robin
“We Need A Little More Of This” Margaret Chase And Her Career At Cal Poly, Jacob Robin
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
In 1908, a woman by the name of Margaret Chase set foot on the Cal Poly campus. She was the epitome of a strong leader in her school and community. The respectability cast upon her by her peers has shown the influence she has given to the faculty and students. Chase represents a role model, whose story has not been told; however, it should be. The school motto of Cal Poly is “Learn By Doing” and Margaret Chase lived her life on those accords. The school expects every student to live and study by that motto, but Miss Chase shows …
Ah Louis And His Family’S Legacy At Cal Poly And The Area Of San Luis Obispo, Mariah Fiske
Ah Louis And His Family’S Legacy At Cal Poly And The Area Of San Luis Obispo, Mariah Fiske
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
This paper examines the history and unique experience of Ah Louis and his children and their effects on making the area of San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly more accepting to Chinese and Chinese Americans. The paper will also examine past and current issues of discrimination towards Chinese and Chinese Americans at Cal Poly and in the area of San Luis Obispo in comparison to the state of California. The oldest son of Ah Louis, Young Louis, was incredibly instrumental in creating acceptance at Cal Poly and the community through his founding and work in the Chinese Student Association. The …
History Of California Polytechnic Foundation, 1940s – 1950s: A Power Struggle Of Private Management Of Higher Education And State Management, Jon Reinemann
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
This paper is an examination of the history of California Polytechnic Foundation during the 1940s – 1950s. A power struggle of private management of higher education and state management existed between the administration of California Polytechnic State University and the Department of Education of California. Julian A. McPhee made his personal mission to extend the financial stability for the University after the massive cuts it suffered in the Great Depression. He would ultimately fail as the other California College Presidents brought back the legal incorporation and revised it to make it under direct supervision of CPSU San Luis Obispo and …
Football And Its Importance At Cal Poly, Kyle Stickler
Football And Its Importance At Cal Poly, Kyle Stickler
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
This research looks at the Cal Poly football program and its influence at the university. It looks at Cal Poly and other California State schools similar. While touching on the entire history of the Cal Poly football program, it will hone in on the post World War II era. This time period is significant due to the race to expand higher education. Decision makers at these institutions at the time saw athletics as a key to expanding their respective universities. Students and administration are primary characters in this paper. By looking at student run publications and administration publications, this paper …
“The Living Room Of The Campus”: How Student Involvement Impacted Cal Poly’S College Union, Kelsey Mandell
“The Living Room Of The Campus”: How Student Involvement Impacted Cal Poly’S College Union, Kelsey Mandell
Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports
Today at Cal Poly we make use of our Julian A. McPhee University Union building every day. Home to on-campus student resources such as the Multicultural Center, Gender Equity Center, Pride Center and ASI Craft Center, our UU is a place that provides unity for people of all different groups. Our UU also accommodates a bowling alley, a Chase Bank, Starbucks, a frozen yogurt shop- among other take-out restaurants, as commercial means to produce revenue so the building can sustain itself financially. The UU at Cal Poly is also used as a study space for students or a place to …