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Active Transportation And Perceptions Of Safety: A Case Study Of A Regional Trail And A Transit Corridor In Salt Lake City, Utah., Ivis Garcia Zambrana, Shabnam Khan

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In this article, Garcia and Ara Khan discuss their study on the relationship between perceptions of safety from crime and active transportation with a regional bike and pedestrian trail system in Salt Lake City. Based on community surveys and focus group discussions, the study concludes on important suggestions on how to increase the perception of safety in low-income neighborhoods that go beyond streetscape improvements.

The Conversable Scale Of Cities, Lineu Castello

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One of the usual criticisms of the contemporary metropolis is that it is fragmented by mega-projects run by private sector interests. In this provocative article, Castello notes the positive outcomes of this phenomenon as long as the fragments result in places of a type and scale appropriate for public engagement and social conversation.

Cartoon Corner

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3rd California Climate Action Planning Conference

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Eulogy For W. David Conn, William Siembieda

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A Note From The Editor, Vicente Del Rio

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A Note From The Department Head, Michael R. Boswell

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Editorial Board

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Academic Senate - Agenda, 3/13/2018, Academic Senate

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Academic Senate - Meeting Minutes, 3/13/2018, Academic Senate

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Academic Senate - Meeting Minutes, 3/6/2018, Academic Senate

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Evaluating Recruitment Seasonality Of Red Abalone (Haliotis Rufescens) To Inform Fisheries Management And Conservation Policy, Leslie Hart

Baker/Koob Endowments Awarded Projects

Understanding the seasonality of red abalone recruitment (larval settlement) and the relationship between recruitment and oceanographic conditions is critical for managing this economically important species. Red abalone, Haliotis rufescens, were historically part of a recreational and commercial fishery in southern and central California until overharvesting and disease rapidly decreased populations. Recruitment dynamics of red abalone are poorly understood. Previous research conducted at a central California site, Hopkins Marine Life Refuge (HMLR), from 2012-2015 reveal remarkably consistent recruitment rates of red abalone, while northern California recruitment greatly fluctuated within the same time period. To address this gap in our knowledge, I …

Indoor Air Monitoring Of Select Volatile Organic Compounds In Wineries Using Active Sampling And Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Andrew Kaneda

Baker/Koob Endowments Awarded Projects

Most wine-making processes occur indoors or inside enclosed areas, where the threat of accumulating volatile compounds can result in compromised human health and safety. Compounds such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, styrene, and ethanol have concentration limits set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These volatile organic compounds (VOCs), as well as carbon dioxide, will be tested for during various stages of the wine-making process using EPA Method T0-17: a standardized method for determining VOCs in ambient air using active sampling onto sorbent tubes. VOCs that are collected on the sorbent tubes will be analyzed using thermal desorption …

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

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. …

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 …

“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

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

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 …

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

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 …

Wisehart Cutting Horses Business And Customer Portfolio, Tawni Brook Stoneburner

Agricultural Education and Communication

The cutting horse industry has been around for many years with the first competition being held in 1898, as a way for people to prove their own horses’ ranch talents and has now grown to an industry based on trainers and clients (NCHA, 2018). The main goal of the trainer is to get a horse prepared to show at its best ability and to win the most earnings (Wisehart, E., 2017). According to the American Quarter Horse Handbook, “Judges score the horses on their ability to keep the cow from returning to the herd, cow sense, attentiveness and courage.” (AQHA …

Ag Buddies: Making Connections With Agriculture Leaders And Elementary Youth, Lacee Holloway, Rachel Dewar, Mickey Guerra, Chantal Herrera

Agricultural Education and Communication

The author Bill McBean defines being a leader as, “exhibiting moral and ethical courage and setting an example for everyone.” Leadership begins at an early age and demonstrating the right way to lead and how to teach others should be instilled in a child when they are young enough to develop the right tools for success. Future Farmers of America and the agriculture programs that it is integrated into are prime examples of what being a leader inhibits. The National FFA Organization states that, “they taught us that agriculture is more than planting and harvesting — it's a science, it's …

Rock The Vine, Emily Elizabeth Rosa, Alexandria Broedlow

Agricultural Education and Communication

In conclusion, Rock the Vine, created a profit of $1, 245.16, as well as a platform for the local community members taste and discover new boutique winemakers and cideries in the central coast region. This event could benefit with a larger target audience and add aspects to the event ie. food, more music, beer, games. Future events will acquire different themes in order to keep the event fresh and evolving just as the wine industry seasons do. Spring and summer seasons will focus on lighter wines like whites and rosé themed events. The research discovered a need for this style …

The Santa Barbara County Fair Entries Office Manual, Heidi Alyssa Morisoli

Agricultural Education and Communication

Employee training is vital to any company and essential for an organization’s success (UMA S. N, 2013). Job training is defined as the process of enhancing the skills, capabilities and knowledge of employees doing a particular job (Schappel, 2016). Regarding job training, 76% of employees have reported this type of training is most important when obtaining a new job (Schappel, 2016). Not only is training desired amongst employees but it also improves morale of employees, decreases the need for employee supervision, increases chances of promotions, and increases employee productivity (UMA S. N, 2013). One training opportunity that companies utilize is …

G3 Facebook Campaign, Virginia Rose Lee

Agricultural Education and Communication

G3 Enterprises, started by the third generation of the Gallo family, provides packing and supply chain services within the wine industry. The transportation department focuses and specializes in transporting wine grapes from vineyards to the wineries for Gallo and external companies. In some ways, marketing a service as business-to-business can be more complex than marketing a business-to-consumer product according to B2B International (Hague, Harrison, 2017). Therefore, G3 needs to branch out of its traditional marketing and keep up with current trends by creating a greater social media presence. If G3 Transportation can successfully showcase its trucking service through social media, …

Fishing For Answers: Barriers To Secondary Agricultural English Course Adoption, Sydney Arlene Keen

Agricultural Education and Communication

Wamba (2012) said, “...literacy education plays an important role in moving people out of poverty toward greater self-sufficiency post-graduation” (p. 109). Nearly 47% of first-time California community college students are enrolled in remedial English coursework (Student Success, 2015). Further, California high school dropout rates are at 11% due to “school-related reasons…implying a lack of engagement and lack of perceived relevance” in curriculum (Gottfried & Plasman, 2017, p. 30). Literacy in our high school classrooms must be addressed.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) coursework has been linked to lower dropout rates; particularly in grades 11 and 12 (Gottfried & Plasman, 2017). …