About Dean Bailey
Dean Phil Bailey
Phil Bailey is Dean of Cal Poly’s College of Science and Mathematics, and a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. He joined the faculty in 1969 after earning BS and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry from The University of Texas (Austin) and Purdue University respectively. He became Associate Dean in 1973, Dean in 1983 and was Interim Vice-President for Academic Affairs in 1989-90. He is the senior science Dean in the California State University and probably the senior member of the actively employed Cal Poly community in years of service. He has taught almost every term during his more than 40 years at Cal Poly.
Dean Bailey and his wife Dr. Christina Bailey (Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry) are co-authors on a number of books including Organic Chemistry, A Brief Survey of Concepts and Applications (Prentice Hall, 6th Edition; English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean). The Baileys have performed Chemistry Magic Shows for over 125,000 people and have published 30,000 copies of a professional DVD of the presentation.
As an assistant professor, Dr. Bailey was awarded Advisor of the Year by the Associated Students Incorporated. The Disability Resource Center has recognized him for outstanding support. At the Spring 2010 Black Commencement Ceremony, the Black Faculty and Staff Association recognized the Bailey’s for their support of African American students and students of color in general. Also in 2010, Dean Bailey received the Provost’s Leadership Award for Partnership in Philanthropy.
The Baileys have four adopted mixed race children (now adults) and have had 15 or so Cal Poly students (multicultural/racial) live with them over the years to assist them financially and otherwise in completing their college degrees.
Contact Info
Dean Phil Bailey
Faculty Offices East 229B
805-756-2226
805-756-1670 Fax
pbailey@calpoly.edu