News
The Move Continues
New Departments Relocate to Mustang Business Park
More than 150 staff members are moving to the new Mustang Business Park off-campus facility, helping to open 50,000 square feet of student-serving space in the campus core. Teams that have so far moved into the new space include the Department of Emergency Management; Budget and Fiscal Planning; University Accounting and Financial Reporting; Office of the Registrar; University Development and Alumni Engagement; University Personnel; Strategic Business Services; Operational Business Support; Audit and Consulting Services; and Extended Professional and Continuing Education. Contact information and phone numbers for these staff members and departments has not changed.
Learn more about Mustang Business Park
Industry and Media Award
Counseling and Psychological Services Honored
Andrea Lawson, licensed clinical social worker and Campus Health and Wellbeing’s director of Counseling and Psychological Services, and licensed psychologist Dr. Sarah Colwell have been awarded the Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors’ Media Award. Lawson and Colwell are being recognized for the development of CAPS’ Mental Health Fridays Webinar Series, which covers topics like intuitive eating, body image and mourning loss, among others. The webinars are offered live throughout the month of October via Cal Poly Now and are accessible year-round via the Made for Mustangs resource page.
Tournament of Roses Parade
Cal Poly Half of Rose Float Trucked to Pomona
Cal Poly Rose Float students packed up their half of the 2025 Tournament of Roses entry Thursday at the campus Rose Float Lab for transport to Cal Poly Pomona, where the sections will be combined and the float will take shape over the next 12 weeks. The float, “Nessie’s Lakeside Laughs,” will depict an animated lakeside party featuring puffins sliding down Nessie’s fin, beavers crafting with found driftwood, a Scottish terrier riding a paddleboat on the loch (lake or sea inlet in Scottish and Irish Gaelic), and a smiling Highland cow spinning in an innertube.
Cal Poly Partners
Board Meeting Oct. 25
Cal Poly Partners Board meeting will be held on October 25, at 8:30 am at Tech Park, Mount Bishop Rd. It is open to the public. Written public comments must be submitted no later than Wednesday, October 23, via email to [email protected]. Any person desiring to speak on any board item, are asked to fill out a Board Appearance Request and submit 24 hours prior to the board meeting, and arrive at 8:15 am. The Zoom Webinar is for the public to view only https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/84692495951. The agenda will be available five days in advance of the meeting. Questions? 805-756-1131.
Catastrophic Leave
Zachary Elliott, police dispatcher, Public Safety, has qualified for catastrophic leave. To donate leave credits to help Elliott remain in full-pay status during an extended leave of absence, please contact catastrophic leave coordinator Andrea Montes at ext. 6-0655 or [email protected] to request a donation form.
Mark Smith, information technician consultant, Information Services, has qualified for catastrophic leave. To donate leave credits to help Smith remain in full-pay status during an extended leave of absence, please contact catastrophic leave coordinator Christine Reed at ext. 6-1368 or [email protected] to request a donation form.
Alejandro Gonzalez, laborer, University Housing Depot, has qualified for catastrophic leave. To donate leave credits to help Gonzalez 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.
Jeffrey Mallett, facilities worker, Facilities Management Multi-Craft Crew, has qualified for catastrophic leave. To donate leave credits to help Mallett remain in full-pay status during an extended leave of absence, please contact catastrophic leave coordinator Victoria Sauceda at ext. 6-0634 or [email protected] to request a donation form.
Campus Announcements
Save the Dates
Dean Candidate Campus Visits
The university will soon host up to four finalists for the Dean of CAFES and the Dean of CAED. Campus visits are scheduled for CAFES candidates on Nov. 7-8, with more dates to be confirmed, and for CAED candidates on Nov. 14-15, Nov. 21-22, Dec. 2-3, and Dec. 5-6. Open forums will take place with each candidate and are open to the campus community to attend in person or via Zoom. Finalist information and additional details will be shared in advance.
Baker/Koob Endowments
Application Window Is Now Open
The application window for the 2024-25 Baker and Koob Endowments is now open. These grants support hands-on, project-based learning for Cal Poly students, funding travel, research, competitions, and more. Open to all majors, the endowments encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration. Eligible undergraduate and graduate students must apply by Thursday, Nov. 14. Applications require a faculty advisor and a letter of support. Encourage your students to visit the link below for details on how to apply.
Opening Today
1901 Kitchen
Something’s cooking at 1901 Marketplace! Campus Dining is introducing Cal Poly’s newest dining option, 1901 Kitchen. This buffet-style platform is located behind Poly Deli and features hot and cold bars, a rotating menu of à la carte items and other delicious favorites. Faculty and staff can easily build a meal to enjoy in the Cal Poly Partners Pavilion next door. Visitors can choose between one or two trips through the venue. 1901 Kitchen will serve lunch Monday-Friday and dinner Monday-Thursday. Order ahead of time on the Grubhub app, or in-person.
Cross Campus Collaboration
Upcoming Professional Development Workshops
Join our range of professional development sessions designed to support your growth and learning. Explore mindfulness practices to reduce stress, learn effective communication techniques for giving and receiving feedback, enhance your productivity with digital tools and cultivate a respectful and inclusive work environment. These sessions are suitable for all experience levels, offering practical skills, interactive discussions and evidence-based strategies to help you thrive in both your personal and professional life. Employee and Organization Development invites you to register for these free sessions, designed to support your professional success.
University Development and Alumni Engagement
Gift Lockbox Relocation Update
With the transition of a portion of University Development and Alumni Engagement’s staff to Mustang Business Park, including Development Support Services, the lockboxes for physical drop-off of gifts from college/unit partners has changed. All should now to be directed to the lockbox in Building 1 at the State Cashiers Office and placed in an envelope clearly marked UDAE - Development Support Services. From there, UDAE’s mail is sorted and delivered to MBP via Distribution Services. As of Sept. 20, 2024, the lockboxes in Heron Hall Room 106 and on the external door of the building have been decommissioned.
Spot and Stop Phishing
How to Protect Yourself from Scams
Week 3 of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month focuses on recognizing and reporting phishing scams. Phishers often pose as trusted sources, like companies, professors, or friends, to steal personal information. Watch for these signs: offers too good to be true, poor grammar, requests for personal details, and mismatched email addresses. If you suspect phishing, forward the email to [email protected] or use the Report Phishing Button. Stay vigilant to protect yourself and Cal Poly from cyber threats.
Upcoming October
Wellbeing Workshops
Human Resources and Cal Poly’s employee assistance program, Empathia LifeMatters, offer the following wellbeing workshops: Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. : Stress or Success: Thriving in a Chaotic World. Join this session to learn practical ideas on how to reduce stress right away as an overall lifestyle change. Oct. 23 at 10 a.m.: Living to Work or Working to Live: Finding Balance. In this workshop learn to identify your values, review barriers to life balance, review goals setting, and learn tips for life balance. Contact Human Resources at [email protected] for more information.
Events
Music Department Career Spotlight
Steven Franco-Santiago to Discuss Music Therapy on Oct. 17
The Music Department will host Steven Franco-Santiago for a Music Therapy Career Spotlight at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center. Franco-Santiago will share his experience pursuing music therapy as a career path. He is a music therapist and guitarist based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he works for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Caribbean Healthcare System and as an adjunct professor at the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music. He also worked as a clinical rehabilitation therapist in music at Atascadero State Hospital. Contact the Music Department with questions, 6-2406.
Pride Faculty Staff Association
(H)Appy Hour set for Oct. 18
Join the Pride FSA for (H)Appy Hour! Come hang out for a welcome to fall quarter. The first round of appetizers is on the Pride FSA! Whether you hang with us the whole time or swing by, we would be thrilled to have you! The event runs 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at 1865 Craft House, 1865 Monterey St. in San Luis Obispo.
‘First Gen’ Author
Alejandra Campoverdi in Conversation Oct. 22
Join Student Diversity and Belonging in Chumash Auditorium 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 22 for a discussion with Alejandra Campoverdi about her book, “First Gen.” A national bestseller, “First Gen” won the California Independent Booksellers Alliance Golden Poppy Martin Cruz Smith Award and was longlisted for the Outstanding Works of Literature Award for the First Year Experience. Previously, Campoverdi served in the Obama White House as the first deputy director of Hispanic media. She currently sits on the boards of the California Community Foundation and Harvard's Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy.
Cal Poly Pier
Open House Set for Oct. 26
Cal Poly’s Center for Coastal Marine Sciences cordially invites the community to tour the Cal Poly Pier in Avila Beach from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Come and learn more about our local ocean and marine life. Questions? 805-756-6777 (recorded line). Rain will cancel the event.
Learn more about the Pier Open House
Office of University Diversity and Inclusion
¡Adelante! To Feature Keynote by Javier Zamora on Oct. 30
Salvadoran poet and New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora will speak on campus as the keynote for the ¡Adelante!, the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Symposium, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Chumash Auditorium from 4 to 5 pm. Zamora will be in conversation with Ernesto Reyes, equity and inclusion senior coordinator for Clubs and Organizations, followed by a Q&A and public book-signing. Books will be available for sale from the Cal Poly Bookstore. The keynote presentation was generously sponsored by Campus Health and Wellbeing. Sign up for a CH&W Solito Book Circle.
Athletics
Thursday, Oct. 17
Volleyball vs. UC Santa Barbara, Mott Athletics Center, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 18
Volleyball vs. Hawai’i, Mott Athletics Center, 7 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.
Manager, Applications Engineering (Administrator II) – Information Services – ITS-App Data and Integration Engineering. Anticipated hiring range: $130,000-$159,566 per year. Open until filled. #542044
Digital Giving Specialist (Pub Affairs/Comm Spec 12 Mo) – University Development & Alumni Engagement – UDAE-Annual Giving. $49,752-$90,000 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $65,000-$83,000 per year. Open until filled. #543568
Academic Advisor, CAFES Advising Center (SSP III) – Academic Affairs-Provost – CAFES-Advising. $5,276-$7,517 per month. Anticipated hiring range: $5,276-$5,537 per month. Open until 14 Oct 2024 (11:55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time. #541090
Academic Advisor - Bailey College of Science and Mathematics (Student Services Professional II) – Academic Affairs-Provost – CSM-Advising Center. Anticipated hiring range: $58,092-$63,444 per year. Open until filled. #541959
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Advocacy (Confidential Administrative Support II) – University Support – US-University Relations. Anticipated Hiring Range: $73,500-$95,000 per year. Open until filled. #543638
Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior/Human Resources Management, OCOB-Management, HR and Info Sys Area. #542384
Assistant Professor of Information Systems, OCOB-Management, HR and Info Systems Area. #542487
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering (AY 25/26), CENG-Electrical Engineering. #542654
Assistant Professor - Production Systems Design, Modeling, and Analysis - AY 25/26, CENG - Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. #542333
Assistant Professor - Strategic Engineering Management of Industrial Systems - AY 25/26, CENG-Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. #542398
Assistant Professor - African American/Black Psychology (25/26), CLA - Psychology and Child Development. #542373
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies - Mass Communication and Media Production (25/26), CLA-Communication Studies. #542374
Assistant Professor - Computer Science and Software Engineering (AY 25/26), CENG-Comp Science and Software Engineering. #541586
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].
Teacher - Starting rate of pay $20.87 per hour plus excellent benefits. Pay range for the position $20.87-$29.22 per hour. Open until filled.
Coordinator I - ASI Events - Starting annual salary $78,139.31, plus excellent benefits. Salary range $78,139.31 - $125,022.90. Open until filled.
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Event Marketing Resources
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University Events Calendar
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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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