CAL PoLY
REPORT
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Fall Commencement
scheduled for Dec. 8
Degrees and certificates will be
conferred on 1,008 candidates dur­
ing the 1989 Fall Commencement
ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 9,
in the Mott Gym.
Two identical ceremonies will be
held - one starting at 9 am and
the other at 2 pm.
Degrees will be presented to 22
candidates for master's degrees,
982 candidates for bachelor's
degrees and four candidates for
two-year technical certificates.
Eight of the candidates will receive
degrees with double majors.
The degrees will be conferred by
President Baker, who will also
deliver the commencement
remarks.
Others scheduled to participate
are the acting vice president for
academic affairs, Dr. Phillip S.
Bailey Jr., who will present the
candidates, and vice president for
student affairs, Dr. Hazel J. Scott,
who will be the master of
ceremonies.
Also on the program will be
Ricardo Echeverria, who will
speak for the university's
students, and Dr. James L. Mur­
phy, who will deliver remarks on
behalf of the faculty.
Echeverria, president of the ASI,
is a senior agricultural manage­
ment major. Murphy is chairman
of the Academic Senate and a
member of the Industrial
Technology Department faculty.
Music for the ceremonies will be
provided by the University Singers,
a mixed vocal ensemble. Dr.
Thomas Davies of the Music
Department is the choir's
conductor.
About 700 of the degree candi­
dates and some 6,500 members of
their families and friends are ex­
pected to attend the ceremonies.
Candidates from the schools of

Agriculture, Engineering, and
Science and Mathematics will be
recognized in the 9 am ceremony
and those from the schools of Ar­
chitecture and Environmental
Design, Business, Liberal Arts,
and Professional Studies and
Education will be honored during
the 2 pm ceremony.

Library to close
During the quarter break, the
Kennedy Library will be closed on
weekends and during the week of
Dec. 25 through Dec. 29. The
Library will be open weekdays,
Dec. 11-15, 18-22, and Jan. 2, 8 am
to 5 pm.

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Vol. 43, No. 14

December 7, 1888

Tax advantage plan
for Unit 4 employees
The CSU board of trustees has
reached tentative agreement with
Unit 4 (Academic Support) to im­
plement the Tax Advantage Pre­
mium Plan (TAPP) for Unit 4
employees effective Jan. 1. Under
TAPP, the employee's share, if
any, of the CSU-sponsored health
insurance premium is paid on a
pre-tax basis.
Payroll-deducted premiums are
exempt from federal and state in­
come taxes and Social Security
taxes, with no effect on PERS
retirement contributions.
Eligible employees will auto­
matically be enrolled beginning
Jan. 1, (December pay period). If
for some reason premium payment
on an after-tax basis is desired, the
Personnel Office must be notified
in writing prior to Dec. 29. Ques­
tions may be directed to the Per­
sonnel Office at ext. 2236.

Holiday concert set
Dr. Thomas Davies of the Music
Department will conduct the Cal
Poly Choral Group in a Holiday
Christmas Program today, (Dec. 7)
for members and guests of the
University Club. It will begin at
noon in the Staff Dining Room.

Hale Math chairman
for second term
Dr. Thomas Hale, chairman of
the Mathematics Department, has
been reappointed to a second
three-year term.
First named to lead the depart­
ment for the 1986-87 academic
year, Hale will continue in the
position through the 1991-92 year.
Hale first joined the Cal Poly
faculty in 1966.

New life insurance
for Unit 8 employees
A new employer-paid term life
insurance plan is being offered to
eligible Unit 6 employees (Skilled
Crafts) effective Feb. 1. The plan
provides $10,000 in coverage with
AMEX Life Assurance Company
for active Unit 6 employees who
are appointed on at least a half­
time basis for more than six
months.
Enrollment is not automatic. The
enrollment forms that were sent to
eligible employees in early
December must be signed and
submitted to the Personnel Office
by Friday, Dec. 29, for an enroll­
ment effective date of Feb. 1. Eligi­
ble employees who have not
received an enrollment form
should contact the Personnel Of­
fice at ext. 2236.

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Dateline••••
($) - Admission Charged
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7
University Club: Holiday Christmas
Program with Tom Davies and the
Cal Poly Choral Group. Staff Dining
Room, noon.
Ballet: "The Nutcracker" performed
by the Civic Ballet. Theatre, 5:30 pm.
Continues on Friday, Dec. 8, 5 &
8 pm, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2 & 8 pm,
and Sunday, Dec. 10, 2 & 5:30 pm. ($)
Women's Basketball: Fresno State,
· Mott Gym, 7:30 pm.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
Commencement: Fall Commence­
ment ceremonies, Mott Gym, 9 am
and 2 pm.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12
Women's Basketball: UC Santa Bar­
bara, Mott Gym, 7:30 pm. ($)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
Lunch/Speaker: Doris Ferrell (Cen­
tral Coast Psychiatric Center) will
discuss "The Myths and Reality of
Holiday Stress." Motel Inn, noon. For
reservations call ext. 2984. ($)

CLOSING DATE: Jan. 31, 1990
Teaching experience at a career­
Student Services Professional II
oriented university, or relevant pro­
(Financial Aid Counselor), $2398­
fessional experience desirable.
$2883/month, Financial Aid.
* *** *

Foundation board

Candidates for positions on the
to meet Dec. 8
faculty of the university are presently
being sought, according to Jan Pieper,
The next regularly scheduled
director of personnel and employee
meeting of the Foundation board of
relations. Those interested in learn­
directors will be Friday, Dec. 8, at 9:30
ing more about the positions are in­
am in the Foundation Administration
vited to contact the appropriate dean
Building, Conference Room 124. This
or department head. Salaries for
is a public meeting. For further infor­
faculty commensurate with qualifica­
mation about this meeting or to ob­
tions and experience (and time base
tain a copy of the meeting agenda,
where applicable), unless otherwise
contact AI Amaral (executive director,
stated. This university is subject to
Cal Poly Foundation) at ext. 1131. A
all laws governing Affirmative Ac­
copy of the agenda packet is available
tion and equal employment oppor­
for public review at the Kennedy
tunity including but not limited to
Library Reserve Desk (Room 114) and
Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of
at the Academic Senate Office in FOB
the Education Amendments Act and
25H.
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Cal
Poly hires only individuals lawfully
authorized to work in the United
States. All eligible and interested
Xmas trees for sale
persons are encouraged to apply.
Cut your own Cal Poly grown
CLOSING DATE: January 15, 1990
Christmas tree. This is the first year
Lecturer (full-time), Landscape Ar­
of sales for the new Natural
PosHion Vacancies
chitecture. Full-time positions for
Resources Management Department
1990-91 academic year. At least one
Vacant staff positions at Cal Poly
Enterprise Christmas Tree Farm. The
degree in landscape architecture with
and the Cal Poly Foundation are an­
trees are Monterey pine and are
master's degree and/or significant
nounced in this column and are
available in sizes ranging from 3 to 8
teaching/practice experience preferred.
posted outside the respective offices.
feet. The price is $16 for any size tree .
Contact those offices (State: Adm.
Sales will continue through Dec. 24
CLOSING DATE: February 15, 1990
110, 805-756-2236 - Foundation Ad­
or until all trees are sold. Hours are 9
Lecturer (full-time), Home Econom­
ministration Building, 805-756-1121)
am to 5 pm on weekends and 3 to 5
ics. Entry level position available
for applications and additional posi­
pm on weekdays.
September 1990. Lecturer in consumer
tion details. Both Cal Poly and the
The tree farm is located on Stenner
resources, housing, family resource
Foundation are subject to all laws
Creek Road just off Highway 1. Call
management. Minimum of master's
governing affirmative action and
ext. 2702 for further details .
degree with above listed specializa­
equal employment opportunity. Cal
tions required. At least one degree in
Poly hires only individuals lawfully
home economics expected.
authorized to work in the United
Lecturers (full-time), Mechanical
States. All eligible and interested per­
Holiday food service
Engineering. Full-time appointments
sons are encouraged to apply. Ap­
for 1990-91 academic year beginning
Thursday, Dec. 7
plications must be received by 5 pm
in September 1990. Responsible cur­
Normal schedule, except Snack
or postmarked by the closing date.
rent U.S. industrial experience in
Bar will close after lunch.
mechanical engineering, bachelor's
State
Friday, Dec. 8
and master's degree in engineering,
Normal schedule, except Snack
CLOSING DATE: Dec. 20, 1989
and excellent written and oral English
Bar will close after lunch. Julian's,
Clerical Assistant III-A, $1703­
communication skills required. Suc­
Backstage Pizza and Burger Bar will
$2016/month, ESS/Evaluations Office.
cessful mechanical engineering
close at 5 pm.
Data Entry Operator, $1487-$17541
teaching experience preferred.
Saturday, Dec. 9
month, ESS/Records Office.
CLOSING
DATE: Feb. 15, 1990 or
Campus Store . .. ...... 9 am - 5 pm
Power Keyboard Operator, $1668­
until position filled
Snack Bar .. .. . . .. .. 7:30 am - 2 pm
$1974/month plus cost-of-living increase
Lecturers (full-time), Mathematics.
Burger Bar .. .. .. ... . .. 8 am - 3 pm
on 111190, Plant Operations.
Available (pending funding) for the
Sunday, Dec. 10
CLOSING DATE: Dec. 27, 1989
1990-91 academic year . Duties include
All areas closed
Public Safety Officer (Police Of­
teaching undergraduate mathematics
Monday-Friday, Dec. 11-15
ficer), $2585-$3112/month, effective
courses, including some night classes.
Staff Room . . . ..... . .. 7 am - 4 pm
1/1/90; tentative appointment date: mid­
Doctorate in mathematics required.
Campus Store . .. . . .... 7 am - 6 pm
March, Public Safety.