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Audio recording and printed agenda of California State Polytechnic College's 1967 Summit Conference, held at Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, CA. Reel 1 audio index: [00:00:02] Dr. Andrews talks about manners in which faculty can motivate students and individuals [00:01:32] Dr. Andrews offers a story regarding about his neighbor and a pet turtle which emphasizes the importance and limitations of individual motivation [00:05:40] Dr. Andrews talks about watching the ROTC students going through an obstacle course receiving a different form of motivation [00:06:40] Dr. Clyde Fisher is introduced to speak [00:07:30] Fisher talks about how difficult it was to prepare for his presentation on academic survival [00:08:10] Fisher addresses the unenviable position of Deans when students are not qualified to be admitted or when students must be dismissed for academic deficiencies [00:11:20] Fisher states the standards for being successful in college according to the catalog [00:13:05] Fisher says that not everyone can be an exception to the rules [00:14:02] Fisher says that the grades are the professional judgement of the instructors and not the judgement of the Dean [00:15:47] Fisher addresses the rule about office hours that some professors do not fully agree with [00:16:33] Fisher encourages faculty to help students before they are in academic trouble [00:17:41] Fisher says that he tells students and parents that getting a degree is not the end of education [00:18:40] Fisher says the Deans primarily want the students to become alive intellectually as a result of their education [00:19:44] Fisher says that the average grade given at the university has remained the same even though the academic aptitude of incoming students has increased [00:21:20] Fisher says that it is much more work to get an "A" in college compared to high school [00:22:32] Fisher thanks the audience and finishes his speech [00:22:43] Dr. Joics Stone says he is going to tell the audience how to get an "A" [00:23:30] Stone says that asking question is just as important to intelligence as giving answers [00:25:36] Stone asks the audience if the students who attended the session last year were helped by the speakers' suggestions [00:27:15] Stone states the fact that 1/3 of student may drop out after one year [00:27:40] Fisher says that students should take a positive approach to reverse the pattern of high student drop out rates [00:28:30] Female student asks a question about maintaining balance during the school year [00:29:05] Dr. Andrews gives the impression that a little fear will not cause harm and that taking the initiative in life is the best one can do [00:31:05] Student asks how instructors can de-emphasize the thought of grades in class and emphasize the gaining knowledge [00:32:58] Student goes on stage and presents the difficult situation of deciding between taking and easy class and taking a class that will give you more lifelong knowledge [00:34:20] Speaker discusses the difference between goals in college and standards in college [00:36:15] Speaker says that most alumni have the highest acclaim for the instructors that have intellectually stimulated them [00:38:20] Speaker talks about his philosophical discussions about what grades actually mean [00:39:09] Speaker says that a pattern of grades over a period of time indicative [00:40:20] Speaker says they want to de-emphasize the quantitative answer giving and that students should not settle for the minimum requirement [00:42:10] Speaker talks about his limited experience with the Pass-Fail system regarding transfer students and how it can be disadvantageous [00:43:21] Speaker says that if all courses were Pass-Fail then the standards for graduation would have to change [00:44:56] [Student in audience ask inaudible question] [00:46:10] Dr. Fisher comments on the letter-grade system versus the percentage-grade system and the move away from sophisticated quantitative grading measures [00:47:57] Speaker hopes that the suggestions from the presentation will help the audience in counseling the incoming students [00:48:40] Student Body President Rush Hill closes the presentation for a refreshment break [00:48:37] [Cut in between two sections of the recording - Second portion of recording is of different event regarding Department Chairman] [00:49:49] President Kennedy explains how annual evaluations can result in less department stability [00:51:27] Speaker tells Kennedy that this would cause a huge maximum and minimum tenure [00:51:50] Al emphasizes that the department head should reflect the involvement of their peers and colleagues [00:52:52] Kennedy discusses the disadvantages of different methods for appointing department heads [00:54:45] Kennedy talks about the idea of "infusing new life" into a department in order to solve obsolescence [00:57:44] Larry relates the issue of obsolesces to the feeling of disenfranchisement among new faculty and suggests to find new ways to involve new faculty [00:59:00] Kennedy says the assumption that a dynamic department and rotational chairmanship is not supported in any of his studies [01:00:18] Man and Kennedy debate the issue of department chairmen having tenure [01:03:19] Man warns of the danger of putting self in position in which there is not method for remedying errors [01:05:45] Man asks a question about altering the procedure of appointing Deans with the faculty approval [01:06:55] Kennedy says that the responsibilities of Deans would keep them from being able to teach effectively and it would be a disservice to the students [01:07:40] Kennedy talks about one of the current situations in which a Dean wanted to instruct and they were able to come to an agreement [01:09:27] Kennedy responds to a question about the situation at San Francisco State and the Black Power group [01:12:05] Kennedy says he does not know what the trustees will do about the situation and whether they will support the majority of the faculty or the majority of the students
Side A, McPhee convocation speech: [00:00:01] Speaker introduces President McPhee [00:00:39] McPhee jokes about how the convocation has often been on the first day of the World Series [00:00:56] McPhee says that they changed the date of the convocation from the 5th to the 4th because so many people wish to see the World Series on Television [00:01:41] McPhee states that he is excited at the beginning of every fall quarter because of the growth of the institution and the quality of the students and faculty at Cal Poly [00:02:24] McPhee says that he and many others are extremely proud to be a part of the institution [00:03:15] McPhee states he wants to describe the current changes in higher education, how they will affect Cal Poly, and impart the obligation of students at Cal Poly [00:03:47] McPhee tells the audience of the of the State Legislature's concern that the state college system was performing the functions and services that could best be performed by the University of California [00:04:42] McPhee talks about the Master Plan for Higher Education developed by a representative group of educators from the University of California, the State College system, and the Junior College system [00:05:25] McPhee lists some of the enactments of the Master Plan such as the State College being treated as a separate educational entity run by a Board of Trustees [00:06:51] McPhee describes the Special Coordinating council that will see that the various segments of the publicly supported higher education do not break trust with their special functions [00:07:23] McPhee discusses the impact of new admission requirements on Cal Poly as a result of the expanding California population [00:08:56] McPhee states that the colleges will have to get along with less monetary funding than previously [00:09:25] McPhee says that he has every reason to believe the Cal Poly budget should get along fine because of proper budgeting from the Dean of the College and the business manager [00:10:21] McPhee expects Cal Poly to continue to perform its traditional function [00:11:51] McPhee says that other contemporary institutions have become disillusioned with the idea that they should be things that they are not [00:13:08] McPhee affirms that they are convinced of the success of their educational philosophy [00:14:38] McPhee quotes a magazine criticizing the morality of the youth, and states the Socrates held the same critiques of Greek youth during the Greek Golden Age [00:16:04] McPhee lists the responsibilities of students such as greeting other students with friendliness [00:17:10] McPhee says that students should feel free to call upon their instructors for help as individuals [00:17:42] McPhee says the cornerstone of the Cal Poly philosophy is the recognition of the dignity of labor [00:18:47] McPhee says that it is his hope that students develop good work habits [00:19:14] McPhee discusses the concern that Americans are becoming soft as a result of excessive free time and easy-going carelessness [00:19:58] McPhee says another concern is the loyalty to America and the American ideal [00:21:00] McPhee says they have never had such problems at Cal Poly and with their focus on technical education he does not expect there to be any problems [00:22:22] McPhee says that grades are not everything, but they are the basis of quality evaluation [00:22:30] McPhee talks about the newly built residence halls, recreation facilities, and cafeteria [00:23:26] McPhee draws attention to the Music building and Graphic Arts building that are under construction [00:24:05] McPhee directs attention to the additions to the outdoor sports facilities [00:24:25] McPhee talks about the new food processing building, administration building, and wing to the engineering building [00:25:20] McPhee emphasizes that it is up to students and faculty to carry out their responsibility to use this trust that has been given to them [00:26:01] Speaker introduces Dr. Essex for the Benediction [00:26:36] Prayer of Benediction [00:26:52] Playing of "All Hail Green and Gold" Side B, Lecture: Lecture delivered to a Family Relations class, on the topic of public welfare programs. This recording does not seem to have any connection with side A.
President Julian A. McPhee talks about his departure from Cal Poly after thirty-three years. He summarizes his years at Cal Poly and wishes the staff on successful years to come. He knows that Cal Poly's future is bright. He also proposes the need for Vice Presidents at each campus.
[00:00:11] Introduction music [00:00:21] 'Welcome to Cal Poly' title screen [00:00:32] Shot of cars driving onto campus [00:00:42] Administration shots of buildings and faculty [00:00:58] Various shots of Agriculture Department; includes agriculture mechanics, food processing, rodeo practice, veterinary clinic, livestock [00:03:53] Architecture Department [00:04:51] Various shots of the Dexter Library [00:05:46] Various shots of Sports teams on campus [00:06:15] Shots of students teaching children [00:06:39] English Department [00:07:00] Cal Poly Arts: Theater, Marching Band, printing [00:08:06] Engineering Department [00:10:58] Various shots of campus and student life [00:11:56] Credits
