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Interview with Beck, who served as a member of the Farm Management faculty at Cal Poly 1932-1963. Beck was also involved in planning and conducting Poly Royal (annual Cal Poly showcase event), and in coordinating the Alumni Association. [00:00:09] As I Remember Opening [00:00:24] Beck describes how he first heard about Cal Poly while he was still in Colorado [00:01:16] Beck describes his arrival in California in 1927 [00:01:38] Beck recalls his attendance at a summer conference prior to going into teaching and obtaining a teaching credential [00:02:06] Beck describes how he acquire a job as an agriculture teacher in California [00:03:10] Beck describes his time teaching in Middletown and Colusa [00:03:38] Beck discusses how he made a reputation for himself in Colusa [00:04:53] Beck recalls when he arrived at Cal Poly in 1932 and student enrollment at the time [00:05:44] Beck describes the major departments at Cal Poly in 1932 and its "junior college" status [00:06:40] Beck describes the physical facilities at Cal Poly in 1932 [00:12:25] Beck discusses changes that McPhee made when he took over in 1933 [00:14:40] Beck recalls George Couper's important role with regards to Future Farmers [00:15:16] Beck talks about people who McPhee brought to Cal Poly during his administration to work as part of the agriculture department staff [00:17:59] Beck describes people who were part of the new Future Farmers chapter at Cal Poly in 1932 and noted their successes after graduation [00:19:33] Beck describes the importance of Future Farmers chapter at Cal Poly [00:20:34] Beck describes Poly Royal, a country fair and livestock show at Cal Poly on March 31, 1933 [00:21:39] Beck talks about the elected officers of Poly Royal [00:22:36] Beck describes past Poly Royal queens, Miss Cal Poly, and eligibility requirements [00:25:54] Beck discusses his role as an advisor for Poly Royal [00:26:41] Beck recalls his involvement in an honor organization for agriculture students at Cal Poly [00:27:43] Beck talks about the beginnings and purpose of Gamma Pi Delta in October 1934 [00:28:13] Beck describes eligibility for Gamma Pi Delta [00:29:03] Beck talks about the charter members and officers of Gamma Pi Delta [00:30:14] Beck describes Alpha Zeta, an honorary agriculture fraternity [00:32:55] Beck recalls the activities of Alpha Zeta [00:34:02] As I Remember : Reel 2 [00:32:11] Beck describes the service functions of the Future Farmers of America [00:37:55] Beck describes changes that occurred when McPhee became director of vocational education [00:38:27] Beck talks about the service functions the Future Farmers of America performed during the conference of the Agricultural Teachers' Association [00:39:33] Beck discusses the beginnings of the Region at Large [00:40:20] Beck describes issues encountered, such as paying dues to the Agriculture Teachers' Association and lack of representation on the board, and efforts made to remedy this [00:43:33] Beck describes the sources of opposition [00:44:09] Beck describes the "divergent views" of how the Region at Large came to be formed [00:45:51] Beck talks about the "Yellow Dogs," and organization formed for the purpose of "having a good time" [00:48:49] Beck describes changes to the Region at Large, such as initiation and hazing [00:52:09] Beck talks about his involvement in the Staff Club and some of the club's activities [00:54:45] Beck talks about his involvement in the Alumni Association at Cal Poly [00:57:15] Beck describes his time as alumni executive secretary [00:57:52] Beck recalls his biggest achievement as alumni director [00:58:12] Beck talks about his teaching experience at Cal Poly and fthe courses he taught [01:00:02] Interview wrap-up: Couper reflects on Beck's experience at Cal Poly
[00:00:02] An unidentified speaker begins discussing the standards and circumstances of holding teachings on library lawn [00:00:10] He goes through the options of how the teachings could be handled and what topics would be covered [00:00:55] He pinpoints the circumstances of the teachings into three options for the students [00:01:30] He finishes explaining the three options for the teachings [00:01:31] The audience applauds [00:01:42] Dr. Kennedy wants to clarify the options and alternatives [00:02:30] Dr. Kennedy asks the speaker to remind him of the first alternative [00:02:38] The speaker says the students have their choice [00:02:42] Dr. Kennedy replies that he only remembers two options [00:02:43] The speaker then goes through options one and two [00:02:49] Dr. Kennedy then asks a questions for clarification [00:02:53] The speaker explains option three in detail, in regards to grading [00:03:17] Dr. Kennedy raises questions about alternative three, regarding if the student would take an incomplete [00:03:42] The speaker tries to explain that there should be no penalties to the student [00:03:45] Dr. Kennedy raises some concern for the relationship between students and teachers as well as not receiving credit [00:04:33] Dr. Kennedy is distracted by somebody having their hand raised [00:04:41] He then explains why he does not want to interfere with student teacher relationships [00:05:00] He asks the audience if they understand what he is saying [00:05:03] The audience replies with a resounding "no" [00:05:04] Dr. Kennedy explains the alternatives once again [00:05:41] He is distracted, which interrupts his explanation [00:05:46] He begins to explain the other alternative [00:06:11] He says he supports the relationship between faculty, student, and the student's education [00:07:04] He announces that he is going to read a directive that states the guidelines of teaching at a University [00:07:33] He says that the teachings do not violate or deviate from the directive as long as the instructor and grading system are involved [00:08:02] The audience applauds [00:08:03] The speaker addresses Dr. Kennedy, and asks how he would grade a student that attended the teachings [00:08:19] Dr. Kennedy says it is not a simple yes or no answer [00:08:51] The audience applauds [00:08:59] He continues to explain that the experience will differ between each faculty member, student, and class [00:09:37] The speaker poses a scenario for Dr. Kennedy, as if he were the teacher giving the grade to a student [00:09:50] As if he were a journalism teacher, Dr. Kennedy says that he would approve of these separate teachings [00:10:26] He would give a grade for the subject work and courses that the student completed [00:10:31] The audience applauds [00:10:35] He discusses the differences of his journalism course in comparison to others [00:10:49] He reiterates that his field was an appropriate type of project for these teachings [00:11:09] He states that the faculty have the right to make that decision, even if they do not have tenure [00:11:16] The audience applauds [00:11:19] Dr. Kennedy says the faculty can participate and will not get fired [00:11:23] A man poses a question in regards to the hearing processes at Cal Poly
Documentation of the Cal Poly president, Julian McPhee, discussing the relationship between colleges in the California State Colleges (CSC) system and the CSC Chancellor, during a time of transition (1962) within the CSC administration. 1962 marked the year Glenn Dumke succeeded Buell Gallagher as CSC Chancellor, a position he would keep until 1982. [00:00:22] Introductory speaker (Phil?) presents Dr. McPhee [00:01:17] Applause, McPhee thanks staff [00:01:46] McPhee explains why he enjoys speaking to the staff in an informal session [00:03:25] McPhee discusses items he will speak about, including relationships with Chancellor Dumke, '63-64 budget, long-range planning [00:04:22] Difficulty in appointing a chancellor [00:05:00] Chancellor encountering problems upon starting [00:06:28] Communists on the campus [00:07:12] Various conflicting political leanings in the state college system [00:08:11] Pressure on the trustees by various interest groups [00:09:45] Predictions for enrollment growth in state college system [00:11:31] McPhee talks about studies made to determine the cost of schooling compared to admission numbers [00:13:15] Studies requested by the legislature [00:16:30] McPhee talks about the problems with writing a budget without specifically paying attention to individual schools [00:18:39] Chancellor says that half of the trustees are opposed to residence halls [00:19:15] Private colleges are opposed to state colleges having residence halls [00:22:25] McPhee remembers various Board of Education members from the 1930s [00:24:53] McPhee will meet with state college representatives and trustees in the coming months [00:25:57] Cal Poly Long-Range planning [00:27:07] McPhee talks about meeting with department heads and progress toward long-term goals [00:28:19] McPhee stresses the importance of the Long-Range planning program [00:31:04] Most important thing during '61-62 year was providing the best education possible [00:32:00] Auxiliary services like buses, cafeterias, etc [00:34:00] McPhee continues reading a speech about self-reflection on the part of the teachers and analysis to create a good learning experience [00:37:28] Cal Poly's effectiveness comes from good courses and good teachers [00:38:51] McPhee thanked; end of recording
Interview with Perozzi, who attended Cal Poly between 1909-1912, during the university's first ten years of existence. Perozzi also worked in maintenance at Cal Poly after graduation, giving him a unique perspective on the growth of the campus between 1909-1967. [00:00:24] John Perozzi describes his initial contact with Cal Poly [00:01:11] Perozzi describes the level of Cal Poly - equivalent to a state technical high school [00:01:51] Perozzi describes his coursework [00:02:45] Campus buildings described [00:06:26] Perozzi describes the students during his first year [00:08:13] Construction of various buildings on campus [00:10:35] Perozzi describes his residency post-graduation [00:13:30] Perozzi describes working in the power plant [00:14:30] Perozzi describes his knowledge of the underground power lines [00:16:46] Pump system and maintenance described through anecdote [00:18:00] Perozzi describes a painting mishap when he broke his leg [00:21:00] Perozzi describes his love for outdoor sports including target shooting [00:23:46] Perozzi describes finding a rattlesnake under his sleeping bag [00:24:50] Baseball discussed [00:25:30] Perozzi describes his everyday retirement life [00:25:59] Perozzi talks about flying [00:27:50] Perozzi describes some pets of his and his friends [00:28:28] Perozzi talks about retiring early [00:29:50] Interviewer George P. Cooper thanks Perozzi for his time and wraps up the interview
Interview with Harry R. Wellman, who in 1967-1968 served as acting President of the University of California system. Wellman was also an important agricultural educator, and his interview is part of a doctoral dissertation project, conducted by a Stanford doctoral student named Richard Dale Moody. The title of the dissertation is "Advocate for vocational education in California: the professional career of Julian A. McPhee" and was completed in 1968. [00:00:12] Moody records brief introduction, noting date, time, location of interview [00:01:01] Wellman asked about his relationship with Julian McPhee [00:02:40] Wellman describes working with McPhee, early relationship [00:06:44] Wellman describes history of employment, including his university positions [00:07:38] Wellman discusses agricultural education in university system [00:08:23] Wellman discusses McPhee's philosophy for education [00:10:19] Wellman discusses McPhee's relationship to Cal Poly [00:12:25] Wellman discusses Ed Lee [00:13:10] Wellman discusses accreditation [00:13:42] Moody asks about additional vocational philosophies in the university system [00:14:30] Moody discusses vocational training at Cal Poly [00:15:19] Moody asks about McPhee's recognition in the university system [00:16:50] Wellman talks about McPhee's impact on university system [00:18:04] Moody finishes up recording; further contents are garbled and unrelated
Interview with Chancellor Dumke early in his career as the head of the California State Colleges system. The interview is part of a doctoral dissertation project undertaken by a Stanford graduate student named Richard Dale Moody. The dissertation was titled "Advocate for vocational education in California: the professional career of Julian A. McPhee", and completed in 1968 . [00:00:10] Recording begins mid-sentence, Moody asking about California State College impression of McPhee [00:01:10] Dumke describes McPhee's career, describing his ambition and success, upside-down curriculum [00:04:43] Dumke continues to describe McPhee's approach to college presidency [00:08:45] Dumke discusses McPhee's legislative relationships for university goals [00:12:40] Moody asks about McPhee's flexibility [00:16:37] McPhee's personal qualities continue to be discussed [00:18:00] Moody asks about McPhee's conservative mindset [00:19:35] Dumke advocates for additional liberal arts education [00:21:15] McPhee described as intolerant of flexibility [00:22:00] Interview winds to an end, a few additional deans mentioned [00:22:42] McPhee's legendary persuasion lamented as something he had never fully realized
Interview with Raymond A. Rydell, in 1967 the Executive Vice Chancellor of the California State Colleges system. The interview is part of a doctoral dissertation project, conducted by a Stanford doctoral student named Richard Dale Moody. The tile of the dissertation is "Advocate for vocational education in California: the professional career of Julian A. McPhee" and was completed in 1968. [00:00:11] Recording begins, Moody talks about minutes from a trustees meeting [00:02:40] Moody reads verbatim a recognition of McPhee's excellence post-retirement [00:05:18] Rydell answers question about McPhee's contribution to higher education [00:09:11] Rydell talks about McPhee's ability to carry forward the Learn By Doing plan [00:10:20] Rydell talks about support received from alumni [00:12:30] Rydell talks about the liberal arts education at Cal Poly [00:14:10] Rydell talks about various recent changes in the curriculum offered at Cal Poly [00:16:00] Cal Poly Pomona is discussed [00:16:50] Rydell talks about the challenge from the Board of Trustees to McPhee [00:18:32] Moody and Rydell discuss the influence of Cal Poly's applied programs on other schools [00:22:00] Rydell discusses the effects felt by the loss of McPhee on the state school system [00:24:20] Moody reflects on the effect of SLO on the larger school system [00:26:00] Rydell praises Moody for choosing McPhee as a subject of a dissertation
George P. Cooper's interview with John Paul Riebel, a former English Department faculty member at Cal Poly from 1947 to 1967. [00:00:02] As I Remember Opening [00:00:13] Riebel describes how he heard about Cal Poly [00:00:45] Riebel describes how Cal Poly heard about him [00:03:16] Riebel recalls how he got into a minor motorbike accident on his way back to Michigan [00:04:14] Riebel discusses when he arrived at Cal Poly [00:04:52] Riebel discusses his first major assignment as a member of the English Department at Cal Poly [00:05:49] Riebel discusses how often he taught English 100 [00:06:08] Riebel discusses how he got into teaching technical writing, his education background, and his work experience in technical writing [00:09:08] Riebel recalls witnessing time-wasting in industry as a result of ineffective technical writing skills [00:10:49] Riebel discusses his first published book, "How to Write Successful Business Letters in Fifteen Days" [00:13:01] Riebel discusses his other publications [00:14:20] Riebel talks about how he's still actively engaged in writing [00:14:44] Riebel discusses his letter writing clinics he had with various corporations [00:16:16] Riebel discusses how he came up with the title "How to Riebelize Your Writing" [00:17:33] Riebel discusses his public relations involvement at Cal Poly and "selling Cal Poly" [00:19:59] Riebel discusses his reasons for retiring [00:21:24] Riebel discusses his strong support of the "Learn By Doing" philosophy at Cal Poly [00:23:50] Interview wrap-up: Riebel says that he's still a Cal Poly man though he's retiring
George P. Cooper's interview with Vard M. Shepard, a former faculty member and dean of the Agriculture Department at Cal Poly from 1947 to 1961. [00:00:05] As I Remember Opening [00:00:20] Shepard describes how he heard about and came to Cal Poly [00:01:16] Shepard describes why he left high school teaching [00:01:44] Shepard describes speaking with J.I. Tomson concerning the service area of Cal Poly and creating a center for the future farmers [00:02:44] Shepard describes enrollment in the agriculture program at the time he first came to Cal Poly in 1932 [00:03:11] Shepard discusses the number of students in the animal husbandry program [00:03:28] Shepard describes the facilities that were around when he first came to Cal Poly [00:04:17] Shepard discusses the steps he took to improve student enrollment, curriculum, and student facilities [00:05:48] Shepard discusses the level of student instruction when he first came to Cal Poly [00:06:41] Shepard discusses taking animals to the fair and competing [00:08:26] Shepard recalls a time when he had a shipping problem when he was heading to Junior Livestock Show [00:09:34] Shepard discusses progress in building and increasing student enrollment in 1932-1937 [00:10:33] Shepard discusses working in stock yards in 1937 [00:11:19] Shepard discusses working as a livestock specialist [00:11:44] Shepard discusses how the war affected his career plans [00:12:28] Shepard discusses laborers in agriculture [00:12:53] Shepard discusses the development of and reasons for grading herds [00:14:05] Shepard discusses speaking with McPhee about returning to Cal Poly [00:14:34] Shepard discusses the incentive to return to Cal Poly and his new role as Dean of Agriculture [00:14:56] Shepard describes the changes that had taken place while he was away from Cal Poly for 10 years [00:15:37] Shepard describes the increased maturity of returning students [00:15:59] Shepard describes the expansion of Cal Poly's agriculture program [00:16:56] Shepard discusses the specialty program involved with the horse industry, scholarships, and the success of the program [00:18:10] Shepard discusses the addition of new buildings as part of the Master Plan [00:19:03] Shepard discusses the expansion of the area designated for range cattle [00:20:16] Shepard describes the development of Cal Poly's training in meats program [00:22:24] Shepard describes the development of the commercial feed mill [00:23:14] Shepard talks about an international student in the program and international students at Cal Poly [00:25:26] Shepard discusses Cal Poly's agricultural program's international reputation [00:27:04] Shepard discussion changes in the agricultural curriculum from straight production to one embodying related fields [00:28:23] Shepard recalls times when faculty members gathered firewood for the coming winter [00:29:38] Shepard describes his time working in Egypt as an agricultural officer [00:30:50] Shepard describes the other countries he visited while in the Middle East [00:31:23] Shepard discusses progress he made while working overseas [00:32:04] Shepard discusses his experience in working in Guatemala for a year [00:34:05] Shepard talks about his loyalty to Cal Poly [00:35:01] "As I Remember" Closing
[00:00:00] Random chatting [00:00:28] Long applause [00:01:00] Introduction of various California officials [00:01:40] Introduction of Gov. Ronald Reagan [00:02:30] Reagan speaks about reforming the California government and economic progress [00:03:22] Reagan says urgent need to reduce size of government [00:04:04] Reagan addresses problems of education, environmental, taxation, and industrial employment concerns [00:05:00] Reagan states that Space Shuttle program was approved to happen in California, along with new defense contract with the Federal Government [00:06:20] Reagan talks about increased benefits for workers and unemployed along with what businesses and government can do to improve them [00:07:20] Reagan talks about California Agricultural industry and union choices [00:08:15] Reagan talks about reformed welfare program and higher restrictions [00:10:00] Reagan wants to develop a system for medical care in California, doing research [00:11:55] Reagan talks about tackling the venereal disease problem in cal. [00:12:55] Reagan talks about consumer protection [00:14:15] Reagan talks about reforming public education property tax funding to ease cost on homeowners and other education reforms he plans to achieve [00:19:30] Reagan talks about various tax reforms that have been enacted [00:20:40] Reagan talks about increase in salaries and correcting salary inequities for employees in the CSU system [00:21:41] Reagan wants to submit the budget in two sections to increase understanding of the budget [00:22:50] Reagan talks about prison reforms and successes in the California Corrections system [00:23:45] Reagan wants to correct violence issue in prisons and eventually close San Quentin Prison [00:25:10] Reagan talks about creating local law enforcement training academies [00:25:52] Reagan talks about drug trade and drug treatment programs [00:26:20] Reagan talks about success in lowering traffic fatalities and collision [00:27:09] Reagan wants to develop a department of transportation [00:27:17] Reagan says thanks for passing air quality control act and other environmental protection programs [00:28:45] Reagan begins to end speech [00:30:30] Applause