[00:00:00] Mustang Radio Network wants to provide listeners with non-athletic aspects of campus programs, with this broadcast part of series covering the reorganization of college into 7 schools [00:00:48] Interviewer introduces new Dean for School of Science and Mathematics, Dr. Clyde P. Fisher [00:01:08] Fisher details the departments that fall under the school [00:01:36] Fisher talks about the bachelors and graduate degrees that are offered by each department [00:03:04] Fisher talks about accreditation review by The American Chemical Society [00:04:37] Fisher talks about two new programs: Master of Science in Chemistry and Bachelor of Science in Statistics, and other coming programs [00:05:47] Fisher talks about the need for higher instruction for students to take meaningful jobs and careers [00:06:15] Interviewer begins to wrap up interview

[00:00:09] Introduces Ken Schwartz, Director for Curriculum and Advisement for School of Architecture and Environmental Design [00:00:41] Schwartz talks about various public service projects that architecture students have recently participated in [00:01:41] Schwartz talks about how the students get started and fulfill the projects like those he listed [00:02:54] Schwartz talks about faculty and other architects guiding students in their work [00:03:22] Schwartz discusses how the students can be catalyst for professional services by being a source of enthusiastic and creative ideas [00:04:39] Schwartz talks about the student body of the School of Architecture and Environmental Design [00:05:44] Schwartz talks about the response of city government to the work done by students [00:06:50] Interviewer starts to wrap up interview

[00:00:00] Introduction of the interview series about non-athletic programs on campus [00:00:36] Interviewer introduces Dr. Robert E. Kennedy, President of Cal Poly [00:00:46] Kennedy decides to talk about today and his prior experience at Pomona and the Kellogg-Voorhis campus, instead of the reorganization of the school [00:01:25] Kennedy talks about rivalry between the two Cal Poly schools, San Luis Obispo and Pomona [00:02:25] Kennedy discusses not having sports between the two campuses to avoid splitting up the student body's common flow of good will [00:03:14] Kennedy talks about the two Cal Poly's working on the Rose Float for the parade in Pasadena [00:04:46] Kennedy talks about the success the students have had with past parade floats [00:05:00] Interviewer lets listeners know that the Turn the Roses Float Committee student fundraiser is being extended for another week [00:05:53] Kennedy says he is confident in the Mustangs football team to win the game [00:06:08] Kennedy thanks all of the people who have supported the athletic and float teams [00:06:48] Toyota ad begins [00:07:47] Game announcer recaps game score

[00:00:10] Interviewer introduces Physical Education major, John Mershon [00:00:37] Mershon talks about the program to help handicapped children learn to swim [00:01:30] Mershon discusses some of the problems and success he has had with the children so far [00:02:26] Mershon describes how the swimming project began as a senior project [00:03:06] Mershon talks about the success that the children have had this quarter [00:03:44] Mershon talks about the practical experience that students receive from participating in this program [00:04:54] Mershon talks about how he got involved in the program, at first required for class and then voluntarily [00:05:28] Interviewer begins to close interview

[00:00:00] Interviewer introduces topic of professional education, the best example at Cal Poly being the Physical Education Workshops [00:00:34] Interviewer introduces Robert Mott, head of Cal Poly's Men's Physical Education Department [00:01:00] Mott talks about the people attending the workshops for physical education, who they are and where are they from [00:01:25] Mott talks about the goal of the workshops [00:02:17] Mott talks about the number of instructors on campus for these events [00:02:29] Mott talks about the various sponsoring groups of these workshops [00:02:55] Mott discusses how professional educators view the program [00:03:45] Mott talks about some of the famous professional coaches and instructors who helped to develop and lead activities [00:05:43] Interviewer begins to wrap up interview

[00:23] Interviewer introduces Leonard Chapman, chairman of the Agricultural Student Council [00:44] Chapman describes the role of the student council on campus [01:01] Chapman describes how the council is organized and comprised of students [01:48] Chapman lists a number of major events put on by the Ag. Student Council [02:39] Chapman talks about the school tours and how they arrange tours for groups such as elementary school children and boy scouts and girl scouts [03:24] Chapman talks about how gratifying it is to work with the children can be [04:01] Chapman talks about upcoming basketball tournament [04:49] Chapman discusses the recruitment activities done by the council around the region and state [05:52] Interviewer begins to wrap up interview

[00:00:05] McCaleb introduces Dan Lawson, Associate Dean for Student Activities [00:00:24] Lawson describes some of the new programming possibilities with available with the new College Union building (later called the University Union) [00:00:43] Lawson describes the potential uses for the new conference room section of the building [00:01:44] Lawson talks about the new creative arts center that students will be able to work on hobbies in [00:02:28] Lawson talks about the new multipurpose room being used for lectures, films, concerts, and speakers [00:02:53] Lawson talks about the importance of being able to plan events when wanted instead of when the facilities are not being used for academic or athletic purposes [00:03:17] Lawson talks about the new games area [00:04:01] Lawson talks about the fine art to be displayed in the large lounge [00:04:53] McCaleb wraps up the interview

[00:00:14] McPhee brings up the issue of not having a location for the convocation [00:00:45] McPhee talks about diversions of previous convocations such as the World Series [00:01:14] McPhee talks about the new gymnasium that could host the convocation indoors in the coming years [00:01:30] McPhee talks about seeing and talking to new students around campus [00:02:49] McPhee talks about the growth of the college faster than ever [00:03:18] McPhee talks about what links of all the people including students, faculty, and accreditors attending the convocation [00:05:14] McPhee talks about the origin of Cal Poly in 1903 and its evolutionary growth over the years [00:06:29] McPhee talks about how Cal Poly has kept pace with the educational demands of an ever changing society [00:07:07] McPhee talks about the challenge of keeping Cal Poly open during the Great Depression [00:07:52] McPhee discusses Cal Poly's objective and philosophy of educating those who can apply their knowledge to society [00:10:04] McPhee talks about how the educational structure of Cal Poly is different than that of other state colleges [00:12:39] McPhee emphasizes the student-teacher relationship that gives Cal Poly an impressive reputation [00:13:47] McPhee talks about the importance of having a vision to light the way for the future [00:14:31] McPhee talks about the general criticism of education at the moment [00:16:15] McPhee talks about the different intelligence and ability levels that people can contribute to society [00:17:36] McPhee talks about the importance of feeding the various employment needs of society [00:20:25] McPhee urges people to vote "Yes" on Proposition 3 in order to expand the educational opportunities that Cal Poly can offer [00:21:37] McPhee reminds the audience that building expansion is not enough, and must be accompanied with more teachers and instructors [00:22:30] McPhee wishes everyone a successful year [00:22:44] Conclusion of the convocation service

[00:00:00] Caution: Loud Wind at beginning of speech and occasionally throughout [00:00:10] McPhee brings up anecdote about a windy day during an older convocation and hopes of moving the convocation inside [00:00:38] McPhee talks about his hope to move future convocations inside the new gymnasium [00:01:32] McPhee begins his speech by pointing out errors of other speakers [00:03:15] McPhee welcomes all of the new students [00:03:56] McPhee discusses the challenges he faces as leader of an institution that tries to be different in the age of conformity [00:04:48] McPhee emphasizes Cal Poly's objective of instruction for occupational education [00:05:18] McPhee describes the characteristics that define Cal Poly students from other college students [00:07:05] McPhee states Cal Poly students are not afraid of hard work and practice [00:08:13] McPhee praises Cal Poly students' willingness to try new things [00:09:06] McPhee discusses the reasons why employers are impressed with Cal Poly graduates [00:10:34] McPhee talks about the importance of being of service to society [00:11:50] McPhee discusses the warmth and friendliness of the Cal Poly student body [00:13:00] McPhee summarizes the points he has just discussed [00:15:10] McPhee offers advice for the coming year [00:17:10] McPhee insists on the utility of asking for advice, and balancing advice from people who know you and those who do not [00:18:06] McPhee urges students to find a group identity to learn new things and meet new people [00:19:14] McPhee discusses the importance of a time budget to obtain everything that students came to Cal Poly for [00:22:12] McPhee reminds students that there is more to college than being secluded with books [00:22:46] McPhee summarizes his three pieces of advice [00:23:28] McPhee comments on his plan and responsibilities as President for the upcoming year [00:23:41] McPhee talks about his job of keeping the Cal Poly program "sold" to the state legislature and education department [00:24:18] McPhee talks about protecting Cal Poly's interest of redefining higher education [00:24:48] McPhee talks about the time and energy needed to attend the high number of meetings with committees and personnel [00:26:15] McPhee provides the score to the Dodgers baseball game [00:26:40] Audience rises for the benediction [00:27:03] recording ends shortly after the benediction begins

[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