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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Telephone system
changes reported
Cal Poly's telephone system
changeover project is moving for­
ward and completion of the effort
is expected by Sept. 10.
Vice President for Information
Services Arthur S. Gloster II an­
nounced last May that health,
safety, and the near failure of the
present system necessitated an
emergency change in the tele­
phone service.
Service for the campus com­
munity is being changed to Cen­
trex touchtone service and all
telephone sets are being replaced
with touchtone sets with call
transfer consultation hold and
three-way conference calling
features. Individual departments
will have the option of adding
other service features.
In addition, a new number
prefix will be required. The new
prefix is "756" and the new
primary number for the university
is "756-1111."
During the changeover by
Pacific Bell in August and early
September, parts of the campus
will remain on the old system and
will continue to use their numbers
with "546" prefixes.
Implementation of the new
service actually began with the
replacement of telephone sets in
the residence halls on July 15.
Changeovers in other buildings
will begin on Monday, Aug. 3,
and continue through Sept. 3, with
the Administration Bldg. being last.
As telephones in each campus
building are changed to the new
system, they will begin using the
new "756" prefix.
In order to reach campus tele­
phones that are on a different pre­
fix than their own during the
changeover period, users will need
to dial "9-756-XXXX" or
"9-546-XXXX" using the appnpri­
ate extension number.

Users with the same prefix will
be reached by using only the cam­
pus extension number (last four
digits).
After completion of the change
over project, all campus telephones
will have the new "756" prefix
and will be reached by dialing the
campus extension number.
Between now and completion
of the project, the campus
emergency service extension
number, "2222," will work with
both the old and new prefixes.
The number for the university
information operator will continue
to be "0" and the telephone repair
service number will remain "2494."
They will also work with both pre­
fixes during the changeover period.
Most campus extension num­
bers will remain unchanged and a
revised directory of all numbers in
operation under the new system is
being prepared for distribution in
September.
Norm Johnson, the university's
interim director of communication
services and coordinator of the
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CSU Fresno prof
named trustee
Gov. Deukmejian recently ap­
pointed a CSU Fresno political
science professor to a two-year
term on the board of trustees of
The California State University.
Dr. Lyman H. Heine's appoint­
ment as faculty trustee will expire
on June 30, 1989.
Heine is the second faculty
member to hold this position.
Outgoing faculty trustee, Robert
Kully, served two consecutive
terms. Kully is a professor of com­
munication studies at CSU Los
Angeles.

Vol. 39, No. 43

July 23, 1987

Kathleen Ryan to
head department
Dr. Kathleen A. Ryan has been
appointed head of the Psychology
and Human Development Dept.
Ryan succeeds Dr. Basil A.
Fiorito, who has led the depart­
ment since its creation in the fall
of 1984. He will return to full-time
teaching. Ryan will take up her
new duties on Sept. 1.
A California native, Ryan
earned an undergraduate degree
in psychology from San Diego
State University, and two advanced
degrees in experimental psychology
from Bowling Green State Univer­
sity (Ohio).
Before coming to Cal Poly in
1981, she was a research assistant,
teaching assistant, instructor, and
teaching fellow at Bowling Green
State. At the Ohio school she
earned a Freeburne Award for Ex­
cellence in Teaching.
Earlier this year she received a
university-funded CARE (Creativity
Activity/Research Effort) grant for
work on "A Biochemical Learning
Model for Bulimia and Carbohy­
drate Craving."
Her writings have appeared in
such publications as Journal of the
Experimental Analysis of Behavior,
and Animal Learning & Behavior.

Payday -

July 31

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Dateline. ...
($) - Admission Charged
(!) - Admission Free

THURSDAY, JULY 23
Opera: Carol Vaness, Theatre,
8 pm. ($)
FRIDAY, JULY 24
Dance/Multi-Media Event: Ed
Tannenbaum and Michael Smuin will
perform in The Dance Barn, 2 pm. (!)
Opera Scenes: Student perfor­
mances, Theatre. Continues on Satur­
day, July 25, 8 pm. (!)
SATURDAY, JULY 25
Multi-Media Event: Suzanne
Ciani will present electronic music.
Chumash, 8 pm. ($)
SUNDAY, JULY 26
Concert: Michael Lorimer and
Richard Savino, Theatre, 8 pm. ($)
MONDAY, JULY 27
Concert: Kronos Quartet, Theatre,
8 pm. ($)
TUESDAY, JULY 28
Concert: Empire Brass Quintet,
Theatre, 8 pm. ($)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
Concert: Manual Barrueco,
Theatre, 8 pm. ($)
FRIDAY, JULY 31
Dance: Bella Lewitzky Dance
Company, Theatre, 8 pm. ($)
Concert: Summer Arts Chamber
Music Concert conducted by Denis de
Coteau. San Luis Mission, 8 pm. ($)
For information on any of these
events, phone the Theatre Ticket Of­
fice, ext. 1421.

Position Vacancies
Vacant staff positions at Cal Poly
and the Cal Poly Foundation are an­
nounced in this column and are
posted outside the respective offices.
Contact those offices (State: Adm.
110, 805-546-2236 - Foundation:
mobile unit near the Fire Department
(805-546-1121) for applications and
additional position details. Both Cal
Poly and the Foundation are subject
to all laws governing affirmative ac­
tion and equal employment oppor­
tunity. Cal Poly hires only individuals
lawfully authorized to work in the
United States. All eligible and inter­
ested persons are encouraged to apply.

July 23, 1887

State
CLOSING DATE: 8-5-87
Clerical Assistant 11-A, $1332­
$1571/month through 6-15-88, Disabled
Student Services.
Clerical Assistant I-A, $7.15-$8.40/
hour. Intermittent on-call through
6-30-88, Enrollment Support Services.
Skilled Laborer, $1912-$20921
month, Plant Operations.
* * * * *

Candidates for positions on the
faculty of the university are presently
being sought, according to Jan Pieper,
director of personnel and employee
relations. Those interested in learn­
ing more about the positions are in­
vited to contact the appropriate dean
or department head. Salaries for
faculty commensurate with qualifica­
tions and experience (and time base
where applicable), unless otherwise
stated. This university is subject to
all laws governing Affirmative Ac­
tion and equal employment oppor­
tunity including but not limited to
Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of
the Education Amendments Act and
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Cal
Poly hires only individuals lawfully
authorized to work in the United
States. All eligible and interested
persons are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 9-15-87
Senior Assistant Librarian, mini­
mum salary $29,640, plus any authorized
general salary increase (12-month tenure
track position), University Library.
Serials Cataloger/Head, Serials Section,
Cataloging Department. Supervises
and administers the Serials Cataloging
Section; responsible for the biblio­
graphic records of the Library's serials
collection in all databases . Requires
ALA accredited MLS degree and
three years' professional cataloging
experience in an academic library
(serials cataloging experience pre­
ferred). Knowledge of and experience
with OCLC, AACR2, and LCSH re­
quired (CLSI, INNOVACQ, and other
library automation systems desired).
Demonstrated written and oral com­
munication skills required. Master's in
a subject field required for tenure or
promotion . .
CLOSING DATE: 9-20-87
Lecturer (full-time, 12-month),
Dairy Science (Research Scientist).
Two positions available Oct. 1, 1987.
Supervise and conduct applied re­
search on the chemistry and techno!­

ogy of dairy foods . Projects will in­
volve cheese technology, membrane
processing and development of new
dairy products and processes. Contact
Dr. Nicholas Melachouris, Dairy
Science Dept. (805) 546-2560.
CLOSING DATE EXTENDED: 9-30-87
or until suitable candidate is found.
Tenure Track Position or Lecturer
(full-time), Civil and Environmental
Engineering for 1987-88 academic year.
Geotechnical specialization preferred.
Requires M.S. or equivalent with
teaching and industrial experience in
CE for lecturer position; Ph.D. or
equivalent for tenure track. Contact
Carl Hsieh, Civil/Env. Engineering.
CLOSING DATE: 1-15-88 or until
filled
Tenure Track Position (Professor/
Associate Professor/Assistant Profes­
sor), Business Administration, begin­
ning Fall 1988. Teaching at the under­
graduate and MBA level, plus research
leading to publication in refereed jour­
nals . Corporate finance plus one or
two other areas preferred. Teaching
excellence expected. Ph.D. required;
ABD near completion will be consid­
ered. Established publication record
required for advanced rank. Contact
Dr. Kenneth Riener, chair, Business
Administration Dept.

CPR schedule
The Cal Poly Report will be
published every other week during
Summer Quarter. The next issue
will be Aug. 6. The last summer
issue will be published on Aug.
20. (The deadline is a week prior
to the publication date). The first
issue of the Fall Quarter will be
Monday, Sept. 14.

Who, What
When, Where
James Nash, Student Health Ser­
vices, was recently elected secretary of
the CSU Health Center Directors. A
member of the organization's execu­
tive committee, he previously served
as member-at-large and vice president.
Linden Nelson, Psychology and
Human Development, presented a
paper, "Cognitive Determinants of
Pro-Arms Control Opinion and
Behavior," at the Scientific Meetings
of the International Society of Political
Psychology in San Francisco.

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July 23, Ut87

HeaHh insurance premium changes
For employees currently enrolled in a health in­
surance plan will probably see a different amount
deducted for health insurance in their July paycheck.
This is due to the start of the new health insurance con­
tract year, which runs from Aug. 1 thr.ough J~y 31 ~f
each year, with health insurance prermums bemg patd
one month in advance.
Premium rates for health insurance have been
changed with this new contract year and will be
reflected in the paychecks issued July 30.
The state's contribution has also changed. Below is
a chart outlining the change in the state's contribution
as well as the net premium change for each of the
seven available plans.
In addition to premium changes, health insurance
plan benefits may change with the new co~ tract ~ear .
Within the next few weeks health plan earners will send
covered employees their new plan booklets explaining
the benefits for the 1987-88 contract year.
Employees should read the booklets carefully to
become acquainted with benefit changes before utilizing
benefits.
Benefits and premiums for dental plans will remain
the same as last year.
The Blue Shield Statewide Service plan will be ter­
minated on Aug. 31. Employees enrolled in the plan
were informed last fall of the termination and special
open enrollment period of Aug. 1, 1986, to July 31,
1987, to elect a new health plan.
Those who have not yet elected a new health plan
must do so by July 31 or they will be without coverage
after that date. Blue Shield-Preferred Provider plan
enrollees will not be affected by the change.
Aug. 20 through Oct. 9 has been set as the health
and dental insurance open enrollment period for all
plans except the Blue Shield Statewide Service plan.
During this time eligible employees may enroll,
change plans, or add eligible family members. Health
insurance plan representatives will be on campus
Wednesday, Sept. 23, to answer questions regarding
their health insurance.
More detailed comparison information and ·open
enrollment procedures will be sent to all faculty and
staff by campus mail during mid-August.
Questions concerning health and dental insurance
can be directed to Joyce Haratani, Personnel Office, ext.
2236.

Employee only
Employee s one dependent
Employee s two or more

Previous
State's
Contribution
$ 88 .00
163.00
219.00

New
State's
Contribution
$ 92.00
174.00
233.00

Plan

Previous
Employee's
Contribution

New
Employee's
Contribution

Blue Cross Prudent Buyer Plan
$
Emp. only
Emp. +one
Emp. + two or more

.00
.00
.00

$

Blue Shield-Preferred Plan
Emp. only
Emp. +one
Emp. +two

$

.00
.00
.00

$ 7.42
9.85
15.15

$

.00
.70
.90

$ 9.30
21.62
29.78

.00
.00
.00

2.00
3.00
5.00

Healthgroup International
Emp . only
Emp. +one
Emp . +two

.20
13.40
29.65

.00
2.40
15.65

Health Net
Emp . only
Emp. +one
Emp . +two

.63
16.24
43.46

.00
5.24
29.46

ACSUP
Emp. only
Emp. +one
Emp. +two

54.78
110.46
139.29

58.03
113.70
142.49

Cal-Western
Emp . only
Emp. +one
Emp. +two
First Farwest
Emp. only
Emp. +one
Emp. +two

.00
.00
.00

Kerschner named to CSU
academic affairs post
Dr. Lee Kerschner, executive director of the Califor­
nia Commission for the Review of the Master Plan for
Higher Education, has been named vice chancellor for
academic affairs for The California State University.
He will assume his responsibilities as academic chief
of the 19-campus system on Sept. 1. His duties involve
implementing CSU policies related to academic matters
including programs and planning, student affairs, in­
stitutional research, continuing education, and special
systemwide programs.
Kerschner began his career in higher education at
Cal State Fullerton, where he was a founding member
of the Political Science Dept. A former Chancellor's Of­
fice official, he served as dean of faculty affairs and ac­
ting director of international programs . From 1971-76 he
was assistant executive vice chancellor, and he spent a
year as vice chancellor for administrative affairs.
He has also served as executive director of the Col­
orado Commission on Higher Education; executive
director of the National Association of Trade and
Technical Schools, and executive secretary of its ac­
crediting commission.

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Two Arroyo Grande
artists to be featured
Two Arroyo Grande friends
who occasionally paint together
will be featured in the UU Galerie
from Friday, July 31, through
Monday, Aug. 31.
The show, "Duo-Vision, " will
exhibit the paintings of Don
Klopfer and Ned Long. An artists'
reception will be held on Friday,
July 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. Refresh­
ments will be served, and the
public is invited.
A native of Washington, D.C. ,
Klopfer started painting as a youth
in his father's garage. Later, while
serving in the Merchant Marine
during World War II, he sketched
the people and places he
encountered.
Klopfer attended the National
Art School in Washington, D.C.,
as well as the California Council of
Arts and Crafts in Oakland.
Since he moved to Arroyo
Grande about seven years ago, he
h as been able to devote all his
energies to his work.
In Los Angeles he has ex­
hibited at the Los Angeles County
Art Museum, Esther Robles Gal­
lery, Third Street Gallery, Barns­
dall Park, Westwood Art Associa­
tion, as well as the Robert Pyle
Gallery in Morro Bay.
Klopfer's art is owned by a
number of people around the
world including actress Norma
Shearer, Mrs. Alan Ladd, and actor
F. Murray Abraham.
Long was born in Danville, Ill.,
and went to high school in Lub­
bock, Texas. He earned an under­
graduate degree in civil engineer­
ing from the University of Illinois,
where he started his art work.
Five years later he earned a
degree in architecture at UC
Berkeley. He also studied sculpture
at Berkeley with Harold Paris and
Robert Hudson.
Long has twice had one-person
shows at the Santa Barbara Public
Library, and he came in second in
a national poster contest sponsored
by World Magazine. He also ex­
hibited at the Art Oub of Ox­
nard 's annual 4th of July show

July 23, 1887

and at the Santa Barbara City Col­
lege Small Images Exhibition.
The Galerie is open Monday
through Wednesday, 10 am-5 pm;
Thursday, 10 am-8 pm; Friday, 10
am-4 pm; and weekends, noon­
4pm.

Cal Poly to sponsor
'Holography Expo'
" Holography Expo," a seminar
and presentation of three­
dimensional imaging techniques
using laser technology, will be
presented throughout the Western
United States beginning in the fall.
The program will be presented
by the Graphic Communication
Department in cooperation With
White Light Works Holography of
Woodland Hills, Calif.
The expo will be seen in at
least 15 cities throughout Cali­
fornia, Nevada, Oregon, Washing­
ton, Arizona, and Utah. The tour
will begin in mid-September in
Pasadena.
Holography has recently be­
come a major asset to the printing
industry, primarily in areas of
advertising and promotion.
For additional information on
the Holography Expo series, call
481-5168 or (818) 703-1111.

Dance party planned
A rhythm and blues dance
party, sponsored by the Black Pro­
fessional Women's Organization,
is scheduled for Saturday, July 25.
The $3 admission fee will help
raise funds for scholarships for
black female students.
The dance ~l start at 9 pm at
the Bassi House/Diablo Den on
Ontario Road in Avila Beach. For
additional information, call Angela
Hamilton, Affirmative Action, ext.
2062, or Princie Bowls, ext. 2311.

...Telephone system
changeover, said the changes in
campus telephone service are be­
ing made at this time in an effort
to cause the least possible interrup­
tion in campus operations and
services.
Demonstrations of the new
telephone sets and services are
available to departments and of­
fices by arrangement. To arrange a
demonstration or ask questions
about the telephone service, call
the assistant manager of telecom­
munications services, Barbara
Ciesielski, ext. 2671.
The schedule for the first two
weeks of the changeover follows.
The remainder of the schedule will
be included in the Aug. 6 issue of
Cal Poly Report.
vMonday, Aug. 3- Crops
Unit, Poultry Unit, Dairy Unit,
Sheep Unit, Aero Engineering,
Modoc Hall, Plumas Hall,
Mariposa Hall, and Tehama Hall.
vTuesday, Aug. 4 - Mustang
Stadium, Jesperson Hall, Heron
Hall, and the College Ave.
cottages.
vWednesday, Aug. 5 - Engi­
neering Bldg.
vThursday, Aug. 6 - Mechani­
cal Engineering Bldg. and Univer­
sity Dining Complex.
vFriday, Aug. 7- Kennedy
Library, Dexter Bldg.(partial), Ar­
chitecture and Environmental
Design Bldg., Science Bldg., and
Engineering East Bldg.
vMonday Aug. 10- Chase
Hall and Crandall Gym Trailers.
vTuesday, Aug. 11 - Food Pro­
cessing Bldg., Agricultural
Engineering Bldg. and Shops,
Machine Shop, Beef Unit, Orna­
mental Horticulture Unit, Horse
Unit, and Natural Resources Unit .
vWednesday, Aug. 12 - Health
Center and Alumni House.
vThursday, Aug. 13 - Engi­
neering West (partial), Old Power
Plant, Air Conditioning Engineer­
ing Bldg. , and Crandall Gym.
vFriday, Aug. 14- Mathematics
and Home Economics Bldg., Dex­
ter Bldg. (partial), Erhart
Agriculture Bldg., and B&AE Bldg.