Cal Poly Report Employee Newsletter http://www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu/cpreport/10_reports/march... News University News & Information C a l i f o r n i a P o l y t e c h n i c S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y, S a n L u i s O b i s p o , C a l i f o r n i a Cal Poly Report - March 24, 2010 News Professor, Students to Unveil Post-Disaster Clean Water Kit Saturday Cal Poly faculty member Tryg Lundquist and his students will publicly unveil their patented invention – the Polytech Waterbag – at the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) March Madness for the Mind showcase in San Francisco. The Polytech Waterbag is a 10-liter plastic bag equipped with carrying straps and an integrated filter with a dispensing port. It uses Procter & Gamble’s PUR chemical treatment packets remove particles and pathogens from untreated water. It is more compact than standard five-gallon water jugs that are typically shipped to disaster areas and can treat enough water to supply water to a family of four for up to 10 days. More on the Polytech Waterbag Cal Poly Research Powers Planning for Parks in California Californians love the outdoors, want to get out and walk and bicycle more -- and they like campgrounds with restrooms. They think parks and recreation programs help the economy and keep children and teens out of trouble. And they think being in harmony with nature is important. Those are just some of the findings in a new report on park use in California that was powered by research by faculty in Cal Poly's Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration Department. Professors Bill Hendricks, Jerusha Greenwood, Jeff Jacobs and Marni Goldenberg collaborated with other researchers to produce the report. More on what Californians want in Parks Faculty and Staff Retirement Reception for Marlene Cartter Set for April 7 After more than 20 years of service to the campus, Marlene Cartter is retiring from her position as compliance officer for Academic Affairs. Marlene started her career in the Registrar’s Office as associate registrar overseeing the records unit. She eventually supervised the Evaluations and Articulation units as well. A reception will be held in her honor on Wednesday, April 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Baja Surf restaurant (formerly the staff dining room) on North Perimeter Road. Please join us in wishing Marlene well in her new adventures. For more information, contact Debra Sherburne or Diane Dixon at ext. 6-2186. 1 of 6 3/24/10 11:59 AM Cal Poly Report Employee Newsletter http://www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu/cpreport/10_reports/march... Cesar Margarito President of Central California Chapter for WESTOP Cesar Margarito, director of the Student Support Services Program, was elected president of the Central California Chapter for the Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel (WESTOP) at the association's annual conference in Long Beach, Calif. on March 2. WESTOP is one of ten regional associations as part of the Council for Opportunity Education through the Federal TRIO programs which are sponsored by the Department of Education. WESTOP and TRIO are dedicated to furthering educational opportunities for low income, first generation and disabled students. Faculty Early Retirment Program Election Deadline for 2010-11 is April 2 Eligible tenured faculty planning to participate in the Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP) commencing with the 2010-11 academic year are reminded that the deadline for submission of the FERP Election Form AP 154 with all required signatures is Friday, April 2. The updated form is available at http://academic-personnel.calpoly.edu/Forms.html. Information regarding FERP may be found in Article 29 of the faculty Unit contract at http://www.calstate.edu/laborRel/Contracts_HTML /CFA_CONTRACT/article29.shtml. Contact Academic Personnel for additional information. Call for Papers: Academic Exchange Quarterly Winter 2010 Submissions are being accepted for the winter 2010 edition of the Academic Exchange Quarterly. Academic Exchange Quarterly is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles related to effective teaching and learning. Submissions under 3,000 words related to educational technologies are welcome. How are innovative technologies being used in education, and with what effects? If you are using educational technologies or are conducting research in this area, consider submitting an article. Case studies, experiences and conclusions based on data are welcome. Identify submissions using keyword: ELEARNING. For submission information, visit http://rapidintellect.com/AEQweb /rufen1.htm. To view the full call for papers, visit http://rapidintellect.com/AEQweb/6elearn.htm. Questions can be addressed to Lorraine Jackson in the Communication Studies Department at ljackson@calpoly.edu. Campus Announcements Atascadero Van Pool Has Openings Looking for an economical way to get to campus? We currently have an opening on our Atascadero vanpool van for work hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Susan Rains at ext. -6-6680 or srains@calpoly.edu for more information. Free Legal Advice Available ASI has contracted with San Luis Obispo attorney Jeff Radding to provide free legal advice to all currently enrolled Cal Poly students, faculty, staff, CPC staff and ASI staff. Radding provides free consultations every other Friday in the ASI Business Office conference room in the UU. To schedule an appointment, call the ASI Business Office at ext. 6-1281. Cesar Margarito President of Central California Chapter for WESTOP Cesar Margarito, director of the Student Support Services Program, was elected president of the Central California Chapter for the Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel (WESTOP) at the association's annual conference in Long Beach, Calif. on March 2. WESTOP is one of ten regional associations as part of the Council for Opportunity Education through the Federal TRIO programs which are sponsored by the Department of Education. WESTOP and TRIO are dedicated to furthering educational opportunities for low income, first generation and disabled students. 2 of 6 3/24/10 11:59 AM Cal Poly Report Employee Newsletter http://www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu/cpreport/10_reports/march... Graphic Communication Institute Hosts Community Workshops in May The Graphic Communication Institute will host a series of InDesign workshops the first three Saturdays in May - May 1, 8 and 15. The workshops take place in the Graphic Arts Building, Room 220 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are $195 each. Registration covers the cost of instruction and in-class materials. Register for all three workshops and receive a 10 percent discount. The May 1 workshop is an introduction to InDesign. On May 8 participants will learn intermediate InDesign skills and the May 15 workshop covers advanced InDesign work. Space is limited so register early. For more information and to register, visit http://www.continuing-ed.calpoly.edu/specialprograms/grci.html or call ext. 6-2053. Register in person at Jespersen Hall, Room 101. Registrants may pay by check, money order, VISA, Master Card, American Express or Discover. Events See Tony-Winning 'Bye Bye Birdie' in Spanos Theatre March 26-27 Get ready to put on a happy face with an all new production of the classic Tony Award-winning musical "Bye Bye Birdie." The MacAfee family (and all of Sweet Apple, Ohio) goes topsy-turvey when teen idol Conrad Birdie comes to town to serenade one lucky fan before he enters the Army. The exuberant rock 'n' roll score includes "The Telephone Hour," "Kids" and "A Lot of Livin' to Do." Kelrick Productions presents. Details on 'Birdie' See 'Ballroom with a Twist' and Barbara Eden March 30 Cal Poly Arts presents "Ballroom with a Twist" in the Cohan Center March 30. Choreographed by "Dancing With the Stars" Louis van Amstel and starring television’s own Barbara Eden as guest host, this brilliant extravaganza is filled with stunning costumes, magnificent music, and breathtaking performances. It pushes the boundaries of ballroom dance, infusing it with the energy and intensity of the latest hip hop styles. More on Ballroom with a Twist Scholar Gives Talk on Improving Odds April 1 On Thursday, April 1 the Research Scholars in Residence Program will sponsor a seminar by Ted Hill on "Knowing When to Stop." For many processes in science -- and life -- there is an element of chance, and a crucial problem in improving the odds of success is often deciding when to stop. This lecture will explore the elegant and unexpected solution to the classical "Secretary Problem," along with excellent rules of thumb, counterintuitive surprises, colorful paradoxes and famous unsolved problems. The seminar begins 7 p.m. in the Kennedy Library, Room 510-B. Job Vacancies State Employment Opportunities The official listing of staff and management vacancies is posted at http://calpolyjobs.org. To apply, go online and complete the application form. For assistance, call Human Resources at ext. 6-2236. 3 of 6 3/24/10 11:59 AM Cal Poly Report Employee Newsletter http://www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu/cpreport/10_reports/march... #102061 – Administrative Support Assistant II, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Architectural Engineering, $2,505-$3,758per month. Anticipated hiring range: $2,505-$2,880 per month. Closes: April 2, 2010. #102063 – Financial Aid Counselor, Student Services Professional II, Academic Affairs, Admissions, Recruitment & Financial Aid, $3,519-$5,002 per month. Open until filled. Review begins: April 16, 2010. #102064 – Administrative Support Coordinator II, Academic Affairs, Admissions, Recruitment & Financial Aid, $3,074-$4,615 per month. Closes: April 2, 2010. #102065 – Assistant to the Dean, Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt I, College of Engineering, Dean's Office, $3,845-$5,770 per month. Closes: April 9, 2010. Faculty Employment Opportunities Candidates are asked to visit the online employment Web site at http://calpolyjobs.org to complete an application and apply for any of the positions shown below. Submit all requested application materials as attachments to your online application, unless otherwise specified in the ad. #102036 - Full-Time Lecturer, Agribusiness, Agribusiness Department, College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences ext. 6-5001. Review begins: April 21, 2010. #102037 - Full-Time Lecturer, Agribusiness, Agribusiness Department, College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences ext. 6-5001. Review begins: April 21, 2010. #102058 - Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Enology, Wine and Viticulture Program, College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences ext. 6-2205. Review begins: May 24, 2010. #102057 - Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Science and Nutrition Department, College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences ext. 6-2205. Review begins: May 24. #102043 - Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Psychology and Child Development, Psychology and Child Development Department, College of Liberal Arts ext. 6-2456. Review begins: April 19. #102054 - Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Ethnic Studies, Ethnic Studies Department, College of Liberal Arts ext. 6-1707. Review begins: May 17, 2010. #102059 - Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering ext. 6-5585. Review begins: June 1, 2010. #102039 - Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Economics, Economics Department, College of Business ext. 6-2783. Review begins: April 19, 2010. #102040 - Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Finance, Finance Department, College of Business ext. 6-2783. Review begins: April 19, 2010. 4 of 6 3/24/10 11:59 AM Cal Poly Report Employee Newsletter http://www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu/cpreport/10_reports/march... #102044 - Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Accounting, Accounting Department, College of Business ext. 6-1543. Review begins: April 19, 2010. #102045- Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Law, Accounting Department, College of Business ext. 6-1543. Review begins: April 19, 2010. #102046 - Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Marketing, Marketing Department, College of Business ext. 6-1543. Review begins: April 19, 2010. #102047 - Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Industrial Technology, Industrial Technology Department, College of Business ext. 6-2676. Review begins: April 19, 2010. #102049 - Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Entrepreneurship, Industrial Technology Department, College of Business ext. 6-2676. Review begins: April 19, 2010. #102048 - Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Management, Management Department, College of Business ext. 6-2012. Review begins: April 19, 2010. #102038 - Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Statistics, Statistics Department, College of Science and Mathematics ext. 6-2709. Review begins: May 10, 2010. #102056 - Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture Department, College of Architecture and Environmental Design ext. 6-1319. Review begins: May 3, 2010. Corporation Employment Opportunities Cal Poly Corporation is a separate corporation operating in concert with the university to provide a diverse range of services and resources to students, faculty and staff. For an application, visit Human Resources in the Corporation Administration Building, check the Web site at http://www.calpolycorporation.org or call ext. 6-1121. Computer Service Support Assistant, El Corral Bookstore, Computer Sales, $11.90 -$17.24 per /hour. Requires high school degree or equivalent and two years of progressively responsible experience with computer hardware, peripherals, software, LAN hardware and software, desktop publishing, creating & maintaining FileMaker 9+ databases and Web sites using HTML and PHP, setting up and troubleshooting Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, UNIX, Windows XP, Windows Vista, & Windows 7 on native hardware and via a virtual environment, and computer retail sales experience, preferably within the last four years as a certified Apple Product Professional. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, weekends and overnight travel. ASI Employment Opportunities Candidates are asked to visit http://www.asi.calpoly.edu to complete an application and apply for positions listed below. For more information, contact the ASI Business Office in UU, Room 212 or call ext. 6-5800. There are no new opportunities at this time. 5 of 6 3/24/10 11:59 AM