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Vice president Robert E. Kennedy speaks at the 1961 Fall Staff Conference.

A Fall Staff Conference in 1960 held a panel discussion to pinpoint pressing issues at Cal Poly.

George P. Couper's interview with Albert Melvin "Bert" Fellows, who served on Cal Poly's Printing Department faculty from 1946-1967. Fellows was also involved with the official of the publication of the Future Farmers of America. The Printing Department evolved into the Graphic Communication Department. [00:00:18] As I Remember intro [00:00:38] Fellows recalls meeting President McPhee [00:01:42] Fellows describes how he came to become part of Cal Poly [00:02:27] Fellows describes his first impressions of the printing equipment at Cal Poly at the time of his arrival [00:02:50] Fellows describes his goals for the printing program and developing the curriculum [00:03:46] Fellows recalls overhauling the printing equipment and re-acquiring the equipment from local newspaper publishers [00:04:49] Fellows describes where he lived upon arriving at Cal Poly [00:05:32] Fellows describes the conditions of the printing equipment [00:06:25] Fellows talks about how he acquired and selected his early instructional staff [00:08:19] Fellows describes how he acquired more budget funds for the printing department and he went about developing the budget and curriculum [00:10:00] Fellows recalls his connections to the industry and acquiring funding [00:11:34] Fellows describes his contributions to the planning of the construction of the Graphics Arts Building [00:12:55] Fellows expands upon his comment that both he and McPhee "believed in the upside down theory education" [00:14:36] Fellows describes his and his department's role in working on the publication for the "Future Farmers of America" [00:16:07] Fellows talks about Charlie Palmer, who held a public relations role with PG&E and acquired equipment for Cal Poly's printing department that became the "Shakespeare Press Museum" [00:17:46] Fellows talks about modern printing machinery acquired by the department [00:19:22] Fellows describes the careers of successful graduates [00:21:26] Fellows comments on the future of the printing department at Cal Poly [00:22:49] Interview wrap-up [00:23:13] As I Remember outro

George P. Couper's interview with Charles Elgin Knott, former faculty member of the Cal Poly engineering department. [00:00:07] Cooper opens with restarting the interview [00:00:18] Knott describes conditions of the facilities at Cal Poly when he arrived here in 1921 [00:02:12] Knott discusses the level of instruction and scope of the institution at that time [00:02:53] Knott discusses teaching electrical work, surveying, and drafting when he first arrived here [00:03:14] Knott discusses the military school-like attributes of the institution, like military drills and wearing uniforms [00:03:56] Knott describes the local Board of Trustees [00:04:27] Knott describes the president at the time [00:04:35] Knott recalls the pattern of enrollment [00:05:37] Knott describes changes that Crendall brought about upon becoming president [00:06:41] Knott discusses how the school went about advertising, such as participation at the state fair [00:07:24] Knott recalls the county fair taking place on campus [00:08:02] Knott recalls the addition of new buildings [00:08:47] Knott recalls the effects of the Depression and additional course offerings on enrollment [00:09:55] Knott recalls McPhee being sent to take control of the school [00:11:55] Knott describes the expansion of the engineering department in the late 1930s [00:13:10] Knott discusses the requirements that potential instructors needed to meet [00:13:35] Knott recalls the addition of the air conditioning and refrigeration department [00:14:13] Knott discusses increases and decreases in enrollment as a result of the war [00:15:51] Knott describes the presence of navy and civilian students on campus [00:16:20] Knott discusses the expansion of the engineering department and reasons for increases in enrollment [00:18:25] Knott recalls companies' perceptions of Cal Poly students [00:20:21] Knott discusses the hiring of Cal Poly students [00:20:46] Knott discusses the reasons for increase in enrollment at Cal Poly [00:21:00] Knott discusses the practical training program at Cal Poly and its effect on enrollment [00:22:35] Knott recalls the addition of new departments in the 1950s [00:23:17] Knott describes the building program and the addition of buildings as enrollment increased [00:23:58] Knott describes the "Call to War Production" training program [00:25:34] Knott recalls the beginnings of the architectural engineering program in the late 1940s [00:26:39] Knott discusses acquiring good instructors for the engineering program [00:27:33] Knott discusses the change to a four-year program after the war [00:28:15] Knott recalls becoming more selective in the admissions process [00:28:49] Knott recalls McPhee turning the engineering department over to him and being engineering dean [00:29:35] Knott what he did upon retiring and later visiting Europe [00:31:03] Knott describes his trip in Europe [00:31:41] As I Remember Closing

George P. Cooper's interview with Stanton Gray, who served as a member of the Agriculture Department faculty at Cal Poly from 1940 to 1941, and 1946-1960. [00:00:19] As I Remember Intro [00:00:36] Gray discusses his first contact with Cal Poly during the first summer session in 1931 [00:01:20] Gray recalls his first visit to Cal Poly [00:01:40] Gray recalls his honeymoon while he went to school [00:02:15] Gray describes coming from Hamilton City to Corning(?) [00:02:24] Gray recalls his role in the California Agriculture Teacher's Association [00:02:54] Gray recalls his preparation for becoming an agriculture teacher [00:03:30] Gray describes his experience at San Dimas [00:04:50] Gray recalls planting an orchard at Cal Poly [00:05:26] Gray recalls other faculty members during his time [00:06:47] Gray describes the opportunity he had to bring his students to the Los Angeles fruit market [00:07:18] Gray recalls becoming director of agriculture at Yuba(?) City High School [00:08:25] Gray describes working with Mexican nationals [00:09:33] Gray recalls what brought him back to Cal Poly in 1946 [00:10:15] Gray recalls what he had to learn upon arriving at Cal Poly [00:11:57] Gray describes running the store where Cal Poly products could be purchased [00:13:05] Gray describes the facilities of the agriculture department, such as an irrigation system, a field unit, and classrooms [00:13:31] Gray recalls working with international students [00:14:42] Gray describes his experiences when he was part of faculty and clubs [00:16:33] Gray recalls his participation in the summer conference of the Agriculture Teachers of America [00:17:36] Gray recalls his role in Future Farmers of America [00:18:38] Gray describes the differences between teaching college students and high school students [00:19:26] Gray describes the motivation of Cal Poly students [00:19:59] Gray recalls the increase in his workload as the agricultural department grew [00:20:33] Gray describes his role as adviser in crops club [00:21:25] Gray attributes his accomplishments to his wife [00:22:11] As I Remember Closing

George P. Cooper's interview with George M. Drumm, a former faculty member of the Cal Poly dairy department. [00:00:13] As I Remember Opening [00:00:26] Drumm recalls his first contact with Cal Poly and how he heard about it [00:01:14] Drumm describes the students and facilities at Cal Poly in 1935 [00:01:49] Drumm recalls the small number of faculty and staff members and the lack of funding [00:02:25] Drumm recalls working for the Bureau of Vocational Education while also working at Cal Poly [00:03:15] Drumm describes his goals that he set out for the dairy department, such as increasing enrollment, and how he went about accomplishing it [00:04:21] Drumm recalls the results of his efforts to increase enrollment and the effect of the Depression on enrollment [00:05:17] Drumm recalls the high point in enrollment after World War II [00:05:43] Drumm describes his objective in developing a high-class dairy herd [00:06:28] Drumm the benefits of having outstanding dairy cattle [00:07:16] Drumm describes what he accomplished with his dairy herd [00:08:04] Drumm describes the butter fat production with the herd at Cal Poly [00:09:04] Drumm recalls selling stock to Future Farmers and mature breeders and the reputation of the program internationally [00:10:20] Drumm discusses the initial lack of proper facilities [00:11:16] Drumm discusses the addition of new facilities, such as a dairy plant [00:12:05] Drumm recalls the practicality of the facilities [00:12:50] Drumm describes how the dairy department went about paying its own operating expenses through cattle sales and milk sales [00:14:18] Drumm recalls training judges in dairy products and dairy cattle [00:15:00] Drumm describes the contest at Waterloo [00:15:30] Drumm discusses other contests in which his dairy team competed [00:16:04] Drumm describes some of his students and the work that they entered [00:18:00] Drumm discusses his students going into teaching high school agriculture education [00:18:43] Drumm discusses his students entering veterinary medicine [00:19:05] Drumm recalls helping with the students' project animals [00:20:30] Drumm describes making high-quality seed stock available to students, graduates, and breeders [00:22:39] Drumm recalls how much money he had to purchase a bull [00:23:44] Drumm recalls visiting the places of origin of certain breeds of dairy cows [00:24:50] Drumm reflects on his career [00:25:50] Interview wrap-up and As I Remember Closing

George P. Cooper's interview with James Carrington, a former faculty member who was involved with the auto shop, farm power for foreign students, and surplus property at Cal Poly from 1943-1968. [00:00:21] As I Remember Opening [00:00:36] Carrington describes the first job he had outside of farm work [00:01:21] Carrington recalls an experience with a Chinese customer during his switchboard work [00:02:28] Carrington recalls operating a garage while he was still in high school in the mid-1920s [00:02:54] Carrington recalls being asked to teach high school auto shop classes in 1938 [00:03:38] Carrington discusses attending UC Berkeley and University of Los Angeles (UCLA?) to get proper credentials [00:04:05] Carrington recalls how he came to Cal Poly in 1943 [00:05:13] Carrington describes the Geiberger family [00:06:18] Carrington recalls the facilities and equipment when he first arrived at Cal Poly [00:07:17] Carrington describes working for President Merson [00:08:15] Carrington recalls Lief Fletcher(?) and Earl Campbell taking over the farm shop [00:08:39] Carrington recalls teaching ag engineering to foreign students at Cal Poly [00:09:07] Carrington describes the planning of building additional facilities [00:09:40] Carrington recalls his role in acquiring war surplus for the university [00:10:14] Carrington describes acquiring materials for classes and senior projects [00:11:13] Carrington describes the use of the acquired materials in classrooms and machinery [00:11:46] Carrington recalls acquiring buses through surplus [00:12:40] Carrington estimates the replacement value of surplus materials he acquired [00:12:59] Carrington describes how the trucks he had acquired have been used [00:13:40] Carrington describes taking stock to market [00:14:22] Carrington discusses student employment [00:15:09] Carrington estimates total annual student payroll [00:15:27] Carrington discusses student certification for operating state vehicles [00:15:55] Carrington estimates the number of students who hold permits to operate state vehicles [00:16:41] Carrington describes a student running a shop on a 24-hour basis [00:17:44] Carrington discusses the growing airport-driving operation [00:18:22] Carrington discusses vehicle breakdowns [00:19:31] Carrington describes his role in the development of mechanical equipment to aid people with crippling conditions [00:20:26] Carrington discusses how his equipment can be used [00:21:19] Carrington discusses his desire to travel and places he'd like to visit [00:22:20] Carrington describes his children and grandchildren [00:23:37] Carrington briefly reflects on his retirement [00:24:00] Cooper reflects on Carrington's career [00:24:55] As I Remember Closing

George P. Cooper's interview with Harry Parker, a former faculty member of the animal husbandry department at Cal Poly from 1932 to 1954. [00:00:19] As I Remember Opening [00:00:33] Parker recalls leaving Scotland and coming to North America [00:01:11] Parker recalls his first job in California [00:01:27] Parker describes the circumstances that led to him coming to Cal Poly [00:02:46] Parker describes his role in teaching animal husbandry [00:03:13] Parker discusses the students' participation in the competitions held by the Future Farmers and the Cow Palace [00:04:30] Parker discusses the facilities for animal husbandry and beef production when he first arrived at Cal Poly [00:05:35] Parker describes the financial difficulties the university experienced and the students' response [00:06:22] Parker describes his role in the development of the school's purebred herd of beef cattle [00:07:46] Parker recalls purchasing feeder calves for shows and the benefits of doing so [00:08:33] Parker describes other facilities for the calves, such as pastures and barns [00:09:25] Parker recalls how the university went about acquiring new land [00:10:37] Parker describes some of his outstanding students [00:13:05] Parker recalls the addition of new facilities in the late 1930s [00:14:47] Parker discusses successful showings despite changes brought about by World War II [00:16:15] Parker describes how cattle shows have changed [00:17:08] Parker describes who of his "Randall" crew were still alive [00:17:24] Parker discusses how he went about developing his own beef herd later in his career [00:18:49] Parker describes the locations of his operations and the size of his land [00:20:41] Parker describes the expansion of the SLO and the city limits inching towards his his land [00:21:21] Parker discusses judging beef cattle and locations of the shows in which he's been the judge [00:22:27] Parker discusses the changes in the beef cattle business and showing that have come about in the past 20-25 years [00:24:40] Parker touches on the problems with the beef industry [00:26:07] Cooper records the sound of cattle [00:26:40] As I Remember Closing

George P. Cooper's interview with James F. Merson, a former faculty member agricultural engineering department at Cal Poly from 1936 to 1966. [00:00:29] As I Remember Opening [00:00:43] Merson teaching agriculture mechanics at a high school level before coming to Cal Poly in 1936 [00:01:02] Merson recalls the lack of facilities and faculty when he first arrived [00:01:36] Merson describes the objectives of the ag mechanics program [00:02:02] Merson contends that they had a "different kind of agriculture" and describes the ag mechanics program [00:02:36] Merson describes some faculty members who taught in the ag mechanics program [00:03:30] Merson describes some courses that were part of curriculum [00:04:19] Merson describes some of the facilities that were present when he first arrived at Cal Poly [00:05:19] Merson expands on the absence of an ag mechanics course when he first arrived [00:06:33] Merson discusses lack of development and decrease in enrollment when the war broke out [00:06:59] Merson discusses his responsibilities during the war period, including odd jobs at the auto shop and directing all farm operations [00:08:50] Merson recalls having faculty members help pitch hay [00:09:45] Merson describes the increase in enrollment after the war period and the start of the four year agriculture engineering program [00:10:43] Merson recalls acquiring more highly-specialized, permanent staff [00:11:15] Merson discusses the start of the horse-shoeing program in 1948 [00:12:51] Merson describes the degree program and the first student to graduate from it [00:14:14] Merson discusses the increase in enrollment of international students in the agriculture program [00:16:16] Merson discusses the expansion of the ag mechanics program and the addition of new facilities [00:17:36] Merson describes some differences between the agricultural engineering program and the agricultural mechanics program [00:18:24] Merson recalls the addition of the Peace Corps program in 1960 and ag mechanics students' involvement in it [00:20:00] Merson estimates the amount of time faculty devotes to service courses in the agriculture department [00:20:58] Merson describes his hobbies and how he went about carrying them out [00:23:33] Merson and Cooper reflect on their careers [00:25:53] As I Remember Closing

George P. Cooper's interview with Theodore Matthew, a former faculty member of the physical sciences department at Cal Poly from 1948 to 1962. [00:00:10] As I Remember Opening [00:00:23] Matthew recalls his first meeting with a representative of Cal Poly [00:01:31] Matthew describes his experience upon arriving at Cal Poly [00:02:37] Matthew describes the temporary buildings present in 1948-49 [00:04:45] Matthew describes the temporary student housing in 1948-49 [00:05:43] Matthew recalls the changes that occurred in 1949-50, such as the development of the library building and increases in temporary student housing [00:07:42] Matthew discusses the changes that took place in 1959-60, such as larger dormitories and the development of a new science area [00:08:26] Matthew describes the new science building complex [00:09:27] Matthew describes how the staff went about determining what facilities they needed [00:09:57] Matthew discusses the addition of new buildings in 1961, such as the construction of a dining complex, gymnasium, and theater [00:12:13] Matthew describes the growth of the staff in the physical sciences department [00:12:58] Matthew recalls his role in the development of the "college counsel," a group that would represent the faculty [00:15:57] Cooper describes the current state of the faculty/staff counsel [00:16:53] Matthew describes his role in the state employees' organization [00:18:19] Matthew the difference between the problems of civil service employees and those of teachers [00:18:55] Matthew discusses his role in the Disaster Committee [00:20:52] Matthew discusses some of the details of the disaster plan as well as its use in other areas [00:23:19] Matthew discusses what he's being doing since he's retired [00:25:39] As I Remember Closing

George P. Cooper's interview with Louis E. "Mac" McFarland, former faculty member of the maintenance department from 1925 to 1963. [00:00:03] As I Remember Opening [00:00:17] McFarland recalls the circumstances that brought him to Cal Poly [00:00:47] McFarland describes his first job that he had when he came to Cal Poly [00:01:25] McFarland discusses the university presidents during his time: Crandall and McPhee [00:01:55] McFarland describes what the buildings were like when he first arrived in 1925 [00:03:07] McFarland recalls the Cal Poly's financial state during the Depression [00:03:39] McFarland describes the growth of enrollment during his time [00:04:11] McFarland discusses the expansion program, which included additional utilities and infrastructure [00:04:49] McFarland recalls the utilities present when he first arrived [00:06:05] McFarland discusses how he lived off campus when he first arrived [00:07:07] McFarland describes the navy presence on campus during WWII [00:08:33] McFarland describes the number of people that were responsible to him [00:09:06] McFarland describes some of his former students [00:10:25] McFarland describes some of the former members of the Naval Flight Refresher Program [00:11:32] McFarland describes the venues for faculty and student social functions [00:12:38] McFarland recalls being appointed Grand Marshall of the homecoming parade in 1963 [00:13:23] Cooper wraps up the interview [00:13:54] As I Remember Closing

Interview with Couper, who served on Cal Poly's Agriculture faculty from 1931-1965. Couper was also involved in the Future Farmers of America, Cal Poly's Kellogg-Voorhis campus (later Cal Poly Pomona), and the California Bureau of Agricultural Education. [00:00:08] As I Remember Opening [00:00:26] Couper recalls being picked, along with three others, by Julian McPhee in 1931 to be part of Cal Poly's agriculture program and discusses each person's roles [00:01:51] Couper discusses the addition of other personnel in 1932 and each person's respective roles [00:02:42] Couper describes the "old gang," which formed the nucleus of the agriculture faculty [00:03:07] Couper describes what he did to carry out McPhee's plans in the fall of 1931, which included "presenting to the public a good image of the Future Farmers of America" and "presenting a good image of Cal Poly" [00:04:02] Couper recalls making movies of the Future Farmers of America programs in California in the spring of 1932 [00:04:20] Couper describes when McPhee came down to Cal Poly to run it in 1933 [00:05:17] Couper talks about his experience in teaching classes at Cal Poly [00:05:57] Couper talks about what terminated his teaching responsibilities in 1936 [00:06:46] Couper recalls serving as public relations head for several national Future Farmers conventions [00:07:32] Couper describes the absence of limitations in his work [00:09:10] Couper talks about his involvement with the legislature [00:10:28] Couper describes the events that took place at Cal Poly in 1938, which include acquisition of the Voorhis unit, Leopold E. Rassi's fund to help needy students at Cal Poly, and the setting up of a degree transfer with UC Davis [00:13:00] Couper describes the acquisition of the Voorhis unit in greater detail [00:14:33] Couper describes the "PR aspect" of the situation with Rassi [00:15:57] Couper discusses balancing his work and keeping up with McPhee [00:16:43] Couper recalls his unusual experience with a train [00:18:20] Couper recalls when the State Board of Education gave Cal Poly the right to grant a bachelor's degree in 1940 [00:21:25] Couper describes when Robert E. Kennedy came to Cal Poly and assumed some of the former's previous responsibilities in 1940 [00:22:23] Couper recalls his professional reaction when World War II broke out [00:23:01] Couper describes how he aided in the war effort [00:24:32] Couper describes how the emphasis of his work changed when McPhee gave up his position as chief of the State Bureau of Agriculture Education in 1944 [00:25:19] Couper recalls how he worked with McPhee when the latter became the state director of vocational education [00:25:43] Couper recalls being called on to do various tasks at Cal Poly [00:26:16] Couper recalls taking a large group of California Future Farmers to the national convention for the first time in 1946 [00:26:55] Couper talks about his involvement with the acquisition of the Kellogg property [00:27:28] Couper describes in greater detail the "PR aspect" of the acquisition of the Kellogg Property [00:28:28] Couper describes when the Bureau of Agriculture headquarters moved back to Sacramento in 1953 [00:29:09] Couper recalls his final year at Cal Poly: 1964-65 [00:30:10] Couper describes what he did during his retirement [00:31:14] As I Remember Closing

Interview with Bennion, who served as faculty in the Cal Poly Animal Husbandry department from 1938-1967. [00:00:10] "As I Remember" Introduction [00:00:24] Bennion asked about the year and the circumstances in which he arrived in San Luis Obispo [00:00:49] Bennion discusses how he heard about Cal Poly [00:01:46] Bennion shares information regarding the vocational agriculture program at Cal Poly [00:02:06] Bennion describes where he lived on campus, "The Annex" [00:03:01] Bennion talks about being a trainee in agricultural education [00:03:18] Bennion discusses the education level of the students with whom he worked [00:03:48] Bennion talks about forming a basketball team [00:04:36] Bennion discusses his training in Red Bluff [00:05:29] Bennion describes his experience at the agricultural education training center [00:05:45] Bennion discusses going to Salinas in 1932 to teach and coaching athletics [00:06:29] Bennion describes working in the agricultural extension program in Salinas and going to work in Merced County as a farm advisor [00:07:34] Bennion talks about returning to Cal Poly in 1938 [00:07:59] Bennion describes changes to Cal Poly's programs he observed when he returned [00:08:42] Bennion discusses the objectives of students in the agricultural program [00:09:21] Bennion describes the project program [00:10:51] Bennion discusses group projects and rationale behind them within the agricultural program [00:11:55] Bennion talks about the purpose and development of student participation in fairs [00:14:03] Bennion discusses his students competing with top breeders and feeders in county fairs [00:15:16] Bennion describes the impact that the war had on enrollment in the early 1940s [00:16:39] Bennion describes his experience as part the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association and the establishment of a Thorough-Bred Breeding Unit at Cal Poly [00:18:04] Bennion discusses obtaining stock and building the facilities for the program at Cal Poly [00:19:23] Bennion discusses students entering the thoroughbred business after graduating from Cal Poly [00:20:04] Bennion talks about limitations faced in breeding horses as a result of the war [00:21:21] Bennion talks about the men who were instrumental in establishing the Thoroughbred Breeding Program at Cal Poly [00:22:38] Bennion describes the obstacles brought about by the war [00:23:48] Bennion discusses the victory at Great Western in Los Angeles [00:24:42] Bennion discusses the expansion of facilities and land since his first visit to Cal Poly [00:26:14] Bennion describes training in the cow-calf operation [00:27:12] Bennion discusses the development of the feed-mill, slaughterhouse, and commercial feeding unit [00:28:44] Bennion talks about the increase in managerial positions on growing ranches in the 1950s [00:29:53] Bennion discusses graduates going into fair management work [00:30:39] Bennion discusses employment opportunities in high school agriculture teaching [00:31:20] Bennion discusses the success of students in the animal husbandry program [00:32:02] Bennion describes the trial and development program on the bulls for commercial cattlemen [00:34:10] Bennion discusses the process of grading and auctioning off the bulls [00:34:45] Bennion describes the size of the department at the time in which he retired [00:35:40] Closing Bennion's interview with the chant of a bull auctioneer [00:36:15] "As I Remember" Closing

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