Audio-visual recordings created by campus departments, students, and faculty. May include public relations, sports, and other departments. May also include recordings produced by the ITS department, when that department was involved in media production for the campus.
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
Hayden says people often go to events that drain their strength instead of using it Hayden talks about undercover agents at events like this Hayden says the government and people running universities do not really know what it going on Hayden asks about other demonstrations that have taken place at Cal Poly Hayden talks about the growth of campus participation in the student movement Hayden talks about the importance of studying other peoples' histories Hayden talks about the atrocities of the conquering of the continent Hayden reads a testimony of a soldier who fought in the indian wars in Colorado Hayden compares this testimony to testimonies from soldiers coming back from Vietnam Hayden talks about the illusion of the democratic system in America Hayden talks about people giving up the struggle against the war in Vietnam Hayden says the Vietnamese heroic resistance gives Americans the ability to understand their past Hayden asks how the people who run our society can be so intelligent yet seem so ignorant about protests Hayden talks about knowing the history of blood and the MacBeth Complex Hayden says the purpose of genocide is to kill the spirit and the idea of resistance against the dominant culture Hayden says the discovery and creation of an alternative is important to keep ideas alive Hayden talks about the importance of hope Hayden talks about people don't want to follow the capitalist ethic of making a very profitable life Hayden says it is actually impossible to grow these new businesses Hayden says the capitalist system has been used up as much as possible at this point Hayden says the future will not be defined by one person Hayden says this is the dismantling of the centralized society Hayden talks about the reasons why the audience came out to see him Hayden says the strength and spirit of the community are what drive people to try new tactics Hayden says that the audience is what creates the speaker reading of a few announcements before Q&A Hayden talks about his time working in the black community in Newark Hayden talks about how preventing society from returning to the same state after the revolution Hayden talks about the April Coalition in Berkeley Hayden talks about the 3 types of communists outside of America Hayden says that economy starts to break apart after it reaches its limit Hayden talks about people being jailed for demonstrating at their college Hayden talks about the psychological warfare used by the government Hayden talks about the difficulty of changing other peoples minds Hayden talks about how he does not think that all violence is the same Hayden talks about ping pong diplomacy with China Hayden talks about the advocacy of admitting China to the United Nations Hayden talks about how the Agricultural programs turned down Cesar Chavez talking at Cal Poly Hayden says dealing with the institution is just as important as creating an alternative
Audio recording and printed agenda of California State Polytechnic College's 1967 Summit Conference, held at Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, CA. Reel 1 audio index: [00:00:02] Dr. Andrews talks about manners in which faculty can motivate students and individuals [00:01:32] Dr. Andrews offers a story regarding about his neighbor and a pet turtle which emphasizes the importance and limitations of individual motivation [00:05:40] Dr. Andrews talks about watching the ROTC students going through an obstacle course receiving a different form of motivation [00:06:40] Dr. Clyde Fisher is introduced to speak [00:07:30] Fisher talks about how difficult it was to prepare for his presentation on academic survival [00:08:10] Fisher addresses the unenviable position of Deans when students are not qualified to be admitted or when students must be dismissed for academic deficiencies [00:11:20] Fisher states the standards for being successful in college according to the catalog [00:13:05] Fisher says that not everyone can be an exception to the rules [00:14:02] Fisher says that the grades are the professional judgement of the instructors and not the judgement of the Dean [00:15:47] Fisher addresses the rule about office hours that some professors do not fully agree with [00:16:33] Fisher encourages faculty to help students before they are in academic trouble [00:17:41] Fisher says that he tells students and parents that getting a degree is not the end of education [00:18:40] Fisher says the Deans primarily want the students to become alive intellectually as a result of their education [00:19:44] Fisher says that the average grade given at the university has remained the same even though the academic aptitude of incoming students has increased [00:21:20] Fisher says that it is much more work to get an "A" in college compared to high school [00:22:32] Fisher thanks the audience and finishes his speech [00:22:43] Dr. Joics Stone says he is going to tell the audience how to get an "A" [00:23:30] Stone says that asking question is just as important to intelligence as giving answers [00:25:36] Stone asks the audience if the students who attended the session last year were helped by the speakers' suggestions [00:27:15] Stone states the fact that 1/3 of student may drop out after one year [00:27:40] Fisher says that students should take a positive approach to reverse the pattern of high student drop out rates [00:28:30] Female student asks a question about maintaining balance during the school year [00:29:05] Dr. Andrews gives the impression that a little fear will not cause harm and that taking the initiative in life is the best one can do [00:31:05] Student asks how instructors can de-emphasize the thought of grades in class and emphasize the gaining knowledge [00:32:58] Student goes on stage and presents the difficult situation of deciding between taking and easy class and taking a class that will give you more lifelong knowledge [00:34:20] Speaker discusses the difference between goals in college and standards in college [00:36:15] Speaker says that most alumni have the highest acclaim for the instructors that have intellectually stimulated them [00:38:20] Speaker talks about his philosophical discussions about what grades actually mean [00:39:09] Speaker says that a pattern of grades over a period of time indicative [00:40:20] Speaker says they want to de-emphasize the quantitative answer giving and that students should not settle for the minimum requirement [00:42:10] Speaker talks about his limited experience with the Pass-Fail system regarding transfer students and how it can be disadvantageous [00:43:21] Speaker says that if all courses were Pass-Fail then the standards for graduation would have to change [00:44:56] [Student in audience ask inaudible question] [00:46:10] Dr. Fisher comments on the letter-grade system versus the percentage-grade system and the move away from sophisticated quantitative grading measures [00:47:57] Speaker hopes that the suggestions from the presentation will help the audience in counseling the incoming students [00:48:40] Student Body President Rush Hill closes the presentation for a refreshment break [00:48:37] [Cut in between two sections of the recording - Second portion of recording is of different event regarding Department Chairman] [00:49:49] President Kennedy explains how annual evaluations can result in less department stability [00:51:27] Speaker tells Kennedy that this would cause a huge maximum and minimum tenure [00:51:50] Al emphasizes that the department head should reflect the involvement of their peers and colleagues [00:52:52] Kennedy discusses the disadvantages of different methods for appointing department heads [00:54:45] Kennedy talks about the idea of "infusing new life" into a department in order to solve obsolescence [00:57:44] Larry relates the issue of obsolesces to the feeling of disenfranchisement among new faculty and suggests to find new ways to involve new faculty [00:59:00] Kennedy says the assumption that a dynamic department and rotational chairmanship is not supported in any of his studies [01:00:18] Man and Kennedy debate the issue of department chairmen having tenure [01:03:19] Man warns of the danger of putting self in position in which there is not method for remedying errors [01:05:45] Man asks a question about altering the procedure of appointing Deans with the faculty approval [01:06:55] Kennedy says that the responsibilities of Deans would keep them from being able to teach effectively and it would be a disservice to the students [01:07:40] Kennedy talks about one of the current situations in which a Dean wanted to instruct and they were able to come to an agreement [01:09:27] Kennedy responds to a question about the situation at San Francisco State and the Black Power group [01:12:05] Kennedy says he does not know what the trustees will do about the situation and whether they will support the majority of the faculty or the majority of the students
Side A, McPhee convocation speech: [00:00:01] Speaker introduces President McPhee [00:00:39] McPhee jokes about how the convocation has often been on the first day of the World Series [00:00:56] McPhee says that they changed the date of the convocation from the 5th to the 4th because so many people wish to see the World Series on Television [00:01:41] McPhee states that he is excited at the beginning of every fall quarter because of the growth of the institution and the quality of the students and faculty at Cal Poly [00:02:24] McPhee says that he and many others are extremely proud to be a part of the institution [00:03:15] McPhee states he wants to describe the current changes in higher education, how they will affect Cal Poly, and impart the obligation of students at Cal Poly [00:03:47] McPhee tells the audience of the of the State Legislature's concern that the state college system was performing the functions and services that could best be performed by the University of California [00:04:42] McPhee talks about the Master Plan for Higher Education developed by a representative group of educators from the University of California, the State College system, and the Junior College system [00:05:25] McPhee lists some of the enactments of the Master Plan such as the State College being treated as a separate educational entity run by a Board of Trustees [00:06:51] McPhee describes the Special Coordinating council that will see that the various segments of the publicly supported higher education do not break trust with their special functions [00:07:23] McPhee discusses the impact of new admission requirements on Cal Poly as a result of the expanding California population [00:08:56] McPhee states that the colleges will have to get along with less monetary funding than previously [00:09:25] McPhee says that he has every reason to believe the Cal Poly budget should get along fine because of proper budgeting from the Dean of the College and the business manager [00:10:21] McPhee expects Cal Poly to continue to perform its traditional function [00:11:51] McPhee says that other contemporary institutions have become disillusioned with the idea that they should be things that they are not [00:13:08] McPhee affirms that they are convinced of the success of their educational philosophy [00:14:38] McPhee quotes a magazine criticizing the morality of the youth, and states the Socrates held the same critiques of Greek youth during the Greek Golden Age [00:16:04] McPhee lists the responsibilities of students such as greeting other students with friendliness [00:17:10] McPhee says that students should feel free to call upon their instructors for help as individuals [00:17:42] McPhee says the cornerstone of the Cal Poly philosophy is the recognition of the dignity of labor [00:18:47] McPhee says that it is his hope that students develop good work habits [00:19:14] McPhee discusses the concern that Americans are becoming soft as a result of excessive free time and easy-going carelessness [00:19:58] McPhee says another concern is the loyalty to America and the American ideal [00:21:00] McPhee says they have never had such problems at Cal Poly and with their focus on technical education he does not expect there to be any problems [00:22:22] McPhee says that grades are not everything, but they are the basis of quality evaluation [00:22:30] McPhee talks about the newly built residence halls, recreation facilities, and cafeteria [00:23:26] McPhee draws attention to the Music building and Graphic Arts building that are under construction [00:24:05] McPhee directs attention to the additions to the outdoor sports facilities [00:24:25] McPhee talks about the new food processing building, administration building, and wing to the engineering building [00:25:20] McPhee emphasizes that it is up to students and faculty to carry out their responsibility to use this trust that has been given to them [00:26:01] Speaker introduces Dr. Essex for the Benediction [00:26:36] Prayer of Benediction [00:26:52] Playing of "All Hail Green and Gold" Side B, Lecture: Lecture delivered to a Family Relations class, on the topic of public welfare programs. This recording does not seem to have any connection with side A.
President Julian A. McPhee talks about his departure from Cal Poly after thirty-three years. He summarizes his years at Cal Poly and wishes the staff on successful years to come. He knows that Cal Poly's future is bright. He also proposes the need for Vice Presidents at each campus.
[00:00:11] Introduction music [00:00:21] 'Welcome to Cal Poly' title screen [00:00:32] Shot of cars driving onto campus [00:00:42] Administration shots of buildings and faculty [00:00:58] Various shots of Agriculture Department; includes agriculture mechanics, food processing, rodeo practice, veterinary clinic, livestock [00:03:53] Architecture Department [00:04:51] Various shots of the Dexter Library [00:05:46] Various shots of Sports teams on campus [00:06:15] Shots of students teaching children [00:06:39] English Department [00:07:00] Cal Poly Arts: Theater, Marching Band, printing [00:08:06] Engineering Department [00:10:58] Various shots of campus and student life [00:11:56] Credits
