Records created by the Office of Institutional Research, and its predecessor the Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis. These offices were responsible for compiling data about Cal Poly students, and reporting the data in publications such as the Fact Book.
Records created by the Construction Management Department, College of Architecture and Environmental Design.
Records created by the Office of Academic Programs and Planning, as well as its predecessor Office of Academic Planning and Instruction. Includes records of commencement and related activities once administered by this office.
Records created by the Experience Industry Management Department, College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. Also includes records of the department's predecessor the Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration Department.
Records created by the Grants Development Office.
Records from Cal Poly's participation in the Agricultural Research Institute, a six-campus group of CSU universities with agricultural research programs.
Records created by the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department, College of Engineering. Also includes records of the department's predecessor, the Computer Science Department.
Photographs, records and audio materials related to the Cal Poly Music Department. Features activities, events, and students including choirs, PolyPhonics, University Singers, Symphony, Glee Club, band and Student Opera Theater circa 1950s through early 2000s. Also includes records related to Harold P. Davidson. Records date between 1923 and 2013. Finding aid available at https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8mk6k25/admin/
Records created by the Women's and Gender Studies Department, College of Liberal Arts.
Records created by the Kinesiology and Public Health Department, College of Science and Mathematics. Also includes records of the department's predecessors, the Kinesiology Department, the Physical Education and Recreation Department, and the Physical Education and Kinesiology Department.
Records created by the Statistics Department, College of Science and Mathematics.
Records created by the Facilities Management and Development unit, organized within the Administration and Finance Division of Cal Poly.
Publications from the Office of the Registrar which provide descriptions of colleges, departments, degree programs, and course offerings, among other information about the university. From 1905 - 1983, the catalog was published as a special issue of Cal Poly's circulars, bulletins, or announcements service.
Documents related to the development and activities of the Pride Center and the former Gay Student Union. Includes flyers, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, event information, and other documents related to the creation of GSU. Alternatively known as Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals United (GLBU). Records date between 1972-2018. Finding aid available at https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8tb1dcp/admin/
Documents related to the activities, operations, and events of fraternities, sororities, and the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. The different fraternities and sororities are governed by three councils: the Interfraternity Council (IFC), United Sorority and Fraternity Council (USFC), and the Panhellenic Council (PHA). Currently contains only records from the Chi Sigma Phi fraternity, established 1948. Finding aid available at https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8154nv4/admin/.
Records of the Office of University Diversity and Inclusion, which leads efforts to build diversity and promote inclusion and aligns university-wide efforts in order to achieve inclusive excellence; attract and respond to a diverse campus community; and nurture a respectful and inclusive campus climate. The office was established in 2010 as the Office of University Diversity and Inclusivity.
Materials include photographs, scrapbooks, documents, and memorabilia related to Week of Welcome (WOW), SLO Days, and Open House.
Documents related to the development and activities of the Pride Faculty Staff Association. Includes bylaws, minutes, surveys, event announcements, and correspondence. Records date between 2011-2017. More information available at https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8bp089v/admin/
Photographs, negatives, and photographic slides created and collected by campus staff, faculty, and students between 1900-2017. Images include campus buildings and landscape, student activities, special events, classrooms and coursework, faculty and staff events, and aerial views of campus and the surrounding area. Finding aid available at https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8w09c4b/admin/
Papers of 1926 alum and football player Walter J. Lumley; contains information about his installation of the Block P on Bishop Peak. Includes original documents and photographs as well as photocopies of both. Non-digitized materials include affidavit of birth and newspaper clippings. Finding aid available at https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8639vgf/admin/
Records, papers, and photographs related to the administration and programming of the Biological Sciences Department, College of Science and Mathematics.
Items related to the events and activities related to the 1960 football game with Bowling Green Ohio and the subsequent airplane crash. Also included are related events and fundraisers following the plane crash.
Records related to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Cal Poly, held in 2002.
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.