Memorandum approving the increase of KCPR's transmitter to 1000 watts.

A charter from Associated Students, Inc. and California Polytechnic State University, granting it the right to become a club. Ratified for the 1976-77 school year.

[00:00:03] Interviewer introduces Robert Kennedy, the President of Cal Poly [00:00:22] Kennedy hopes to improve relations with community and have the region consider the school even more integral to their community than previously before [00:00:55] Kennedy talks about the financial contributions the school has in the community [00:02:56] Kennedy talks about growing student body [00:04:34] Kennedy talks about the higher education opportunities that Cal Poly has brought to the Central Coast Region [00:05:44] Closing of the interview

[00:00:01] McCaleb recaps past interviews about student involvement in the community [00:00:25] McCaleb introduces Dr. Robert E. Kennedy, President of Cal Poly [00:01:00] Kennedy talks about student concerns while he was a student after the Great Depression [00:02:31] Kennedy talks about how community service helps the campus, and the importance of "Learn by Doing" [00:03:44] Kennedy talks about how students have begun to correct the mistakes of past generations, showing more concern and awareness as students and citizens [00:04:57] Kennedy talks about how exhilarating his job as the University President has been [00:05:50] McCaleb ends interview

[00:00:00] Introduction of the interview series about non-athletic programs on campus [00:00:36] Interviewer introduces Dr. Robert E. Kennedy, President of Cal Poly [00:00:46] Kennedy decides to talk about today and his prior experience at Pomona and the Kellogg-Voorhis campus, instead of the reorganization of the school [00:01:25] Kennedy talks about rivalry between the two Cal Poly schools, San Luis Obispo and Pomona [00:02:25] Kennedy discusses not having sports between the two campuses to avoid splitting up the student body's common flow of good will [00:03:14] Kennedy talks about the two Cal Poly's working on the Rose Float for the parade in Pasadena [00:04:46] Kennedy talks about the success the students have had with past parade floats [00:05:00] Interviewer lets listeners know that the Turn the Roses Float Committee student fundraiser is being extended for another week [00:05:53] Kennedy says he is confident in the Mustangs football team to win the game [00:06:08] Kennedy thanks all of the people who have supported the athletic and float teams [00:06:48] Toyota ad begins [00:07:47] Game announcer recaps game score

[00:00:19] Lew Litze, international president of the Cal Poly Alumni Association, welcomes the audience to the Poly Grove [00:00:31] Litze gives the history of the grove [00:00:51] Litze tells story of the first graduating class in 1906 planting the first oak tree in the grove [00:01:41] Litze reflects on how large the university has grown since 1906 [00:02:15] Litze talks about the current student body's awareness of ecology and environment [00:02:38] Litze speaks on the roles of women at Cal Poly [00:03:32] Litze says that the Alumni Association is proud to place the plaque honoring the original 8 graduates that worked hard to organize the Cal Poly Alumni Association [00:04:40] Litze introduces President Robert E. Kennedy [00:05:14] Kennedy talks about students planting trees all over campus [00:05:57] Kennedy says he would not cut trees down to make space for a building

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

[00:00:00] Recording begins in the middle of the opening benediction prayer [00:00:41] Student representatives talks about the role that McPhee played as President of Cal Poly [00:01:04] Student praises McPhee's leadership and high goals that helped to build Cal Poly from 300 students to over 8,000 [00:01:56] Student brings up the funding that was set aside by McPhee to build the Student Union on campus [00:03:24] Student introduces the Executive Vice Chancellor of the California State Colleges, Dr. Raymond A. Rydell [00:04:09] Rydell talks about the legacy of McPhee as the President of Cal Poly [00:04:36] Rydell talks about the magnitude of the ideas, plans, and successes held by McPhee [00:05:55] Rydell details McPhee's defense of the students and faculty of Cal Poly [00:06:53] President Kennedy begins to speak on the purpose of being [00:07:58] Kennedy states that McPhee lived for the dedication to service to others [00:09:05] Kennedy talks about McPhee's tremendous faith in work and its balance with play [00:10:10] Kennedy talks about McPhee taking pleasure from being with his family and interacting with students [00:11:05] Kennedy says that McPhee used his strength and leadership skills practically to achieve his goals for the educational system [00:12:48] Kennedy talks about McPhee's appetite for accurate information in order to make wise decisions and his willingness to continue learning [00:14:18] Kennedy concedes that far more could be said about McPhee's accomplishments that what has been said in this memorial [00:15:06] The prayer of benediction begins

[00:00:05] Mr. James King leads the opening prayer [00:01:14] Colonel Solway leads the Pledge of Allegiance [00:01:45] Mr. Wilson announces the names of people who members of the platform party but are not to be introduced in the program later [00:03:25] Wilson introduces further members of the Cal Poly family such as the group of pastors and leaders of campus organizations [00:06:54] Wilson introduces Barton C. Olsen, Chairman of the Academic Senate [00:07:07] Olsen speaks on the goals set forth for Cal Poly in Kennedy's inaugural speech [00:08:58] Olsen asks the faculty to examine their commitment to the educational and democratic process so Cal Poly will become a renowned institution [00:09:38] Wilson introduces Howard Zogg, Chairman of the Staff Senate [00:09:52] Zogg greets the faculty and staff, assuring them that they came to one of the finest universities in California [00:11:30] Wilson introduces Robbin Baggot, President of the Associated Students, to provide greetings from the student body [00:11:58] Baggot thanks the faculty for helping produce such productive students [00:12:26] Baggot assures the audience that the students have increased communication with the administration in order to improve the educational process [00:12:55] Wilson introduces President Kennedy [00:14:19] Kennedy states that he always becomes nervous when gets up to address the faculty [00:15:20] Kennedy says he is excited for the upcoming challenges for the college [00:16:11] Kennedy says the prevailing spirit and drive at Cal Poly are due to high expectations [00:16:45] Kennedy admits that there were periods in the history of Cal Poly when the future looked grim [00:17:56] Kennedy quotes a phrase about education from the first director Dr. Leroy Anderson [00:19:40] Kennedy says that he has fought battles for Cal Poly at any time or place necessary [00:20:20] Kennedy admits that these responsibilities take him away from the campus more than he would like and thanks the faculty and staff that also represent Cal Poly [00:21:56] Kennedy states that it may be more difficult than ever to maintain realistic goals, limitations, and direction with the beginning of the "University Era" that officially begins this new season [00:22:58] Kennedy states that as long as the role of the university is undefined, they will be able to bend to the needs of society [00:24:00] Kennedy explains why Cal Poly kept its nickname and kept the "Polytechnic" in its name rather than fit uniformly with the other State Universities [00:25:28] Kennedy says he was pleased with the recommendation to keep the name in order to not lose the heritage and educational direction [00:27:20] Kennedy describes the importance in keeping the Cal Poly name [00:28:52] Kennedy says Cal Poly must continue to award faculty for their teaching of students [00:29:42] Kennedy says that the Polytechnic title may turn off the counter culture kids in society [00:30:42] Kennedy says the careers within the system that the counterculture find the most distasteful are the same jobs a polytechnic institution is most likely to produce [00:32:32] Kennedy hopes Cal Poly will be able to fulfill the niche once considered the role of the land grant institution, as agricultural and mechanical colleges were created to educate the common people [00:33:09] Kennedy says Cal Poly is something of a land grant institution since it has recently received almost 5000 acres of federal land [00:36:10] Kennedy suggests that those seeking relevance of the new state universities should consider the success of the 19th century agricultural colleges [00:37:30] Kennedy says he became acutely aware in 1967 that he had a responsibility to improve the equality of opportunity for minority races [00:39:01] Kennedy discusses the total effectiveness of the Affirmative Action program that was established 7 month earlier [00:40:12] Kennedy invites those critical to the Affirmative Action program to submit a better plan to reverse the discriminatory practices that resulted in Cal Poly having an almost all-male all-white faculty and staff [00:41:11] Kennedy says he and Mrs. Kennedy took a trip around the county with Mexican-American staff members in order to talk with local Mexican-American communities about how Cal Poly can support them [00:43:00] Kennedy talks about common critiques of the goals of Universities [00:43:40] Kennedy states the dual goal written in the catalog is to prepare students for the basic requirements of specific occupations and to help the individual reach their maximum personal development [00:44:58] Kennedy addresses the concern of whether a university serves the individual or society, and explains how a university can do both [00:46:55] Kennedy says the the students of Cal Poly need to be leaders for the world [00:48:15] Kennedy talks about the need to be efficient and have quality control in its academic standards [00:49:19] Kennedy talks about the likely visitation of independent accreditation reviewers to investigate certain campuses in response to dissatisfied students reporting lack of academic requirements [00:50:17] Kennedy says he is proud to say he has not heard any criticisms of Cal Poly faculty members failing to be professional teachers [00:51:09] Kennedy talks about his concern of the polarized positions of resistance to change and over eager accepting of change that may affect Cal Poly as it becomes a university [00:53:53] Kennedy talks about the issue of other institutions accepting change for the sake of change without considering how it fits into their particular institution, and thus becoming too similar [00:55:22] Kennedy talks about the intriguing idea explored by the Newman Commission Task Force of accreditation by examination for courses that students may already be qualified through previous education and experience [00:57:04] Kennedy points out that some of the proposals of the Newman Commission Task Force have been addressed by Cal Poly to its own satisfaction years earlier [00:58:27] Kennedy talks about the importance of identity and community in a big university [01:00:28] Kennedy talks about the difficulty in managing the annual growth of a university and its local area [01:02:40] Kennedy reads quotes from the LA Times about students favoring a turn to vocational education programs and about Cal Poly turning away students [01:03:30] Kennedy states that the request to hold enrollment in the 1970 year was made because the campus and the community could not absorb more students without additional housing [01:04:54] Kennedy discusses the evaluation of the planned enrollment ceilings through the 1990s [01:08:17] Kennedy talks about an orientation meeting in which he spoke with the parents of new students [01:08:58] Kennedy talks about living in the President's Home (often called the McPhee Home) on campus [01:10:10] Kennedy repeats his expression of using the home as a social, cultural, and educational asset for the entire campus community [01:11:00] Kennedy repeats an affirmation of diligence and devotion in working with the faculty and students [01:11:25] Audience applauds [01:11:49] Wilson asks those faculty that are to receive awards to come up to the backstage area [01:12:30] [beginning of interference from other side of tape that will increase in volume until the end of the recording] [01:12:46] Wilson presents faculty member Dr. Glen A. Nobel for the award for outstanding teaching [01:14:50] Wilson calls forth a several faculty from different departments to accept Distinguished Teachers Awards [01:17:21] Wilson names the individuals that qualify to be named as members of the Emeritus Faculty [01:18:55] Wilson names the individuals that qualify to be named as members of the Emeritus Staff [01:21:09] Wilson presents the 25 Year Service Award of the State of California