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From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:Johnson, Derek; McDonald, Whitney; Hermann, Greg; Tuggle, Todd; Scott, Rick; Cano, Molly; Clark- Charlesworth, Jacqui; Szentesi, Whit Subject:Cal Poly Updates Date:Thursday, February 15, 2024 4:51:57 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Good afternoon Mayor Stewart and Council Members, I am writing to bring your attention to multiple Cal Poly updates. Those include: 1. The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) Interim Executive Director Announcement 2. Year Round Operations (YRO) Delayed Start 3. Two exciting upcoming events that you (and the public) are invited to attend: a. Netflix Co-Founder (and Cal Poly alumna) Christina Kish to Speak on Feb. 22 b. Fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. History to Speak on Feb. 27 1. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) President Armstrong shared the following note with CIE partners. We are extraordinarily grateful for the ongoing partnership and support from the City of SLO. Greetings, I am writing to provide an update on recent developments within the Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE). The CIE has been instrumental in fostering skills, providing essential tools, and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset that fuels innovation and growth among our students and in our community. Since its inception more than ten years ago, the CIE has helped over 100 companies launch, seen multiple successful corporate exits, helped companies raise more than $200M, and more importantly, positively impacted thousands of our students by providing a best in class Learn by Doing educational experience. The CIE's role has become even more crucial as we strive to educate students in innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling the practice of entrepreneurship in our regional community. Our region is experiencing significant transformation, with emerging industries such as clean tech, renewable energy, and space commercialization creating new opportunities for innovation and business creation. Now is the time to reimagine how we cultivate innovation and foster an entrepreneurial mindset in concert with Cal Poly's economic development goals. Karen Tillman was appointed last summer to lead our university-wide economic development efforts. Working closely with Dean Fleming from the Orfalea College of Business and the existing CIE leadership team, Karen will also be assuming the role of Interim Executive Director of the CIE to ensure it is prominently positioned at the center of Cal Poly's economic development and innovation initiatives. Karen will be engaging with various stakeholders across the campus and community, and your feedback is invaluable. The CIE has grown and thrived because of the input, involvement, and efforts of our many alumni and community supporters and it's critical we continue to partner with each of you during this next phase of growth. We appreciate the support you have extended to the CIE and are enthusiastic about its future. Best regards, Jeff Armstrong 2. Year Round Operations (YRO) President Armstrong shared the following note with the campus community. Office of the President To the Cal Poly Community: I write to you with an important update regarding Year-Round Operations(YRO). As we continue to move forward with our plans for YRO, some new information has allowed us to delay the official start of YRO to summer 2025. By deferring to summer 2025, we will have more time to engage with our campus community, with both academic and logistical planning. I’d like to share with you the data-driven reasoning behind our decision to delay. As I’ve explained in previous communications, part of the motivation for shifting to YRO is to help the CSU system to increase enrollment, which is also in line with the terms of Governor Newsom’s Funding Compact. The basic reason that we can afford the delay to summer 2025 is that, in the near term, Cal Poly been able to meet our enrollment goals for this and next year. Let me elaborate. At the CSU level, enrollment is determined by the number of “Full-Time Equivalent Students” (FTES) which is not the same as the number of students on campus, aka, “Headcount.” Recent, comprehensive analyses have allowed us to provide targeted funding for departments to strategically increase course availability in areas where there is demand. The results have been impressive in that students have been able to enroll in more units, which positively impacted our FTES. Not only are we on track to exceed our 2023-24 enrollment (FTES) target but could possibly exceed the 2024-25 FTES target this year, with a lower-than-expected increase in headcount. This is great news, but, through the future implementation of YRO, we can grow Cal Poly. In doing so, we can provide necessary enrollment growth to the CSU while also increasing student access to our campus. This is exciting news and I thank you for everything you do. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President 3. Netflix Co-Founder (and Cal Poly alumna) Christina Kish to Speak on Feb. 22 How A Career Curveball Started Netflix Cal Poly alumna Christina Kish, co-founder and vice president of Merchandising for Netflix, will speak on Thursday, Feb. 22, from 11:10 a.m. to noon in the Advanced Technology Laboratories (No. 7). The talk will also be available virtually on Zoom. Kish, who earned a degree in business administration from Cal Poly and an MBA from Golden Gate University, has over 30 years of success within software, retail, entertainment and e-commerce industries. During the moderated discussion, she will discuss entrepreneurship, business development, her role at streaming- giant Netflixand how there is no single career path. At Netflix, which has over 260 million subscribers, she played an integral role in creating and launching the popular digital entertainment content network and was directly responsible for developing content and usability for the site, was instrumental in acquiring and retaining customers with user experience strategies to convert trial members into subscribers, and led efforts in promotions and increasing lifetime value for customers. A Q&A session will follow where attendees can question Kish about her experience working in startups, navigating career shifts and beyond. This event is co-sponsored by the Leadership and Service Department, Cal Poly Scholars, Educational Opportunity Program and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees. The event is hosted by Career Services. 4. Fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. History to Speak on Feb. 27 Richard Blanco, award-winning poet and author, professor and public speaker, will spend an evening at Cal Poly on Tuesday, Feb. 27 as the keynote speaker for the Change the Status Quo Social Justice and Service Lecture Series. The public is invited to attend the Cal Poly Center for Service in Action’s 22nd annual event, which seeks to empower attendees to use the university’s Learn by Doing spirit to challenge social norms, ask critical questions, demand solutions and make lasting social change. The free event will include a reading, moderated discussion and question-and-answer session with Blanco, starting at 6 p.m. in Chumash Auditorium, in the University Union on campus. Blanco was selected by then-President Barack Obama as the fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. history. He was the youngest and the first Latino, immigrant and gay person to serve in that role, reading “One Today,” an original poem he wrote for Obama’s inauguration ceremony in January 2013. In 2023, Blanco was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Joe Biden. According to the National Endowment for the Humanities, “Blanco’s powerful storytelling challenges the boundaries of culture, gender and class while celebrating the promise of our nation’s highest ideals.” Born in Madrid to Cuban-exile parents and raised in Miami in a working-class family, Blanco’s personal negotiation of cultural identity and the universal themes of place and belonging characterize his five collections of poetry. His work asks those universal questions we all ask ourselves on our own journeys: “Where am I from?” “Where do I belong?” “Who am I in this world?” Blanco has also authored the memoirs “For All of Us, One Today: An Inaugural Poet’s Journey” and “The Prince of Los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood,” which is currently under development as a TV series. He currently serves as education ambassador for the Academy of American Poets and as the first-ever poet laureate of Miami-Dade County. He is an associate professor of English at Florida International University, his alma mater, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. Cal Poly’s Center for Service in Action is committed to making this event accessible to all individuals. Anyone with an accessibility request can email serviceinaction@calpoly.edu. For more information about the event, visit https://serviceinaction.calpoly.edu/CSQ. Thank you. As always, if you have questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. Sincerely, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:RE: Cal Poly Updates Date:Friday, February 16, 2024 7:16:00 PM Thanks for this. Wish I could come to the events. This “full time job” thing, really cramps my style. From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2024 4:52 PM To: Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Cano, Molly <mcano@slocity.org>; Clark-Charlesworth, Jacqui <Jclark@slocity.org>; Szentesi, Whit <wszentes@slocity.org> Subject: Cal Poly Updates This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Good afternoon Mayor Stewart and Council Members, I am writing to bring your attention to multiple Cal Poly updates. Those include: 1. The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) Interim Executive Director Announcement 2. Year Round Operations (YRO) Delayed Start 3. Two exciting upcoming events that you (and the public) are invited to attend: a. Netflix Co-Founder (and Cal Poly alumna) Christina Kish to Speak on Feb. 22 b. Fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. History to Speak on Feb. 27 1. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) President Armstrong shared the following note with CIE partners. We are extraordinarily grateful for the ongoing partnership and support from the City of SLO. Greetings, I am writing to provide an update on recent developments within the Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE). The CIE has been instrumental in fostering skills, providing essential tools, and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset that fuels innovation and growth among our students and in our community. Since its inception more than ten years ago, the CIE has helped over 100 companies launch, seen multiple successful corporate exits, helped companies raise more than $200M, and more importantly, positively impacted thousands of our students by providing a best in class Learn by Doing educational experience. The CIE's role has become even more crucial as we strive to educate students in innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling the practice of entrepreneurship in our regional community. Our region is experiencing significant transformation, with emerging industries such as clean tech, renewable energy, and space commercialization creating new opportunities for innovation and business creation. Now is the time to reimagine how we cultivate innovation and foster an entrepreneurial mindset in concert with Cal Poly's economic development goals. Karen Tillman was appointed last summer to lead our university-wide economic development efforts. Working closely with Dean Fleming from the Orfalea College of Business and the existing CIE leadership team, Karen will also be assuming the role of Interim Executive Director of the CIE to ensure it is prominently positioned at the center of Cal Poly's economic development and innovation initiatives. Karen will be engaging with various stakeholders across the campus and community, and your feedback is invaluable. The CIE has grown and thrived because of the input, involvement, and efforts of our many alumni and community supporters and it's critical we continue to partner with each of you during this next phase of growth. We appreciate the support you have extended to the CIE and are enthusiastic about its future. Best regards, Jeff Armstrong 2. Year Round Operations (YRO) President Armstrong shared the following note with the campus community. Office of the President To the Cal Poly Community: I write to you with an important update regarding Year-Round Operations(YRO). As we continue to move forward with our plans for YRO, some new information has allowed us to delay the official start of YRO to summer 2025. By deferring to summer 2025, we will have more time to engage with our campus community, with both academic and logistical planning. I’d like to share with you the data-driven reasoning behind our decision to delay. As I’ve explained in previous communications, part of the motivation for shifting to YRO is to help the CSU system to increase enrollment, which is also in line with the terms of Governor Newsom’s Funding Compact. The basic reason that we can afford the delay to summer 2025 is that, in the near term, Cal Poly been able to meet our enrollment goals for this and next year. Let me elaborate. At the CSU level, enrollment is determined by the number of “Full-Time Equivalent Students” (FTES) which is not the same as the number of students on campus, aka, “Headcount.” Recent, comprehensive analyses have allowed us to provide targeted funding for departments to strategically increase course availability in areas where there is demand. The results have been impressive in that students have been able to enroll in more units, which positively impacted our FTES. Not only are we on track to exceed our 2023-24 enrollment (FTES) target but could possibly exceed the 2024-25 FTES target this year, with a lower-than-expected increase in headcount. This is great news, but, through the future implementation of YRO, we can grow Cal Poly. In doing so, we can provide necessary enrollment growth to the CSU while also increasing student access to our campus. This is exciting news and I thank you for everything you do. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President 3. Netflix Co-Founder (and Cal Poly alumna) Christina Kish to Speak on Feb. 22 How A Career Curveball Started Netflix Cal Poly alumna Christina Kish, co-founder and vice president of Merchandising for Netflix, will speak on Thursday, Feb. 22, from 11:10 a.m. to noon in the Advanced Technology Laboratories (No. 7). The talk will also be available virtually on Zoom. Kish, who earned a degree in business administration from Cal Poly and an MBA from Golden Gate University, has over 30 years of success within software, retail, entertainment and e-commerce industries. During the moderated discussion, she will discuss entrepreneurship, business development, her role at streaming- giant Netflixand how there is no single career path. At Netflix, which has over 260 million subscribers, she played an integral role in creating and launching the popular digital entertainment content network and was directly responsible for developing content and usability for the site, was instrumental in acquiring and retaining customers with user experience strategies to convert trial members into subscribers, and led efforts in promotions and increasing lifetime value for customers. A Q&A session will follow where attendees can question Kish about her experience working in startups, navigating career shifts and beyond. This event is co-sponsored by the Leadership and Service Department, Cal Poly Scholars, Educational Opportunity Program and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees. The event is hosted by Career Services. 4. Fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. History to Speak on Feb. 27 Richard Blanco, award-winning poet and author, professor and public speaker, will spend an evening at Cal Poly on Tuesday, Feb. 27 as the keynote speaker for the Change the Status Quo Social Justice and Service Lecture Series. The public is invited to attend the Cal Poly Center for Service in Action’s 22nd annual event, which seeks to empower attendees to use the university’s Learn by Doing spirit to challenge social norms, ask critical questions, demand solutions and make lasting social change. The free event will include a reading, moderated discussion and question-and-answer session with Blanco, starting at 6 p.m. in Chumash Auditorium, in the University Union on campus. Blanco was selected by then-President Barack Obama as the fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. history. He was the youngest and the first Latino, immigrant and gay person to serve in that role, reading “One Today,” an original poem he wrote for Obama’s inauguration ceremony in January 2013. In 2023, Blanco was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Joe Biden. According to the National Endowment for the Humanities, “Blanco’s powerful storytelling challenges the boundaries of culture, gender and class while celebrating the promise of our nation’s highest ideals.” Born in Madrid to Cuban-exile parents and raised in Miami in a working-class family, Blanco’s personal negotiation of cultural identity and the universal themes of place and belonging characterize his five collections of poetry. His work asks those universal questions we all ask ourselves on our own journeys: “Where am I from?” “Where do I belong?” “Who am I in this world?” Blanco has also authored the memoirs “For All of Us, One Today: An Inaugural Poet’s Journey” and “The Prince of Los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood,” which is currently under development as a TV series. He currently serves as education ambassador for the Academy of American Poets and as the first-ever poet laureate of Miami-Dade County. He is an associate professor of English at Florida International University, his alma mater, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. Cal Poly’s Center for Service in Action is committed to making this event accessible to all individuals. Anyone with an accessibility request can email serviceinaction@calpoly.edu. For more information about the event, visit https://serviceinaction.calpoly.edu/CSQ. Thank you. As always, if you have questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. Sincerely, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:Shoresman, Michelle Subject:Re: Cal Poly Updates Date:Monday, February 19, 2024 9:08:17 AM Ugh! The worst Courtney Kienow Director of Community Relations Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Date: Friday, February 16, 2024 at 7:16 PM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: RE: Cal Poly Updates Thanks for this. Wish I could come to the events. This “full time job” thing, really cramps my style. From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2024 4:52 PM To: Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Cano, Molly <mcano@slocity.org>; Clark-Charlesworth, Jacqui <Jclark@slocity.org>; Szentesi, Whit <wszentes@slocity.org> Subject: Cal Poly Updates This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Good afternoon Mayor Stewart and Council Members, I am writing to bring your attention to multiple Cal Poly updates. Those include: 1. The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) Interim Executive Director Announcement 2. Year Round Operations (YRO) Delayed Start 3. Two exciting upcoming events that you (and the public) are invited to attend: a. Netflix Co-Founder (and Cal Poly alumna) Christina Kish to Speak on Feb. 22 b. Fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. History to Speak on Feb. 27 1. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) President Armstrong shared the following note with CIE partners. We are extraordinarily grateful for the ongoing partnership and support from the City of SLO. Greetings, I am writing to provide an update on recent developments within the Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE). The CIE has been instrumental in fostering skills, providing essential tools, and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset that fuels innovation and growth among our students and in our community. Since its inception more than ten years ago, the CIE has helped over 100 companies launch, seen multiple successful corporate exits, helped companies raise more than $200M, and more importantly, positively impacted thousands of our students by providing a best in class Learn by Doing educational experience. The CIE's role has become even more crucial as we strive to educate students in innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling the practice of entrepreneurship in our regional community. Our region is experiencing significant transformation, with emerging industries such as clean tech, renewable energy, and space commercialization creating new opportunities for innovation and business creation. Now is the time to reimagine how we cultivate innovation and foster an entrepreneurial mindset in concert with Cal Poly's economic development goals. Karen Tillman was appointed last summer to lead our university-wide economic development efforts. Working closely with Dean Fleming from the Orfalea College of Business and the existing CIE leadership team, Karen will also be assuming the role of Interim Executive Director of the CIE to ensure it is prominently positioned at the center of Cal Poly's economic development and innovation initiatives. Karen will be engaging with various stakeholders across the campus and community, and your feedback is invaluable. The CIE has grown and thrived because of the input, involvement, and efforts of our many alumni and community supporters and it's critical we continue to partner with each of you during this next phase of growth. We appreciate the support you have extended to the CIE and are enthusiastic about its future. Best regards, Jeff Armstrong 2. Year Round Operations (YRO) President Armstrong shared the following note with the campus community. Office of the President To the Cal Poly Community: I write to you with an important update regarding Year-Round Operations(YRO). As we continue to move forward with our plans for YRO, some new information has allowed us to delay the official start of YRO to summer 2025. By deferring to summer 2025, we will have more time to engage with our campus community, with both academic and logistical planning. I’d like to share with you the data-driven reasoning behind our decision to delay. As I’ve explained in previous communications, part of the motivation for shifting to YRO is to help the CSU system to increase enrollment, which is also in line with the terms of Governor Newsom’s Funding Compact. The basic reason that we can afford the delay to summer 2025 is that, in the near term, Cal Poly been able to meet our enrollment goals for this and next year. Let me elaborate. At the CSU level, enrollment is determined by the number of “Full-Time Equivalent Students” (FTES) which is not the same as the number of students on campus, aka, “Headcount.” Recent, comprehensive analyses have allowed us to provide targeted funding for departments to strategically increase course availability in areas where there is demand. The results have been impressive in that students have been able to enroll in more units, which positively impacted our FTES. Not only are we on track to exceed our 2023-24 enrollment (FTES) target but could possibly exceed the 2024-25 FTES target this year, with a lower-than-expected increase in headcount. This is great news, but, through the future implementation of YRO, we can grow Cal Poly. In doing so, we can provide necessary enrollment growth to the CSU while also increasing student access to our campus. This is exciting news and I thank you for everything you do. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President 3. Netflix Co-Founder (and Cal Poly alumna) Christina Kish to Speak on Feb. 22 How A Career Curveball Started Netflix Cal Poly alumna Christina Kish, co-founder and vice president of Merchandising for Netflix, will speak on Thursday, Feb. 22, from 11:10 a.m. to noon in the Advanced Technology Laboratories (No. 7). The talk will also be available virtually on Zoom. Kish, who earned a degree in business administration from Cal Poly and an MBA from Golden Gate University, has over 30 years of success within software, retail, entertainment and e-commerce industries. During the moderated discussion, she will discuss entrepreneurship, business development, her role at streaming- giant Netflixand how there is no single career path. At Netflix, which has over 260 million subscribers, she played an integral role in creating and launching the popular digital entertainment content network and was directly responsible for developing content and usability for the site, was instrumental in acquiring and retaining customers with user experience strategies to convert trial members into subscribers, and led efforts in promotions and increasing lifetime value for customers. A Q&A session will follow where attendees can question Kish about her experience working in startups, navigating career shifts and beyond. This event is co-sponsored by the Leadership and Service Department, Cal Poly Scholars, Educational Opportunity Program and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees. The event is hosted by Career Services. 4. Fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. History to Speak on Feb. 27 Richard Blanco, award-winning poet and author, professor and public speaker, will spend an evening at Cal Poly on Tuesday, Feb. 27 as the keynote speaker for the Change the Status Quo Social Justice and Service Lecture Series. The public is invited to attend the Cal Poly Center for Service in Action’s 22nd annual event, which seeks to empower attendees to use the university’s Learn by Doing spirit to challenge social norms, ask critical questions, demand solutions and make lasting social change. The free event will include a reading, moderated discussion and question-and-answer session with Blanco, starting at 6 p.m. in Chumash Auditorium, in the University Union on campus. Blanco was selected by then-President Barack Obama as the fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. history. He was the youngest and the first Latino, immigrant and gay person to serve in that role, reading “One Today,” an original poem he wrote for Obama’s inauguration ceremony in January 2013. In 2023, Blanco was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Joe Biden. According to the National Endowment for the Humanities, “Blanco’s powerful storytelling challenges the boundaries of culture, gender and class while celebrating the promise of our nation’s highest ideals.” Born in Madrid to Cuban-exile parents and raised in Miami in a working-class family, Blanco’s personal negotiation of cultural identity and the universal themes of place and belonging characterize his five collections of poetry. His work asks those universal questions we all ask ourselves on our own journeys: “Where am I from?” “Where do I belong?” “Who am I in this world?” Blanco has also authored the memoirs “For All of Us, One Today: An Inaugural Poet’s Journey” and “The Prince of Los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood,” which is currently under development as a TV series. He currently serves as education ambassador for the Academy of American Poets and as the first-ever poet laureate of Miami-Dade County. He is an associate professor of English at Florida International University, his alma mater, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. Cal Poly’s Center for Service in Action is committed to making this event accessible to all individuals. Anyone with an accessibility request can email serviceinaction@calpoly.edu. For more information about the event, visit https://serviceinaction.calpoly.edu/CSQ. Thank you. As always, if you have questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. Sincerely, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From:Pease, Andy To:Marx, Jan; Anthony R. Palazzo Cc:Francis, Emily; Shoresman, Michelle; Purrington, Teresa Subject:RE: Campus Planning Committee meeting Date:Monday, February 26, 2024 10:04:50 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png Not that I wouldn’t be happy to be the 2024 liaison, but the liaison for this year is Emily Francis, with Michelle Shoresman as the alternate. Apologies for the confusion. Thanks! Andy Andy Pease pronouns she/her/hers Vice Mayor Office of the City Council 990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E apease@slocity.org slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Marx, Jan <jmarx@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2024 2:00 PM To: Anthony R. Palazzo <arpalazz@calpoly.edu>; Pease, Andy <apease@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Campus Planning Committee meeting Andy Pease is the 2024 liaison from the City Get Outlook for iOS From: Jodi Lyn Gibson <jgibso17@calpoly.edu> on behalf of Anthony R. Palazzo <arpalazz@calpoly.edu> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2024 12:06:43 PM To: Jeffrey Dyer Armstrong <jarmstro@calpoly.edu>; Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore <cje@calpoly.edu>; Jennifer L. Haft <jhaft@calpoly.edu>; Keith B. 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Bloom <sbloom@calpoly.edu>; Stan Nosek <snosek@calpoly.edu> Subject: Campus Planning Committee meeting When: Thursday, February 29, 2024 1:10 PM-2:00 PM. Where: https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/88409431605?from=addon; 15-124 This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. *PLEASE NOTE: the meeting location has changed. It will now be held in the Cal Poly Partners Boardroom 15-124* *Zoom link for those who cannot attend in person* Anthony Palazzo is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 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Palazzo Cc:Francis, Emily; Shoresman, Michelle; Purrington, Teresa Subject:Re: Campus Planning Committee meeting Date:Monday, February 26, 2024 12:36:07 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png Thanks for the correction! Sorry for any confusion Get Outlook for iOS From: Pease, Andy <apease@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2024 10:04:46 AM To: Marx, Jan <jmarx@slocity.org>; Anthony R. Palazzo <arpalazz@calpoly.edu> Cc: Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org>; Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org>; Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Campus Planning Committee meeting Not that I wouldn’t be happy to be the 2024 liaison, but the liaison for this year is Emily Francis, with Michelle Shoresman as the alternate. Apologies for the confusion. Thanks! Andy Andy Pease pronouns she/her/hers Vice Mayor Office of the City Council 990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E apease@slocity.org slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Marx, Jan <jmarx@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2024 2:00 PM To: Anthony R. Palazzo <arpalazz@calpoly.edu>; Pease, Andy <apease@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Campus Planning Committee meeting Andy Pease is the 2024 liaison from the City Get Outlook for iOS From: Jodi Lyn Gibson <jgibso17@calpoly.edu> on behalf of Anthony R. Palazzo <arpalazz@calpoly.edu> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2024 12:06:43 PM To: Jeffrey Dyer Armstrong <jarmstro@calpoly.edu>; Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore <cje@calpoly.edu>; Jennifer L. Haft <jhaft@calpoly.edu>; Keith B. 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Bloom <sbloom@calpoly.edu>; Stan Nosek <snosek@calpoly.edu> Subject: Campus Planning Committee meeting When: Thursday, February 29, 2024 1:10 PM-2:00 PM. Where: https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/88409431605?from=addon; 15-124 This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. *PLEASE NOTE: the meeting location has changed. It will now be held in the Cal Poly Partners Boardroom 15-124* *Zoom link for those who cannot attend in person* Anthony Palazzo is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 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We have some exciting updates for you in this edition of the Cal Poly Neighbor E- Newsletter. Topics include: Update on faculty/staff housing at the corner of Grand Avenue and Slack Street Enrollment and on-campus student housing Future on-campus student housing What to do if you have concerns re: an on-campus issue Faculty/Staff Housing at Grand and Slack The effort to build staff and faculty housing at the northeast corner of the intersection of Grand Avenue and Slack Street continues to make progress. The residential project that we’ve communicated with you about since 2017 has been through many iterations. You may remember that we first introduced it to you as an over 400 unit multi-family development. We were grateful for the community’s input on the project, including from many of you, and the adjustments we were able to make in light of that feedback. Due to a number of factors, the unit count was dropped to 200 a few years later and, upon further geotechnical surveys and issues with the hillside, the final iteration of the project will now include 33 much-needed units of single family residences. The intent is for these homes to be a for sale product. The project recently completed 75% schematic design review. While we don’t have the specific From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Brett Cross Subject:FW: Cal Poly Neighbor E-Newsletter Date:Sunday, March 3, 2024 10:00:00 PM Attachments:image005.png image006.png image007.png FINAL CP Enrollment Housing 23_24 23(AutoRecovered).xlsx Here you go Brett. Have a good evening. timing yet, the first physical signs of improvements to the site are expected to begin in the spring with a significant amount of dirt being moved onto the site as well as the demolition of the kiosk structure. The project won’t officially break ground until the spring pending CSU approval. This is the second project in our faculty and staff housing program that currently includes the nearly 70 units at Bella Montana. Additional development sites that will include rental options on and/or near campus are currently being evaluated as part of the long-term plan to have 400-600 units of workforce housing developed by Cal Poly. For a full update on our future plans for staff and faculty housing, please visit the Cal Poly Corporation website. These projects are intended to address commonly voiced recruitment and retention issues for Cal Poly’s staff and faculty as well as provide additional housing options amidst the extremely high demand in the local housing market. Enrollment and On-Campus Housing Cal Poly has more students living on-campus this year than ever in its history (again): both by number and percentage. Cal Poly has the largest housing program in the CSU with active plans to grow by thousands more. Now that we have the final Census enrollment data for Fall 2023, we can share the specifics on this. Please find that information attached in the spreadsheet titled “FINAL CP Enrollment Housing 23_24.” We like to remind folks that fall quarter tends to be our highest in terms of enrollment which is also the timing of the Census. Numbers tend to drop throughout the year as students graduate at the end of each term, engage in study abroad programs, or participate in off- campus internships, among many other reasons. Future On-Campus Student Housing Cal Poly developed a Housing Future Plan to increase on-campus housing in order to accommodate all first and second-year students. The plan calls for the replacement of the North Mountain Residence Hall with newer, more modern facilities as well as units near that location which amounts to a minimum of 3,000 new beds. In addition, the plan calls for significant investments in the Red Bricks during summer breaks. You can find more information about this phased plan here: http://www.housing.calpoly.edu/future-housing Noise Concerns from Campus If you are concerned that noise-generating events are taking place outside of permitted hours or above campus parameters for decibels in accordance with Cal Poly campus policy, we encourage you to reach out to the non-emergency line of the Cal Poly Police Department. CPPD can be reached at the following phone number and email address, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year: Phone: 805-756-2281 Email: police@calpoly.edu If you know of other groups or individuals that you think would appreciate updates such as this one from Cal Poly, please feel free to forward this email to them and invite them to be in touch with me at ckienow@calpoly.edu Alternatively, if you would like to be removed from this outreach list, please let me know that as well. Warmly, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:Johnson, Derek; McDonald, Whitney; Hermann, Greg; Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Scott, Rick; Tuggle, Todd Cc:Stewart, Erica A; Pease, Andy; Marx, Jan; Francis, Emily; Shoresman, Michelle Subject:Cal Poly Housing and Enrollment Updates Date:Monday, March 4, 2024 8:29:12 PM Attachments:image002.png This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Good afternoon Mayor Stewart and Council Members, As you approach the conversation on housing at the City Council meeting tomorrow evening, we thought it would be helpful to have a summary of Cal Poly’s housing history and plans. As you know, the Cal Poly team presented most of these updates to you this past fall. Enrollment and On-Campus Housing Cal Poly has more students living on-campus this year than ever in its history (again): both by number and percentage. Cal Poly has the largest housing program in the CSU with active plans to grow by thousands more. Please see below a chart of our historic growth – both in enrollment and housing. Over the last 20 years, Cal Poly has added 5,250 beds to its housing inventory. In that same time period, enrollment has increased by 3,990. That’s 1,260 fewer Cal Poly students living off-campus today than in 2003. The estimated cost of these combined efforts is approximately $2 billion dollars. It is important to note that University Housing is a self-support operation and does not receive funding from the State of California. Thus, Cal Poly’s efforts to increase the number of students housed on campus benefits the community by increasing availability of housing in the City of SLO. We also like to remind folks that fall quarter tends to be our highest in terms of enrollment which is also the timing of the Census. Numbers tend to drop throughout the year as students graduate at the end of each term, engage in study abroad programs, or participate in off-campus internships, among many other reasons. In terms of future enrollment, the Cal Poly Master Plan projects growth to 25,000 full-time equivalent students. We stand at about 22,300 as of Census for fall 2023. In 2022, the Governor and the CSU system entered a compact that asked for systemwide 1% enrollment growth each year over a 5-year period. Because not all CSU campuses have the demand that allows them to grow, the CSU has leaned on Cal Poly as one of the key contributors to systemwide enrollment growth. In 2023, Cal Poly was asked to grow by 700 full time equivalent students and achieved this largely through enhancing summer enrollment. Cal Poly expects to be asked to deliver additional modest growth for the CSU system for the next few years. Over the last two years, our enrollment growth has been largely facilitated by growing our summer enrollment and providing more course offerings for our current students. In fact, over a two year period, we raised our overall FTE by 1600 while only growing our total headcount by 266 students. Moving forward, we expect a slightly larger incoming class for fall of 2024, but will continue accelerating growth through an even more strategic and efficient use of the summer term as well as further increasing course offerings to our current students and growing partnership programs with our local community colleges. Future On-Campus Student Housing Cal Poly developed a Housing Future Plan to increase on-campus housing. The intent of these new developments is not only to keep up with enrollment growth, but to pull 2nd year students out of off-campus rentals and alleviate some of the housing pressures in the community. The 10-year, $1.8 billion plan calls for the replacement of the North Mountain Residence Hall with newer, more modern facilities and new residence halls on the current parking lots above North Mountain. New developments will amount to a minimum of 3,000 new beds with the first phase of this project delivering beds in fall 2026. In addition, the plan calls for significant renovations in the Red Bricks during summer months. Building on-campus student housing is the most cost-effective way to increase the number of units in the community. You can find more information about this phased plan here: http://www.housing.calpoly.edu/future-housing Faculty/Staff Housing at Grand and Slack Construction to build 33 single family residential units for faculty and staff at the northeast corner of the intersection of Grand Avenue and Slack Street will begin this spring. The intent is for these homes to be a for sale product. The project recently completed 75% schematic design review. We are working closely with City staff on many aspects of this project. A significant amount of dirt will soon be moved onto the site as well as the demolition of the kiosk structure. We have a mailer with information about the project and construction that we are sending to all of the homes in the Alta Vista and Monterey Heights neighborhoods. More information on the project can be found here. This is the second project in our housing program that currently includes the nearly 70 units at Bella Montana. Additional development sites that will include rental options on and/or near campus are currently being evaluated as part of the long-term plan to have 400-600 units of workforce housing developed by Cal Poly. For a full update on our future plans for faculty and staff housing, please visit the Cal Poly Partners (formerly Cal Poly Corporation) website. These projects are intended to address commonly voiced recruitment and retention issues for Cal Poly’s faculty and staff as well as provide additional housing options amidst the extremely high demand in the local housing market. Sincerely, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From:Pease, Andy To:Courtney Leigh Kienow Cc:E-mail Council Website Subject:RE: Cal Poly Housing and Enrollment Updates Date:Tuesday, March 5, 2024 8:11:46 AM Attachments:image001.png Thank you Courtney! Timely and helpful! To make sure this goes through as agenda correspondence, I’m forwarding to emailcouncil@slocity.org. Andy From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 8:29 PM To: Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org> Cc: Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org>; Pease, Andy <apease@slocity.org>; Marx, Jan <jmarx@slocity.org>; Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org>; Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Subject: Cal Poly Housing and Enrollment Updates This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Good afternoon Mayor Stewart and Council Members, As you approach the conversation on housing at the City Council meeting tomorrow evening, we thought it would be helpful to have a summary of Cal Poly’s housing history and plans. As you know, the Cal Poly team presented most of these updates to you this past fall. Enrollment and On-Campus Housing Cal Poly has more students living on-campus this year than ever in its history (again): both by number and percentage. Cal Poly has the largest housing program in the CSU with active plans to grow by thousands more. Please see below a chart of our historic growth – both in enrollment and housing. Over the last 20 years, Cal Poly has added 5,250 beds to its housing inventory. In that same time period, enrollment has increased by 3,990. That’s 1,260 fewer Cal Poly students living off-campus today than in 2003. The estimated cost of these combined efforts is approximately $2 billion dollars. It is important to note that University Housing is a self-support operation and does not receive funding from the State of California. Thus, Cal Poly’s efforts to increase the number of students housed on campus benefits the community by increasing availability of housing in the City of SLO. We also like to remind folks that fall quarter tends to be our highest in terms of enrollment which is also the timing of the Census. Numbers tend to drop throughout the year as students graduate at the end of each term, engage in study abroad programs, or participate in off-campus internships, among many other reasons. In terms of future enrollment, the Cal Poly Master Plan projects growth to 25,000 full-time equivalent students. We stand at about 22,300 as of Census for fall 2023. In 2022, the Governor and the CSU system entered a compact that asked for systemwide 1% enrollment growth each year over a 5-year period. Because not all CSU campuses have the demand that allows them to grow, the CSU has leaned on Cal Poly as one of the key contributors to systemwide enrollment growth. In 2023, Cal Poly was asked to grow by 700 full time equivalent students and achieved this largely through enhancing summer enrollment. Cal Poly expects to be asked to deliver additional modest growth for the CSU system for the next few years. Over the last two years, our enrollment growth has been largely facilitated by growing our summer enrollment and providing more course offerings for our current students. In fact, over a two year period, we raised our overall FTE by 1600 while only growing our total headcount by 266 students. Moving forward, we expect a slightly larger incoming class for fall of 2024, but will continue accelerating growth through an even more strategic and efficient use of the summer term as well as further increasing course offerings to our current students and growing partnership programs with our local community colleges. Future On-Campus Student Housing Cal Poly developed a Housing Future Plan to increase on-campus housing. The intent of these new developments is not only to keep up with enrollment growth, but to pull 2nd year students out of off-campus rentals and alleviate some of the housing pressures in the community. The 10-year, $1.8 billion plan calls for the replacement of the North Mountain Residence Hall with newer, more modern facilities and new residence halls on the current parking lots above North Mountain. New developments will amount to a minimum of 3,000 new beds with the first phase of this project delivering beds in fall 2026. In addition, the plan calls for significant renovations in the Red Bricks during summer months. Building on-campus student housing is the most cost-effective way to increase the number of units in the community. You can find more information about this phased plan here: http://www.housing.calpoly.edu/future-housing Faculty/Staff Housing at Grand and Slack Construction to build 33 single family residential units for faculty and staff at the northeast corner of the intersection of Grand Avenue and Slack Street will begin this spring. The intent is for these homes to be a for sale product. The project recently completed 75% schematic design review. We are working closely with City staff on many aspects of this project. A significant amount of dirt will soon be moved onto the site as well as the demolition of the kiosk structure. We have a mailer with information about the project and construction that we are sending to all of the homes in the Alta Vista and Monterey Heights neighborhoods. More information on the project can be found here. This is the second project in our housing program that currently includes the nearly 70 units at Bella Montana. Additional development sites that will include rental options on and/or near campus are currently being evaluated as part of the long-term plan to have 400-600 units of workforce housing developed by Cal Poly. For a full update on our future plans for faculty and staff housing, please visit the Cal Poly Partners (formerly Cal Poly Corporation) website. These projects are intended to address commonly voiced recruitment and retention issues for Cal Poly’s faculty and staff as well as provide additional housing options amidst the extremely high demand in the local housing market. Sincerely, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From:Jennifer L. Haft To:Francis, Emily; Shoresman, Michelle Cc:Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:FYI - Important Message from President Armstrong Date:Sunday, March 17, 2024 10:10:49 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good morning, I’m sharing the below communication that President Armstrong sent to the Cal Poly campus community yesterday regarding events surrounding the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Courtney Kienow is out of the office until April 1 so if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly. Regards, Jen Chief of Staff Cell – Office of the President Dear Cal Poly community, I’m disappointed and disgusted as I write to you today about the behavior that some of our students and campus visitors displayed when they took part in early morning St. Patrick’s Day partying that caused significant damage to Muir Hall and several other University Housing facilities, as well as property off campus. I visited Muir Hall today and witnessed damage so extensive that university officials were forced to temporarily close the building and evacuate about 300 student residents in order to repair and restore fire suppression and alarm systems, clean up destruction and debris from smashed ceiling tiles and marred floors, and provide deep cleaning and air quality restoration throughout. Similar, though less severe, damage was reported in Trinity and Fremont halls as well as areas of the yakʔitʸutʸu complex. Also on campus, our dining facilities and markets reported widespread theft during the morning hours Saturday. Meanwhile, we know that our students were a large portion of the several thousand people estimated to have taken part in a block party in the neighborhoods just off campus, causing damage to cars and some property. To be sure, the vast majority of our students chose to celebrate this holiday more responsibly. We also know that our campus had many more visitors this year than during past St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Nevertheless, the negative impacts of those from our community who engaged in unsafe and destructive actions are clear and visible. These selfish and harmful actions are unacceptable for individuals who have been granted the privilege to study, live and work in the Cal Poly community. It is confounding and deeply disturbing that a portion of our own students so ignorantly and callously destroyed parts of our campus — including the very places they and so many other students live. We expect our students to have fun on our campus and in our local community as part of their time at Cal Poly — this is a key element of the growth, development and self-discovery within the university experience. However, that does not include behavior that is destructive to property, potentially criminal in nature, or harmful to one’s self or fellow community members. To the extent possible, Cal Poly will hold our own students and other individuals accountable for these actions. Our Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities will act swiftly on any reports it receives of Cal Poly students whose behavior violated our university policies. Likewise, any reports of criminal activity — by our own students or by any campus visitor — shared with our Cal Poly Police Department will be fully investigated and individuals will be held accountable. If you witnessed these acts or have photos or videos of them, please report them to the Dean of Student's Office (located in Hillcrest; Building 81), which will be offering special hours today from 4 to 8 p.m. and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or to OSRR online. I know our Cal Poly students to be intelligent and accomplished. As such, we strive to treat every student with respect and as responsible young adults. Our expectation in return is that students act like responsible young adults. If that basic respect is too much to ask of some of you, then this university is not the right fit for you. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2023 California Polytechnic State University From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Jennifer L. Haft; Francis, Emily Cc:Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:RE: FYI - Important Message from President Armstrong Date:Sunday, March 17, 2024 12:00:00 PM Attachments:image002.png Thank you Jennifer. Derek shared this with us last night as well. While I am relieved that the disturbances in our local streets were relatively contained and short-lived, it seems the campus was not spared. It’s super disappointing. Hoping the rest of today is pretty quiet. I was on campus this morning and it seemed pretty quiet, so hoping it stays that way. Michelle From: Jennifer L. Haft <jhaft@calpoly.edu> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 10:11 AM To: Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org>; Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Cc: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: FYI - Important Message from President Armstrong This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good morning, I’m sharing the below communication that President Armstrong sent to the Cal Poly campus community yesterday regarding events surrounding the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Courtney Kienow is out of the office until April 1 so if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly. Regards, Jen Chief of Staff Cell – Office of the President Dear Cal Poly community, I’m disappointed and disgusted as I write to you today about the behavior that some of our students and campus visitors displayed when they took part in early morning St. Patrick’s Day partying that caused significant damage to Muir Hall and several other University Housing facilities, as well as property off campus. I visited Muir Hall today and witnessed damage so extensive that university officials were forced to temporarily close the building and evacuate about 300 student residents in order to repair and restore fire suppression and alarm systems, clean up destruction and debris from smashed ceiling tiles and marred floors, and provide deep cleaning and air quality restoration throughout. Similar, though less severe, damage was reported in Trinity and Fremont halls as well as areas of the yakʔitʸutʸu complex. Also on campus, our dining facilities and markets reported widespread theft during the morning hours Saturday. Meanwhile, we know that our students were a large portion of the several thousand people estimated to have taken part in a block party in the neighborhoods just off campus, causing damage to cars and some property. To be sure, the vast majority of our students chose to celebrate this holiday more responsibly. We also know that our campus had many more visitors this year than during past St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Nevertheless, the negative impacts of those from our community who engaged in unsafe and destructive actions are clear and visible. These selfish and harmful actions are unacceptable for individuals who have been granted the privilege to study, live and work in the Cal Poly community. It is confounding and deeply disturbing that a portion of our own students so ignorantly and callously destroyed parts of our campus — including the very places they and so many other students live. We expect our students to have fun on our campus and in our local community as part of their time at Cal Poly — this is a key element of the growth, development and self-discovery within the university experience. However, that does not include behavior that is destructive to property, potentially criminal in nature, or harmful to one’s self or fellow community members. To the extent possible, Cal Poly will hold our own students and other individuals accountable for these actions. Our Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities will act swiftly on any reports it receives of Cal Poly students whose behavior violated our university policies. Likewise, any reports of criminal activity — by our own students or by any campus visitor — shared with our Cal Poly Police Department will be fully investigated and individuals will be held accountable. If you witnessed these acts or have photos or videos of them, please report them to the Dean of Student's Office (located in Hillcrest; Building 81), which will be offering special hours today from 4 to 8 p.m. and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or to OSRR online. I know our Cal Poly students to be intelligent and accomplished. As such, we strive to treat every student with respect and as responsible young adults. Our expectation in return is that students act like responsible young adults. If that basic respect is too much to ask of some of you, then this university is not the right fit for you. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2023 California Polytechnic State University From:Purrington, Teresa To:Shoresman, Michelle; Jeffrey Dyer Armstrong; Courtney Leigh Kienow; Karen H. Tillman Cc:Michelle Shoresman Subject:2-2-1 CIE MS Start:Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:30:00 AM End:Tuesday, April 30, 2024 9:20:00 AM Location:990 Conference Room, Room 6 President Armstrong, Karen Tillman [Interim Executive Director, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)] and Courtney Kienow (Director of Community Relations) would like to request 2:2:1’s with the City Council. We have some exciting updates to share with them about the CIE. From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:Courtney Leigh Kienow Cc:Johnson, Derek; McDonald, Whitney; Hermann, Greg; Scott, Rick; Tuggle, Todd Subject:FW: Cal Poly Spring Update Date:Monday, April 8, 2024 2:51:18 PM Attachments:image001.png image003.png FINAL CP Enrollment Housing 23_24.xlsx This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Hello! I am sharing with you the note I just sent out to our Cal Poly neighbors and community members who’ve identified their interest in updates like these. Please feel free to share where you feel appropriate. Most sincerely, Courtney Courtney Kienow Director of Community Relations Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Date: Monday, April 8, 2024 at 2:46 PM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: Cal Poly Spring Update Dear Cal Poly neighbors and SLO community members, We hope this email finds you well. Cal Poly is now in the second week of spring quarter. Below, you’ll find some important information, upcoming dates and events that we hope you’ll find useful. Those include: Open House and Poly Royal Rodeo PolyCultural Weekend Commencement Enrollment and on-campus student housing Future student housing plans Faculty/staff housing plans What to do if you have on-campus noise concerns At the bottom of this email, I also included the full email that President Armstrong sent to all campus constituents following the St. Patrick’s Day events. Open House and Poly Royal Rodeo Thousands of visitors will be coming to campus for Open House and to celebrate the 82nd annual Poly Royal Rodeo April 11-13. Rodeo events will again be held at the rodeo grounds and the Madonna Inn Expo Center, not Spanos Stadium. The two-night, general admission events will begin Friday, April 12, with the annual Poly Royal Rodeo Performance and conclude Saturday, April 13, with the Poly Royal Rodeo Finals. Both events start at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by a concert. In addition, a Cal Poly Rodeo Showcase and concert will be held for students only on Wednesday, April 10. A full list of times and events can be found here: https://cafes-rodeo.calpoly.edu/Poly-Royal- 2024. All concerts are scheduled to conclude by 10 p.m., in accordance with Cal Poly campus policy. No fireworks are planned. As for Open House, we have a shuttle system from all the local hotels to reduce traffic in San Luis Obispo and parking demand on campus. We still expect there will be increased activity in the area. PolyCultural Weekend PolyCultural Weekend is taking place April 19-21st. The weekend is intended to serve underrepresented minority groups by connecting prospective students with the cultural community on campus. During the weekend, prospective students will explore academic, cultural, and social resources. If you have any questions about the event, please contact polycultural@calpoly.edu. Additionally, campus tours will be very full from now until May. If you happen to see a new student with their family visiting, this is a great time to welcome them to the community. We hope to see you out celebrating at one of these exciting events, many of which are open to the public. Commencement Spring commencement is set for June 15 and 16, 2024. Ceremonies will be at 8:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. both days. And some reminders from our December communication with you: Enrollment and On-Campus Housing Cal Poly again has more students living on campus this year than ever in its history, both by number and percentage. Cal Poly has the largest housing program in the CSU with active plans to grow by thousands more. Please see below a chart of our historic growth – both in enrollment and housing. Over the last 20 years, Cal Poly has added 5,250 beds to its housing inventory. In that same time period, enrollment has increased by 3,990. That’s 1,260 fewer Cal Poly students living off- campus today than in 2003. Cal Poly’s efforts to increase the number of students housed on campus benefits the community by increasing availability of housing in the City of SLO. The estimated cost of these combined efforts is approximately $2 billion dollars. It is important to note that University Housing is a self-support operation and does not receive funding from the State of California. We also like to remind folks that fall quarter (the point in time that we use as a baseline across the years) tends to be the highest in terms of enrollment which is also the timing of the census. Numbers tend to drop throughout the year as students graduate at the end of each term, engage in study abroad programs, or participate in off-campus internships, among many other reasons. In terms of future enrollment, the Cal Poly Master Plan projects growth to 25,000 full-time equivalent students. We stand at about 22,300 as of Census for fall 2023. In 2022, the Governor and the CSU system entered a compact that asked for systemwide 1% enrollment growth each year over a 5-year period. Because not all CSU campuses have the demand that allows them to grow, the CSU has leaned on Cal Poly as one of the key contributors to systemwide enrollment growth. In 2023, Cal Poly was asked to grow by 700 full-time-equivalent (FTE) students and achieved this largely through enhancing summer enrollment. Cal Poly expects to be asked to deliver additional modest growth for the CSU system for the next few years. Over the last two years, our enrollment growth has been largely facilitated by growing our summer enrollment and providing more course offerings for our current students. In fact, over a two-year period, we raised our overall FTE by 1,600 while only growing our total headcount by 266 students. Moving forward, we expect a slightly larger incoming class for fall of 2024 and will continue accelerating growth through an even more strategic and efficient use of the summer term as well as further increasing course offerings to our current students and growing partnership programs with our local community colleges. Future On-Campus Student Housing Cal Poly developed a Housing Future Plan to increase on-campus housing. The intent of these new developments is not only to keep up with enrollment growth, but to pull second-year students out of off-campus rentals and alleviate some of the housing pressures in the community. The 10-year, $1.8 billion plan calls for the replacement of the North Mountain Residence Hall with newer, more modern facilities and new residence halls on the current parking lots above North Mountain. New developments will amount to a minimum of 3,000 new beds, with the first phase of this project delivering beds in fall 2026. In addition, the plan calls for significant renovations in the Red Bricks during summer months. Building on-campus student housing is the most cost-effective way to increase the number of units in the community. You can find more information about this phased plan here: http://www.housing.calpoly.edu/future-housing Faculty/Staff Housing at Grand and Slack Construction to build 33 single-family residential units for faculty and staff at the northeast corner of the intersection of Grand Avenue and Slack Street will begin this spring or early summer. The intent is for these homes to be a for-sale product. We are working closely with city staff on many aspects of this project. This is the second project in our housing program, which includes the nearly 70 units at Bella Montana. Additional development sites to include rental options on and/or near campus are currently being evaluated as part of the long-term plan to have 400-600 units of workforce housing developed by Cal Poly. For a full update on our future plans for faculty and staff housing, please visit the Cal Poly Partners (formerly Cal Poly Corporation) website. These projects are intended to address commonly voiced recruitment and retention issues for Cal Poly’s faculty and staff and provide additional housing options amidst the extremely high demand in the local housing market. Noise Concerns from Campus If you are concerned that noise-generating events are taking place outside of permitted hours or above campus parameters for decibels in accordance with Cal Poly campus policy, we encourage you to reach out to the non-emergency line of the Cal Poly Police Department. CPPD can be reached at the following phone number and email address, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year: Phone: 805-756-2281 Email: police@calpoly.edu President Armstrong’s note to campus following St. Patrick’s Day events is included below. Thank you for your continued interest in the efforts, events and projects at Cal Poly. If you know of other groups or individuals that you think would appreciate updates such as this one from Cal Poly, please feel free to forward this email to them and invite them to be in touch with me at ckienow@calpoly.edu. Alternatively, if you would like to be removed from this outreach list, please let me know that as well. Sincerely, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu <PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu> Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 4:53 PM Subject: Important Message from President Armstrong Office of the President Dear Cal Poly community, I’m disappointed and disgusted as I write to you today about the behavior that some of our students and campus visitors displayed when they took part in early morning St. Patrick’s Day partying that caused significant damage to Muir Hall and several other University Housing facilities, as well as property off campus. I visited Muir Hall today and witnessed damage so extensive that university officials were forced to temporarily close the building and evacuate about 300 student residents in order to repair and restore fire suppression and alarm systems, clean up destruction and debris from smashed ceiling tiles and marred floors, and provide deep cleaning and air quality restoration throughout. Similar, though less severe, damage was reported in Trinity and Fremont halls as well as areas of the yakʔitʸutʸu complex. Also on campus, our dining facilities and markets reported widespread theft during the morning hours Saturday. Meanwhile, we know that our students were a large portion of the several thousand people estimated to have taken part in a block party in the neighborhoods just off campus, causing damage to cars and some property. To be sure, the vast majority of our students chose to celebrate this holiday more responsibly. We also know that our campus had many more visitors this year than during past St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Nevertheless, the negative impacts of those from our community who engaged in unsafe and destructive actions are clear and visible. These selfish and harmful actions are unacceptable for individuals who have been granted the privilege to study, live and work in the Cal Poly community. It is confounding and deeply disturbing that a portion of our own students so ignorantly and callously destroyed parts of our campus — including the very places they and so many other students live. We expect our students to have fun on our campus and in our local community as part of their time at Cal Poly — this is a key element of the growth, development and self-discovery within the university experience. However, that does not include behavior that is destructive to property, potentially criminal in nature, or harmful to one’s self or fellow community members. To the extent possible, Cal Poly will hold our own students and other individuals accountable for these actions. Our Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities will act swiftly on any reports it receives of Cal Poly students whose behavior violated our university policies. Likewise, any reports of criminal activity — by our own students or by any campus visitor — shared with our Cal Poly Police Department will be fully investigated and individuals will be held accountable. If you witnessed these acts or have photos or videos of them, please report them to the Dean of Student's Office (located in Hillcrest; Building 81), which will be offering special hours today from 4 to 8 p.m. and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or to OSRR online. I know our Cal Poly students to be intelligent and accomplished. As such, we strive to treat every student with respect and as responsible young adults. Our expectation in return is that students act like responsible young adults. If that basic respect is too much to ask of some of you, then this university is not the right fit for you. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2023 California Polytechnic State University From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Francis, Emily; Purrington, Teresa Subject:Re: Safer"s Take Back the Night Date:Wednesday, April 10, 2024 3:33:07 PM Attachments:image002.png image003.png I confirmed I can pinch hit at this one. From: Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:23:06 AM To: Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org>; Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer's Take Back the Night Hi Teresa, Unfortunately, I have another obligation at SLO Hight at 6pm. I would have loved to be at this event. Thanks for asking. Emily Get Outlook for iOS From: Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 9:45:07 AM To: Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org>; Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Safer's Take Back the Night Hi, Are either of you available to provide opening comments at this event? Erica was going to do it but since they changed the time it will conflict with another speaking engagement, she has for the SLO Film Festival. Thanks, Teresa From: Claire Lopez Tassinari <clope105@calpoly.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 2:29 PM To: Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org> Cc: Ellie Yamashita <esyamash@calpoly.edu>; Sasha Birk-Stachon <sbirksta@calpoly.edu>; Alondra Rossi <arossi07@calpoly.edu>; Vivienne Coy <vicoy@calpoly.edu> Subject: Re: Safer's Take Back the Night Hello Teresa, I hope that you are doing well. My name is Claire Lopez, and I am a staff member for Cal Poly Safer. I apologize for the change of plans as we have changed the start time for Take Back the Night to 5:30 pm. Due to the time change, would it please be possible to have Mayor Stewart speak at Take Back the Night from 5:45 pm to 6:00 pm? I understand that she is unavailable after 5:30 pm so if she is unavailable during that time, would it be possible to have a representative from her office attend and speak? I apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience throughout this process. Thank you, Claire Lopez Claire Lopez (she/her) | Campus Crisis Advocate | Safer Campus Health & Wellbeing California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Schedule an appointment with me: https://calendly.com/clalopez Safer: 805.756.2282 | email: clope105@calpoly.edu IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE NEED OF CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES, AND I CANNOT BEREACHED, PLEASE CALL LUMINA ALLIANCE: 805-545-8888 ***************************************************************** Statement of Confidentiality: Whenever possible, please refrain from including confidential information in your e-mail correspondence with me, since e-mail is not a fully secure form of communication. This message is intended only for the person(s) named above and may contain confidential or privileged information. Any disclosure, copying, dissemination or taking of any action in reliance upon the information in this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and destroy this message and any attachments. From: Ellie Yamashita <esyamash@calpoly.edu> Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 11:04 AM To: Claire Lopez Tassinari <clope105@calpoly.edu> Subject: Fw: Safer's Take Back the Night Ellie Yamashita Pronouns she/her/hers Graduate Assistant Safer Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA esyamash@calpoly.edu From: Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 1:18 PM To: Vivienne Coy <vicoy@calpoly.edu>; Ellie Yamashita <esyamash@calpoly.edu> Cc: Sasha Birk-Stachon <sbirksta@calpoly.edu>; Alondra Rossi <arossi07@calpoly.edu> Subject: RE: Safer's Take Back the Night Great, I have added this to her calendar. If you could provide some talking points a week before the event that would be great. Teresa From: Vivienne Coy <vicoy@calpoly.edu> Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 2:40 PM To: Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org>; Ellie Yamashita <esyamash@calpoly.edu> Cc: Sasha Birk-Stachon <sbirksta@calpoly.edu>; Alondra Rossi <arossi07@calpoly.edu> Subject: Re: Safer's Take Back the Night Hi Teresa, Yes, it is possible to have Mayor Stewart speak sometime between 5 and 5:30. We will be reaching out with more logistical information in the coming weeks. As of now, if we can provide you with any more support or information, please let us know! Thank you, Vivienne Coy Pronouns she/her/hers Survivor Wellness and Prevention Education Intern with Safer Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA vicoy@calpoly.edu | C (650) 966-4533 From: Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 12:12 PM To: Ellie Yamashita <esyamash@calpoly.edu> Cc: Sasha Birk-Stachon <sbirksta@calpoly.edu>; Vivienne Coy <vicoy@calpoly.edu>; Alondra Rossi <arossi07@calpoly.edu> Subject: RE: Safer's Take Back the Night Hi Ellie, Mayor Stewart has another speaking engagement at 7:00 PM that night. If you could have her speak between 5:00 and 5:30 PM then she would be able to make both of them work. Let me know if this is possible. Thanks, Teresa Purrington City Clerk From: Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 3:17 PM To: Ellie Yamashita <esyamash@calpoly.edu> Cc: Sasha Birk-Stachon <sbirksta@calpoly.edu>; Vivienne Coy <vicoy@calpoly.edu>; Alondra Rossi <arossi07@calpoly.edu>; Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer's Take Back the Night Hi Ellie, Thank you for the invitation. I would like to attend and speak. I’ve copied Teresa Purrington on this email. I know there are a couple of events at that time, and I’m not sure of my calendar. One of us will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you so much! Erica Erica A. Stewart pronouns she/her/hers Mayor Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 Eestewart@slocity.org C805.540.1154 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up fore-notifications From: Ellie Yamashita <esyamash@calpoly.edu> Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 3:05:02 PM To: Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org> Cc: Sasha Birk-Stachon <sbirksta@calpoly.edu>; Vivienne Coy <vicoy@calpoly.edu>; Alondra Rossi <arossi07@calpoly.edu> Subject: Safer's Take Back the Night This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Mayor Stewart, My name is Ellie Yamashita, and I am Safer's graduate assistant at Cal Poly. April is Sexual Assault Action Month; our tagline for SAAM is Rise Up, Resist, Reclaim. We have many events throughout the month promoting healing and prevention. On April 25, 2024, we are hosting Take Back the Night which will be an all-day event. The evening portion will kick off around 5 and we would have you speak around 6 pm. Safer is grateful that you have spoken during the evening portion of Take Back the Night in years past, and we would highly appreciate your attendance this year! Please let me know if you are available and able to speak on this day. Best, Ellie Yamashita Pronouns she/her/hers Graduate Assistant Safer Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA esyamash@calpoly.edu From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:McDonald, Whitney Cc:Hermann, Greg; Scott, Rick; Tuggle, Todd Subject:FW: Year-Round Operation: Update Date:Thursday, June 13, 2024 2:28:56 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Dear Mayor Stewart and Councilmembers, Below is another important Cal Poly update regarding year-round operations. Thanks, Courtney From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu <PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu> Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM To: Subject: Year-Round Operation: Update Office of the President To the Cal Poly Community: I am writing to provide an update on an important campus initiative. For many months you have heard me talk about how critical Year-Round Operation (YRO) is to the future viability of Cal Poly. While YRO remains a priority, we will delay full, robust implementation of YRO until summer 2027. This decision is the result of three primary factors: First and most important, faculty offering additional sections of high-demand courses has led to students enrolling in more courses (including traditional summer term) and an increased number of students graduating on time. The outstanding result is that we have already exceeded our enrollment goals (counted as Full Time Equivalent Students, or FTES) for 2024-25. This would not have been possible without support from faculty, staff and administration. Second, I have heard the concerns voiced by many members of our community that there is a great deal of change happening simultaneously. I appreciate and am sensitive to those concerns, and we have listened and thought hard about how to balance the various considerations while maintaining an unwavering focus on enhancing student success, inclusive excellence and growth. Third, external factors have had an influence, especially the CSU proposal for integration of Cal Poly and Cal Maritime. For reasons explained when that proposal was announced, this is a positive and good step for Cal Maritime and Cal Poly. However, it does add additional complexity and change should the integration be approved by the CSU Board of Trustees. The change in moving the implementation of YRO to summer 2027 gives us a longer runway for planning a robust launch of YRO, while also allowing the completion of the Quarter-to-Semester (Q2S) conversion and integration of Cal Maritime and Cal Poly (pending board approval). This extra time has been made possible by the improvement in FTES enrollment noted above, and I thank all of the faculty and staff members who worked hard to identify those opportunities and turn them to our advantage. As a point of clarity, the conversion of Q2S requires us to move to a YRO calendar in 2026-27, but the implementation of YRO with a summer enrollment won’t occur until 2027. Our commitment to YRO allows us to better fulfill our central mission: to educate the best and brightest of California. The applicants we are currently able to admit are excellent students and alumni of whom we can all be proud. But for every promising applicant we admit, we have to say “no” to three others who are just as well qualified and would be just as successful at Cal Poly. There are limits to how large the university can become, but YRO lets us fully leverage our resources by spreading out attendance over the currently underutilized summer term. It also creates new opportunities to expand the number and range of students who are able to participate in high-impact educational practices like study abroad, internships and student research – all of which are critical elements of Learn by Doing. It is also my belief that the university has a moral duty to use the resources made available to it as efficiently and effectively as possible and to responsibly educate as many students as possible. This is especially relevant as our recent increase in financial aid is resulting in more and more first-generation and low-income students opting to say yes to Cal Poly. YRO is the path toward fulfilling that duty. Finally, I want you to know the decision to move YRO to summer of 2027 was not taken lightly and was made only after careful and thorough review. We will continue our current efforts to hire more faculty to teach high- demand courses and enhance the teacher scholar model, as well as efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness generally. We will also continue to discuss calendar adjustments required by both Q2S, YRO and integration of Cal Maritime (if approved). I thank all of our faculty and staff for your engagement on these priority initiatives, your ongoing hard work and your dedication to excellence. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2023 California Polytechnic State University From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:RE: Year-Round Operation: Update Date:Thursday, June 13, 2024 8:14:00 PM Hi Courtney, Thanks for this. For those of us not “in the know” on all the jargon, can you explain to me what the highlighted sections of this email mean? I’m not sure I understand the nuanced difference between Q2S and YRO. Thanks! Michelle From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2024 2:29 PM To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org> Cc: Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Year-Round Operation: Update This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Dear Mayor Stewart and Councilmembers, Below is another important Cal Poly update regarding year-round operations. Thanks, Courtney From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu <PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu> Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM To: Subject: Year-Round Operation: Update Office of the President To the Cal Poly Community: I am writing to provide an update on an important campus initiative. For many months you have heard me talk about how critical Year-Round Operation (YRO) is to the future viability of Cal Poly. While YRO remains a priority, we will delay full, robust implementation of YRO until summer 2027. This decision is the result of three primary factors: First and most important, faculty offering additional sections of high- demand courses has led to students enrolling in more courses (including traditional summer term) and an increased number of students graduating on time. The outstanding result is that we have already exceeded our enrollment goals (counted as Full Time Equivalent Students, or FTES) for 2024-25. This would not have been possible without support from faculty, staff and administration. Second, I have heard the concerns voiced by many members of our community that there is a great deal of change happening simultaneously. I appreciate and am sensitive to those concerns, and we have listened and thought hard about how to balance the various considerations while maintaining an unwavering focus on enhancing student success, inclusive excellence and growth. Third, external factors have had an influence, especially the CSU proposal for integration of Cal Poly and Cal Maritime. For reasons explained when that proposal was announced, this is a positive and good step for Cal Maritime and Cal Poly. However, it does add additional complexity and change should the integration be approved by the CSU Board of Trustees. The change in moving the implementation of YRO to summer 2027 gives us a longer runway for planning a robust launch of YRO, while also allowing the completion of the Quarter-to-Semester (Q2S) conversion and integration of Cal Maritime and Cal Poly (pending board approval). This extra time has been made possible by the improvement in FTES enrollment noted above, and I thank all of the faculty and staff members who worked hard to identify those opportunities and turn them to our advantage. As a point of clarity, the conversion of Q2S requires us to move to a YRO calendar in 2026-27, but the implementation of YRO with a summer enrollment won’t occur until 2027. Our commitment to YRO allows us to better fulfill our central mission: to educate the best and brightest of California. The applicants we are currently able to admit are excellent students and alumni of whom we can all be proud. But for every promising applicant we admit, we have to say “no” to three others who are just as well qualified and would be just as successful at Cal Poly. There are limits to how large the university can become, but YRO lets us fully leverage our resources by spreading out attendance over the currently underutilized summer term. It also creates new opportunities to expand the number and range of students who are able to participate in high-impact educational practices like study abroad, internships and student research – all of which are critical elements of Learn by Doing. It is also my belief that the university has a moral duty to use the resources made available to it as efficiently and effectively as possible and to responsibly educate as many students as possible. This is especially relevant as our recent increase in financial aid is resulting in more and more first-generation and low-income students opting to say yes to Cal Poly. YRO is the path toward fulfilling that duty. Finally, I want you to know the decision to move YRO to summer of 2027 was not taken lightly and was made only after careful and thorough review. We will continue our current efforts to hire more faculty to teach high-demand courses and enhance the teacher scholar model, as well as efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness generally. We will also continue to discuss calendar adjustments required by both Q2S, YRO and integration of Cal Maritime (if approved). I thank all of our faculty and staff for your engagement on these priority initiatives, your ongoing hard work and your dedication to excellence. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2023 California Polytechnic State University From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:Shoresman, Michelle Subject:FW: Year-Round Operation: Update Date:Friday, June 14, 2024 8:18:53 AM Hi Michelle, Thank you for reading this so thoughtfully! I’m thinking it may be better to talk through this. I have a meeting at 8:30 but can call you as soon as that call wraps… I would guess around 8:45. Or can talk again after 10:30. Courtney From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 8:14 PM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: RE: Year-Round Operation: Update Hi Courtney, Thanks for this. For those of us not “in the know” on all the jargon, can you explain to me what the highlighted sections of this email mean? I’m not sure I understand the nuanced difference between Q2S and YRO. Thanks! Michelle From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2024 2:29 PM To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org> Cc: Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Year-Round Operation: Update This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Dear Mayor Stewart and Councilmembers, Below is another important Cal Poly update regarding year-round operations. Thanks, Courtney From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu <PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu> Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM To: Subject: Year-Round Operation: Update Office of the President To the Cal Poly Community: I am writing to provide an update on an important campus initiative. For many months you have heard me talk about how critical Year-Round Operation (YRO) is to the future viability of Cal Poly. While YRO remains a priority, we will delay full, robust implementation of YRO until summer 2027. This decision is the result of three primary factors: First and most important, faculty offering additional sections of high- demand courses has led to students enrolling in more courses (including traditional summer term) and an increased number of students graduating on time. The outstanding result is that we have already exceeded our enrollment goals (counted as Full Time Equivalent Students, or FTES) for 2024-25. This would not have been possible without support from faculty, staff and administration. Second, I have heard the concerns voiced by many members of our community that there is a great deal of change happening simultaneously. I appreciate and am sensitive to those concerns, and we have listened and thought hard about how to balance the various considerations while maintaining an unwavering focus on enhancing student success, inclusive excellence and growth. Third, external factors have had an influence, especially the CSU proposal for integration of Cal Poly and Cal Maritime. For reasons explained when that proposal was announced, this is a positive and good step for Cal Maritime and Cal Poly. However, it does add additional complexity and change should the integration be approved by the CSU Board of Trustees. The change in moving the implementation of YRO to summer 2027 gives us a longer runway for planning a robust launch of YRO, while also allowing the completion of the Quarter-to-Semester (Q2S) conversion and integration of Cal Maritime and Cal Poly (pending board approval). This extra time has been made possible by the improvement in FTES enrollment noted above, and I thank all of the faculty and staff members who worked hard to identify those opportunities and turn them to our advantage. As a point of clarity, the conversion of Q2S requires us to move to a YRO calendar in 2026-27, but the implementation of YRO with a summer enrollment won’t occur until 2027. Our commitment to YRO allows us to better fulfill our central mission: to educate the best and brightest of California. The applicants we are currently able to admit are excellent students and alumni of whom we can all be proud. But for every promising applicant we admit, we have to say “no” to three others who are just as well qualified and would be just as successful at Cal Poly. There are limits to how large the university can become, but YRO lets us fully leverage our resources by spreading out attendance over the currently underutilized summer term. It also creates new opportunities to expand the number and range of students who are able to participate in high-impact educational practices like study abroad, internships and student research – all of which are critical elements of Learn by Doing. It is also my belief that the university has a moral duty to use the resources made available to it as efficiently and effectively as possible and to responsibly educate as many students as possible. This is especially relevant as our recent increase in financial aid is resulting in more and more first-generation and low-income students opting to say yes to Cal Poly. YRO is the path toward fulfilling that duty. Finally, I want you to know the decision to move YRO to summer of 2027 was not taken lightly and was made only after careful and thorough review. We will continue our current efforts to hire more faculty to teach high-demand courses and enhance the teacher scholar model, as well as efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness generally. We will also continue to discuss calendar adjustments required by both Q2S, YRO and integration of Cal Maritime (if approved). I thank all of our faculty and staff for your engagement on these priority initiatives, your ongoing hard work and your dedication to excellence. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2023 California Polytechnic State University From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:McDonald, Whitney; Hermann, Greg; Scott, Rick; Tuggle, Todd; Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Horn, Matt Subject:FW: Leadership Update Date:Thursday, August 1, 2024 1:29:29 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Hello, Making sure you’re aware of these leadership changes at Cal Poly. Thanks. Courtney From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu <PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu> Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:04 AM To: state-cp-emeritus@calpoly.edu <state-cp-emeritus@calpoly.edu>, asi- employees@calpoly.edu <asi-employees@calpoly.edu>, cpc-employees@calpoly.edu <cpc-employees@calpoly.edu>, state-cp-faculty@calpoly.edu <state-cp- faculty@calpoly.edu>, state-cp-staff@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff@calpoly.edu>, Sharon D. Armstrong <sharmstr@calpoly.edu> Subject: Leadership Update Office of the President Dear campus community, I’m writing you today to share news about our university’s senior leadership team. Dr. Keith Humphrey will be stepping away from his role as Cal Poly’s vice president for Student Affairs. I am grateful to Dr. Humphrey for his time as vice president of Student Affairs. He has made many valuable contributions to the Student Affairs division and the university, and I have appreciated his focus on student wellbeing and success. Please join me in thanking Dr. Humphrey for his service to Cal Poly. Dr. Humphrey has notified his division that he is stepping down from his position as vice president for Student Affairs after nearly 12 years in the role, effective close of business on August 2. He will be moving to a new position to support Cal Poly’s proposed integration with Cal Maritime. His work will focus on ensuring that the student experience for both campuses' students remains strong, should the integration be approved by the Board of Trustees. We will begin a search for a new vice president of Student Affairs immediately and look forward to finding the right candidate to join our team and lead the division. In the meantime, I am pleased to share that Cindy Villa has agreed to help with the transition effective immediately and will lead the Student Affairs division in the interim. I am grateful to Cindy for her willingness to step into this important role and know the division will benefit immensely from Cindy’s exceptional leadership experience and abilities. Finally, I would like to thank our entire Student Affairs team for their dedication and service. I have absolute confidence in the division’s ability to continue its important work ensuring our students thrive at Cal Poly and in their lives beyond. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2023 California Polytechnic State University From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:Cal Poly Convocation invite Date:Monday, August 5, 2024 2:28:08 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Dear Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council members, On behalf of President Armstrong, I am writing to invite you to attend this year’s Fall Convocation. The event is set to take place at the Performing Arts Center on Monday, September 16, 2024. Doors open at 2:00 p.m., the welcome and remarks take place from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a reception immediately following. Fall Convocation is an opportunity to hear about the goals and focus of Cal Poly’s 2024-25 academic year. Please let me know if you can join us so that we can plan accordingly. We hope to see you there. Sincerely, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:RE: Cal Poly Convocation invite Date:Monday, August 5, 2024 7:11:00 PM I’ll be there. Thank you. From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Monday, August 5, 2024 2:28 PM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: Cal Poly Convocation invite This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Dear Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council members, On behalf of President Armstrong, I am writing to invite you to attend this year’s Fall Convocation. The event is set to take place at the Performing Arts Center on Monday, September 16, 2024. Doors open at 2:00 p.m., the welcome and remarks take place from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a reception immediately following. Fall Convocation is an opportunity to hear about the goals and focus of Cal Poly’s 2024-25 academic year. Please let me know if you can join us so that we can plan accordingly. We hope to see you there. Sincerely, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:Shoresman, Michelle Subject:Re: Cal Poly Convocation invite Date:Tuesday, August 6, 2024 7:21:38 AM Great news! Thank you. We will have parking reserved for you in the Grand Avenue Parking Structure. You are welcome to park in any space identified as “President’s Guest.” Courtney From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Date: Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:11 PM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: RE: Cal Poly Convocation invite I’ll be there. Thank you. From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Monday, August 5, 2024 2:28 PM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: Cal Poly Convocation invite This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Dear Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council members, On behalf of President Armstrong, I am writing to invite you to attend this year’s Fall Convocation. The event is set to take place at the Performing Arts Center on Monday, September 16, 2024. Doors open at 2:00 p.m., the welcome and remarks take place from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a reception immediately following. Fall Convocation is an opportunity to hear about the goals and focus of Cal Poly’s 2024-25 academic year. Please let me know if you can join us so that we can plan accordingly. We hope to see you there. Sincerely, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:Re: Cal Poly Convocation invite Date:Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:29:35 PM Thank you! From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 7:21:27 AM To: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Cal Poly Convocation invite Great news! Thank you. We will have parking reserved for you in the Grand Avenue Parking Structure. You are welcome to park in any space identified as “President’s Guest.” Courtney From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Date: Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:11 PM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: RE: Cal Poly Convocation invite I’ll be there. Thank you. From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Monday, August 5, 2024 2:28 PM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: Cal Poly Convocation invite This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Dear Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council members, On behalf of President Armstrong, I am writing to invite you to attend this year’s Fall Convocation. The event is set to take place at the Performing Arts Center on Monday, September 16, 2024. Doors open at 2:00 p.m., the welcome and remarks take place from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a reception immediately following. Fall Convocation is an opportunity to hear about the goals and focus of Cal Poly’s 2024-25 academic year. Please let me know if you can join us so that we can plan accordingly. We hope to see you there. Sincerely, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:Dawn Ortiz-Legg; Jill Stearns; Cathy Cartier; Stewart, Erica A; Shoresman, Michelle; Marx, Jan; Francis, Emily; McDonald, Whitney; Peck, Adam; Melissa James; Jim Dantona Subject:Cal Poly Fall Convocation Start:Monday, September 16, 2024 2:30:00 PM End:Monday, September 16, 2024 5:00:00 PM Location:Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo (1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States) Attachments:image001.jpg This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ A seat will be reserved for you – more details on that to come. We will have parking reserved for you in the Grand Avenue Parking Structure<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Grand+Avenue+Parking+Structure,+San+Luis+Obispo,+CA+93405/@35.2971631,-120.6564704,17.99z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x80ecf1ae2ad39e0d:0xa0a1db272705e28c!8m2!3d35.2982381!4d-120.6571984> . You are welcome to park in any space identified as “President’s Guest.” Original invitation: On behalf of President Armstrong, I am writing to invite you to attend this year’s Fall Convocation. The event is set to take place at the Performing Arts Center on Monday, September 16, 2024. Doors open at 2:00 p.m., thewelcome and remarks take place from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a reception immediately following. Fall Convocation is an opportunity to hear about the goals and focus of Cal Poly’s 2024-25 academic year. Sincerely, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) <https://sogie.calpoly.edu/PronounsMatter> Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu <http://www.calpoly.edu/> 1 From:Shoresman, Michelle Sent:Thursday, August 15, 2024 1:10 PM To:Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:Accepted: Cal Poly Fall Convocation From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:Dawn Ortiz-Legg; Stewart, Erica A; Shoresman, Michelle; Marx, Jan; Francis, Emily; McDonald, Whitney; Jill Stearns; Melissa James; Jim Dantona; Peck, Adam; Cathy Cartier Subject:FW: Reminder: Fall Convocation Monday, September 16 Date:Friday, September 13, 2024 3:29:42 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi! We are looking forward to hosting you for Convocation on Monday. As a reminder: we will have parking reserved for you in the Grand Avenue Parking Structure. You are welcome to park in any space identified as “President’s Guest.” We will have seats reserved for you house right, 3rd row. You’ll know they are for you because they’ll have signs that read “reserved.” Please text/call if you have questions or anything changes. I know you all have it but just in case: 805-234-5370. Thank you! Courtney From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu <PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu> Date: Friday, September 13, 2024 at 9:13 AM To: Subject: Reminder: Fall Convocation Monday, September 16 Office of the President Dear Faculty and Staff, Please join us Monday for Fall Convocation, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. Fall Convocation is a longstanding and important tradition at Cal Poly. It is an opportunity for us to gather as a community, welcome each other back to campus, prepare for the year to come, and celebrate colleagues being recognized for their exceptional contributions. Please see below for more information on the event, and I hope to see you there. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Please join President Jeffrey D. Armstrong, Provost Cynthia Jackson- Elmoore, Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management Terrance Harris, and your faculty and staff colleagues at this year's Fall Convocation. Monday, September 16 at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) RSVP here. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. Program begins at 2:30 p.m., with a reception in the Rossi Grand Lobby immediately following. The program includes: Greetings from: ASI President, Ashleigh Spragins CSUEU Labor Council President, Tom Randall CFA SLO Chapter President, Lisa Kawamura Academic Senate Chair, Jerusha Greenwood We will honor the award winners for Distinguished Scholarship, Distinguished Teaching, Outstanding Staff, Outstanding Faculty Advisor, the Provost’s Leadership Award for Partnership in Philanthropy, as well as the Learn By Doing Scholar Award. President Armstrong will make keynote remarks, focusing on the past year, our achievements, and most importantly, how Cal Poly has grown in recent years and will continue to grow in the future. The program will be recorded and available for viewing on the Fall Conference website starting September 18. Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2023 California Polytechnic State University From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:Courtney Leigh Kienow Cc:McDonald, Whitney; Scott, Rick; Tuggle, Todd; Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Horn, Matt Subject:FW: Fall Welcome Date:Monday, September 23, 2024 10:50:38 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council members Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council members, We hope your week is off to a great start. Please see the Cal Poly update included below that President Armstrong shared with the campus community earlier this morning. Most sincerely, Courtney From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu <PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu> Date: Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:25 AM Subject: Fall Welcome Office of the President To the Cal Poly Community: Whether you are new to Cal Poly, returning from a summer break, or have been here all along—welcome to the fall 2024 quarter and the traditional start of the academic year! There are many new programs and initiatives underway this year, and I can’t mention them all in one email. However, there are a few things that I want to bring to your attention: Fall Convocation If you were not able to attend Fall Convocation in person, I encourage you to watch the video of the event to celebrate those members of the faculty and staff who were recognized for extraordinary excellence, to hear the greetings from ASI, the Academic Senate, and representatives from two of the CSU’s largest unions, and to hear the overview that I offered of issues that are on our collective agenda this year. CSU Welcome As the beginning of the academic year kicks off for all 23 CSU universities, Chancellor Garcia shares a warm welcome to campus communities; expresses her deep appreciation for their work; and outlines her systemwide priorities for the academic year, as well as her vision for the CSU’s future. I encourage you to watch the video. Proposed Integration of Cal Maritime and Cal Poly The CSU Chancellor’s Office has proposed the integration of Cal Poly and Cal Maritime. This integration would bring together two vibrant universities steeped in the tradition of a “Learn by Doing” ethos with great synergies and potential economies of scale. Cal Maritime offers unique, critically important degree programs, many of which also include professional licensing necessary for a career in the maritime industry. Unfortunately, a decline in enrollment and a lack of adequate funding have made Cal Maritime unsustainable as a standalone university. (For more information, see the minutes of the CSU Board of Trustees July 2024 meeting, starting on page 82.) I agree with the Chancellor’s Office—I think this is a great opportunity for both Cal Poly and Cal Maritime. The trustees will consider a second informational presentation at their September meeting (this week) and are expected to vote on the proposed integration in November. Q2S / YRO / Calendar Cal Poly is switching to a semester-based calendar starting in 2026-27. Although this move was dictated by circumstances, the university community has pursued it with thoughtfulness and vigor. Cal Poly is also moving toward a Year-Round Operations (YRO) model starting in 2027-28, to allow us to increase the number of students who can benefit from a Cal Poly education and to make access to high-impact practices such as study abroad and internships available to more of our students through greater schedule flexibility. This fall quarter, we will discuss amending the academic calendar to accommodate both changes—semesters and YRO. I encourage all interested members of the community to engage with this process as opportunities are announced. Strengthening Title IX The CSU is committed to treating everyone equally and to preventing workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. As a result of both an internal audit and an independent, outside examination, the CSU determined that the system as a whole and each individual campus need to strengthen their systems for preventing, reporting, and responding to these concerns. Cal Poly formed an implementation committee, which has worked hard to make sure that we are following best practices. If you have questions about our Civil Rights programs or need support, please contact Cal Poly’s Civil Rights & Compliance Office by visiting crco.calpoly.edu/. Campus Free Speech Over the past year, the CSU has reviewed and revised its campus free speech policies, and each university in the system has created its own addendum to explain how the policy will be implemented locally. Freedom of speech is essential to the life of a university, and the policies are intended to secure and protect that right equally for everyone at Cal Poly, while also protecting other rights, including every campus community member’s and visitor’s right to safety and well-being and to go about the ordinary business of the university without excessive disruption. To access additional resources, please visit the Dean of Students Free Speech website. Finally, I would like to thank all of you for choosing Cal Poly. Whether you are a student, faculty or staff, and whether this is your first week at Cal Poly or your 56th year, we are honored that you have chosen us as your partner in this next stage of your journey through life. I wish you all a great fall quarter! Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2023 California Polytechnic State University From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:RE: Fall Welcome Date:Monday, September 23, 2024 6:58:00 PM Thanks Courtney! From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2024 10:50 AM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Cc: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Fall Welcome This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council members Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council members, We hope your week is off to a great start. Please see the Cal Poly update included below that President Armstrong shared with the campus community earlier this morning. Most sincerely, Courtney From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu <PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu> Date: Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:25 AM Subject: Fall Welcome Office of the President To the Cal Poly Community: Whether you are new to Cal Poly, returning from a summer break, or have been here all along—welcome to the fall 2024 quarter and the traditional start of the academic year! There are many new programs and initiatives underway this year, and I can’t mention them all in one email. However, there are a few things that I want to bring to your attention: Fall Convocation If you were not able to attend Fall Convocation in person, I encourage you to watch the video of the event to celebrate those members of the faculty and staff who were recognized for extraordinary excellence, to hear the greetings from ASI, the Academic Senate, and representatives from two of the CSU’s largest unions, and to hear the overview that I offered of issues that are on our collective agenda this year. CSU Welcome As the beginning of the academic year kicks off for all 23 CSU universities, Chancellor Garcia shares a warm welcome to campus communities; expresses her deep appreciation for their work; and outlines her systemwide priorities for the academic year, as well as her vision for the CSU’s future. I encourage you to watch the video. Proposed Integration of Cal Maritime and Cal Poly The CSU Chancellor’s Office has proposed the integration of Cal Poly and Cal Maritime. This integration would bring together two vibrant universities steeped in the tradition of a “Learn by Doing” ethos with great synergies and potential economies of scale. Cal Maritime offers unique, critically important degree programs, many of which also include professional licensing necessary for a career in the maritime industry. Unfortunately, a decline in enrollment and a lack of adequate funding have made Cal Maritime unsustainable as a standalone university. (For more information, see the minutes of the CSU Board of Trustees July 2024 meeting, starting on page 82.) I agree with the Chancellor’s Office—I think this is a great opportunity for both Cal Poly and Cal Maritime. The trustees will consider a second informational presentation at their September meeting (this week) and are expected to vote on the proposed integration in November. Q2S / YRO / Calendar Cal Poly is switching to a semester-based calendar starting in 2026-27. Although this move was dictated by circumstances, the university community has pursued it with thoughtfulness and vigor. Cal Poly is also moving toward a Year-Round Operations (YRO) model starting in 2027-28, to allow us to increase the number of students who can benefit from a Cal Poly education and to make access to high-impact practices such as study abroad and internships available to more of our students through greater schedule flexibility. This fall quarter, we will discuss amending the academic calendar to accommodate both changes—semesters and YRO. I encourage all interested members of the community to engage with this process as opportunities are announced. Strengthening Title IX The CSU is committed to treating everyone equally and to preventing workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. As a result of both an internal audit and an independent, outside examination, the CSU determined that the system as a whole and each individual campus need to strengthen their systems for preventing, reporting, and responding to these concerns. Cal Poly formed an implementation committee, which has worked hard to make sure that we are following best practices. If you have questions about our Civil Rights programs or need support, please contact Cal Poly’s Civil Rights & Compliance Office by visiting crco.calpoly.edu/. Campus Free Speech Over the past year, the CSU has reviewed and revised its campus free speech policies, and each university in the system has created its own addendum to explain how the policy will be implemented locally. Freedom of speech is essential to the life of a university, and the policies are intended to secure and protect that right equally for everyone at Cal Poly, while also protecting other rights, including every campus community member’s and visitor’s right to safety and well-being and to go about the ordinary business of the university without excessive disruption. To access additional resources, please visit the Dean of Students Free Speech website. Finally, I would like to thank all of you for choosing Cal Poly. Whether you are a student, faculty or staff, and whether this is your first week at Cal Poly or your 56th year, we are honored that you have chosen us as your partner in this next stage of your journey through life. I wish you all a great fall quarter! Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2023 California Polytechnic State University From:President"s Events To:President"s Events Subject:10.3 // Cal Poly Student Housing Groundbreaking Date:Tuesday, October 1, 2024 3:50:24 PM Attachments:Outlook-onrrlr0n.png Ground Breaking Invitation.pdf This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good Afternoon Community Leaders, We hope you’ll join us for the Cal Poly Student Housing Groundbreaking Event on October 3 at 9 a.m. You should have received a calendar invitation from University Housing. We wanted to follow up with this email to highlight reserved parking for our community guests in the A-1 Lot. Please find the attached invitation for reference. Once you arrive to the A-1 Lot, you’ll follow the "Student Housing Groundbreaking" walking signs up Mountain Lane to reach the ceremony site. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you, Presidential Events & Programs Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805/756-6008 www.calpoly.edu From:Shoresman, Michelle To:President"s Events Subject:RE: 10.3 // Cal Poly Student Housing Groundbreaking Date:Tuesday, October 1, 2024 8:31:00 PM Attachments:image001.png My apologies that I can not make this event. I am so excited about the new housing though! Thanks for the invitation! Michelle From: President's Events <presidentsevents@calpoly.edu> Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 3:50 PM To: President's Events <presidentsevents@calpoly.edu> Subject: 10.3 // Cal Poly Student Housing Groundbreaking This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good Afternoon Community Leaders, We hope you’ll join us for the Cal Poly Student Housing Groundbreaking Event on October 3 at 9 a.m. You should have received a calendar invitation from University Housing. We wanted to follow up with this email to highlight reserved parking for our community guests in the A-1 Lot. Please find the attached invitation for reference. Once you arrive to the A-1 Lot, you’ll follow the "Student Housing Groundbreaking" walking signs up Mountain Lane to reach the ceremony site. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you, Presidential Events & Programs Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805/756-6008 www.calpoly.edu From:President"s Events To:Shoresman, Michelle Subject:Re: 10.3 // Cal Poly Student Housing Groundbreaking Date:Wednesday, October 2, 2024 9:49:21 AM Attachments:image001.png Outlook-ikf1spuj.png Hi Michelle, Thank you for letting us know; we are sorry to miss you! Kind regards, Rachel Presidential Events & Programs Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805/756-6008 www.calpoly.edu From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 8:31 PM To: President's Events <presidentsevents@calpoly.edu> Subject: RE: 10.3 // Cal Poly Student Housing Groundbreaking My apologies that I can not make this event. I am so excited about the new housing though! Thanks for the invitation! Michelle From: President's Events <presidentsevents@calpoly.edu> Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 3:50 PM To: President's Events <presidentsevents@calpoly.edu> Subject: 10.3 // Cal Poly Student Housing Groundbreaking This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good Afternoon Community Leaders, We hope you’ll join us for the Cal Poly Student Housing Groundbreaking Event on October 3 at 9 a.m. You should have received a calendar invitation from University Housing. We wanted to follow up with this email to highlight reserved parking for our community guests in the A-1 Lot. Please find the attached invitation for reference. Once you arrive to the A-1 Lot, you’ll follow the "Student Housing Groundbreaking" walking signs up Mountain Lane to reach the ceremony site. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you, Presidential Events & Programs Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805/756-6008 www.calpoly.edu From:sclc-request@calpoly.edu on behalf of Tracy L. Watson To:sclc@calpoly.edu Subject:SCLC Meeting #25-03, October 16, 2024 Date:Tuesday, October 15, 2024 3:33:17 PM Attachments:SCLCPacket_25-03_10-16-24.pdf This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello SCLC, Attached you will find this week's SCLC meeting packet. See you Thursday. Thank you. Tracy Watson She/Her Administrative Assistant II, Student Government Associated Students, Inc. California Polytechnic State University 1 Grand Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0675 P: 805-756-1292 | F: 805-756-6166 asi.calpoly.edu Cal Poly sits on the traditional lands of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini have a documented presence in this area for over 10,000 years. The tiłhini peoples have stewarded their ancestral and unceded homelands which include all of the cities, communities, federal and state open spaces within the San Luis Obispo County region. These homelands extend East into the Carrizo Plains toward Kern County, South to the Santa Maria River, North to Ragged Point, and West beyond the ocean’s shoreline in an unbroken chain of lineage, kinship, and culture. From:McDonald, Whitney To:Hermann, Greg; Dietrick, Christine Subject:Mid-Week Update Date:Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:41:34 PM Attachments: FAQ FSL 101524.docx BCC: Mayor and Council Good evening, Mayor and Council. In lieu of my traditional Friday/Saturday weekly update, here are some updates from the past week that I missed sending while I was visiting family over the weekend: Cal Poly FAQs re Fraternities and Sororities – Shortly before our Council meeting began last Tuesday, Courtney Kienow sent me a copy of a FAQs page that Cal Poly put together regarding Fraternities and Sororities. I will plan to send another email on Friday or Saturday with new updates from the week. Thank you, all!! Whitney Whitney McDonald pronouns (she/hers) City Manager City Administration 990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934 E WMcDonal@slocity.org T 805.781.7114 C 805.550.8349 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:McDonald, Whitney; Hermann, Greg; Scott, Rick; Tuggle, Todd; Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Horn, Matt Cc:Joy Pederson; Jessica Lyn Darin Subject:FW: DOS Halloween message Date:Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:20:38 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Dear Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council Members, Please see the below message that was shared with all Cal Poly students earlier today in preparation for Halloween activities. As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. Gratefully, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From: Cal Poly Dean of Students <deanofstudents@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:49 AM To: Cody M. Fogh <cfogh@calpoly.edu> Subject: [Test] Let's celebrate smart this Halloween! Tips for a fun and safe weekend at Cal Poly. Hello Mustangs! Halloween is around the corner, and I know that many of you will celebrate with your fellow Mustangs. If you choose to celebrate, please take care of yourself and each other. Please take a moment to read this information to help you celebrate safely. Fentanyl: This dangerous and lethal synthetic opioid is being cut into much of the illegal drug supply. Narcan is a safe and lifesaving opioid antagonist available to all active Cal Poly students. Head to the Health Center Pharmacy or stop by the Health Center Lawn from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays to receive an overdose prevention kit. Learn how to help on the CDC website. Be Aware of Double-Fines Violations: The city enforces a safety enhancement zone or double-fine period for party-related violations. Be an Upstander: Wherever you choose to spend the weekend, be an Upstander — a proactive bystander who will take action to prevent harm to others. You can help prevent acts of hate and bias, sexual violence, and alcohol/drug-related injuries and overdose. If you witness or experience a bias incident, you can report it through the Bias Incident Reporting Form. Amnesty Protocol: Cal Poly’s amnesty protocol provides a mechanism that allows students to call for help without fear of consequences in medical emergencies or suspected medical emergencies. Avoid Cultural Appropriation: When picking out a Halloween costume, it is important to be aware of the costume’s cultural context and avoid cultural appropriation — adopting certain elements from another culture, which often plays into negative stereotypes and doesn’t consider cultural significance. Regardless of intent, cultural appropriation for the sake of a Halloween costume dehumanizes and demeans cultures and communities. Housing Guests: Visitors and guests of campus residents are not permitted to stay overnight in University Housing from 8 p.m. Oct. 24 to 8 a.m. Oct. 28 and 8 p.m. Oct. 31-8 a.m. to Nov. 3. Any guests should make plans to stay off campus. Personal Safety Resources Rave Guardian: Turn your smartphone into a personal safety device. Download the free app from the Apple Store or Google Play. Request a safety walk with Mustang Patrol by calling Cal Poly Police Dispatch at 805-756-2281 or through the Rave Guardian app. Mustang Shuttle runs from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. seven days a week. Download the app to track the shuttle locations and see accurate arrival times. Celebrate with On-Campus Events Party Smart Pregame, Thursdays 4-6 p.m. Get ready for “Halloweekend” with the final Party Smart Pregame for trick or treating, one last chance to win a costume, and the opportunity to learn about alcohol and other drug safety. Campus Health and Wellbeing will distribute free overdose prevention kits and refills and will offer training for those interested on how to use Narcan and its benefits, including reversing an opioid overdose. Fright Fest, Saturday, Oct. 26, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Rec Center. The event will include a DJ, roller skating, a Terror Truck, free food, a crate stacking competition at the Climbing Park, escape rooms, laser tag and more. The event is in partnership with Campus Health and Wellbeing. Halloween Neighborhood Clean-Up, Sunday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.- noon. Join the Center for Service in Action for a spooktacular neighborhood clean-up. Meet behind the Recreation Center at the intersection of Hathaway and Longview for trash bags, gloves and free doughnuts. RSVP on Cal Poly Now to join. Safer Halloweekend Recap Booth, Thursday, Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. Join Safer on the Health Center Lawn to talk about consent, boundaries and bystander intervention with Halloween-themed coloring, candy, stickers and giveaways. Annual Haunted House, Saturday, Nov. 2, 8-11 p.m. in the Cerro Vista Community Center. Additional safety tips If you choose to celebrate this weekend, please remember to: Plan for safe transportation. Stay with a friend. Don’t leave any drink unattended. Eat and stay hydrated. Less is more – stick to one alcoholic drink or less per hour. I hope you will make choices that uphold the values of The Mustang Way. The choices you make this Halloween are about personal responsibility and making good decisions for yourself but also embracing our responsibility to look out for each other as a community. Respectfully, Joy Pedersen, Ph.D. Dean of Students Cal Poly Admissions | 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 This message was sent to From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:Re: DOS Halloween message Date:Friday, October 25, 2024 11:42:29 AM Hi Courtney! Thanks for sharing. There is a lot of information in this and I wonder, with short attention spans we all have (no finger pointing here, for sure, myself included), if multiple emails might be more effective? Just thinking out loud. I am sure you, Joy and the PIO team have thought through all the angles. I also wonder, in looking at the offered “alternative events” near the bottom…there really isn’t anything offered on campus the night of Halloween. That seems like a good addition to me. Also, Friday night? Finally, from a public health perspective, I certainly appreciate the fentanyl/naloxone messaging’s prominent placement. The other safety messages are buried at the bottom though. Maybe all these should be together and more prominent? I think our RQN friends might also appreciate messaging, not only about increased fines, but also good neighbor relations…talk to your neighbors in advance if considering throwing a party, take the volume down after 10pm, etc. If these messages are a lost cause, let me know… maybe I am too old to know what sticks. Anyway, thanks. I know there’s been a lot of angst lately…and with party season ahead now and then in March, I know we have a lot of work, collective, to do. Happy to talk more if you want. Michelle From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:20:17 PM To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Joy Pederson <jmpeders@calpoly.edu>; Jessica Lyn Darin <darin@calpoly.edu> Subject: FW: DOS Halloween message This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Dear Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council Members, Please see the below message that was shared with all Cal Poly students earlier today in preparation for Halloween activities. As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. Gratefully, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From: Cal Poly Dean of Students <deanofstudents@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:49 AM To: Cody M. Fogh <cfogh@calpoly.edu> Subject: [Test] Let's celebrate smart this Halloween! Tips for a fun and safe weekend at Cal Poly. Hello Mustangs! Halloween is around the corner, and I know that many of you will celebrate with your fellow Mustangs. If you choose to celebrate, please take care of yourself and each other. Please take a moment to read this information to help you celebrate safely. Fentanyl: This dangerous and lethal synthetic opioid is being cut into much of the illegal drug supply. Narcan is a safe and lifesaving opioid antagonist available to all active Cal Poly students. Head to the Health Center Pharmacy or stop by the Health Center Lawn from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays to receive an overdose prevention kit. Learn how to help on the CDC website. Be Aware of Double-Fines Violations: The city enforces a safety enhancement zone or double-fine period for party-related violations. Be an Upstander: Wherever you choose to spend the weekend, be an Upstander — a proactive bystander who will take action to prevent harm to others. You can help prevent acts of hate and bias, sexual violence, and alcohol/drug-related injuries and overdose. If you witness or experience a bias incident, you can report it through the Bias Incident Reporting Form. Amnesty Protocol: Cal Poly’s amnesty protocol provides a mechanism that allows students to call for help without fear of consequences in medical emergencies or suspected medical emergencies. Avoid Cultural Appropriation: When picking out a Halloween costume, it is important to be aware of the costume’s cultural context and avoid cultural appropriation — adopting certain elements from another culture, which often plays into negative stereotypes and doesn’t consider cultural significance. Regardless of intent, cultural appropriation for the sake of a Halloween costume dehumanizes and demeans cultures and communities. Housing Guests: Visitors and guests of campus residents are not permitted to stay overnight in University Housing from 8 p.m. Oct. 24 to 8 a.m. Oct. 28 and 8 p.m. Oct. 31-8 a.m. to Nov. 3. Any guests should make plans to stay off campus. Personal Safety Resources Rave Guardian: Turn your smartphone into a personal safety device. Download the free app from the Apple Store or Google Play. Request a safety walk with Mustang Patrol by calling Cal Poly Police Dispatch at 805-756-2281 or through the Rave Guardian app. Mustang Shuttle runs from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. seven days a week. Download the app to track the shuttle locations and see accurate arrival times. Celebrate with On-Campus Events Party Smart Pregame, Thursdays 4-6 p.m. Get ready for “Halloweekend” with the final Party Smart Pregame for trick or treating, one last chance to win a costume, and the opportunity to learn about alcohol and other drug safety. Campus Health and Wellbeing will distribute free overdose prevention kits and refills and will offer training for those interested on how to use Narcan and its benefits, including reversing an opioid overdose. Fright Fest, Saturday, Oct. 26, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Rec Center. The event will include a DJ, roller skating, a Terror Truck, free food, a crate stacking competition at the Climbing Park, escape rooms, laser tag and more. The event is in partnership with Campus Health and Wellbeing. Halloween Neighborhood Clean-Up, Sunday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.- noon. Join the Center for Service in Action for a spooktacular neighborhood clean-up. Meet behind the Recreation Center at the intersection of Hathaway and Longview for trash bags, gloves and free doughnuts. RSVP on Cal Poly Now to join. Safer Halloweekend Recap Booth, Thursday, Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. Join Safer on the Health Center Lawn to talk about consent, boundaries and bystander intervention with Halloween-themed coloring, candy, stickers and giveaways. Annual Haunted House, Saturday, Nov. 2, 8-11 p.m. in the Cerro Vista Community Center. Additional safety tips If you choose to celebrate this weekend, please remember to: Plan for safe transportation. Stay with a friend. Don’t leave any drink unattended. Eat and stay hydrated. Less is more – stick to one alcoholic drink or less per hour. I hope you will make choices that uphold the values of The Mustang Way. The choices you make this Halloween are about personal responsibility and making good decisions for yourself but also embracing our responsibility to look out for each other as a community. Respectfully, Joy Pedersen, Ph.D. Dean of Students Cal Poly Admissions | 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 This message was sent to From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:Shoresman, Michelle Subject:Re: DOS Halloween message Date:Friday, October 25, 2024 10:52:29 PM Hi, Never a lost cause. I’ll share your feedback with the team. I know a lot of thought went into the plan. Thanks for sharing. Courtney From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:42 AM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: Re: DOS Halloween message Hi Courtney! Thanks for sharing. There is a lot of information in this and I wonder, with short attention spans we all have (no finger pointing here, for sure, myself included), if multiple emails might be more effective? Just thinking out loud. I am sure you, Joy and the PIO team have thought through all the angles. I also wonder, in looking at the offered “alternative events” near the bottom…there really isn’t anything offered on campus the night of Halloween. That seems like a good addition to me. Also, Friday night? Finally, from a public health perspective, I certainly appreciate the fentanyl/naloxone messaging’s prominent placement. The other safety messages are buried at the bottom though. Maybe all these should be together and more prominent? I think our RQN friends might also appreciate messaging, not only about increased fines, but also good neighbor relations…talk to your neighbors in advance if considering throwing a party, take the volume down after 10pm, etc. If these messages are a lost cause, let me know…maybe I am too old to know what sticks. Anyway, thanks. I know there’s been a lot of angst lately…and with party season ahead now and then in March, I know we have a lot of work, collective, to do. Happy to talk more if you want. Michelle From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:20:17 PM To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Joy Pederson <jmpeders@calpoly.edu>; Jessica Lyn Darin <darin@calpoly.edu> Subject: FW: DOS Halloween message This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Dear Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council Members, Please see the below message that was shared with all Cal Poly students earlier today in preparation for Halloween activities. As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. Gratefully, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From: Cal Poly Dean of Students <deanofstudents@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:49 AM To: Cody M. Fogh <cfogh@calpoly.edu> Subject: [Test] Let's celebrate smart this Halloween! Tips for a fun and safe weekend at Cal Poly. Hello Mustangs! Halloween is around the corner, and I know that many of you will celebrate with your fellow Mustangs. If you choose to celebrate, please take care of yourself and each other. Please take a moment to read this information to help you celebrate safely. Fentanyl: This dangerous and lethal synthetic opioid is being cut into much of the illegal drug supply. Narcan is a safe and lifesaving opioid antagonist available to all active Cal Poly students. Head to the Health Center Pharmacy or stop by the Health Center Lawn from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays to receive an overdose prevention kit. Learn how to help on the CDC website. Be Aware of Double-Fines Violations: The city enforces a safety enhancement zone or double-fine period for party-related violations. Be an Upstander: Wherever you choose to spend the weekend, be an Upstander — a proactive bystander who will take action to prevent harm to others. You can help prevent acts of hate and bias, sexual violence, and alcohol/drug-related injuries and overdose. If you witness or experience a bias incident, you can report it through the Bias Incident Reporting Form. Amnesty Protocol: Cal Poly’s amnesty protocol provides a mechanism that allows students to call for help without fear of consequences in medical emergencies or suspected medical emergencies. Avoid Cultural Appropriation: When picking out a Halloween costume, it is important to be aware of the costume’s cultural context and avoid cultural appropriation — adopting certain elements from another culture, which often plays into negative stereotypes and doesn’t consider cultural significance. Regardless of intent, cultural appropriation for the sake of a Halloween costume dehumanizes and demeans cultures and communities. Housing Guests: Visitors and guests of campus residents are not permitted to stay overnight in University Housing from 8 p.m. Oct. 24 to 8 a.m. Oct. 28 and 8 p.m. Oct. 31-8 a.m. to Nov. 3. Any guests should make plans to stay off campus. Personal Safety Resources Rave Guardian: Turn your smartphone into a personal safety device. Download the free app from the Apple Store or Google Play. Request a safety walk with Mustang Patrol by calling Cal Poly Police Dispatch at 805-756-2281 or through the Rave Guardian app. Mustang Shuttle runs from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. seven days a week. Download the app to track the shuttle locations and see accurate arrival times. Celebrate with On-Campus Events Party Smart Pregame, Thursdays 4-6 p.m. Get ready for “Halloweekend” with the final Party Smart Pregame for trick or treating, one last chance to win a costume, and the opportunity to learn about alcohol and other drug safety. Campus Health and Wellbeing will distribute free overdose prevention kits and refills and will offer training for those interested on how to use Narcan and its benefits, including reversing an opioid overdose. Fright Fest, Saturday, Oct. 26, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Rec Center. The event will include a DJ, roller skating, a Terror Truck, free food, a crate stacking competition at the Climbing Park, escape rooms, laser tag and more. The event is in partnership with Campus Health and Wellbeing. Halloween Neighborhood Clean-Up, Sunday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.- noon. Join the Center for Service in Action for a spooktacular neighborhood clean-up. Meet behind the Recreation Center at the intersection of Hathaway and Longview for trash bags, gloves and free doughnuts. RSVP on Cal Poly Now to join. Safer Halloweekend Recap Booth, Thursday, Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. Join Safer on the Health Center Lawn to talk about consent, boundaries and bystander intervention with Halloween-themed coloring, candy, stickers and giveaways. Annual Haunted House, Saturday, Nov. 2, 8-11 p.m. in the Cerro Vista Community Center. Additional safety tips If you choose to celebrate this weekend, please remember to: Plan for safe transportation. Stay with a friend. Don’t leave any drink unattended. Eat and stay hydrated. Less is more – stick to one alcoholic drink or less per hour. I hope you will make choices that uphold the values of The Mustang Way. The choices you make this Halloween are about personal responsibility and making good decisions for yourself but also embracing our responsibility to look out for each other as a community. Respectfully, Joy Pedersen, Ph.D. Dean of Students Cal Poly Admissions | 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 This message was sent to From:Joy M. Pedersen To:Courtney Leigh Kienow; Shoresman, Michelle Subject:Re: DOS Halloween message Date:Saturday, October 26, 2024 7:14:25 AM Hi Michelle, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! I completely agree that the email was lengthy; and, we actually shortened it from previous years based on recommendations from our marketing and communications team. With the high volume of emails students already receive, we’re cautious about increasing the number of communications, but I appreciate your suggestion and will keep it in mind. Your question regarding programming on Halloween night is a great one. I'll pass that along to the High Risk Events Collaborative. As for the neighborhood messaging, I appreciate your insights and will definitely take it into consideration as we work on refining our approach. Thanks again for taking time to respond. I appreciate your partnership! Best, Joy Joy M. Pedersen, Ph.D. Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs | Dean of Students Office of the Dean of Students Student Affairs | California Polytechnic State University | San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 Pronouns - she, her, hers Why do pronouns matter? Embrace Your Unlimited Possibilities From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2024 10:52 PM To: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Subject: Re: DOS Halloween message Hi, Never a lost cause. I’ll share your feedback with the team. I know a lot of thought went into the plan. Thanks for sharing. Courtney From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:42 AM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: Re: DOS Halloween message Hi Courtney! Thanks for sharing. There is a lot of information in this and I wonder, with short attention spans we all have (no finger pointing here, for sure, myself included), if multiple emails might be more effective? Just thinking out loud. I am sure you, Joy and the PIO team have thought through all the angles. I also wonder, in looking at the offered “alternative events” near the bottom…there really isn’t anything offered on campus the night of Halloween. That seems like a good addition to me. Also, Friday night? Finally, from a public health perspective, I certainly appreciate the fentanyl/naloxone messaging’s prominent placement. The other safety messages are buried at the bottom though. Maybe all these should be together and more prominent? I think our RQN friends might also appreciate messaging, not only about increased fines, but also good neighbor relations…talk to your neighbors in advance if considering throwing a party, take the volume down after 10pm, etc. If these messages are a lost cause, let me know…maybe I am too old to know what sticks. Anyway, thanks. I know there’s been a lot of angst lately…and with party season ahead now and then in March, I know we have a lot of work, collective, to do. Happy to talk more if you want. Michelle From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:20:17 PM To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Joy Pederson <jmpeders@calpoly.edu>; Jessica Lyn Darin <darin@calpoly.edu> Subject: FW: DOS Halloween message This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Dear Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council Members, Please see the below message that was shared with all Cal Poly students earlier today in preparation for Halloween activities. As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. Gratefully, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From: Cal Poly Dean of Students <deanofstudents@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:49 AM To: Cody M. Fogh <cfogh@calpoly.edu> Subject: [Test] Let's celebrate smart this Halloween! Tips for a fun and safe weekend at Cal Poly. Hello Mustangs! Halloween is around the corner, and I know that many of you will celebrate with your fellow Mustangs. If you choose to celebrate, please take care of yourself and each other. Please take a moment to read this information to help you celebrate safely. Fentanyl: This dangerous and lethal synthetic opioid is being cut into much of the illegal drug supply. Narcan is a safe and lifesaving opioid antagonist available to all active Cal Poly students. Head to the Health Center Pharmacy or stop by the Health Center Lawn from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays to receive an overdose prevention kit. Learn how to help on the CDC website. Be Aware of Double-Fines Violations: The city enforces a safety enhancement zone or double-fine period for party-related violations. Be an Upstander: Wherever you choose to spend the weekend, be an Upstander — a proactive bystander who will take action to prevent harm to others. You can help prevent acts of hate and bias, sexual violence, and alcohol/drug-related injuries and overdose. If you witness or experience a bias incident, you can report it through the Bias Incident Reporting Form. Amnesty Protocol: Cal Poly’s amnesty protocol provides a mechanism that allows students to call for help without fear of consequences in medical emergencies or suspected medical emergencies. Avoid Cultural Appropriation: When picking out a Halloween costume, it is important to be aware of the costume’s cultural context and avoid cultural appropriation — adopting certain elements from another culture, which often plays into negative stereotypes and doesn’t consider cultural significance. Regardless of intent, cultural appropriation for the sake of a Halloween costume dehumanizes and demeans cultures and communities. Housing Guests: Visitors and guests of campus residents are not permitted to stay overnight in University Housing from 8 p.m. Oct. 24 to 8 a.m. Oct. 28 and 8 p.m. Oct. 31-8 a.m. to Nov. 3. Any guests should make plans to stay off campus. Personal Safety Resources Rave Guardian: Turn your smartphone into a personal safety device. Download the free app from the Apple Store or Google Play. Request a safety walk with Mustang Patrol by calling Cal Poly Police Dispatch at 805-756-2281 or through the Rave Guardian app. Mustang Shuttle runs from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. seven days a week. Download the app to track the shuttle locations and see accurate arrival times. Celebrate with On-Campus Events Party Smart Pregame, Thursdays 4-6 p.m. Get ready for “Halloweekend” with the final Party Smart Pregame for trick or treating, one last chance to win a costume, and the opportunity to learn about alcohol and other drug safety. Campus Health and Wellbeing will distribute free overdose prevention kits and refills and will offer training for those interested on how to use Narcan and its benefits, including reversing an opioid overdose. Fright Fest, Saturday, Oct. 26, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Rec Center. The event will include a DJ, roller skating, a Terror Truck, free food, a crate stacking competition at the Climbing Park, escape rooms, laser tag and more. The event is in partnership with Campus Health and Wellbeing. Halloween Neighborhood Clean-Up, Sunday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.- noon. Join the Center for Service in Action for a spooktacular neighborhood clean-up. Meet behind the Recreation Center at the intersection of Hathaway and Longview for trash bags, gloves and free doughnuts. RSVP on Cal Poly Now to join. Safer Halloweekend Recap Booth, Thursday, Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. Join Safer on the Health Center Lawn to talk about consent, boundaries and bystander intervention with Halloween-themed coloring, candy, stickers and giveaways. Annual Haunted House, Saturday, Nov. 2, 8-11 p.m. in the Cerro Vista Community Center. Additional safety tips If you choose to celebrate this weekend, please remember to: Plan for safe transportation. Stay with a friend. Don’t leave any drink unattended. Eat and stay hydrated. Less is more – stick to one alcoholic drink or less per hour. I hope you will make choices that uphold the values of The Mustang Way. The choices you make this Halloween are about personal responsibility and making good decisions for yourself but also embracing our responsibility to look out for each other as a community. Respectfully, Joy Pedersen, Ph.D. Dean of Students Cal Poly Admissions | 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 This message was sent to From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Joy Pederson; Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:RE: DOS Halloween message Date:Saturday, October 26, 2024 1:08:00 PM Thank YOU for acknowledging my suggestions. I know I am far for an expert on the best ways to communicate with this age group, nor am I an expert on how to engage them. But, I appreciate that we can continue to work together to support our community, students and non-student residents alike. Michelle From: Joy M. Pedersen <jmpeders@calpoly.edu> Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2024 7:14 AM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>; Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Subject: Re: DOS Halloween message Hi Michelle, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! I completely agree that the email was lengthy; and, we actually shortened it from previous years based on recommendations from our marketing and communications team. With the high volume of emails students already receive, we’re cautious about increasing the number of communications, but I appreciate your suggestion and will keep it in mind. Your question regarding programming on Halloween night is a great one. I'll pass that along to the High Risk Events Collaborative. As for the neighborhood messaging, I appreciate your insights and will definitely take it into consideration as we work on refining our approach. Thanks again for taking time to respond. I appreciate your partnership! Best, Joy Joy M. Pedersen, Ph.D. Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs | Dean of Students Office of the Dean of Students Student Affairs | California Polytechnic State University | San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 Pronouns - she, her, hers Why do pronouns matter? Embrace Your Unlimited Possibilities From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2024 10:52 PM To: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Subject: Re: DOS Halloween message Hi, Never a lost cause. I’ll share your feedback with the team. I know a lot of thought went into the plan. Thanks for sharing. Courtney From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:42 AM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: Re: DOS Halloween message Hi Courtney! Thanks for sharing. There is a lot of information in this and I wonder, with short attention spans we all have (no finger pointing here, for sure, myself included), if multiple emails might be more effective? Just thinking out loud. I am sure you, Joy and the PIO team have thought through all the angles. I also wonder, in looking at the offered “alternative events” near the bottom…there really isn’t anything offered on campus the night of Halloween. That seems like a good addition to me. Also, Friday night? Finally, from a public health perspective, I certainly appreciate the fentanyl/naloxone messaging’s prominent placement. The other safety messages are buried at the bottom though. Maybe all these should be together and more prominent? I think our RQN friends might also appreciate messaging, not only about increased fines, but also good neighbor relations…talk to your neighbors in advance if considering throwing a party, take the volume down after 10pm, etc. If these messages are a lost cause, let me know…maybe I am too old to know what sticks. Anyway, thanks. I know there’s been a lot of angst lately…and with party season ahead now and then in March, I know we have a lot of work, collective, to do. Happy to talk more if you want. Michelle From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:20:17 PM To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Joy Pederson <jmpeders@calpoly.edu>; Jessica Lyn Darin <darin@calpoly.edu> Subject: FW: DOS Halloween message This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Dear Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council Members, Please see the below message that was shared with all Cal Poly students earlier today in preparation for Halloween activities. As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. Gratefully, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From: Cal Poly Dean of Students <deanofstudents@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:49 AM To: Cody M. Fogh <cfogh@calpoly.edu> Subject: [Test] Let's celebrate smart this Halloween! Tips for a fun and safe weekend at Cal Poly. Hello Mustangs! Halloween is around the corner, and I know that many of you will celebrate with your fellow Mustangs. If you choose to celebrate, please take care of yourself and each other. Please take a moment to read this information to help you celebrate safely. Fentanyl: This dangerous and lethal synthetic opioid is being cut into much of the illegal drug supply. Narcan is a safe and lifesaving opioid antagonist available to all active Cal Poly students. Head to the Health Center Pharmacy or stop by the Health Center Lawn from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays to receive an overdose prevention kit. Learn how to help on the CDC website. Be Aware of Double-Fines Violations: The city enforces a safety enhancement zone or double-fine period for party-related violations. Be an Upstander: Wherever you choose to spend the weekend, be an Upstander — a proactive bystander who will take action to prevent harm to others. You can help prevent acts of hate and bias, sexual violence, and alcohol/drug-related injuries and overdose. If you witness or experience a bias incident, you can report it through the Bias Incident Reporting Form. Amnesty Protocol: Cal Poly’s amnesty protocol provides a mechanism that allows students to call for help without fear of consequences in medical emergencies or suspected medical emergencies. Avoid Cultural Appropriation: When picking out a Halloween costume, it is important to be aware of the costume’s cultural context and avoid cultural appropriation — adopting certain elements from another culture, which often plays into negative stereotypes and doesn’t consider cultural significance. Regardless of intent, cultural appropriation for the sake of a Halloween costume dehumanizes and demeans cultures and communities. Housing Guests: Visitors and guests of campus residents are not permitted to stay overnight in University Housing from 8 p.m. Oct. 24 to 8 a.m. Oct. 28 and 8 p.m. Oct. 31-8 a.m. to Nov. 3. Any guests should make plans to stay off campus. Personal Safety Resources Rave Guardian: Turn your smartphone into a personal safety device. Download the free app from the Apple Store or Google Play. Request a safety walk with Mustang Patrol by calling Cal Poly Police Dispatch at 805-756-2281 or through the Rave Guardian app. Mustang Shuttle runs from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. seven days a week. Download the app to track the shuttle locations and see accurate arrival times. Celebrate with On-Campus Events Party Smart Pregame, Thursdays 4-6 p.m. Get ready for “Halloweekend” with the final Party Smart Pregame for trick or treating, one last chance to win a costume, and the opportunity to learn about alcohol and other drug safety. Campus Health and Wellbeing will distribute free overdose prevention kits and refills and will offer training for those interested on how to use Narcan and its benefits, including reversing an opioid overdose. Fright Fest, Saturday, Oct. 26, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Rec Center. The event will include a DJ, roller skating, a Terror Truck, free food, a crate stacking competition at the Climbing Park, escape rooms, laser tag and more. The event is in partnership with Campus Health and Wellbeing. Halloween Neighborhood Clean-Up, Sunday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.- noon. Join the Center for Service in Action for a spooktacular neighborhood clean-up. Meet behind the Recreation Center at the intersection of Hathaway and Longview for trash bags, gloves and free doughnuts. RSVP on Cal Poly Now to join. Safer Halloweekend Recap Booth, Thursday, Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. Join Safer on the Health Center Lawn to talk about consent, boundaries and bystander intervention with Halloween-themed coloring, candy, stickers and giveaways. Annual Haunted House, Saturday, Nov. 2, 8-11 p.m. in the Cerro Vista Community Center. Additional safety tips If you choose to celebrate this weekend, please remember to: Plan for safe transportation. Stay with a friend. Don’t leave any drink unattended. Eat and stay hydrated. Less is more – stick to one alcoholic drink or less per hour. I hope you will make choices that uphold the values of The Mustang Way. The choices you make this Halloween are about personal responsibility and making good decisions for yourself but also embracing our responsibility to look out for each other as a community. Respectfully, Joy Pedersen, Ph.D. Dean of Students Cal Poly Admissions | 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 This message was sent to From:Joy M. Pedersen To:Shoresman, Michelle Subject:RE: DOS Halloween message Date:Monday, October 28, 2024 1:11:16 PM Joy M. Pedersen reacted to your message: From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2024 8:08:45 PM To: Joy M. Pedersen <jmpeders@calpoly.edu>; Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: RE: DOS Halloween message Thank YOU for acknowledging my suggestions. I know I am far for an expert on the best ways to communicate with this age group, nor am I an expert on how to engage them. But, I appreciate that we can continue to work together to support our community, students and non-student residents alike. Michelle From: Joy M. Pedersen <jmpeders@calpoly.edu> Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2024 7:14 AM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>; Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Subject: Re: DOS Halloween message Hi Michelle, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! I completely agree that the email was lengthy; and, we actually shortened it from previous years based on recommendations from our marketing and communications team. With the high volume of emails students already receive, we’re cautious about increasing the number of communications, but I appreciate your suggestion and will keep it in mind. Your question regarding programming on Halloween night is a great one. I'll pass that along to the High Risk Events Collaborative. As for the neighborhood messaging, I appreciate your insights and will definitely take it into consideration as we work on refining our approach. Thanks again for taking time to respond. I appreciate your partnership! Best, Joy Joy M. Pedersen, Ph.D. Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs | Dean of Students Office of the Dean of Students Student Affairs | California Polytechnic State University | San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 Pronouns - she, her, hers Why do pronouns matter? Embrace Your Unlimited Possibilities From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2024 10:52 PM To: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Subject: Re: DOS Halloween message Hi, Never a lost cause. I’ll share your feedback with the team. I know a lot of thought went into the plan. Thanks for sharing. Courtney From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:42 AM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: Re: DOS Halloween message Hi Courtney! Thanks for sharing. There is a lot of information in this and I wonder, with short attention spans we all have (no finger pointing here, for sure, myself included), if multiple emails might be more effective? Just thinking out loud. I am sure you, Joy and the PIO team have thought through all the angles. I also wonder, in looking at the offered “alternative events” near the bottom…there really isn’t anything offered on campus the night of Halloween. That seems like a good addition to me. Also, Friday night? Finally, from a public health perspective, I certainly appreciate the fentanyl/naloxone messaging’s prominent placement. The other safety messages are buried at the bottom though. Maybe all these should be together and more prominent? I think our RQN friends might also appreciate messaging, not only about increased fines, but also good neighbor relations…talk to your neighbors in advance if considering throwing a party, take the volume down after 10pm, etc. If these messages are a lost cause, let me know…maybe I am too old to know what sticks. Anyway, thanks. I know there’s been a lot of angst lately…and with party season ahead now and then in March, I know we have a lot of work, collective, to do. Happy to talk more if you want. Michelle From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:20:17 PM To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Joy Pederson <jmpeders@calpoly.edu>; Jessica Lyn Darin <darin@calpoly.edu> Subject: FW: DOS Halloween message This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Dear Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council Members, Please see the below message that was shared with all Cal Poly students earlier today in preparation for Halloween activities. As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. Gratefully, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From: Cal Poly Dean of Students <deanofstudents@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:49 AM To: Cody M. Fogh <cfogh@calpoly.edu> Subject: [Test] Let's celebrate smart this Halloween! Tips for a fun and safe weekend at Cal Poly. Hello Mustangs! Halloween is around the corner, and I know that many of you will celebrate with your fellow Mustangs. If you choose to celebrate, please take care of yourself and each other. Please take a moment to read this information to help you celebrate safely. Fentanyl: This dangerous and lethal synthetic opioid is being cut into much of the illegal drug supply. Narcan is a safe and lifesaving opioid antagonist available to all active Cal Poly students. Head to the Health Center Pharmacy or stop by the Health Center Lawn from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays to receive an overdose prevention kit. Learn how to help on the CDC website. Be Aware of Double-Fines Violations: The city enforces a safety enhancement zone or double-fine period for party-related violations. Be an Upstander: Wherever you choose to spend the weekend, be an Upstander — a proactive bystander who will take action to prevent harm to others. You can help prevent acts of hate and bias, sexual violence, and alcohol/drug-related injuries and overdose. If you witness or experience a bias incident, you can report it through the Bias Incident Reporting Form. Amnesty Protocol: Cal Poly’s amnesty protocol provides a mechanism that allows students to call for help without fear of consequences in medical emergencies or suspected medical emergencies. Avoid Cultural Appropriation: When picking out a Halloween costume, it is important to be aware of the costume’s cultural context and avoid cultural appropriation — adopting certain elements from another culture, which often plays into negative stereotypes and doesn’t consider cultural significance. Regardless of intent, cultural appropriation for the sake of a Halloween costume dehumanizes and demeans cultures and communities. Housing Guests: Visitors and guests of campus residents are not permitted to stay overnight in University Housing from 8 p.m. Oct. 24 to 8 a.m. Oct. 28 and 8 p.m. Oct. 31-8 a.m. to Nov. 3. Any guests should make plans to stay off campus. Personal Safety Resources Rave Guardian: Turn your smartphone into a personal safety device. Download the free app from the Apple Store or Google Play. Request a safety walk with Mustang Patrol by calling Cal Poly Police Dispatch at 805-756-2281 or through the Rave Guardian app. Mustang Shuttle runs from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. seven days a week. Download the app to track the shuttle locations and see accurate arrival times. Celebrate with On-Campus Events Party Smart Pregame, Thursdays 4-6 p.m. Get ready for “Halloweekend” with the final Party Smart Pregame for trick or treating, one last chance to win a costume, and the opportunity to learn about alcohol and other drug safety. Campus Health and Wellbeing will distribute free overdose prevention kits and refills and will offer training for those interested on how to use Narcan and its benefits, including reversing an opioid overdose. Fright Fest, Saturday, Oct. 26, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Rec Center. The event will include a DJ, roller skating, a Terror Truck, free food, a crate stacking competition at the Climbing Park, escape rooms, laser tag and more. The event is in partnership with Campus Health and Wellbeing. Halloween Neighborhood Clean-Up, Sunday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.- noon. Join the Center for Service in Action for a spooktacular neighborhood clean-up. Meet behind the Recreation Center at the intersection of Hathaway and Longview for trash bags, gloves and free doughnuts. RSVP on Cal Poly Now to join. Safer Halloweekend Recap Booth, Thursday, Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. Join Safer on the Health Center Lawn to talk about consent, boundaries and bystander intervention with Halloween-themed coloring, candy, stickers and giveaways. Annual Haunted House, Saturday, Nov. 2, 8-11 p.m. in the Cerro Vista Community Center. Additional safety tips If you choose to celebrate this weekend, please remember to: Plan for safe transportation. Stay with a friend. Don’t leave any drink unattended. Eat and stay hydrated. Less is more – stick to one alcoholic drink or less per hour. I hope you will make choices that uphold the values of The Mustang Way. The choices you make this Halloween are about personal responsibility and making good decisions for yourself but also embracing our responsibility to look out for each other as a community. Respectfully, Joy Pedersen, Ph.D. Dean of Students Cal Poly Admissions | 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 This message was sent to From:sclc-request@calpoly.edu on behalf of Tracy L. Watson To:sclc@calpoly.edu Subject:SCLC Meeting Packet #25-04, November 21, 2024 Date:Tuesday, November 19, 2024 2:19:23 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello SCLC, You will find this week's SCLC meeting packet in the link below. SCLC #25-04 November 21, 2024 Meeting Packet I would love to ask if you will be preparing a written report, that you send me a copy of it as this helps with composing the minutes for accuracy. Than you, see you on Thursday. Tracy Watson She/Her Administrative Assistant II, Student Government Associated Students, Inc. California Polytechnic State University 1 Grand Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0675 P: 805-756-1292 | F: 805-756-6166 asi.calpoly.edu Cal Poly sits on the traditional lands of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini have a documented presence in this area for over 10,000 years. The tiłhini peoples have stewarded their ancestral and unceded homelands which include all of the cities, communities, federal and state open spaces within the San Luis Obispo County region. These homelands extend East into the Carrizo Plains toward Kern County, South to the Santa Maria River, North to Ragged Point, and West beyond the ocean’s shoreline in an unbroken chain of lineage, kinship, and culture. From:McDonald, Whitney To:Dietrick, Christine; Hermann, Greg Subject:Weekly Update Date:Friday, November 22, 2024 6:38:53 PM Attachments:Local reporter fraternity and sorority questions.msg Good evening, Mayor and Council. Cal Poly response to Tribue reporter re fraternities – Attached is an email from Courtney Kienow with an update on a response they provided to a local reporter concerning fraternities. Timmi was also contacted by the same reporter and provided a summery of her discussion in an email to you all yesterday. Thank you, all, and I hope you have a wonderful fall weekend! Cheers, Whitney Whitney McDonald pronouns (she/hers) City Manager City Administration 990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934 E WMcDonal@slocity.org T 805.781.7114 C 805.550.8349 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:Shoresman, Michelle To:McDonald, Whitney Subject:RE: Weekly Update Date:Saturday, November 23, 2024 9:30:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png Thanks Whitney! Have a great weekend! I attended the SCLC meeting Thursday in Jan’s place and I learned some things that I don’t think I had quite as plainly heard before… 1. Chief Scott said we share names and addresses with Cal Poly after each weekend, of locations where there have been issues/parties. He implied that they share names regardless of whether or not they know that the perpetrators are cal poly students or not (because we would have really no way of knowing). The Cal Poly reps claimed that they follow-up on every one of the reports from PD that is a Poly student. That all seems amazing and surprising to me. I hadn’t heard of that level of cooperation before. Thanks and stay dry! Michelle From: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, November 22, 2024 6:39 PM To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org> Subject: Weekly Update Good evening, Mayor and Council. Cal Poly response to Tribue reporter re fraternities – Attached is an email from Courtney Kienow with an update on a response they provided to a local reporter concerning fraternities. Timmi was also contacted by the same reporter and provided a summery of her discussion in an email to you all yesterday. Thank you, all, and I hope you have a wonderful fall weekend! Cheers, Whitney Whitney McDonald pronouns (she/hers) City Manager City Administration 990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934 E WMcDonal@slocity.org T 805.781.7114 C 805.550.8349 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:James, Dillon To:Stewart, Erica A; Shoresman, Michelle; McDonald, Whitney; Collins, Scott; Scott, Rick; Horn, Matt Cc:Debra Arata; Purrington, Teresa Subject:December 5 City-University Meeting Agenda Date:Tuesday, December 3, 2024 5:01:59 PM Attachments:12-05-2024-City-University Agenda.pdf Good evening, Please find attached the agenda for the December 5 City-University meeting, taking place this Thursday at City Hall, beginning at noon. Please let me know if you have any questions before then. Thank you. Dillon James pronouns he/him/his Administration Executive Assistant City Administration 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E djames@slocity.org T 805.781.7123 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:James, Dillon To:Stewart, Erica A; Shoresman, Michelle; McDonald, Whitney; Collins, Scott; Scott, Rick; Horn, Matt Cc:Debra Arata; Purrington, Teresa Subject:Re: December 5 City-University Meeting Agenda Date:Wednesday, December 4, 2024 11:54:03 AM Good morning, all, Cal Poly requested some changes to their list of staff on the agenda. I have amended the agenda and the new version is linked below: 12-05-2024-City-University Agenda_Amended.pdf See you all at noon tomorrow! Dillon James pronouns he/him/his Administration Executive Assistant City Administration 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E djames@slocity.org T 805.781.7123 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: James, Dillon Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 5:01 PM To: Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org>; Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org>; McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Debra Arata <darata@calpoly.edu>; Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org> Subject: December 5 City-University Meeting Agenda Good evening, Please find attached the agenda for the December 5 City-University meeting, taking place this Thursday at City Hall, beginning at noon. Please let me know if you have any questions before then. Thank you. Dillon James pronouns he/him/his Administration Executive Assistant City Administration 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E djames@slocity.org T 805.781.7123 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:sclc-request@calpoly.edu on behalf of Tracy L. Watson To:sclc@calpoly.edu Subject:SCLC Meeting #25-05, January 16, 2025 Date:Tuesday, January 14, 2025 4:33:54 PM Attachments:SCLCPacket_25-05_1-16-25.pdf This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello SCLC, Please find the SCLC meeting packet for Thursday's meeting attached. Have a nice evening. Tracy Watson She/Her Administrative Assistant II, Student Government Associated Students, Inc. California Polytechnic State University 1 Grand Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0675 P: 805-756-1292 | F: 805-756-6166 asi.calpoly.edu Cal Poly sits on the traditional lands of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini have a documented presence in this area for over 10,000 years. The tiłhini peoples have stewarded their ancestral and unceded homelands which include all of the cities, communities, federal and state open spaces within the San Luis Obispo County region. These homelands extend East into the Carrizo Plains toward Kern County, South to the Santa Maria River, North to Ragged Point, and West beyond the ocean’s shoreline in an unbroken chain of lineage, kinship, and culture. From:Heather Gray To:Shoresman, Michelle; Josh Machamer; Dan Daniel Banfield; Erica A Stewart; Jennifer L. Haft; Jennifer L. Fanning; Molly B. Clark; Mike McCormick; Cody VanDorn; Alicia M. Doyle; Hermann, Greg; Kristin@fpacslo.org; Thomas A. McPherron; Milly Barizo; Andrea Castillo; Tammy L. Farrell; Nicole M. Pitman; Elliott N. Stava; Stewart, Erica A; Allison Ann Baird-James; Kate Murphy; Ryan Gruss; McDonald, Whitney; Chase Martin; Cc:Amy E. Miller Subject:CCPACC General Meeting This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ From:Heather Gray To:Shoresman, Michelle Cc:Ryan Gruss Subject:Welcome to the Central Coast Performing Arts Center Commission (CCPACC) Date:Wednesday, January 15, 2025 3:41:00 PM Attachments:2024-25 PAC Commission and subcommittes calendar for approved.pdf 2024-25 CCPACC Roster January 2025.pdf CCPACC Operating Agreement.pdf CCPACC Meeting Packet Oct 09 2024.pdf This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Michelle, Thank you for your willingness to serve on the CCPACC. We’re immensely lucky to have you! Attached are some documents to help you get acquainted with the commission: 1. 2024-45 CCPACC meeting schedule 2. 2024-25 CCPACC roster 3. Operating Agreement (This is currently being revised) 4. Most recent meeting packet I’ve just sent you the calendar invitations for the general meetings, and you’ll receive meeting packets the week before each meeting. Our next meeting is this Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 8:30 AM in the Founders room of the Performing Arts Center. We always have coffee, pastries, and printed materials for these meetings. Please let me know if you have any questions at all. Have a wonderful week! Best, Heather -- Heather Gray pronouns she/her/hers Administrative and Special Projects Coordinator Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo 1 Grand Avenue, Building 6 San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 office 805-756-7555 PACSLO.org Cal Poly is in tiłhini, the Place of the Full Moon. We gratefully acknowledge, respect, and thank yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini, Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region, in whose homelands we are guests. Learn more about Cal Poly’s land acknowledgement. From:Shoresman, Michelle on behalf of Heather Gray To:Michelle Shoresman; Shoresman, Michelle; Josh Machamer; McDonald, Whitney; Dan Daniel Banfield; Erica A Stewart; Jennifer L. Haft; Jennifer L. Fanning; Molly B. Clark; Mike McCormick; Cody VanDorn; Alicia M. Doyle; Hermann, Greg; Kristin@fpacslo.org; Amy E. Miller; Ryan Gruss; Kate Murphy; Thomas A. McPherron; Milly Barizo; Andrea Castillo; Tammy L. Farrell; Nicole M. Pitman; Elliott N. Stava; Stewart, Erica A; Allison Ann Baird-James; Chase Martin; Cc:Elizabeth Goolsby Subject:FW: CCPACC General Meeting -----Original Appointment----- From: Heather Gray <hgray05@calpoly.edu <mailto:hgray05@calpoly.edu> > Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 3:24 PM To: Heather Gray; Shoresman, Michelle; Josh Machamer; McDonald, Whitney; Dan Daniel Banfield; Erica A Stewart; Jennifer L. Haft; Jennifer L. Fanning; ; Molly B. Clark; Mike McCormick; Cody VanDorn; Alicia M. Doyle; Hermann, Greg; Kristin@fpacslo.org <mailto:Kristin@fpacslo.org> ; Amy E. Miller; Ryan Gruss; Kate Murphy; Thomas A. McPherron; Milly Barizo; Andrea Castillo; Tammy L. Farrell; Nicole M. Pitman; Elliott N. Stava; Stewart, Erica A; Allison Ann Baird-James; Chase Martin; Cc: Elizabeth Goolsby Subject: CCPACC General Meeting When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 8:30 AM-10:00 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada). Where: PAC Founders Room This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ From:Shoresman, Michelle on behalf of Heather Gray To:Michelle Shoresman; Shoresman, Michelle; Josh Machamer; Dan Daniel Banfield; Erica A Stewart; Jennifer L. Haft; Jennifer L. Fanning; Molly B. Clark; Mike McCormick; Cody VanDorn; Alicia M. Doyle; Hermann, Greg; Kristin@fpacslo.org; Thomas A. McPherron; Milly Barizo; Andrea Castillo; Tammy L. Farrell; Nicole M. Pitman; Elliott N. Stava; Stewart, Erica A; Allison Ann Baird-James; Kate Murphy; Ryan Gruss; McDonald, Whitney; Chase Martin; Cc:Amy E. Miller Subject:FW: CCPACC General Meeting -----Original Appointment----- From: Heather Gray <hgray05@calpoly.edu <mailto:hgray05@calpoly.edu> > Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 3:28 PM To: Heather Gray; Shoresman, Michelle; Josh Machamer; Dan Daniel Banfield; Erica A Stewart; Jennifer L. Haft; Jennifer L. Fanning; ; Molly B. Clark; Mike McCormick; Cody VanDorn; Alicia M. Doyle; Hermann, Greg; Kristin@fpacslo.org <mailto:Kristin@fpacslo.org> ; Thomas A. McPherron; Milly Barizo; Andrea Castillo; Tammy L. Farrell; Nicole M. Pitman; Elliott N. Stava; Stewart, Erica A; Allison Ann Baird-James; Kate Murphy; Ryan Gruss; McDonald, Whitney; Chase Martin; Cc: Amy E. Miller Subject: CCPACC General Meeting When: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 8:30 AM-10:00 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada). Where: PAC Founders Room This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ From:Ryan Gruss To:Josh Machamer; Dan Daniel Banfield; Jennifer L. Haft; Jennifer L. Fanning; Molly B. Clark; Hermann, Greg; Kate Murphy; Allison Ann Baird-James; Chase Martin; Cody VanDorn; McDonald, Whitney; Stewart, Erica A; Tom Strait; Mike McCormick; Alicia M. Doyle; Shoresman, Michelle Cc:Kristin Hoover; Cindy Ann Pilg; Milly Barizo; Nicole M. Pitman; Thomas A. McPherron; Andrea Castillo; Elliott N. Stava; Heather Gray; Tammy L. Farrell Subject:PAC Commission Meeting Reminder and Packet Date:Thursday, January 30, 2025 2:00:56 PM Attachments:CCPACC Packet - February 5.pdf This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.Hi PAC Commission Members and Staff,The meeting minutes from our last meeting in October and the agenda and commissionpacket for the upcoming meeting are attached. We will be meeting in the Founders Room at the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday,February 5 at 8:30AM. We will have coffee and pastries ready for you.We hope to see you there! Ryan GrussDirector - Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo & Spanos StadiumCal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CAOffice: 805-756-2790 Cell: 805-458-5232 PACSLO.org From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:McDonald, Whitney; Collins, Scott; Hermann, Greg; Scott, Rick; Tuggle, Todd; Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Horn, Matt Subject:FW: Budget Update Date:Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:59:25 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Mayor Stewart, SLO City Councilmembers, and SLO City leaders, I am writing to share with you the below note President Armstrong shared with the campus community this morning. In it, you will see that the proposed state budget includes a 7.95% ongoing reduction to CSU funding, which, if not reversed, will negatively impact student services, academics, and operations across the system. At Cal Poly, this reduction compounds existing budget challenges, prompting efficiency measures and strategic planning to minimize disruptions while maintaining the university’s commitment to growth and student success. Please reach out anytime if you have questions. Thank you. Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu <PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu> Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM To: Subject: Budget Update Office of the President Dear Campus Community: I would like to provide you with an important budget update. State In January, Gov. Newsom presented his preliminary state budget proposal, which includes a 7.95% ongoing reduction to the California State University (CSU) and a deferral of compact funding. Despite these cuts, the administration expects the CSU to continue to make progress on compact goals, including a 1% enrollment increase. The proposal also points to the expectation of continued growth but defers funding for growth for at least two years. The full budget proposal can be found here (ebudget.ca.gov). This proposal, if passed, will be extremely detrimental to the CSU and Cal Poly. CSU The CSU is facing a $375 million ongoing state budget cut for fiscal year 2025-26 – funding equivalent to supporting approximately 36,000 students. If not revised, the proposed 7.95% cut for next year will negatively impact students across the system in significant ways. At this point in the budget cycle, the CSU and Cal Poly are communicating our strong concerns to the state legislature that a 7.95% cut will negatively impact the university system and students. This proposed reduction will impact academics, student services, course offerings, campus operations, and the CSU workforce – ultimately jeopardizing recent gains in graduation rates and enrollment. It will also reduce the system’s positive impact on our state’s economy. We need everyone to pull together in one voice to reverse the cuts and provide funding for the CSU to grow and support our state’s economy. Cal Poly Given budget uncertainties, it is imperative – now more than ever – that Cal Poly deliver on its enrollment growth plans. Our path to enrollment growth has included a temporary planned budget deficit as we grow California student enrollment upon the request of the CSU. This also includes a disproportionate growth in resident versus nonresident students and planning for growth as we renovate space vacated by the opening of Mustang Business Park and the soon to be completed renovation of Kennedy Library. Other impacts to our university budget include our contribution of the majority of the investment for the much needed and deserved annual 5% GSI/MSI increases over the last two years. Finally, we have experienced increases in utilities, food, supplies and regulatory costs. Consequently, the planned reduction of $24.2 million in state funding to Cal Poly comes at a difficult time and significantly compounds our budgeted deficit. To help address the planned reduction, we are taking the following actions: Senior Vice President Allison Baird-James and Vice President Jessica Darin are continuing to develop staffing plans for an Office of Effectiveness and Efficiency, which will be led by Vice President Darin. In the short term, Senior Vice President Baird-James and her team are initiating projects and collaborating with vice presidents and other leaders to identify and implement efficiency-enhancing technologies across the university. Our faculty and staff are our most important assets in serving students. It is our strong desire to avoid potential layoffs by engaging in efficiency exercises and practices across the university. However, this could change if the CSU is not successful in rolling back this reduction. I realize that this possibility is unsettling, and I pledge that we are doing all we can to avoid potential layoffs. As president, I am asking all vice presidents and leaders to review ways to capture efficiencies when positions are open – including the review of all searches in progress. For example, can we handle this work in another way, or can we integrate positions? Effective immediately, all MPP positions (new, vacant and refilled) require justification and advance approval from the university before posting. We will continue to leverage our reserves strategically. Despite these challenges, we remain committed to enrollment growth, which not only provides students with additional access to our highly sought-after programs but also enhances the university’s long-term financial stability. We will continue with our focus on efficiency and effectiveness to reduce expenses while maintaining our core mission. As you heard me say during Fall Convocation, Cal Poly graduates are in great demand and growth is key to our future. In fact, growth is now more important than ever. We will provide updates as the state budget unfolds. In May, Gov. Newsom will announce a revision to his state budget with the goal of a signed budget by the end of June. Thank you for all you do to make Cal Poly an amazing university. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2025 California Polytechnic State University From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:RE: Budget Update Date:Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:45:00 PM Attachments:image003.png What does MPP stand for, in the context of positions…about ¾ of the way down the email? I’m guessing it’s not Masters of Public Policy, like the degree. From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:59 AM To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Budget Update This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Mayor Stewart, SLO City Councilmembers, and SLO City leaders, I am writing to share with you the below note President Armstrong shared with the campus community this morning. In it, you will see that the proposed state budget includes a 7.95% ongoing reduction to CSU funding, which, if not reversed, will negatively impact student services, academics, and operations across the system. At Cal Poly, this reduction compounds existing budget challenges, prompting efficiency measures and strategic planning to minimize disruptions while maintaining the university’s commitment to growth and student success. Please reach out anytime if you have questions. Thank you. Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu <PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu> Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM To: Subject: Budget Update Office of the President Dear Campus Community: I would like to provide you with an important budget update. State In January, Gov. Newsom presented his preliminary state budget proposal, which includes a 7.95% ongoing reduction to the California State University (CSU) and a deferral of compact funding. Despite these cuts, the administration expects the CSU to continue to make progress on compact goals, including a 1% enrollment increase. The proposal also points to the expectation of continued growth but defers funding for growth for at least two years. The full budget proposal can be found here (ebudget.ca.gov). This proposal, if passed, will be extremely detrimental to the CSU and Cal Poly. CSU The CSU is facing a $375 million ongoing state budget cut for fiscal year 2025-26 – funding equivalent to supporting approximately 36,000 students. If not revised, the proposed 7.95% cut for next year will negatively impact students across the system in significant ways. At this point in the budget cycle, the CSU and Cal Poly are communicating our strong concerns to the state legislature that a 7.95% cut will negatively impact the university system and students. This proposed reduction will impact academics, student services, course offerings, campus operations, and the CSU workforce – ultimately jeopardizing recent gains in graduation rates and enrollment. It will also reduce the system’s positive impact on our state’s economy. We need everyone to pull together in one voice to reverse the cuts and provide funding for the CSU to grow and support our state’s economy. Cal Poly Given budget uncertainties, it is imperative – now more than ever – that Cal Poly deliver on its enrollment growth plans. Our path to enrollment growth has included a temporary planned budget deficit as we grow California student enrollment upon the request of the CSU. This also includes a disproportionate growth in resident versus nonresident students and planning for growth as we renovate space vacated by the opening of Mustang Business Park and the soon to be completed renovation of Kennedy Library. Other impacts to our university budget include our contribution of the majority of the investment for the much needed and deserved annual 5% GSI/MSI increases over the last two years. Finally, we have experienced increases in utilities, food, supplies and regulatory costs. Consequently, the planned reduction of $24.2 million in state funding to Cal Poly comes at a difficult time and significantly compounds our budgeted deficit. To help address the planned reduction, we are taking the following actions: Senior Vice President Allison Baird-James and Vice President Jessica Darin are continuing to develop staffing plans for an Office of Effectiveness and Efficiency, which will be led by Vice President Darin. In the short term, Senior Vice President Baird- James and her team are initiating projects and collaborating with vice presidents and other leaders to identify and implement efficiency-enhancing technologies across the university. Our faculty and staff are our most important assets in serving students. It is our strong desire to avoid potential layoffs by engaging in efficiency exercises and practices across the university. However, this could change if the CSU is not successful in rolling back this reduction. I realize that this possibility is unsettling, and I pledge that we are doing all we can to avoid potential layoffs. As president, I am asking all vice presidents and leaders to review ways to capture efficiencies when positions are open – including the review of all searches in progress. For example, can we handle this work in another way, or can we integrate positions? Effective immediately, all MPP positions (new, vacant and refilled) require justification and advance approval from the university before posting. We will continue to leverage our reserves strategically. Despite these challenges, we remain committed to enrollment growth, which not only provides students with additional access to our highly sought-after programs but also enhances the university’s long-term financial stability. We will continue with our focus on efficiency and effectiveness to reduce expenses while maintaining our core mission. As you heard me say during Fall Convocation, Cal Poly graduates are in great demand and growth is key to our future. In fact, growth is now more important than ever. We will provide updates as the state budget unfolds. In May, Gov. Newsom will announce a revision to his state budget with the goal of a signed budget by the end of June. Thank you for all you do to make Cal Poly an amazing university. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2025 California Polytechnic State University From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:Shoresman, Michelle Subject:Re: Budget Update Date:Friday, February 7, 2025 5:42:01 AM Attachments:image003.png Ha ha. Right. It’s the management classification of certain employees: management personnel plan. I’m an MPP, for example. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 6, 2025, at 9:45 PM, Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> wrote: What does MPP stand for, in the context of positions…about ¾ of the way down the email? I’m guessing it’s not Masters of Public Policy, like the degree. From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:59 AM To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Budget Update This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Mayor Stewart, SLO City Councilmembers, and SLO City leaders, I am writing to share with you the below note President Armstrong shared with the campus community this morning. In it, you will see that the proposed state budget includes a 7.95% ongoing reduction to CSU funding, which, if not reversed, will negatively impact student services, academics, and operations across the system. At Cal Poly, this reduction compounds existing budget challenges, prompting efficiency measures and strategic planning to minimize disruptions while maintaining the university’s commitment to growth and student success. Please reach out anytime if you have questions. Thank you. Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu <image001.jpg> From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff- request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu <PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu> Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM To: Subject: Budget Update <image003.png> Office of the President Dear Campus Community: I would like to provide you with an important budget update. State In January, Gov. Newsom presented his preliminary state budget proposal, which includes a 7.95% ongoing reduction to the California State University (CSU) and a deferral of compact funding. Despite these cuts, the administration expects the CSU to continue to make progress on compact goals, including a 1% enrollment increase. The proposal also points to the expectation of continued growth but defers funding for growth for at least two years. The full budget proposal can be found here (ebudget.ca.gov). This proposal, if passed, will be extremely detrimental to the CSU and Cal Poly. CSU The CSU is facing a $375 million ongoing state budget cut for fiscal year 2025-26 – funding equivalent to supporting approximately 36,000 students. If not revised, the proposed 7.95% cut for next year will negatively impact students across the system in significant ways. At this point in the budget cycle, the CSU and Cal Poly are communicating our strong concerns to the state legislature that a 7.95% cut will negatively impact the university system and students. This proposed reduction will impact academics, student services, course offerings, campus operations, and the CSU workforce – ultimately jeopardizing recent gains in graduation rates and enrollment. It will also reduce the system’s positive impact on our state’s economy. We need everyone to pull together in one voice to reverse the cuts and provide funding for the CSU to grow and support our state’s economy. Cal Poly Given budget uncertainties, it is imperative – now more than ever – that Cal Poly deliver on its enrollment growth plans. Our path to enrollment growth has included a temporary planned budget deficit as we grow California student enrollment upon the request of the CSU. This also includes a disproportionate growth in resident versus nonresident students and planning for growth as we renovate space vacated by the opening of Mustang Business Park and the soon to be completed renovation of Kennedy Library. Other impacts to our university budget include our contribution of the majority of the investment for the much needed and deserved annual 5% GSI/MSI increases over the last two years. Finally, we have experienced increases in utilities, food, supplies and regulatory costs. Consequently, the planned reduction of $24.2 million in state funding to Cal Poly comes at a difficult time and significantly compounds our budgeted deficit. To help address the planned reduction, we are taking the following actions: Senior Vice President Allison Baird-James and Vice President Jessica Darin are continuing to develop staffing plans for an Office of Effectiveness and Efficiency, which will be led by Vice President Darin. In the short term, Senior Vice President Baird-James and her team are initiating projects and collaborating with vice presidents and other leaders to identify and implement efficiency-enhancing technologies across the university. Our faculty and staff are our most important assets in serving students. It is our strong desire to avoid potential layoffs by engaging in efficiency exercises and practices across the university. However, this could change if the CSU is not successful in rolling back this reduction. I realize that this possibility is unsettling, and I pledge that we are doing all we can to avoid potential layoffs. As president, I am asking all vice presidents and leaders to review ways to capture efficiencies when positions are open – including the review of all searches in progress. For example, can we handle this work in another way, or can we integrate positions? Effective immediately, all MPP positions (new, vacant and refilled) require justification and advance approval from the university before posting. We will continue to leverage our reserves strategically. Despite these challenges, we remain committed to enrollment growth, which not only provides students with additional access to our highly sought-after programs but also enhances the university’s long-term financial stability. We will continue with our focus on efficiency and effectiveness to reduce expenses while maintaining our core mission. As you heard me say during Fall Convocation, Cal Poly graduates are in great demand and growth is key to our future. In fact, growth is now more important than ever. We will provide updates as the state budget unfolds. In May, Gov. Newsom will announce a revision to his state budget with the goal of a signed budget by the end of June. Thank you for all you do to make Cal Poly an amazing university. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2025 California Polytechnic State University From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:RE: Budget Update Date:Friday, February 7, 2025 8:03:00 AM Got it. Thanks From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Friday, February 7, 2025 5:42 AM To: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Budget Update Ha ha. Right. It’s the management classification of certain employees: management personnel plan. I’m an MPP, for example. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 6, 2025, at 9:45 PM, Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> wrote: What does MPP stand for, in the context of positions…about ¾ of the way down the email? I’m guessing it’s not Masters of Public Policy, like the degree. From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:59 AM To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Budget Update This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Mayor Stewart, SLO City Councilmembers, and SLO City leaders, I am writing to share with you the below note President Armstrong shared with the campus community this morning. In it, you will see that the proposed state budget includes a 7.95% ongoing reduction to CSU funding, which, if not reversed, will negatively impact student services, academics, and operations across the system. At Cal Poly, this reduction compounds existing budget challenges, prompting efficiency measures and strategic planning to minimize disruptions while maintaining the university’s commitment to growth and student success. Please reach out anytime if you have questions. Thank you. Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu <image001.jpg> From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff- request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu <PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu> Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM To: Subject: Budget Update <image003.png> Office of the President Dear Campus Community: I would like to provide you with an important budget update. State In January, Gov. Newsom presented his preliminary state budget proposal, which includes a 7.95% ongoing reduction to the California State University (CSU) and a deferral of compact funding. Despite these cuts, the administration expects the CSU to continue to make progress on compact goals, including a 1% enrollment increase. The proposal also points to the expectation of continued growth but defers funding for growth for at least two years. The full budget proposal can be found here (ebudget.ca.gov). This proposal, if passed, will be extremely detrimental to the CSU and Cal Poly. CSU The CSU is facing a $375 million ongoing state budget cut for fiscal year 2025-26 – funding equivalent to supporting approximately 36,000 students. If not revised, the proposed 7.95% cut for next year will negatively impact students across the system in significant ways. At this point in the budget cycle, the CSU and Cal Poly are communicating our strong concerns to the state legislature that a 7.95% cut will negatively impact the university system and students. This proposed reduction will impact academics, student services, course offerings, campus operations, and the CSU workforce – ultimately jeopardizing recent gains in graduation rates and enrollment. It will also reduce the system’s positive impact on our state’s economy. We need everyone to pull together in one voice to reverse the cuts and provide funding for the CSU to grow and support our state’s economy. Cal Poly Given budget uncertainties, it is imperative – now more than ever – that Cal Poly deliver on its enrollment growth plans. Our path to enrollment growth has included a temporary planned budget deficit as we grow California student enrollment upon the request of the CSU. This also includes a disproportionate growth in resident versus nonresident students and planning for growth as we renovate space vacated by the opening of Mustang Business Park and the soon to be completed renovation of Kennedy Library. Other impacts to our university budget include our contribution of the majority of the investment for the much needed and deserved annual 5% GSI/MSI increases over the last two years. Finally, we have experienced increases in utilities, food, supplies and regulatory costs. Consequently, the planned reduction of $24.2 million in state funding to Cal Poly comes at a difficult time and significantly compounds our budgeted deficit. To help address the planned reduction, we are taking the following actions: 1. Senior Vice President Allison Baird-James and Vice President Jessica Darin are continuing to develop staffing plans for an Office of Effectiveness and Efficiency, which will be led by Vice President Darin. In the short term, Senior Vice President Baird-James and her team are initiating projects and collaborating with vice presidents and other leaders to identify and implement efficiency-enhancing technologies across the university. 2. Our faculty and staff are our most important assets in serving students. It is our strong desire to avoid potential layoffs by engaging in efficiency exercises and practices across the university. However, this could change if the CSU is not successful in rolling back this reduction. I realize that this possibility is unsettling, and I pledge that we are doing all we can to avoid potential layoffs. 3. As president, I am asking all vice presidents and leaders to review ways to capture efficiencies when positions are open – including the review of all searches in progress. For example, can we handle this work in another way, or can we integrate positions? Effective immediately, all MPP positions (new, vacant and refilled) require justification and advance approval from the university before posting. 4. We will continue to leverage our reserves strategically. Despite these challenges, we remain committed to enrollment growth, which not only provides students with additional access to our highly sought-after programs but also enhances the university’s long-term financial stability. We will continue with our focus on efficiency and effectiveness to reduce expenses while maintaining our core mission. As you heard me say during Fall Convocation, Cal Poly graduates are in great demand and growth is key to our future. In fact, growth is now more important than ever. We will provide updates as the state budget unfolds. In May, Gov. Newsom will announce a revision to his state budget with the goal of a signed budget by the end of June. Thank you for all you do to make Cal Poly an amazing university. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2025 California Polytechnic State University From:sclc-request@calpoly.edu on behalf of Tracy L. Watson To:sclc@calpoly.edu Subject:SCLC Meeting #25-06, February 20, 2025 Date:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 1:05:56 PM Attachments:Outlook-cb0bzvu0.png SCLCPacket_25-06_2-20-25.pdf This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello SCLC, Attached, please find the SCLC meeting packet for Thursday's meeting. See you there. Tracy Watson She/Her Administrative Assistant II, Student Government Associated Students, Inc. California Polytechnic State University 1 Grand Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0675 P: 805-756-1292 | F: 805-756-6166 asi.calpoly.edu Cal Poly sits on the traditional lands of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini have a documented presence in this area for over 10,000 years. The tiłhini peoples have stewarded their ancestral and unceded homelands which include all of the cities, communities, federal and state open spaces within the San Luis Obispo County region. These homelands extend East into the Carrizo Plains toward Kern County, South to the Santa Maria River, North to Ragged Point, and West beyond the ocean’s shoreline in an unbroken chain of lineage, kinship, and culture. From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:McDonald, Whitney; Collins, Scott; Hermann, Greg; Tuggle, Todd; Scott, Rick; Horn, Matt; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) Cc:Stewart, Erica A; Francis, Emily; Marx, Jan; Shoresman, Michelle; Boswell, Mike Subject:FW: St. Patrick"s Day 2025 Date:Thursday, February 20, 2025 3:57:15 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council Members, Please see the note below regarding Saint Patrick’s Day planning efforts that was shared with the campus community earlier this week. This is part of a broad-reaching communications plan strategically focused on students, staff, faculty, alumni, parents and other campus partners and institutions. As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Courtney From: state-cp-mpp-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-mpp-request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of eoc@calpoly.edu <eoc@calpoly.edu> Date: Monday, February 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM To: asi-employees@calpoly.edu <asi-employees@calpoly.edu>, cpc- employees@calpoly.edu <cpc-employees@calpoly.edu>, state-cp-staff@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff@calpoly.edu>, state-cp-faculty@calpoly.edu <state-cp- faculty@calpoly.edu>, state-cp-employees@calpoly.edu <state-cp- employees@calpoly.edu>, state-cp-mpp@calpoly.edu <state-cp-mpp@calpoly.edu> Subject: St. Patrick's Day 2025 Emergency Operations Center St. Patrick's Day 2025 Dear Cal Poly employees, We are writing to you today to call your attention to the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday, associated activities anticipated to take place on and near our campus, and an alternative event that university has planned in hopes of giving our students a safer outlet to celebrate. Recent years have seen St. Patrick’s Day-related celebrations on campus and in nearby neighborhoods — with large crowds gathering and some individuals taking part in behavior that was destructive to private or university property and potentially unsafe for themselves and their peers. This year, Cal Poly and the city are working closely together to implement programmatic and policy changes to address these concerns, and the university is planning alternative programming for students with safety in mind. The university’s Emergency Operations Center is activated through St. Patrick’s Day and is managing the university’s response. A full listing of Cal Poly’s policy and programming changes related to the St. Patrick’s Day weekend is available online on our Dean of Students’ website, along with additional information about the how the city will be addressing partiers off campus. Please see: https://deanofstudents.calpoly.edu/dont-test-your-luck. A significant element is Morning On the Green — A Mustang Music Festival, a planned concert and celebration Saturday, March 15, at the lower sports complex. Set to run 4 to 9 a.m., this event is intended to give students a safe place to celebrate on campus and outside of the nearby neighborhoods, where large, early morning gatherings have caused considerable problems for residents in recent years. Students can enjoy music, food and fun, all at a lower risk of harming themselves or violating campus and city laws. Free tickets are available to Cal Poly students, who may bring up to two guests apiece (who do not need to be students). More details on this and other associated events will be included as available on the Dean of Students page linked above. We understand this event may conflict with other programs or events planned on campus that day. If you or anyone in your office has an event planned that may be impacted, please let the EOC know immediately at dem@calpoly.edu so that we can work with you on mitigation. As also detailed on the Dean of Students’ page, the university is implementing several changes for the St. Patrick’s Day weekend aimed at tamping down on vandalism and damage seen in University Housing and other areas on and off campus in past years. These include: A no-guest policy in all University Housing facilities March 13-18. Student residents' ID's will be checked at all Housing entrances, and all non- residents (even those from other halls or complexes on campus) will be required to leave. No sale of overnight guest parking permits during that time. Doubling of charges for all damage incurred in Housing facilities. There will be additional police officers on duty assisting CPPD throughout the weekend — both at the March 15 concert and throughout campus. Violations of the law and university policy will not be tolerated. Meanwhile, San Luis Obispo Police also are planning maximum law enforcement presence during the weekend, with additional officers augmenting the city’s police force. In addition, the city is implementing its double-fine Safety Enhancement Zone throughout early March. And all crimes and violations by Cal Poly students off campus will be reported to the university’s Student Rights and Responsibilities for investigation and possible sanctions. Students are receiving similar information in a note from Interim Dean of Students David Groom. And you will see further communications about St. Patrick’s Day and the university’s alternative event in your email, on social media and throughout campus over the coming days and weeks. Additional details and links to more information about these and other changes are available on the Dean of Students’ page, which will be updated as additional information becomes available between now and St. Patrick’s Day. Please share this message with anyone in your area who may need to know about this information. And please reach out to the EOC with any questions at dem@calpoly.edu. Anthony J. Knight Executive Director, Public Safety 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 | www.calpoly.edu © 2020 Cal Poly | Privacy Notice From:sclc-request@calpoly.edu on behalf of Tracy L. Watson To:sclc@calpoly.edu Subject:Fw: St. Patrick"s Day Marketing Date:Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:52:28 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png Outlook-2dajuspg.png SLO016 - St Pats 2025 No SP 11x17 PRINT.pdf This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. St. Patrick's Day poster sent on behalf of Christine Wallace. Tracy Watson She/Her Administrative Assistant II, Student Government Associated Students, Inc. California Polytechnic State University 1 Grand Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0675 P: 805-756-1292 | F: 805-756-6166 asi.calpoly.edu Cal Poly sits on the traditional lands of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini have a documented presence in this area for over 10,000 years. The tiłhini peoples have stewarded their ancestral and unceded homelands which include all of the cities, communities, federal and state open spaces within the San Luis Obispo County region. These homelands extend East into the Carrizo Plains toward Kern County, South to the Santa Maria River, North to Ragged Point, and West beyond the ocean’s shoreline in an unbroken chain of lineage, kinship, and culture. From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:32 AM To: Tracy L. Watson <twatson@calpoly.edu> Subject: for distribution to SCLC Hi Tracy, Could you please share this out to the SCLC email group? Many thanks, Christine Wallace Police Public Affairs Manager Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E cwallace@slocity.org T 805.781.7186 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and/or privileged material. Any review, re-transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:McDonald, Whitney; Collins, Scott; Hermann, Greg; Scott, Rick; Tuggle, Todd; Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Horn, Matt; Szentesi, Whit; Wallace, Christine; Mickel, Fred Subject:FW: Amplified Sound @ Cal Poly: early March 15th Date:Monday, March 3, 2025 11:04:05 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council SLO City Council: Please see the message below that I just shared with our distribution list of Cal Poly neighbors and community members. We’re posting on social as well. Anything you can do to help us spread the word about this potential impact would be appreciated. Thanks. Courtney From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Date: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: Amplified Sound @ Cal Poly: early March 15th Dear SLO Community members and Cal Poly neighbors: Cal Poly would like you to be aware that we will host an on-campus event for students from 4 to 9 a.m. Saturday, March 15. This event will feature amplified music as part of a coordinated effort to provide students with a safe celebration space and reduce disruptive St. Patrick’s Day gatherings in nearby neighborhoods. We anticipate that the noise may be heard in some San Luis Obispo neighborhoods, depending on the wind, cloud cover and other factors. While we recognize that this event will be held in the early hours and generate some noise, the program is designed to minimize impacts on surrounding areas by keeping students on campus and out of residential streets. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure a safe and respectful St. Patrick's Day weekend for our community. If you have any questions about Cal Poly’s planning efforts around this holiday, in coordination with the City of SLO, please see the Dean of Student’s web page. Sincerely, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu In this special edition of the Roundup, find out the breaking news about the early-morning campus concert Cal Poly is putting on as a deterrent from St. Fratty's. MUSTANG NEWS From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:McDonald, Whitney; Hermann, Greg; Collins, Scott; Scott, Rick; Tuggle, Todd; Wallace, Christine Subject:FW: St. Fratty"s concert headliners announced Date:Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:19:23 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Hi, The headliners for the March 15th alternative event are included below! Thanks. Courtney From: Mustang News <info@mustangnews.net> Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: St. Fratty's concert headliners announced Galantis, Zhu to headline Cal Poly’s St. Patrick’s Day on-campus event Story by Matthew Ho, Archana Pisupati and Amelia Wu Swedish EDM opening act Galantis and American EDM artist Zhu are set to headline Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green – A Mustang Music Festival, according to the Cal Poly ticketing website. Tickets go on sale at noon today. The free event will take place from 4:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, at the Cal Poly Sports Complex Lower Fields for students 18 and older. Students are allowed to bring one guest with their ticket purchase. They are not required to be a Cal Poly Student. READ MORE ON MUSTANG NEWS Related - Cal Poly and SLO shift from St. Fratty’s containment to prevention - Cal Poly to host on-campus St. Patrick’s Day event in place of St. Fratty’s block party - Cal Poly has a destructive partying problem: Greek life is not to blame Visit mustangnews.net to stay up to date on all Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo news and events. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preference here. Header art by Brandon Schwartz Format by Morgan Fitzgerald This email was sent to ckienow@calpoly.edu why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Mustang Media Group · 1 Grand Ave. · San Luis Obispo, California 93407 · USA ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:McDonald, Whitney; Hermann, Greg; Collins, Scott Subject:FW: Follow-Up on Budget and Organizational Changes Date:Friday, March 7, 2025 8:53:49 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Mayor Stewart and Council Members: Please see the below update from President Armstrong covering many organizational changes taking place at Cal Poly. As always, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions. Courtney From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu <PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu> Date: Friday, March 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM To: Subject: Follow-Up on Budget and Organizational Changes Office of the President Dear Campus Community: I am writing to follow up on my budget email from earlier this month. As you know, we are living in unprecedented times, which require bold and strategic action. Despite these challenges, I remain incredibly optimistic about the future of Cal Poly and confident in the strength of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters. Our university is well-positioned to fulfill its mission and build upon its success, even in turbulent times. Cal Poly has long relied upon its Learn by Doing philosophy, and now is the time to double down on that approach. As a residential campus, we must remain committed to hands-on learning while also focusing on operational excellence. To protect the academic mission of the university, we must continually assess our administrative structure to ensure it supports rather than hinders our goals. As Cal Poly evolves, our administrative framework must also adapt to best serve our faculty, staff and students. With that in mind, I am announcing the following organizational changes and efficiencies to create better alignment in many of our business processes across campus. All impacted individuals and divisions have been informed, as it is essential to engage directly with those affected to address questions and concerns. Organizational Changes Student Affairs & Strategic Enrollment Management The divisions of Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management will be unified under a single vice president, Terrance Harris, effective no later than July 1, 2025. In this new role, Terrance will report directly to me. This alignment will bring together two outstanding divisions that work in tandem to support student success. The change will allow us to fully benefit from having a single division oversee the entire lifecycle from student prospect to graduate. The new division’s name will be determined through a collaborative process led by Terrance Harris and Cindy Villa. I want to express my deep appreciation to Terrance for stepping into this expanded role. I am equally grateful to Cindy for her dedication in delaying her retirement to serve as interim vice president of Student Affairs over the past few months. Additionally, Cindy has agreed to continue in a part-time capacity during the transition, providing critical support to the division and Terrance. Research As we look forward, the Division of Research will be integrated into Academic Affairs no later than July 1, 2025. In addition, Research will no longer be led by a vice president-level position (currently only two CSU campuses have vice presidents for research). These changes are not a reflection of diminished importance, but rather a strategic step to create greater efficiencies, while better aligning research with academic priorities and ensuring its continued growth and impact. When the Division of Research and Economic Development was established several years ago, it laid the foundation for many successes. Since then, our economic development efforts have expanded significantly, particularly externally, leading much of this work to be incorporated into the Office of the President. In partnership with Academic Affairs and Administration and Finance, Interim Vice President for Research Dawn Neill will collaborate with Huron Consulting, a management consulting firm specializing in higher education, who will provide a third-party assessment focused on efficient operations while continuing to support and elevate research and the Teacher Scholar Model. It bears repeating that research remains critical to advancing the Teacher Scholar Model and strengthening Learn by Doing. At the same time, Cal Poly does not aspire to R1 or R2 Carnegie Classification, nor does the university seek to offer PhD programs. I want to express my gratitude to Dawn Neill for her leadership to the Division of Research and through this transition. Alignment Initiatives (Efficiency and Effectiveness) Housing Operations Earlier this academic year, Allison Baird-James and Cindy Villa met with our housing team to announce the realignment of operations under the Division of Administration and Finance effective July 1, 2025. While residential life and student success programs will remain within Student Affairs (or the newly named division), operational and financial functions related to housing will shift to Administration and Finance. Payroll In late January, Payroll transitioned to University Personnel’s Human Resources unit. This new structure provides more efficient (end-to-end processes) management of day-to-day operations together within one management team. In addition to improved alignment of objectives and strategies, this change will ensure greater effectiveness and further enhance customer service in addition to supporting the newly created Employee Shared Services Center on campus. Maritime Academy & Cal Poly As we continue integrating the California State University Maritime Academy with Cal Poly, we are expanding our geographical and academic responsibilities across the four Pacific-facing states (Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon), Guam and Samoa. To strengthen relationships with governmental and private entities associated with the maritime industries, Bill Britton will serve as Executive Director of the Solano Campus and Maritime Academy Initiatives, under the leadership of Vice President Jessica Darin and the soon-to-be-named Vice President/CEO of the Cal Poly Solano campus. Noyce School of Applied Computing The Digital Transformation Hub (DxHub, powered by AWS) and the Cybersecurity Institute (CCI), along with several of their signature programs (e.g. Cleared for Success and the Cal Poly 5G Innovation Lab) will now be administratively housed within the Noyce School of Applied Computing effective July 1, 2025. These are initiatives Bill Britton shepherded, prior to assuming responsibilities associated with the Maritime Integration. Dustin DeBrum and the teams with DxHub and CCI will transition to the school under the leadership of Chris Lupo. This strategic realignment will allow for greater synergies and efficiency in support of student success. This strategic realignment will allow for greater synergies with efforts and partnerships already underway in the College of Engineering consistent with our commitment to Learn by Doing, student success and workforce development. This Spring, Provost Jackson-Elmoore will be collaborating with Chris Lupo and Bob Crockett to provide opportunities for engagement on ways in which this more intentional coupling of the DxHub and CCI with the College of Engineering and Noyce School of Applied Computing can continue to drive innovation and provide academic opportunities. Athletics Cal Poly Athletics announced today that Cal Poly’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs will be discontinued effective immediately. While this is disappointing news to share, the financial realities made the decision unavoidable. Cal Poly Director of Athletics Don Oberhelman met with the impacted student-athletes, coaches and staff to share this news. While the Swimming and Diving program is discontinued, student-athletes that were in the program will have their scholarships and commitments honored throughout their time at Cal Poly or have the option to enter the transfer portal. For additional information refer to the Athletic FAQ. Unfortunately, Cal Poly is not immune to the rapidly evolving and changing NCAA Division I landscape, which presents many challenges and uncertainties for collegiate athletics programs. The House vs. NCAA settlement, which addresses past and future compensation for student athletes related to name, image and likeness (NIL) rights, will have a significant financial impact – resulting in a loss of at least $450,000 per year for our programs. This comes amid additional national class-action lawsuits pending against the NCAA, further compounding financial and operational challenges for collegiate athletics. I want to be clear that we remain committed to the student-athlete model and excelling both in the classroom and in athletic competitions. However, that requires us to make difficult decisions, such as today’s, to maintain and sustain a viable athletics program. At this time, no other Cal Poly sports programs are at risk of being discontinued. However, the university continues to look at roster management to ensure we field the most competitive teams while providing a top-tier experience for our student- athletes. Administrative Reductions & Future Goals The changes I’ve announced today are designed to enhance efficiency by streamlining administrative roles and business processes. I understand that transitions like this, and the resulting changes, can be difficult and unsettling for some. However, embracing change is healthy and helps safeguard the university’s future in uncertain times. Importantly, we recognize that student success cannot happen without the success of our faculty and staff. It is imperative that we remain focused on the key priorities I outlined for the university’s growth and sustainability. Moving forward, we will continue to prioritize: • Expanding access to hands-on learning opportunities for students and expanding the Teacher Scholar Model for faculty • Strengthening faculty and staff support through salary equity programs, as well as housing, and childcare • Enhancing financial sustainability through revenue generating and fundraising opportunities • Advancing our mission to serve the breadth and diversity of California By staying committed to these priorities balanced by cost containment, we will ensure Cal Poly remains a leader in higher education into the future. Closing Thoughts I am as excited as ever about Cal Poly’s future. Our institution’s success is driven by our incredible students, faculty and staff who embody Learn by Doing every day. Thank you for your continued commitment to our students and our mission. Together, we will navigate these challenges and ensure a strong future for Cal Poly. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2025 California Polytechnic State University From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:Re: Follow-Up on Budget and Organizational Changes Date:Friday, March 7, 2025 9:07:00 PM Wow…that was a packed email! From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Sent: Friday, March 7, 2025 8:53:34 AM To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Follow-Up on Budget and Organizational Changes This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Mayor Stewart and Council Members: Please see the below update from President Armstrong covering many organizational changes taking place at Cal Poly. As always, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions. Courtney From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu <PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu> Date: Friday, March 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM To: Subject: Follow-Up on Budget and Organizational Changes Office of the President Dear Campus Community: I am writing to follow up on my budget email from earlier this month. As you know, we are living in unprecedented times, which require bold and strategic action. Despite these challenges, I remain incredibly optimistic about the future of Cal Poly and confident in the strength of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters. Our university is well-positioned to fulfill its mission and build upon its success, even in turbulent times. Cal Poly has long relied upon its Learn by Doing philosophy, and now is the time to double down on that approach. As a residential campus, we must remain committed to hands-on learning while also focusing on operational excellence. To protect the academic mission of the university, we must continually assess our administrative structure to ensure it supports rather than hinders our goals. As Cal Poly evolves, our administrative framework must also adapt to best serve our faculty, staff and students. With that in mind, I am announcing the following organizational changes and efficiencies to create better alignment in many of our business processes across campus. All impacted individuals and divisions have been informed, as it is essential to engage directly with those affected to address questions and concerns. Organizational Changes Student Affairs & Strategic Enrollment Management The divisions of Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management will be unified under a single vice president, Terrance Harris, effective no later than July 1, 2025. In this new role, Terrance will report directly to me. This alignment will bring together two outstanding divisions that work in tandem to support student success. The change will allow us to fully benefit from having a single division oversee the entire lifecycle from student prospect to graduate. The new division’s name will be determined through a collaborative process led by Terrance Harris and Cindy Villa. I want to express my deep appreciation to Terrance for stepping into this expanded role. I am equally grateful to Cindy for her dedication in delaying her retirement to serve as interim vice president of Student Affairs over the past few months. Additionally, Cindy has agreed to continue in a part-time capacity during the transition, providing critical support to the division and Terrance. Research As we look forward, the Division of Research will be integrated into Academic Affairs no later than July 1, 2025. In addition, Research will no longer be led by a vice president-level position (currently only two CSU campuses have vice presidents for research). These changes are not a reflection of diminished importance, but rather a strategic step to create greater efficiencies, while better aligning research with academic priorities and ensuring its continued growth and impact. When the Division of Research and Economic Development was established several years ago, it laid the foundation for many successes. Since then, our economic development efforts have expanded significantly, particularly externally, leading much of this work to be incorporated into the Office of the President. In partnership with Academic Affairs and Administration and Finance, Interim Vice President for Research Dawn Neill will collaborate with Huron Consulting, a management consulting firm specializing in higher education, who will provide a third-party assessment focused on efficient operations while continuing to support and elevate research and the Teacher Scholar Model. It bears repeating that research remains critical to advancing the Teacher Scholar Model and strengthening Learn by Doing. At the same time, Cal Poly does not aspire to R1 or R2 Carnegie Classification, nor does the university seek to offer PhD programs. I want to express my gratitude to Dawn Neill for her leadership to the Division of Research and through this transition. Alignment Initiatives (Efficiency and Effectiveness) Housing Operations Earlier this academic year, Allison Baird-James and Cindy Villa met with our housing team to announce the realignment of operations under the Division of Administration and Finance effective July 1, 2025. While residential life and student success programs will remain within Student Affairs (or the newly named division), operational and financial functions related to housing will shift to Administration and Finance. Payroll In late January, Payroll transitioned to University Personnel’s Human Resources unit. This new structure provides more efficient (end-to-end processes) management of day-to-day operations together within one management team. In addition to improved alignment of objectives and strategies, this change will ensure greater effectiveness and further enhance customer service in addition to supporting the newly created Employee Shared Services Center on campus. Maritime Academy & Cal Poly As we continue integrating the California State University Maritime Academy with Cal Poly, we are expanding our geographical and academic responsibilities across the four Pacific-facing states (Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon), Guam and Samoa. To strengthen relationships with governmental and private entities associated with the maritime industries, Bill Britton will serve as Executive Director of the Solano Campus and Maritime Academy Initiatives, under the leadership of Vice President Jessica Darin and the soon-to-be-named Vice President/CEO of the Cal Poly Solano campus. Noyce School of Applied Computing The Digital Transformation Hub (DxHub, powered by AWS) and the Cybersecurity Institute (CCI), along with several of their signature programs (e.g. Cleared for Success and the Cal Poly 5G Innovation Lab) will now be administratively housed within the Noyce School of Applied Computing effective July 1, 2025. These are initiatives Bill Britton shepherded, prior to assuming responsibilities associated with the Maritime Integration. Dustin DeBrum and the teams with DxHub and CCI will transition to the school under the leadership of Chris Lupo. This strategic realignment will allow for greater synergies and efficiency in support of student success. This strategic realignment will allow for greater synergies with efforts and partnerships already underway in the College of Engineering consistent with our commitment to Learn by Doing, student success and workforce development. This Spring, Provost Jackson-Elmoore will be collaborating with Chris Lupo and Bob Crockett to provide opportunities for engagement on ways in which this more intentional coupling of the DxHub and CCI with the College of Engineering and Noyce School of Applied Computing can continue to drive innovation and provide academic opportunities. Athletics Cal Poly Athletics announced today that Cal Poly’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs will be discontinued effective immediately. While this is disappointing news to share, the financial realities made the decision unavoidable. Cal Poly Director of Athletics Don Oberhelman met with the impacted student-athletes, coaches and staff to share this news. While the Swimming and Diving program is discontinued, student-athletes that were in the program will have their scholarships and commitments honored throughout their time at Cal Poly or have the option to enter the transfer portal. For additional information refer to the Athletic FAQ. Unfortunately, Cal Poly is not immune to the rapidly evolving and changing NCAA Division I landscape, which presents many challenges and uncertainties for collegiate athletics programs. The House vs. NCAA settlement, which addresses past and future compensation for student athletes related to name, image and likeness (NIL) rights, will have a significant financial impact – resulting in a loss of at least $450,000 per year for our programs. This comes amid additional national class-action lawsuits pending against the NCAA, further compounding financial and operational challenges for collegiate athletics. I want to be clear that we remain committed to the student-athlete model and excelling both in the classroom and in athletic competitions. However, that requires us to make difficult decisions, such as today’s, to maintain and sustain a viable athletics program. At this time, no other Cal Poly sports programs are at risk of being discontinued. However, the university continues to look at roster management to ensure we field the most competitive teams while providing a top-tier experience for our student- athletes. Administrative Reductions & Future Goals The changes I’ve announced today are designed to enhance efficiency by streamlining administrative roles and business processes. I understand that transitions like this, and the resulting changes, can be difficult and unsettling for some. However, embracing change is healthy and helps safeguard the university’s future in uncertain times. Importantly, we recognize that student success cannot happen without the success of our faculty and staff. It is imperative that we remain focused on the key priorities I outlined for the university’s growth and sustainability. Moving forward, we will continue to prioritize: • Expanding access to hands-on learning opportunities for students and expanding the Teacher Scholar Model for faculty • Strengthening faculty and staff support through salary equity programs, as well as housing, and childcare • Enhancing financial sustainability through revenue generating and fundraising opportunities • Advancing our mission to serve the breadth and diversity of California By staying committed to these priorities balanced by cost containment, we will ensure Cal Poly remains a leader in higher education into the future. Closing Thoughts I am as excited as ever about Cal Poly’s future. Our institution’s success is driven by our incredible students, faculty and staff who embody Learn by Doing every day. Thank you for your continued commitment to our students and our mission. Together, we will navigate these challenges and ensure a strong future for Cal Poly. Sincerely, Jeffrey D. Armstrong President Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2025 California Polytechnic State University From:sclc-request@calpoly.edu on behalf of Tracy L. Watson To:sclc@calpoly.edu Subject:SCLC Meeting #25-07, March 13, 2025 Date:Tuesday, March 11, 2025 8:32:27 AM Attachments:SCLCPacket_25-07_3-13-25.pdf This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good morning, SCLC, Attached please find the SCLC meeting packet for Thursday, March 13. I hope to see you there. Tracy Watson She/Her Administrative Assistant II, Student Government Associated Students, Inc. California Polytechnic State University 1 Grand Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0675 P: 805-756-1292 | F: 805-756-6166 asi.calpoly.edu Cal Poly sits on the traditional lands of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini have a documented presence in this area for over 10,000 years. The tiłhini peoples have stewarded their ancestral and unceded homelands which include all of the cities, communities, federal and state open spaces within the San Luis Obispo County region. These homelands extend East into the Carrizo Plains toward Kern County, South to the Santa Maria River, North to Ragged Point, and West beyond the ocean’s shoreline in an unbroken chain of lineage, kinship, and culture. From:sclc-request@calpoly.edu on behalf of Tracy L. Watson To:sclc@calpoly.edu Subject:Re: SCLC Meeting #25-07, March 13, 2025 Date:Wednesday, March 12, 2025 8:51:42 AM Attachments:SCLCPacket_25-07_3-13-25.pdf This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good morning, SCLC, The revised meeting packet is attached and now including meeting notes and the NSPY report. Thank you. Tracy Watson She/Her Administrative Assistant II, Student Government Associated Students, Inc. California Polytechnic State University 1 Grand Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0675 P: 805-756-1292 | F: 805-756-6166 asi.calpoly.edu Cal Poly sits on the traditional lands of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini have a documented presence in this area for over 10,000 years. The tiłhini peoples have stewarded their ancestral and unceded homelands which include all of the cities, communities, federal and state open spaces within the San Luis Obispo County region. These homelands extend East into the Carrizo Plains toward Kern County, South to the Santa Maria River, North to Ragged Point, and West beyond the ocean’s shoreline in an unbroken chain of lineage, kinship, and culture. From: sclc-request@calpoly.edu <sclc-request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of Tracy L. Watson <twatson@calpoly.edu> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 8:31 AM To: sclc@calpoly.edu <sclc@calpoly.edu> Subject: SCLC Meeting #25-07, March 13, 2025 Good morning, SCLC, Attached please find the SCLC meeting packet for Thursday, March 13. I hope to see you there. Tracy Watson She/Her Administrative Assistant II, Student Government Associated Students, Inc. California Polytechnic State University 1 Grand Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0675 P: 805-756-1292 | F: 805-756-6166 asi.calpoly.edu Cal Poly sits on the traditional lands of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini have a documented presence in this area for over 10,000 years. The tiłhini peoples have stewarded their ancestral and unceded homelands which include all of the cities, communities, federal and state open spaces within the San Luis Obispo County region. These homelands extend East into the Carrizo Plains toward Kern County, South to the Santa Maria River, North to Ragged Point, and West beyond the ocean’s shoreline in an unbroken chain of lineage, kinship, and culture. From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:McDonald, Whitney; Hermann, Greg; Collins, Scott Subject:Announcement – 2+2 Program at Allan Hancock College Date:Monday, March 17, 2025 9:59:24 AM Attachments:Final AHC Press Release 31325[57].docx This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council members: On behalf of President Armstrong, I am writing to share with you some exciting news about a new and expanded partnership with Allan Hancock College. This morning, Cal Poly and Allan Hancock College unveiled a new 2+2 program at AHC, which represents an exciting step forward in expanding seamless educational pathways for students in our region. Please see the attached press release for more details. We’re looking forward to sharing more soon. Sincerely, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From:Morgan Ann Oliveira To:Shoresman, Michelle Cc:Catherine Ogden; Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:Cal Poly ASI Community Engagement Day Date:Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:40:40 AM Attachments:Outlook-rvkhg4gh.png This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello Vice Mayor Shoresman, My name is Morgan Oliveira, I serve as the Chair of the External Affairs Committee for Cal Poly Associated Students Inc. The students on this committee focus on fostering relationships between Cal Poly and the local community. We work to promote civic engagement and lead Cal Poly ASI’s annual Flex Your Right campaign to encourage students to register to vote using their San Luis Obispo address. On behalf of the External Affairs committee, I would like to invite you to an engaging event we are hosting next quarter: ASI Community Engagement Day! This event will be an opportunity for Cal Poly students to engage with representatives from the city of SLO, campus resources, and other community leaders. The event will take place on Tuesday May 6th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the University Union Plaza (Building 65). Should you choose to participate, you will be provided with your own booth in the plaza to engage with students in a freeform manner, answering any questions they may have, and starting meaningful conversations about the campus and city goals. Please feel free to bring any kind of informational materials, stickers, flyers, or promotional materials you might want to share with students. Thank you so much for your continued dedication and work in service to our community. We sincerely hope to see you at this event. Our goal is to provide students with the chance to hear your perspective about the opportunities and challenges facing the city of San Luis Obispo. Parking will be provided for you on campus, so we would greatly appreciate a reply by April 15 so we can confirm details. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns in the meantime; I am looking forward to hearing from you! Best, Morgan Oliveira Agriculture Communications Major Agriculture Education and Communication Department Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Morgan Ann Oliveira Cc:Catherine Ogden; Courtney Leigh Kienow Subject:RE: Cal Poly ASI Community Engagement Day Date:Thursday, April 10, 2025 8:36:00 PM Attachments:image001.png Hi Morgan, I always like to support student engagement, especially in local government. ❤ I’m not sure I need a whole table. Have you offered to the other councilmembers? Any takers? Perhaps the Mayor and I could do one together. Let me see what she thinks. Let me know if you have gotten any other response, and we can work something out. Michelle From: Morgan Ann Oliveira <moolivei@calpoly.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:40 AM To: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Cc: Catherine Ogden <cjogden@calpoly.edu>; Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: Cal Poly ASI Community Engagement Day This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello Vice Mayor Shoresman, My name is Morgan Oliveira, I serve as the Chair of the External Affairs Committee for Cal Poly Associated Students Inc. The students on this committee focus on fostering relationships between Cal Poly and the local community. We work to promote civic engagement and lead Cal Poly ASI’s annual Flex Your Right campaign to encourage students to register to vote using their San Luis Obispo address. On behalf of the External Affairs committee, I would like to invite you to an engaging event we are hosting next quarter: ASI Community Engagement Day! This event will be an opportunity for Cal Poly students to engage with representatives from the city of SLO, campus resources, and other community leaders. The event will take place on Tuesday May 6th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the University Union Plaza (Building 65). Should you choose to participate, you will be provided with your own booth in the plaza to engage with students in a freeform manner, answering any questions they may have, and starting meaningful conversations about the campus and city goals. Please feel free to bring any kind of informational materials, stickers, flyers, or promotional materials you might want to share with students. Thank you so much for your continued dedication and work in service to our community. We sincerely hope to see you at this event. Our goal is to provide students with the chance to hear your perspective about the opportunities and challenges facing the city of San Luis Obispo. Parking will be provided for you on campus, so we would greatly appreciate a reply by April 15 so we can confirm details. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns in the meantime; I am looking forward to hearing from you! Best, Morgan Oliveira Agriculture Communications Major Agriculture Education and Communication Department Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:McDonald, Whitney; Collins, Scott; Hermann, Greg; Scott, Rick; Tuggle, Todd; Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Horn, Matt; Wallace, Christine; Fiedler, Laura; Szentesi, Whit Subject:FW: Spring 2025 Update from Cal Poly Date:Friday, April 11, 2025 2:22:01 PM Attachments:image003.png This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Bcc: SLO City Council Hello: Happy open house/rodeo weekend! I sent the below email out to Cal Poly’s neighbors and community members who’ve identified over time that they want to receive these bi-annual updates. Gratefully, Courtney From: Courtney Leigh Kienow ckienow@calpoly.edu Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM Subject: Spring 2025 Update from Cal Poly Dear Cal Poly neighbors and San Luis Obispo community members, We hope this message finds you enjoying the beautiful spring season. Cal Poly’s Spring quarter is well underway, and as always, we want to keep you informed about upcoming events, important updates, and ways the university is continuing to collaborate with and support our local community. Here’s what’s ahead: Open House & Poly Royal Rodeo Commencement Future Housing Plans Faculty/Staff Housing Projects Campus Noise Info In case you missed it, here is a link to President Armstrong’s recent message to campus following the St. Patrick’s Day weekend: https://content-calpoly- edu.s3.amazonaws.com/president/1/documents/Announcements/03.18.2025%20St.%20Pat rick%27s%20Day%20Wrap-Up.pdf Open House, Poly Royal Rodeo & More We’re looking forward to welcoming thousands of visitors to campus and our region for Cal Poly’s Open House and the 83rd annual Poly Royal Rodeo happening April 10–12. As in recent years, rodeo events will take place at the Cotton Rosser Rodeo Complex, not Spanos Stadium. The two main nights — the Rodeo Performance (Friday, April 11) and the Finals (Saturday, April 12) — both begin at 6:30 p.m.. Saturday night there is also a concert that will end by 10 p.m. per university policy. There are no fireworks planned during this year’s events. Open House weekend will also bring increased campus activity, though we are continuing to use a shuttle system from local hotels to ease parking and traffic concerns in surrounding neighborhoods. More Rodeo details: https://cafes-rodeo.calpoly.edu/Poly-Royal-2025 2025 Open House Full Schedule: https://content-calpoly- edu.s3.amazonaws.com/cafes/1/documents/Open%20House%202025%20v11.pdf Road closures are included at the bottom of this email. A few more ASI events to have on your radar that will have outdoor amplified sound: Thursday, April 24 - SLO Music Hour in the UU Plaza from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. with a DJ. Wednesday, May 7 - Mustang Mile-5K from 6:30 - 8 p.m. With a live band outdoors at the Recreation Center and a DJ at Spanos Stadium along the 5K course. Saturday, May 31 - Poolooza at the Recreation Center Leisure Pool from 1 - 3 p.m. with a DJ on the pool deck. Spring Commencement Spring commencement will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15, with ceremonies scheduled at 8:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. each day. More information can be found here: https://commencement.calpoly.edu/spring Future Student Housing Cal Poly’s 10-year, $1.2 billion Housing Future Plan remains in motion. This includes replacing North Mountain halls, building on the adjacent parking lots, and adding roughly 4000 new beds— with the first building expected to open its doors for fall 2026. This plan also includes summer renovations in the Red Bricks, modernizing these high- demand residence halls. For details: http://www.housing.calpoly.edu/future-housing Faculty and Staff Housing at Grand & Slack Construction is well under way on Vista Meadows, the 33 for-sale homes for faculty and staff at the corner of Grand Avenue and Slack Street. Crews are wrapping up rough grading as we move out of the rainy season. On Grand Avenue (campus side), they are completing curb, gutter and sidewalk work, and will begin asphalt and striping repairs next. On Slack Street, crews are installing dry utilities (PG&E, AT&T, Spectrum) and upgrading water and sewer lines between Graves and Henderson. They are also beginning construction on retaining walls for homes along Slack Street. The project is on track to be complete in fall 2026. This is the second major project in our workforce housing program, following the success of Bella Montana’s 70 homes. We are currently exploring additional development sites to eventually offer 400–600 workforce housing units, including rental options on or near campus. These investments are directly responding to long-standing recruitment and retention challenges — and offering real relief in a tight local housing market. More updates: Cal Poly Partners Housing Campus Noise Concerns If you experience noise issues that seem to exceed permitted levels or hours, you can contact the Cal Poly Police Department’s non-emergency line anytime: 805-756-2281 police@calpoly.edu CPPD is available 24/7/365 and can assess whether events are compliant with Cal Poly’s sound policy. Thank you for your continued engagement and interest in Cal Poly. If you know someone who would like to receive these updates, feel free to forward this message or connect them with me directly at ckienow@calpoly.edu. If you'd prefer to be removed from future messages like this, just reply to let me know. Sincerely, Courtney Courtney Kienow pronouns she/hers (why is this important?) Director of Community Relations and Economic Development Office of the President Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-6000 direct 805-756-6098 www.calpoly.edu From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu on behalf of parking@calpoly.edu parking@calpoly.edu Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM To: Subject: Open House 2025 - Road Closures and Transit Information ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Transportation and Parking Services Open House 2025 Road Closures Cal Poly’s Open House 2025 will have a significant impact to campus parking and circulation on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12. Campus will remain open during Open House, all faculty and staff working on campus on those days should plan ahead and allow extra time to travel and find parking, as all campus parking areas will be heavily impacted. Employees whose job duties can be done remotely are encouraged to discuss the option to work remotely during Open House with their manager. The traffic modifications listed below are scheduled to support Open House and the significant number of attendees. Friday, April 11 California Boulevard will be closed to through traffic from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Plan to enter campus through Highland Drive. University Drive at Highland Drive will be closed to through traffic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 12 Grand Avenue will be closed to through traffic at Deer Road from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. North Perimeter at Village Drive will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. University Drive will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. Transit Information Mustang Shuttle will be running only on Friday, April 11, and is a great option for rides from the H1 Wine and Vit parking lot. Download the "Mustang Shuttle" App from the Apple Store or Google Play to track the shuttle. SLO Transit and RTA will be serving the campus with modified service and routes Amtrak service is unaffected Please share this information with your guests, vendors and service technicians to ensure they plan their travel accordingly. 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 | www.calpoly.edu © 2020 Cal Poly | Privacy Notice From:sclc-request@calpoly.edu on behalf of Tracy L. Watson To:sclc@calpoly.edu Subject:SCLC Meeting #25-08, April 17, 2025 Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:54:52 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello SCLC, The meeting packet can be found in the link below. SCLC Meeting #25-08_April 17, 2025 See you Thursday. Tracy Watson She/Her Administrative Assistant II, Student Government Associated Students, Inc. California Polytechnic State University 1 Grand Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0675 P: 805-756-1292 | F: 805-756-6166 asi.calpoly.edu Cal Poly sits on the traditional lands of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini have a documented presence in this area for over 10,000 years. The tiłhini peoples have stewarded their ancestral and unceded homelands which include all of the cities, communities, federal and state open spaces within the San Luis Obispo County region. These homelands extend East into the Carrizo Plains toward Kern County, South to the Santa Maria River, North to Ragged Point, and West beyond the ocean’s shoreline in an unbroken chain of lineage, kinship, and culture. From:McDonald, Whitney To:Collins, Scott; Hermann, Greg; Dietrick, Christine Subject:Weekly Update Date:Friday, April 18, 2025 6:31:50 PM Attachments: Re OSRR - Outcome Letter.msg BCC: Mayor and Council Good evening, Here are a handful of updates at the conclusion of this full week, and as I prepare to head to New Zealand tomorrow: Delta Chi OSRR Decision - Attached is an email exchange with Courtney Kienow regarding the recent decision by the Cal Poly Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities to not find Delta Chi in violation of any applicable regulations related to a large party that occurred at their house in the early morning hours of March 15th. Jason Mockford announced this decision at the SCLC meeting held yesterday, and I sent a reply to Courtney stating that the City intends to move forward with a hearing before the Planning Commission regarding Delta Chi's violations of its use permit. Whitney McDonald pronouns (she/hers) City Manager City Administration 990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934 E WMcDonal@slocity.org T 805.781.7114 C 805.550.8349 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:Ryan Gruss To:Josh Machamer; Dan Daniel Banfield; Jennifer L. Haft; Jennifer L. Fanning; Molly B. Clark; Mike McCormick; Allison Ann Baird-James; Kate Murphy; Chase Martin; Tom Strait; Cody VanDorn; Stewart, Erica A; Alicia M. Doyle; Hermann, Greg; McDonald, Whitney; Brittany Couch; Shoresman, Michelle Cc:Kristin Hoover; Milly Barizo; Nicole M. Pitman; Thomas A. McPherron; Andrea Castillo; Tammy L. Farrell; Elliott N. Stava Subject:PAC Commission Meeting Reminder - April 30th Date:Wednesday, April 23, 2025 8:31:50 AM Attachments:CCPACC Agenda and Financials.pdf 250205 CCPACC Meeting Minutes submitted for approval.pdfHi PAC Commission Members and Staff, The meeting minutes from our last meeting in February and the agenda and financialpacket for the upcoming meeting are attached. We will be meeting in the Founders Room at the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday,April 30 at 8:30AM. We will have coffee and pastries ready for you. We hope to see you there! Ryan GrussDirector - Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo & Spanos StadiumCal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CAOffice: 805-756-2790 Cell: 805-458-5232 PACSLO.org From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Stewart, Erica A Subject:Fwd: PAC Commission Meeting Reminder - April 30th Date:Wednesday, April 23, 2025 12:21:03 PM Attachments:CCPACC Agenda and Financials.pdf 250205 CCPACC Meeting Minutes submitted for approval.pdf I always assume you are going to this, but let me know if I ever need to attend. Michelle From: Ryan Gruss <rgruss@calpoly.edu> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 8:31:19 AM To: Josh Machamer <jmachame@calpoly.edu>; Dan Daniel Banfield <dbanfiel@calpoly.edu>; Jennifer L. Haft <jhaft@calpoly.edu>; Jennifer L. Fanning <jlfannin@calpoly.edu>; Molly B. Clark <mclark76@calpoly.edu>; Mike McCormick <mmccor21@calpoly.edu>; Allison Ann Baird-James <abj@calpoly.edu>; Kate Murphy <ksmurphy@calpoly.edu>; Chase Martin < ; Tom Strait < ; Cody VanDorn <cvandorn@calpoly.edu>; Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org>; < ; Alicia M. Doyle <adoyle04@calpoly.edu>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Brittany Couch < ; Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Cc: Kristin Hoover <kristin@fpacslo.org>; Milly Barizo <mbarizo@calpoly.edu>; Nicole M. Pitman <npitman@calpoly.edu>; Thomas A. McPherron <tmcpherr@calpoly.edu>; Andrea Castillo <acasti43@calpoly.edu>; Tammy L. Farrell <tfarrell@calpoly.edu>; Elliott N. Stava <estava@calpoly.edu> Subject: PAC Commission Meeting Reminder - April 30th Hi PAC Commission Members and Staff, The meeting minutes from our last meeting in February and the agenda and financialpacket for the upcoming meeting are attached. We will be meeting in the Founders Room at the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday,April 30 at 8:30AM. We will have coffee and pastries ready for you. We hope to see you there! Ryan GrussDirector - Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo & Spanos StadiumCal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CAOffice: 805-756-2790 Cell: 805-458-5232 PACSLO.org From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Karen H. Tillman Subject:Re: Invitation: CIE Innovation Quest and AngelCon Date:Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:50:19 PM Attachments:image001.png Thanks! I think I got it. I’ll let you know if I have any questions! From: Karen H. Tillman <ktillman@calpoly.edu> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 2:23:41 PM To: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Invitation: CIE Innovation Quest and AngelCon You should have received the ticket in email, let me know if it didn’t make its way to you of if you have any questions. From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM To: Karen H. Tillman <ktillman@calpoly.edu> Cc: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>, Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>, Fiedler, Laura <LFiedler@slocity.org>, McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Invitation: CIE Innovation Quest and AngelCon Unfortunately, I will be solo unless any of you city staff want to be my “plus one”? From: Karen H. Tillman <ktillman@calpoly.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 1:00 PM To: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Cc: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Fiedler, Laura <LFiedler@slocity.org>; McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Invitation: CIE Innovation Quest and AngelCon So glad you can make it! The ticket prices is $80.00 – and I have a slew of VIP tickets so if you are good to go, I’ll get you registered. Let me know if you are bringing a plus one. Thanks, again. KT From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Date: Monday, April 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM To: Karen H. Tillman <ktillman@calpoly.edu> Cc: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>, Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>, Fiedler, Laura <LFiedler@slocity.org>, McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Invitation: CIE Innovation Quest and AngelCon Hi Karen, I am so sorry that I am out of town on the 26th, but I’d love to try and come to AngelCon. I know there is a ticket price, so please let me know what that is. Thanks for the invitations. Michelle From: Karen H. Tillman <ktillman@calpoly.edu> Sent: Friday, April 4, 2025 3:24 PM To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Fiedler, Laura <LFiedler@slocity.org>; Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu> Subject: Invitation: CIE Innovation Quest and AngelCon This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mayor Stewart and members of the council, Whitney, Greg and Laura - We are very grateful for the City’s ongoing of the Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. I’d like to personally invite you to two upcoming events that highlight the outcomes of your support: Innovation Quest – Join us in celebrating the 20th anniversary of this student startup competition on Saturday, April 26 at 5:00 PM at Rod & Hammer The Rock. We will announce the winners of this year’s competition, and many past participants—many now successful entrepreneurs—will return to share their journeys. AngelCon – On Thursday, May 1 at 5:00 PM, also at Rod & Hammer The Rock, six regional tech startups will pitch for at least $100,000 in equity investment. This event grows our local startup ecosystem by cultivating new angel investors and funding promising companies. We’d be honored to have you at one or both events. Please let me know if you’re interested in attending and if have any questions. Warm regards, KT Karen Tillman Economic Development Advisor to the President Interim Executive Director of the Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA cell 650.245.7687 From:Collins, Scott Cc:McDonald, Whitney; Dietrick, Christine; Hermann, Greg Subject:Weekly Update Date:Friday, April 25, 2025 6:47:36 PM Attachments: SF Chronicle Cal PolySLO article.msg BCC: Mayor and Council Good evening, I hope you are all doing well! It’s been a relatively normal week during Whitney’s vacation… (finds a wooden table to knock on ). Here are a handful of updates at the conclusion of the week: Courtney Kienow of Cal Poly forwarded an article from the SF Chronicle regarding Cal Poly’s housing developments on campus. I have attached the email with the news article. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend! Please feel free to reach out to me should you have any questions. We all look forward to Whitney’s return to the office on Monday . Sincerely, Scott Collins pronouns he/him/his Assistant City Manager City Administration E SCollins@slocity.org T 805.781.7266 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:Ryan Gruss To:Josh Machamer; Dan Daniel Banfield; Jennifer L. Haft; Jennifer L. Fanning; Molly B. Clark; Mike McCormick; Allison Ann Baird-James; Kate Murphy; Chase Martin; Tom Strait; Cody VanDorn; Stewart, Erica A; Alicia M. Doyle; Hermann, Greg; McDonald, Whitney; Brittany Couch; Shoresman, Michelle Cc:Kristin Hoover; Milly Barizo; Nicole M. Pitman; Thomas A. McPherron; Andrea Castillo; Tammy L. Farrell; Elliott N. Stava Subject:Re: PAC Commission Meeting Reminder - April 30th Date:Monday, April 28, 2025 11:26:11 AM Attachments:250205 CCPACC Meeting Minutes submitted for approval.pdf 043025 CCPACC agenda.pdfHi PAC Commission,Please see the attached updated agenda and meeting minutes. Note small changes tosections 5 and 6 from the original document that was sent. The rest remains unchanged. Looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday at 8:30am in the PAC Founders Room. Ryan GrussDirector - Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo & Spanos StadiumCal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CAOffice: 805-756-2790 Cell: 805-458-5232 PACSLO.org From: Ryan Gruss Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 8:31 AM To: Josh Machamer <jmachame@calpoly.edu>; Dan Daniel Banfield <dbanfiel@calpoly.edu>; Jennifer L. Haft <jhaft@calpoly.edu>; Jennifer L. Fanning <jlfannin@calpoly.edu>; Molly B. Clark <mclark76@calpoly.edu>; Mike McCormick <mmccor21@calpoly.edu>; Allison Ann Baird-James <abj@calpoly.edu>; Kate Murphy <ksmurphy@calpoly.edu>; Chase Martin < ; Tom Strait < ; Cody VanDorn <cvandorn@calpoly.edu>; Erica A. Stewart (estewart@slocity.org) <estewart@slocity.org>; ; Alicia M. Doyle <adoyle04@calpoly.edu>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Brittany Couch < ; mshoresman@slocity.org <mshoresman@slocity.org> Cc: Kristin Hoover <kristin@fpacslo.org>; Milly Barizo <mbarizo@calpoly.edu>; Nicole M. Pitman <npitman@calpoly.edu>; Thomas A. McPherron <tmcpherr@calpoly.edu>; Andrea Castillo <acasti43@calpoly.edu>; Tammy L. Farrell <tfarrell@calpoly.edu>; Elliott N. Stava <estava@calpoly.edu> Subject: PAC Commission Meeting Reminder - April 30th Hi PAC Commission Members and Staff, The meeting minutes from our last meeting in February and the agenda and financialpacket for the upcoming meeting are attached. We will be meeting in the Founders Room at the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday,April 30 at 8:30AM. We will have coffee and pastries ready for you. We hope to see you there! Ryan GrussDirector - Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo & Spanos StadiumCal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CAOffice: 805-756-2790 Cell: 805-458-5232 PACSLO.org From:Morgan Ann Oliveira To:Fuchs, Alex; Sofia Buduchina; Sam Finch; Shoresman, Michelle; Harnett, Natalie; Francis, Emily; Off-Campus Housing Program; Salem, Rami; Mezzapesa, John; Buckley, Nick; Patino, Mallory Cc:Catherine Ogden; Michelle Crawford; Courtney Leigh Kienow; Hermann, Greg; James, Dillon; Trey Berberich Bernard Subject:Cal Poly ASI Community Engagement Day Updates Date:Wednesday, April 30, 2025 3:05:45 PM Attachments:Outlook-kk0ri5ms.png MYC_Parking.png SG_Community-Engagement-Day_SP25_Questions.pdf Hi there everyone! Thank you again for responding “yes” to participate in our upcoming ASI Community Engagement Day on Tuesday, May 6th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the University Union Plaza (Building 65). We are excited to have you join us in creating meaningful connections between Cal Poly students and the greater San Luis Obispo community! Please plan to arrive at the UU Plaza at 10:45 a.m. to check in and set up. A member of the External Affairs Committee will be there to greet you and show you to your booth. We will provide one table and two chairs per booth. You’re welcome to bring informational flyers, stickers, giveaways, or anything else you’d like to share. Please keep in mind the event is outdoors and prepare accordingly. We will be providing students with a questions sheet, to prompt their conversations with each of you. On the sheet, there is an area for your signature, as each student is required to provide their signed question sheet in exchange for either of the provided treats that are present at the event. This questions sheet is attached, so you are able to prepare in advance. We have also coordinated parking for you on campus. Described below are instructions for parking on campus; if you have any issues with these directions, please contact me, and I will be sure to assist. Parking Meter Code: This code allows you to park in staff, staff 24/7, commuter, and sponsored guest spaces on campus. This code is not valid in limited time zones such as meters/loading zones and State Vehicle spaces. Sponsored Guest permits must be redeemed at pay stations located on campus (see map attached). Highland Dr., PAC Loop, Cuesta and lots A-1 and H-2A have drive-up pay stations and offer convenience for guests visiting campus. For this event, I recommend parking in either the A-1 Lot or Grande Avenue Parking Structure (see attached map). If you need further directions for walking from your parking spot to the University Union, please let me or Trey Bernard know (he is attached to this email) and I will send directions or have someone meet you after you park to direct you. I have also attached a picture showing how to get from the Grande Avenue Parking Structure to the event site at the UU Plaza. Pay Station Instructions: 1. Press any button to wake the pay station 2. Enter your license plate number (The license plate on the permit must match the license plate on a vehicle to avoid a citation.) 3. Select "Sponsored Guest" option (you may need to tab through the screen to find this option) 4. Enter Coupon Code 5. Select OK 6. Wait for validation and the coupon will print 7. Place printed coupon on dashboard so it can easily be read. Please be patient with the speed of the system, as it takes a minute or two to validate the code. If you have any further questions or concerns about the event, please don’t hesitate to contact me. My phone number is attached to this email should you need anything on the day of the event. Thank you so much for taking the time to come and speak to Cal Poly students. We greatly appreciate your presence and look forward to hearing your perspective at this event. Thank you so much! Best, Morgan Oliveira Agriculture Communications Major Agriculture Education and Communication Department Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ From:Morgan Ann Oliveira To:Fuchs, Alex; Sofia Buduchina; Shoresman, Michelle; Harnett, Natalie; Francis, Emily; Off-Campus Housing Program; Salem, Rami; Mezzapesa, John; Buckley, Nick; Patino, Mallory Cc:Catherine Ogden; Michelle Crawford; Courtney Leigh Kienow; Hermann, Greg; James, Dillon; Trey Berberich Bernard Subject:Re: Cal Poly ASI Community Engagement Day Updates Date:Tuesday, May 6, 2025 1:43:06 PM Attachments:Outlook-kk0ri5ms.png Outlook-sh4p4x3r.png Dear Community Engagement Day Participants, On behalf of the ASI External Affairs Committee, thank you so much for being a part of our ASI Community Engagement Day earlier today. Your time, energy, and presence helped foster connections between Cal Poly students and the greater San Luis Obispo community, and we couldn’t have done it without you. From setting up early to engaging in conversations with students, your contributions made the event not only informative, but also welcoming and fun. We truly appreciate the effort you put into representing your organizations and making this event a success. Thank you again for your support—we hope to collaborate with you again in the future! Best, Morgan Oliveira Agriculture Communications Major Agriculture Education and Communication Department Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ From: Morgan Ann Oliveira Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 3:04 PM To: Fuchs, Alex <afuchs@slocity.org>; Sofia Buduchina <sbuduchi@calpoly.edu>; Sam Finch <sfinch03@calpoly.edu>; mshoresm@slocity.org <mshoresm@slocity.org>; nharnett@slocity.org <nharnett@slocity.org>; Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org>; Off-Campus Housing Program <offcampushousing@calpoly.edu>; RSalem@slocity.org <RSalem@slocity.org>; JMezzape@slocity.org <jmezzape@slocity.org>; nbuckley@slocity.org <nbuckley@slocity.org>; mpatino@slocity.org <mpatino@slocity.org> Cc: Catherine Ogden <cjogden@calpoly.edu>; Michelle Crawford <mcrawf02@calpoly.edu>; Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>; ghermann@slocity.org <ghermann@slocity.org>; djames@slocity.org <djames@slocity.org>; Trey Berberich Bernard <tbbernar@calpoly.edu> Subject: Cal Poly ASI Community Engagement Day Updates Hi there everyone! Thank you again for responding “yes” to participate in our upcoming ASI Community Engagement Day on Tuesday, May 6th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the University Union Plaza (Building 65). We are excited to have you join us in creating meaningful connections between Cal Poly students and the greater San Luis Obispo community! Please plan to arrive at the UU Plaza at 10:45 a.m. to check in and set up. A member of the External Affairs Committee will be there to greet you and show you to your booth. We will provide one table and two chairs per booth. You’re welcome to bring informational flyers, stickers, giveaways, or anything else you’d like to share. Please keep in mind the event is outdoors and prepare accordingly. We will be providing students with a questions sheet, to prompt their conversations with each of you. On the sheet, there is an area for your signature, as each student is required to provide their signed question sheet in exchange for either of the provided treats that are present at the event. This questions sheet is attached, so you are able to prepare in advance. We have also coordinated parking for you on campus. Described below are instructions for parking on campus; if you have any issues with these directions, please contact me, and I will be sure to assist. Parking Meter Code: This code allows you to park in staff, staff 24/7, commuter, and sponsored guest spaces on campus. This code is not valid in limited time zones such as meters/loading zones and State Vehicle spaces. Sponsored Guest permits must be redeemed at pay stations located on campus (see map attached). Highland Dr., PAC Loop, Cuesta and lots A-1 and H-2A have drive-up pay stations and offer convenience for guests visiting campus. For this event, I recommend parking in either the A-1 Lot or Grande Avenue Parking Structure (see attached map). If you need further directions for walking from your parking spot to the University Union, please let me or Trey Bernard know (he is attached to this email) and I will send directions or have someone meet you after you park to direct you. I have also attached a picture showing how to get from the Grande Avenue Parking Structure to the event site at the UU Plaza. Pay Station Instructions: 1. Press any button to wake the pay station 2. Enter your license plate number (The license plate on the permit must match the license plate on a vehicle to avoid a citation.) 3. Select "Sponsored Guest" option (you may need to tab through the screen to find this option) 4. Enter Coupon Code 5. Select OK 6. Wait for validation and the coupon will print 7. Place printed coupon on dashboard so it can easily be read. Please be patient with the speed of the system, as it takes a minute or two to validate the code. If you have any further questions or concerns about the event, please don’t hesitate to contact me. My phone number is attached to this email should you need anything on the day of the event. Thank you so much for taking the time to come and speak to Cal Poly students. We greatly appreciate your presence and look forward to hearing your perspective at this event. Thank you so much! Best, Morgan Oliveira Agriculture Communications Major Agriculture Education and Communication Department Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ From:Shoresman, Michelle To:Morgan Ann Oliveira Subject:Re: Cal Poly ASI Community Engagement Day Updates Date:Tuesday, May 6, 2025 1:57:50 PM Attachments:Outlook-kk0ri5ms.png Outlook-sh4p4x3r.png Great event! Thanks for having us! Michelle From: Morgan Ann Oliveira <moolivei@calpoly.edu> Sent: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 1:42:55 PM To: Fuchs, Alex <afuchs@slocity.org>; Sofia Buduchina <sbuduchi@calpoly.edu>; Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org>; Harnett, Natalie <nharnett@slocity.org>; Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org>; Off-Campus Housing Program <offcampushousing@calpoly.edu>; Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Buckley, Nick <nbuckley@slocity.org>; Patino, Mallory <mpatino@slocity.org> Cc: Catherine Ogden <cjogden@calpoly.edu>; Michelle Crawford <mcrawf02@calpoly.edu>; Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; James, Dillon <djames@slocity.org>; Trey Berberich Bernard <tbbernar@calpoly.edu> Subject: Re: Cal Poly ASI Community Engagement Day Updates Dear Community Engagement Day Participants, On behalf of the ASI External Affairs Committee, thank you so much for being a part of our ASI Community Engagement Day earlier today. Your time, energy, and presence helped foster connections between Cal Poly students and the greater San Luis Obispo community, and we couldn’t have done it without you. From setting up early to engaging in conversations with students, your contributions made the event not only informative, but also welcoming and fun. We truly appreciate the effort you put into representing your organizations and making this event a success. Thank you again for your support—we hope to collaborate with you again in the future! Best, Morgan Oliveira Agriculture Communications Major Agriculture Education and Communication Department Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ From: Morgan Ann Oliveira Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 3:04 PM To: Fuchs, Alex <afuchs@slocity.org>; Sofia Buduchina <sbuduchi@calpoly.edu>; Sam Finch <sfinch03@calpoly.edu>; mshoresm@slocity.org <mshoresm@slocity.org>; nharnett@slocity.org <nharnett@slocity.org>; Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org>; Off-Campus Housing Program <offcampushousing@calpoly.edu>; RSalem@slocity.org <RSalem@slocity.org>; JMezzape@slocity.org <jmezzape@slocity.org>; nbuckley@slocity.org <nbuckley@slocity.org>; mpatino@slocity.org <mpatino@slocity.org> Cc: Catherine Ogden <cjogden@calpoly.edu>; Michelle Crawford <mcrawf02@calpoly.edu>; Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>; ghermann@slocity.org <ghermann@slocity.org>; djames@slocity.org <djames@slocity.org>; Trey Berberich Bernard <tbbernar@calpoly.edu> Subject: Cal Poly ASI Community Engagement Day Updates Hi there everyone! Thank you again for responding “yes” to participate in our upcoming ASI Community Engagement Day on Tuesday, May 6th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the University Union Plaza (Building 65). We are excited to have you join us in creating meaningful connections between Cal Poly students and the greater San Luis Obispo community! Please plan to arrive at the UU Plaza at 10:45 a.m. to check in and set up. A member of the External Affairs Committee will be there to greet you and show you to your booth. We will provide one table and two chairs per booth. You’re welcome to bring informational flyers, stickers, giveaways, or anything else you’d like to share. Please keep in mind the event is outdoors and prepare accordingly. We will be providing students with a questions sheet, to prompt their conversations with each of you. On the sheet, there is an area for your signature, as each student is required to provide their signed question sheet in exchange for either of the provided treats that are present at the event. This questions sheet is attached, so you are able to prepare in advance. We have also coordinated parking for you on campus. Described below are instructions for parking on campus; if you have any issues with these directions, please contact me, and I will be sure to assist. Parking Meter Code: This code allows you to park in staff, staff 24/7, commuter, and sponsored guest spaces on campus. This code is not valid in limited time zones such as meters/loading zones and State Vehicle spaces. Sponsored Guest permits must be redeemed at pay stations located on campus (see map attached). Highland Dr., PAC Loop, Cuesta and lots A-1 and H-2A have drive-up pay stations and offer convenience for guests visiting campus. For this event, I recommend parking in either the A-1 Lot or Grande Avenue Parking Structure (see attached map). If you need further directions for walking from your parking spot to the University Union, please let me or Trey Bernard know (he is attached to this email) and I will send directions or have someone meet you after you park to direct you. I have also attached a picture showing how to get from the Grande Avenue Parking Structure to the event site at the UU Plaza. Pay Station Instructions: 1. Press any button to wake the pay station 2. Enter your license plate number (The license plate on the permit must match the license plate on a vehicle to avoid a citation.) 3. Select "Sponsored Guest" option (you may need to tab through the screen to find this option) 4. Enter Coupon Code 5. Select OK 6. Wait for validation and the coupon will print 7. Place printed coupon on dashboard so it can easily be read. Please be patient with the speed of the system, as it takes a minute or two to validate the code. If you have any further questions or concerns about the event, please don’t hesitate to contact me. My phone number is attached to this email should you need anything on the day of the event. Thank you so much for taking the time to come and speak to Cal Poly students. We greatly appreciate your presence and look forward to hearing your perspective at this event. Thank you so much! Best, Morgan Oliveira Agriculture Communications Major Agriculture Education and Communication Department Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ From:Courtney Leigh Kienow To:McDonald, Whitney; Collins, Scott; Hermann, Greg Subject:FW: House Committee on Education and Workforce Hearing Date:Wednesday, May 7, 2025 8:25:15 AM Bcc: SLO City Council Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council Members, Please see the below note that was shared with the Cal Poly campus community this morning regarding President Armstrong’s testimony to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Sincerely, Courtney From: state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu <state-cp-staff-request@calpoly.edu> on behalf of PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu <PresidentsOffice@calpoly.edu> Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM To: Subject: House Committee on Education and Workforce Hearing Office of the President Dear Campus Community: Today President Armstong will provide testimony to the House Committee on Education and Workforce at a hearing titled “Beyond the Ivy League: Stopping the Spread of Antisemitism on American Campuses.” Below is a copy of his opening statement. The hearing will be live-streamed on the Committee's YouTube page. Good morning, Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and members of the Committee. For the past 14 years, it has been my privilege to serve as the President of Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California. At Cal Poly, we emphasize a “Learn by Doing” approach, providing hands- on, practical experience. Our approach includes learning from experiences and constantly getting better. Over the past 18 months, questions have been asked about how higher education institutions confront, prevent and combat antisemitism that escalated after the 2023 Hamas attacks against Israeli citizens. The October 7 attacks on innocent men, women, and children were horrific. The violence perpetrated that day must be condemned without equivocation. And the targeting of Jewish students on campuses across the U.S. that followed was terrible and unacceptable. Both as a university president and a human being, this is a matter I take particularly seriously. We have to do better. I appreciate the opportunity to appear before this committee. No leader wants to have to acknowledge potential gaps or find it necessary to look back on some actions with regret for what more could or should have been done in a sensitive situation. At Cal Poly, when people do not live up to our commitment to prohibit prejudice and bias, we hold them accountable. We have dealt with antisemitism and other forms of discrimination by faculty, staff, students, and visitors. We do not tolerate threatening activity; we deploy campus police whenever there is the potential for trouble; and they make arrests and file criminal charges when justified. In addition, when alleged antisemitism or harassment occurs, we investigate and impose appropriate university discipline. At Cal Poly, we have enjoyed a vibrant Jewish community for many years. Stakeholders rate Jewishlife on our campus at a high level, and the number of Jewish students has doubled since 2011. Hillel and Chabad are registered Cal Poly student organizations, and I am invited to and proudly participate in some of their activities. I am grateful to the Hillel and Chabad student leaders who traveled across the country to sit with me and support Cal Poly today, Avi Shapiro and Mia Kaplan Kirstensen. In addition to those longstanding partnerships, we have been working with the ADL and other Jewish leaders on several initiatives. First, we have spoken out to clearly oppose antisemitism. Second, we are enhancing our mandatory student orientation and biennial employee training to provide greater education and awareness about antisemitism. Third, we are establishing a new Presidential Antisemitism Task Force that will develop an action plan focused on Jewish student life, antisemitism education, and cultural awareness. Fourth, we are endowing a chair in Jewish studies and building an interfaith center that includes Jewish students. Our efforts to support Jewish students and combat antisemitism have made progress. I want to emphasize that our goal is continuous improvement. We will continue to work to give each student the safest possible environment, free from discrimination and religious intolerance, so they can learn, grow, and succeed. We will continue to strongly confront any antisemitic conduct or threats. In conclusion, I want to thank you for your work on this important issue and pledge my continuing support. Privacy Notice · Web Accessibility Statement © 2025 California Polytechnic State University From:McDonald, Whitney To:Collins, Scott; Hermann, Greg; Dietrick, Christine Subject:Weekly Update Date:Friday, May 9, 2025 6:38:24 PM Attachments: Approved Cal Poly 2026-27 Calendar.msg BCC: Mayor and Council Good evening, Mayor and Council. I have quite a few updates to share with you all this week, some of which are items that came in while I was on vacation. My apologies in advance for the length of this email. Jeff Armstrong Congressional Committee Testimony - President Armstrong's testimony before the House Education and Workforce Committee Hearing on Wednesday was regarded as successful overall, though plenty of moments were painful to watch with respect to the performance of other university representatives and committee members. The hearing can be viewed here. Notes of the hearing include: Most questions were directed at the other two university presidents (from DePaul and Haverford). President Armstrong responded to all questions succinctly and was viewed as being transparent. President Armstrong was praised for the interfaith center on campus and the return Cal Poly has on investing in students (from the Democratic minority) and noted as identifying as a DEI proponent (from the Republican majority). President Armstrong Notable Remarks: Acknowledging we can do better by holding people accountable and that violence and antisemitism should be condemned Noting they will investigate instances of hate speech and respond accordingly Mentioning the work Cal Poly does with their Jewish student community and the ongoing initiatives they have to support the Jewish student community Mentioning that they work closely with SLOPD and the City, and that we support one another. Cal Poly 2026-27 Academic Calendar - Attached is an email from Courtney Kienow with the approved Cal Poly 2026-27 academic calendar, which will be the first year of the new semester system. Under this calendar, St. Patrick's Day will occur during spring break. . I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and a wonderful Mother's Day!! Cheers! Whitney Whitney McDonald pronouns (she/hers) City Manager City Administration 990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934 E WMcDonal@slocity.org T 805.781.7114 C 805.550.8349 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:sclc-request@calpoly.edu on behalf of Tracy L. Watson To:sclc@calpoly.edu Subject:SCLC Meeting #25-09, May 15, 2025 Date:Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:51:21 AM Hello SCLC, Please find the SCLC meeting packet in the link below. SCLC Meeting #25-09, May 15, 2025 See you Thursday. Tracy Watson She/Her Administrative Assistant II, Student Government Associated Students, Inc. California Polytechnic State University 1 Grand Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0675 P: 805-756-1292 | F: 805-756-6166 asi.calpoly.edu Cal Poly sits on the traditional lands of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini have a documented presence in this area for over 10,000 years. The tiłhini peoples have stewarded their ancestral and unceded homelands which include all of the cities, communities, federal and state open spaces within the San Luis Obispo County region. These homelands extend East into the Carrizo Plains toward Kern County, South to the Santa Maria River, North to Ragged Point, and West beyond the ocean’s shoreline in an unbroken chain of lineage, kinship, and culture.