On-campus living is a requirement for freshmen this year. By 2023, living on campus might become a reality for Cal Poly sophomores as well, as required by the the Cal Poly Strategic Plan. However, this mandate could come at a cost to lower and middle-income students. According to administrators, the benefits of having students live […]
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DREAM Center anticipated to open in early 2017
After a year of planning, a safe space for undocumented Cal Poly students and their supporters will be created on campus this winter quarter. The DREAM Center will “allow students to know they’re coming into a facility where everyone understands their unique needs and challenges they face,” Vice President of Student Affairs Keith Humphrey said. […]
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QSU and Triota host gathering in response to Free Speech Wall
The wall was crowded with uplifting messages, until additional boards were nailed to the wall.
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The “crashing classes” dilemma and how PolyPlanner strives to be a remedy
PolyPlanner’s goal is to inform the university of what classes students need to take and to plan accordingly. But is it working?
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Orfalea College of Business Dean Scott Dawson to step down
The decision was based on the death of his wife, Bridget Dawson.
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Admin looks to increase tenure-line faculty
If Cal Poly values those roles, then it needs as many tenure-line faculty it can afford, Moore said.
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Cal Poly to suspend early decision option for applicants
The change was made to better cater to lower-income students, according to university spokesperson Matt Lazier.
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Armstrong rejects Students for Quality Education’s demands
SQE demanded Armstrong speak out publicly against the Sustainable Financial Model, invest in minority education fields and change Cal Poly’s Student Success Fee structure.
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CSU Board of Trustees ratifies salary agreement with CFA
The ratification finalizes a previous salary agreement between the CFA and CSU.
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CFA, Cal Poly quarrel over administrative raises
Cal Poly spokesperson Matt Lazier says the CFA’s statistics paint an incomplete picture of reality.
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Cal Poly Zeros in on Waste
Currently, people on campus have a habit of throwing their items straight into the landfill, sustainability coordinator Kylee Singh said.