California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Fall Conference Collection, 1957-2016
Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Fall Conference Collection
- Dates:
- 1957-2016
- Creators:
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- Abstract:
- The Fall Conference is an annual event that promotes collaboration, communication, and professional development for university faculty and staff. Established in 1957, the conference features meetings, orientations, educational seminars, and keynote addresses. Over time, it has evolved to include student engagement activities, recognition of long-serving employees, and initiatives to support diversity. This event remains a cornerstone of the university's efforts to foster community and growth among its academic and administrative personnel.
- Extent:
- 4.25 Linear Feet The collection comprises 4.25 linear feet (8 boxes). Audiovisual materials include 2 DVCAM videocassettes, 1 VHS tape, 1 U-Matic videocassette, 5 Hi8 videocassettes, 3 ¼-inch audio tapes, and 1 Betacam SP videocassette, totaling 33 items.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Fall Conference Collection, Collection no. 0077, University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection includes materials documenting the planning, implementation, and evolution of Fall Conference events at Cal Poly Pomona. Items include administrative records, printed programs, flyers, photographic documentation of events and speakers, and audiovisual recordings of conference addresses, service awards, and themed sessions. The collection reflects the university's efforts to build community among faculty, staff, and students through ceremonies, recognitions, and diversity-related gatherings.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Fall Conference, first held in 1957, is an annual event designed to promote collaboration, communication, and professional development among faculty and staff. The conference features a range of activities, including general meetings organized by schools, departments, and divisions, as well as campus tours and orientations for both new and returning staff. Educational seminars focusing on the conference's theme are also a central component.
A notable addition in 1959 was the inclusion of a Student Orientation. Instructors from the Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, and Engineering divisions began meeting with their students to assist with programming and class registration—a tradition that has continued ever since.
Highlights of the conference include the annual address by the university president and keynote speeches delivered by various deans. Since 1959, the Cal Poly Woman's Club has hosted annual staff dinners or luncheons. In 1975, the tradition of recognizing long-serving faculty and staff began with the introduction of the first Service Awards. Efforts to promote diversity were marked by the creation of the annual Black Faculty and Staff Association Luncheon in 1979, followed by the annual Latino Faculty and Staff Association Luncheon in 1982.
Throughout this period, leadership was marked by the presidencies of Julian A. McPhee (1938–1966), Robert E. Kramer (1966–1977), Hugh O. LaBounty (1978–1991), Bob H. Suzuki (1991-2003), J. Michael Ortiz (2003–2014), and Soraya M. Coley (2015–present).
- Acquisition information:
- Photographic and textual materials were gathered from University Archives files. Audiovisual materials were transferred from MediaVision in 2021.
- Processing information:
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The processing of this collection and the creation of this finding aid was funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. California's LSTA program is administered by the California State Library.
This collection was processed by Dieter Mackenbach, Rob Strauss, and Iman Mirza in June 2022. Accruals for this collection were processed by David Castro and Stacy Marines in October 2024.
- Arrangement:
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The collection is organized into the following series: Series 1. Photographic Images; Series 2. Printed Materials; and Series 3. Audiovisual Materials.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Sponsor:
- The processing of this collection and the creation of this finding aid was funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. California's LSTA program is administered by the California State Library.
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-11-17 15:01:52 -0800 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Advance notice is required for access. Please note that some audiovisual materials in this collection are currently inaccessible due to the lack of playback equipment. Users interested in viewing these materials may request digitization or reformatting; however, this process may require additional time and resources.
- Terms of access:
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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
- Preferred citation:
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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Fall Conference Collection, Collection no. 0077, University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
- Location of this collection:
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3801 West Temple Ave.Pomona, CA 91768, US
- Contact:
- (909) 869-3775