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Office of the President and Office of the Provost 

More Than 70 Faculty Members Promoted or Awarded Tenure

President Jeffrey D. Armstrong and Provost and Executive Vice President Al Liddicoat have announced the promotion of 49 faculty members and the award of tenure to 28 faculty members effective in the 2026-27 academic year. The promotions include 25 to the academic rank of professor or librarian and 24 to the rank of associate professor. Armstrong and Liddicoat extend their congratulations and appreciation to those faculty members receiving promotion and/or tenure.

Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

SEMSA Honors Employees with Awards at Inaugural Summit

Four outstanding staff members were honored with awards at the SEMSA Summit on May 28. Three staff members received the 2026 Chandler Community and Collaboration Awards for their dedication to student success including: Ian Wallace of Counseling Services at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Maritime Academy, Vicky Myers within the Office of the Registrar in San Luis Obispo and Jessica Lipsit within ASI in San Luis Obispo. Additionally, the inaugural Mudita Award was presented to Linda Ortiz, recognizing her commitment to uplifting others and celebrating colleagues’ achievements. Congratulations to all honorees for their exceptional contributions!

Employee and Organization Development 

June Staff Learning Community (SLC): Employee Tuition Fee Waiver Program

Join the SLC from 11:10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 17 for a presentation on the Fee Waiver Program. This informative session will provide an overview of the CSU Tuition Fee Waiver Program, a valuable educational benefit available to many eligible Â鶹¹ÙÍø faculty and staff. Participants will learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures, key deadlines and program guidelines, as well as options for transferring the benefit to eligible family members. Whether you are exploring the program for yourself or supporting others in understanding this benefit, this session will help you make the most of this educational opportunity.

Student Affairs

Campus and Community Members Gather for Learn by Doing Good Awards

The Center for Service in Action celebrated the 2026 Learn by Doing Good Awards by recognizing students, faculty, staff, organizations and community partners that exemplify Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s commitment to service and experiential learning. Honorees were recognized for work spanning public health, emergency preparedness, bilingual STEM education, wildlife rehabilitation, student wellbeing, accessibility, advocacy and community partnerships, demonstrating the many ways Â鶹¹ÙÍø community members create meaningful impact both on and off campus. Together, this year’s awardees showcased how Learn by Doing extends beyond the classroom to strengthen communities across the Central Coast and beyond. 

Office of the President

Alumnus and NASA Astronaut Victor Glover to Speak June 15

Ticketholders: Doors open at 6:45 p.m. All tickets must be scanned by 7:15 p.m. Any unclaimed seats after that time will be released to attendees waiting in the line for livestream seating.  

Livestream/Overflow Seating: A livestream of the event will be available in Spanos Theatre on a first-come, first-served basis. Those interested should line up outside the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Ticket Office beginning at 6:30 p.m. Attendees in the livestream line may be admitted to the main event if seats become available. 

The livestream will also be available online. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Watch the Livestream

Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS)

Â鶹¹ÙÍø Opens 37 Parking Spaces at Poly Canyon Village

This week, TAPS will complete restriping of street parking along Poly Canyon Village (PCV) Inside Loop, resulting in 37 new parallel parking spaces available to any valid permit holder. These new spaces join the existing nine 20-minute permit spaces and 12 state vehicle spaces already in the PCV Inside Loop. The restriping is part of an ongoing effort to review parking configurations and identify opportunities to increase available parking where feasible. Prior to the PCV updates, TAPS increased staff parking capacity in the Transportation lot from 14 to 52 spaces.

Associated Students, Inc.

Sign Up for Youth Swim Lesson Programs

ASI’s 2026 summer aquatics programs offer fun, safe instruction for all skill levels in the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Recreation Center Pool. Registration is open now through ASI Access, and spots fill quickly. Programs include Youth Small Group Lessons (ages 4–16), Pre-Swim Family Lessons for infants, toddlers and guardians, and private lessons with personalized instruction. Sessions run June to August with weekday and weekend options available. Swim diapers are required for children ages 0–3. Refunds are only issued if a class is canceled and cannot be rescheduled.

Office of the President

Save The Date: Fall Convocation

As you prepare for the end of the academic year and whatever endeavor summer holds for you, we ask that you mark your calendar for the annual Fall Convocation. In line with the new semester-based calendar, Convocation will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 17, in the Performing Arts Center. During the ceremony, we will hear updates from university leaders and acknowledge award-winning faculty and staff.

Human Resources

Common Human Resources System Will Be Implemented in 2027

Â鶹¹ÙÍø will implement the California State University’s Common Human Resources System (CHRS) in May 2027. The systemwide platform will integrate human resources, benefits and payroll functions into a single system designed to improve efficiency, enhance reporting and provide a more consistent experience across CSU campuses. CHRS will affect faculty, staff and administrators who use HR-related services, including self-service functions, benefits, employment information and time and absence management. More information and resources, including training, will be available this summer. Questions may be directed to CHRS@calpoly.edu.