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How a Femme Fatale’s Cinematic Reception Affected Her Social Perception: The Conflation of Myth and Reality
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A Survey of Industry Professionals on the Role of FF&E in Sustainability
No full textThis study is designed to explore how professionals in the construction and design industries perceive the role of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) in building sustainability. Although FF&E is often viewed as a minor component of the overall construction process, it has the potential to significantly impact environmental outcomes through material sourcing, durability, and end-of-life recyclability. A survey was distributed to eight professionals in FF&E, construction, and sustainability-related fields. The survey included eight questions, with four multiple choice and four open-ended, designed to gather both quantitative and qualitative insights. Responses were analyzed to determine how often sustainability is considered in FF&E decisions, which factors are prioritized, and what challenges prevent the adoption of sustainable practices. The results aim to highlight overlooked opportunities in sustainable design and inform future best practices for FF&E selection
Exploring Who, Where, and When: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of a New Study Abroad Program
No full textStudy abroad programs can have a significant impact on the lives of college students. These programs create opportunities for students to experience the world, while earning college credit. As Cal Poly is transitioning from the quarter system to the semester system, there is an increase demand for a new study abroad program that is tailored to students’ preferences. Understanding what students want from a study abroad program is extremely important. To better understand student preferences, a survey was created and distributed to Cal Poly students. The goal of the survey was to identify trends amongst students to get a better understanding of how to design a successful program The survey provided data on preferred program locations, durations, academic terms, and demographics. Results showed that most students interested in studying abroad were in their third or fourth year and preferred either full-semester or 8-week summer programs. Europe was the most popular destination, with high interest in countries such as Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Germany. These results will help Cal Poly CM program create a new study abroad program which has student buy-in and strong connections with providing them with real world construction experiences, thus providing a more meaningful experience for our students
The Cost and Productivity Impacts that a Tower Crane has on a Jobsite
No full textThis paper investigates the cost and productivity impacts that a tower crane has on jobsite productivity. From reviewing recent literature, it is clear the stagnating labor productivity of the industry is a major problem. One way that has been proposed to solve this problem is through the implementation of more sophisticated equipment, for the sake of this paper that equipment is tower cranes. This paper performs an analysis of historical records of a mid-sized framing subcontractor located in central California. This company has recently ventured into the crane business which provided an excellent opportunity to collect data. Having just started with cranes the piece of equipment had not been priced into the companies estimates yet, allowing for a clean approach. The data came from estimates that had been completed using the company\u27s standard labor productivity rate, and comparing that to the actual hours spent on that job. Additionally an analysis was made looking at the area of each job that was usable for storage of materials, comparing the area accessible by forklift versus the area accessible by crane. This paper aims to approximate standard cost savings in the form of labor hours caused by the presence of a tower crane
How Regulations Impact Contractors in California: Licensing, Insurance, Bonding & Permitting
No full textThis senior project researches the impact of regulatory requirements, specifically licensing, insurance, bonding, and permitting, on contractors in California. The study addresses the question: How do regulations affect contractors’ ability to operate and grow? To examine this, qualitative interviews were conducted with six industry professionals, including general contractors, specialty contractors, and design-build firms. Additionally, 25 survey responses were collected from contractors and construction professionals to gain broader insights. The findings reveal that while licensing, insurance, and bonding are seen as foundational for establishing credibility and legal compliance, the permitting process presents the most significant challenge. Respondents consistently described permitting as overly complex, inconsistent between jurisdictions, and a frequent cause of project delays. Many emphasized the need for a more efficient, transparent, and standardized permitting system. Bonding capacity was also identified as a limiting factor for small and emerging contractors, restricting their ability to bid on and pursue larger projects. The study concludes that streamlining regulatory processes, especially permitting, and providing better support for bonding would enhance project efficiency and reduce operational barriers. Improving these systems could foster a more competitive, accessible, and productive construction environment for contractors of all sizes
AS-989-25 Resolution on the Establishment of One Academic Senate Inclusive of Faculty at Cal Poly Solano Campus
No full textResolves that the Academic Senate will create four at large Cal Poly Solano Academic Senator voting positions; and it further resolves that of the four at large Cal Poly Solano Academic Senate positions at least one position shall be occupied by a Mariner; it further resolves that one of the four at large Cal Poly Solano Academic Senators will serve on the Academic Senate Executive Committee as a voting member; and be it resolves that the Cal Poly Academic Senate empowers the Faculty Senate of Cal Maritime to elect the faculty to these at large positions in the manner of their choosing; and it further resolves that the Academic Senate will in addition create one at large Cal Poly Solano voting position on each of the Academic Senate standing committees, which are: a) Budget and Long-Range Planning Committee, b) Curriculum Committee, c) Curriculum Appeals Committee, d) Distinguished Scholarship Awards Committee, e) Distinguished Teaching Awards Committee, f) Diversity Committee, g) Faculty Affairs Committee, h) Fairness Board, i) General Education Governance Board, j) Grants Review Committee, k) Instruction Committee, l) Research, Scholarships and Creative Activities Committee, m) Sustainability Committee, and n) USCP Review Committee; and it further resolves that the bylaws for the standing committees in the previous whereas clause will be updated to include the addition of these at large Cal Poly Solano voting positions; it further resolves that only employees at Cal Poly Solano who fall under the definition of the Membership of the General Faculty in the Constitution of the Academic Senate, Article 1, will be eligible to serve on the Academic Senate, the Academic Senate Executive Committee and Academic Senate standing committees; and it further resolves that only employees at Cal Poly Solano who fall under the definition of the Membership of the General Faculty will be eligible to vote for Cal Poly Solano representatives on the Academic Senate and the Academic Senate Executive Committee; and be it further resolves that only employees at Cal Poly Solano who fall under the definition of the Membership of the General Faculty can nominate Cal Poly Solano candidates for service on Academic Senate standing committees; and it further resolves that at large Cal Poly Solano standing committee members will be appointed to standing committees per the usual process, namely by a vote of the Academic Senate Executive Committee; and further resolves that in 2025-26 the Academic Senate will develop long term shared governance and representation plans in collaboration with the Cal Poly administration to ensure Cal Poly Solano faculty are included in shared governance at Cal Poly; and it further resolves that The Academic Senate shall develop comprehensive shared governance policies to include the General Faculty at the Cal Poly, Solano Campus that can be implemented with an estimated target date of July 1, 2026; and it further resolves that the Cal Poly Solano Academic Senate, Cal Poly Solano Academic Senate Executive Committee and the Cal Poly Solano Academic Senate standing committee at large positions will begin July 1, 2025; and it further resolves that the Cal Poly Solano at large membership positions and roles as described in this resolution shall remain in place until these new policies are implemented; and it further resolves that the Academic Senate welcomes Cal Maritime faculty and staff to the Cal Poly Academic Senate; it also resolves that the Faculty at Cal Poly welcome faculty and staff at Cal Maritime to Cal Poly; and finally it resolves that this resolution be distributed to the Chancellor of the CSU and the BOT, the Chair of the CSU Statewide Academic Senate, Chairs of Campus Academic Senates, and the California State Students Association (CSSA)
AS-993-25 Resolution to Establish Parameters and Curricular Review of Bridge and Cap Courses for Semester Conversion
No full textResolves that the faculty prepare bridge and/or cap course proposals to transition from quarter sequences to semester sequences once the corresponding semester sequences are approved by the Academic Senate; and it further resolves that bridge and/or cap courses be developed and approved by the end of Fall 2025; and it also resolves that the bridge and/or cap courses be published outside of the regular academic catalog and be available only from Fall 2026 through Summer 2027—after which they will be deactivated; and it further resolves that departments that choose not to create bridge and cap courses should utilize advising and student outreach to ensure that students with partially completed quarter course sequences are informed about which semester courses are required to complete the sequence; and further resolves that the Academic Senate approve the attached \u27Guidelines for the Creation and Review of Bridge and Cap Courses for Semester Conversion.\u2
The Cost of Rebuilding El Salvador: Bukele\u27s Backsliding Democracy
No full textThis paper will detail the last several years of El Salvador\u27s history to the present day, through the lens of gang violence, courtesy of MS-13 and the worrying trends of authoritarianism displayed by its current president, Nayib Bukele. Gang violence, especially that perpetuated by MS-13 and Barrio 18, have plagued the US, and via deportation, El Salvador. Previous attempt to control the violence through mano dura policy has proven ineffective, either by lack of implementation, or endemic government corruption. President Nayib Bukele declared a state of emergency, initially in March of 2022, and now constantly renewed every 30 days, which has paved the way for aggressive, official government policy towards dissenters and those deemed enemies of the state. Mass incarceration, arbitrary arrests, and human rights violations are widespread. I noticed an alarming similarity between President Bukele and President Trump, especially during Trump\u27s second term. Multiple meetings between the two leaders indicate a close working relationship. In addition, President Bukele\u27s success at smothering the gangs and lowering the national homicide rate have convinced other Latin American countries that a perpetual state of emergency is viable. Human rights groups, international organizations, and other countries do not seem to be powerful enough detractors, and condemnation and criticism is ineffective. Masking the repressive regime is an aggressive rebranding campaign that seeks to reintroduce El Salvador to the world, while individual freedoms are sacrificed, resulting in the country slipping further and further away from a functioning democracy