suff rage at Avenir Museum

4 | MARCH 2020 CSU LIFE | FACULTY & STAFF Celebrate Women’s History Month with suŠ rage-themed exhibit at Avenir Museum

By Jeff Dodge

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratifi cation of the 19th Amendment, the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising has created a suff rage-themed exhibition examining how women’s attire in the U.S. has changed in response to the activism of the times.

The Colorado State University museum also has reinvented two exhibits launched last fall to commemorate CSU’s 150th birthday: “Proud to Wear: CSU150” and “Women Wear at CSU.” Both now feature new items that weren’t on display in the fall.

“R.E.S.P.E.C.T. the Dress: Clothing and Activism in U.S. Women’s History,” opened Jan. 21 in the Avenir Museum Large Gallery and runs through May 23. Students in Curator Katie Knowles’ spring 2019 graduate course, “Care and Exhibit of Museum Collections,” helped research and plan the exhibit, determining the chronological order of the displays, fi nding historical photos and compiling text for the labels.

Libbie Coy dress

Visitors are greeted in the Avenir lobby with the perfect item to introduce all three exhibits: the 1890 wedding dress of Elizabeth “Libbie” Coy, who in 1884 was the only female among the fi rst three graduates of CSU, then known as the State Agricultural College. Coy, who was the fi rst woman to graduate from any institution of higher learning in the state, remained active at the college after graduation, founding the alumni association and working as an instructor.

“R.E.S.P.E.C.T. the Dress” moves through U.S. history, documenting the clothing changes that came with the beginning of the suff rage movement at the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention, where 68 women and 32 men signed the “Declaration of Sentiments.” There are photos of a Native American woman wearing traditional dress as well as non-native school attire, and a self-portrait by photographer Frances Johnston in a most unladylike light for the times: wearing a boy’s cap and hiked-up skirts, smoking a cigarette and holding a beer stein.

“Fashion as Self-Defense” features a blue picture hat that would have been held in place by a long hat pin, “which women discovered make great self-defense weapons,” Knowles said.

Proud to Wear, Women’s Wear

The spring version of “Proud to Wear: CSU150,” which runs through June 27, features a new collection of items that have a decidedly female bent, from a rodeo queen jacket and cheerleader outfi t to former CSU basketball player Katie Cronin’s jersey and uniforms worn by the Hutton sisters, who all played softball for CSU.

“Women Wear at CSU,” which runs through May 23, also features an all-new collection of attire and accessories on loan from women at the University. They include a dress made by the grandmother of Silvia Minguzzi of the Allicar Museum of Art; a suit from Erica Suchman of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology; a wrap skirt made by Avenir Director of Operations and Engagement Doreen Beard in junior high; and a scarf from Suzanne Hale of the Allicar.

The Avenir Museum is celebrating Women’s History Month with an exhibition that includes the wedding dress of Libbie Coy, the fi rst woman to graduate from CSU.

There is a Spanish cat dress from Tracy L. Webb of the Research Integrity and Compliance Review Offi ce, spurs and boots from Brittany Johnson of University Advancement, a handbag from Kristin Stephens of the Department of Statistics, and a red Talbot’s jacket that College of Health and Human Sciences Dean Lise Youngblade bought in 2005 for her fi rst job interview at CSU.

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Our Colleges Through the Years

Beyond the A & the M: College of Liberal Arts

By Rachel Gaisford

Colorado State University’s College of Liberal Arts has existed under its current name and structure since 1992, but the liberal arts have been essential to the University since its fi rst class in 1880. Leaders throughout CSU’s history have understood the importance of the liberal arts in preparing graduates to be engaged citizens and eff ective leaders in a rapidly evolving world. Elijah E. Edwards, the fi rst president of Colorado Agricultural College, said, “A one-sided education produces an un-symmetrical man. By a liberal education, increased power and versatility is gained.” And thus, our agricultural and mechanical college integrated the liberal arts into its curriculum.

Liberal arts and the land-grant mission

Early Drama Club

In 1879, President Edwards and two faculty members welcomed a class of fi ve students. During their fi rst year, these pioneering students took courses in English Composition and Analysis, U.S. History, and Rhetoric, along with more technical coursework in Horticulture, Farm Economy, and Practical Agriculture.

President Edwards’ successor, Charles Ingersoll, served as CAC president from 1882 to 1891. Because women comprised nearly half the student body, Ingersoll hired the college’s fi rst female faculty member, Elizabeth G. Bell, in 1885 to teach English, history, and modern languages. Also during the Ingersoll era, students’ exploration of the liberal arts extended beyond the classroom. Literary societies were the fi rst student organizations on campus, and in 1883, a Department of Music was created to off er lessons in vocal and instrumental music. In 1891, the Rocky Mountain Collegian published its

fi rst issue, making it one of the oldest student newspapers in the West.

Changes and challenges

The turn of the 20th century brought with it challenges and changes for the country. Resource shortages brought on by World War I and the Dust Bowl underscored the need for advances in agricultural production. The rise of manufacturing foreshadowed a shift from what had been a primarily agricultural economy, and women’s issues were in the spotlight as the country followed Colorado’s lead on women’s suff rage. Colorado became the fi rst state to grant women the right to vote by popular referendum in 1893, 27 years before the U.S. ratifi ed the 19th Amendment.

Colorado Agricultural College continued to prepare its students with an education that was both liberal and practical. By 1930, 1,072 students were enrolled. Growth and shifting priorities prompted the creation of the Division of Science & Arts in 1934, followed by a new name – the Colorado State College of Agricultural & Mechanic Arts – in 1935.

Charles Lory served as president from 1909 to 1940 and is widely credited with developing Colorado A&M into a respectable land-grant institution with a balanced curriculum. Under Lory’s leadership, B.F. Coen, who served as head of both the English and history departments, introduced courses in debating and public speaking, short story writing, journalistic writing, and sociology. Professors Ruth Jocelyn Wattles and Alfred Westfall engaged students with a thriving drama club, a winning intercollegiate debating team, and the Scribblers Club – a group of students and faculty who gathered to write poetry, plays, and humorous articles. Elizabeth Forbes, the head of the Physical Education Department for Women, brought dance to the college with classes, clubs and performances in the Ammons Hall. the importance of a well-rounded education to create an informed and engaged citizenry.

In 1957, under the leadership of President William E. Morgan, Colorado’s land-grant institution became Colorado State University. The new name refl ected the desire to become a world-class research university with a strong liberal arts foundation. During this era, the Division of Science & Arts became the School of Science & Arts before fi nally becoming the College of Science & Arts in 1959.

As the Baby Boomer generation headed to college, the University’s student population jumped to more than 15,000, creating an immediate demand for campus infrastructure. CSU constructed the Liberal Arts Building and Social Sciences Building (later renamed Eddy Hall and the Clark Building) to provide space for the departments of English, philosophy, languages, speech, anthropology, economics, history, political science, and sociology.

Demand for cultural relevance

In 1968, the School of Humanities & Social Sciences split from the College of Science & Arts to meet the demand for broader curriculum. The school continued to grow in both enrollment and scope, adding eight undergraduate and graduate degrees between 1969 and 1979. As the University continued to expand its liberal arts off erings, the school was elevated to the College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences in 1977.

Higher education for American democracy

The “golden age of higher education” was a time of rapid growth for Colorado A&M. After a slight dip in enrollment during World War II, the number of students grew to more than 4,000 as returning veterans took advantage of the G.I. Bill. This era brought with it an emphasis on the liberal arts nationwide, as President Truman’s Commission on Higher Education emphasized

CELEBRATING 150 YEARS

Part of an ongoing series celebrating Colorado State University’s 150th anniversary.

Spaces and Places of the Liberal Arts From the fi rst English and history classes held in Old Main to dance performances in Ammons Hall, the liberal arts have had many homes on campus. The four buildings that make up the modern core of the College of Liberal Arts each occupy a unique space in CSU’s history.

WILLARD O. EDDY HALL The Liberal Arts Building was constructed in 1963, providing a home for the departments of English, philosophy, education, languages, and speech. The building was renamed in 1978 to honor retired faculty member and liberal arts advocate Willard O. Eddy. In 1997, fl ood waters ravaged Eddy Hall, damaging the basement and destroying more than 500,000 books. Through a series of bond initiatives, the building was revitalized with new exterior fi nishes, additional space, and upgraded accessibility features. The updated building re-opened to students in 2015.

ANDREW G. CLARK BUILDING Architect James Hunter proposed a social sciences complex with two threestory buildings joined by a two-story bridge. His vision was realized in 1968 with the opening of the Social Sciences Building. The facility housed the departments of anthropology, economics, history, political science, and sociology. In 1977, the building was renamed to honor professor and researcher Andrew G. Clark. The Clark Building is a workhorse on campus, serving students across nearly all majors. In 2017, 70 percent of all undergraduates took at least one class in the building.

VISUAL ARTS BUILDING After a fi re in 1970 burned down Old Main, where many of the arts classes were held, new art facilities were proposed by department chair Perry Ragouzis. Ragouzis insisted that a modern art curriculum be supported by a modern art building. A parents’ association supported him and advocated to the University and the board of governors to invest in a proper art building. The fi rst phase of the Visual Arts Complex opened in 1973 with space for ceramics and sculpture classes. Phase II, which housed printmaking, graphic design, general arts, silversmithing, weaving, and drawing, opened in 1975. The building houses the Clara A. Hatton Gallery and a sculpture courtyard named in Ragouzis’ honor.

UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS In the early 2000s, the Oœ ce of the President and the student body joined forces to fund a world-class facility for music, theatre, dance, and visual arts. The 225,000-square-foot University Center for the Arts opened its doors in 2009. The historic building, which originally served as Fort Collins High School, features fi ve performance venues and two museums.

Note: The Communication Studies department is housed in the Behavioral Sciences Building, which was constructed in 2012. To read more about the spaces and places of the College of Liberal Arts, visit magazine.libarts.colostate.edu.

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Our Colleges Through the Years

Innovating throughout history: College of Natural Sciences through the years

By Lisa Streeb Case

When Colorado State University was founded in 1870 as the Colorado Agricultural College, it had a profound mission – to provide access to education for anyone willing to attain it. While the focus of the land-grant mission was on studying “the agricultural and mechanic arts,” the natural sciences were essential to the understanding of those fi elds.

Foundational science classes were among some of the fi rst off ered by the school, and today they are part of the University’s core curriculum. Physics, biology, mathematics and chemistry were fi elds of study harnessed to the practical applications of agricultural research at CAC. Since the establishment of the College of Natural Sciences at CSU in 1968, these disciplines have been joined by biochemistry and molecular biology, computer science, psychology and statistics as major centers of both theoretical and applied research and education for the University.

Here are a few pivotal moments in the history of natural sciences at CSU.

1880 Natural science courses were among the fi rst classes off ered at the Colorado Agricultural College. 1883 CSU Herbarium founded.

1886 – 1909 The fi rst natural science departments are established.

1930 Ruth Ashton Nelson writes the original guide to fl ora in Rocky Mountain National Park.

1968 College of Natural Sciences is formed.

1969 & 1978 Meyers Reaction and Stille Reaction. 1992 Little Shop of Physics founded.

1994 Psychology faculty member develops the driving anger scale. 1958 Genevieve Garst teaches the fi rst computer science class at CSU.

2009 Jennifer DeLuca is named a Pew Biomedical Scholar.

MARCH 2020 | 9 Beyond the A & the M: College of Liberal Arts

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The next 150 years

Science is constantly evolving, and the College of Natural Sciences will evolve along with it over the next 150 years. From developing renewable polymers, to making advances in artificial intelligence, to treating mental health and addiction, discovery begins with the natural sciences.

Get more information on the history of the College of Natural Sciences by visiting

natsci.source.colostate.edu/innovating-throughouthistory-college-of-natural-sciences.

1961 Franklin Graybill Statistical Laboratory established.

2014 College of Natural Sciences Learning Community. 1965 CSU Observatory opens.

2017 Biology, Chemistry Research Buildings.

2018 Diana Wall elected to National Academy of Sciences. Originally housed in Home Economics, the Department of Art became an officially recognized department in the College of Science & Arts in 1962 under the direction of Clara Hatton.

In 1973, construction began on the new Visual Arts Building. Both Hatton and her successor Perry Ragouzis were honored for their contributions to the department with spaces in the new building – the Clara Hatton Gallery and the Perry N. Ragouzis Sculpture Garden.

Renewed emphasis on outcomes

Colleges across the country experienced a “baby bust” during the 1970s and 1980s. Enrollment growth stagnated, and higher education was forced to once again re-imagine its purpose. Would graduates be prepared for the world they would to graduate into?

At the same time, Liberal Arts faculty were nationally and internationally recognized for their research, creative artistry, and community engagement. Philosophy professor Holmes Rolston III was awarded the Templeton Prize in 2003 for his advances in environmental ethics and the intersections of science and religion. English professor Mary Crow served as Colorado’s poet laureate for 14 years beginning in 1996. Philosophy professor and bioethicist Bernard E. Rollin was honored as a University Distinguished Professor in 2001 for his work as a leading scholar in animal ethics and animal consciousness.

The College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences officially became the College of Liberal Arts in 1992. Loren Crabtree, who was serving as dean at the time, said, “We wanted to give ourselves a real identity, to say that we were an integral part of this institution. Not just integral, but foundational.”

The University Center for the Arts – the historic Fort Collins High School renovated to house instructional space, museums, and stunning performance venues – opened its doors in 2009. Eddy Hall, dated and damaged from the 1997 flood, underwent a substantial renovation in 2014.

CLA today

As one of the largest colleges on campus, the College of Liberal Arts enrolls more than 6,500 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. Within its 18 departments and programs, it houses 19 majors, 37 minors, 58 concentrations, and 23 graduate programs, and its impacts can be felt worldwide with more than 50,000 alumni as of 2019.

Perhaps most importantly, the College of Liberal Arts prepares students for success in the 21st century. College of Liberal Arts graduates are not only appealing to employers, but better citizens of the world. Learn more about the people, places, and events that shaped the College of Liberal Arts at the CLA’s CSU 150 webpage. Read a longer version of this story on SOURCE.

By Makenna Green

In Andrew Altschul’s new book The Gringa, he creates a fictional story around real-life events and explores how these events affect a person’s life. His inspiration came from the story of Lori Berenson, who was convicted of treason in Lima, Peru, in 1996 and sentenced to life in prison. Over the years, there was constant media coverage, and many spoke up for and against Berenson. Her parole in 2010 sparked public anger and led to death threats to her and her son.

Like many others, the story fascinated Altschul, who was living in Peru during the late 1990s. As a young American, he found himself fascinated by the story and what would cause someone to affiliate with a militant splinter group that broke away from the Communist Party of Peru. Paired with his interest for how individuals’ actions are distorted, it created a base from which Altschul, now an associate professor and director of creative writing in the Department of English at CSU, wrote his third novel. The novel took seven years to complete, as he explored the national trauma that the war had brought to a country he loved. This book felt like a way to give back to Peru and dive deeper into what truly happened. Altschul has written two other novels, Deus Ex Machina and Lady Lazarus, both of which challenge and dissect something that often creates problematic situations. In this third novel, he challenges the reader to contemplate how things we do and how what we say can easily be distorted.

Altschul spends a lot of time with graduate students wanting to write their own novel. His advice is to never write a novel because you feel you need to. He shares his experience with his students and encourages them to create their own unique way of storytelling. Besides spending his time writing, teaching is something he enjoys very much. “It gives me energy,” he explained.

With a project always in the works, there will be more novels coming from Altschul.

The Gringa will publish March 10 and be available for purchase at the CSU Bookstore. There will also be a public reading on April 15 at 6 p.m. at Old Firehouse Books on 232 Walnut St. in Old Town.

AP Council gives back through community service opportunities across campus

By JJ Nelson

Service and Outreach, a sub-committee of the Administrative Professional Council, made a goal to engage more APs across campus to give back to our university family and community. They kicked off the New Year strong by dropping off three carloads of donated winter gear items collected across campus. “Murphy Center for Hope/Homeward Alliance were very grateful and excited to receive our donations,” said Service and Outreach co-chair Barb Gutison.

Upcoming service projects include collaboration with Rams Against Hunger, where you will find many APC members volunteering their time at the March Mobile Pantry. This is a great service the SLiCE office has provided to our students and staff who are struggling with food insecurities. On average, 900 students and staff utilize the Mobile Pantry to gather up to 20 pounds of fruits, vegetables, dairy, and baked goods.

If you’re looking for ways to give back to our CSU family, Rams Against Hunger is seeking donations for the following;

• Pocket Pantries – These are small food pantries across campus that

are stocked with free and accessible food for on the go. Anyone can donate dry, non-perishable food to the SLiCE office. • Mobile Food Pantry – Welcomes anyone who wishes to volunteer their time, it provides a great networking opportunity to meet fellow volunteers across campus. • Donate to Rams Against Hunger – If you’re short on time but still

want to give back, donations are accepted year-round. $7.25 provides the cost of a nutritious meal from one of the dining centers, $130 feeds a student for a month. More information about Rams Against Hunger can be found on the following link: lsc.colostate.edu/slice/slice-engagement/ramsagainst-hunger.

CSU offers many community service opportunities for all AP’s to help give back to their community. If you wish to learn more or have a service project you want the APC to be involved with please reach out to your area representative. Contact information can be found on the following link: ap.colostate.edu.

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By Classifi ed Personnel Council

State Classifi ed performance evaluations are right around the corner. Colorado State University Human Resources would like to dispel a few myths surrounding the review process and the steps you can take to make the most out of your review.

Myth #1

A supervisor’s decision to give out a “3” rating will be scrutinized by HR and discouraged. NOT SO!

There should be a performance plan for an employee that clearly defi nes what type of work duties will qualify for a “3” rating. The employee should be able to meet with their supervisor and have it communicated to them if they are on par with what would be considered Exceptional Performer status as defi ned by state personnel rules. It is up to the supervisor to communicate those expectations and work with employees who want to achieve that level and help them get there. An employee looking to perform at a high level should be encouraged to do so and rewarded with a “3” rating if benchmarks for that rating are met. There are no “quotas” for any rating in the system, and no directive from HR limiting how many 3s (or any other level) in existence.

Myth #2

By not signing my performance review form, I am “offi cially” disputing my rating. NOT SO!

If you disagree with your performance rating, you must initiate a formal dispute by completing a CSU Performance Management Dispute Resolution form (hrs.colostate.edu/pdfs/formperformance-management-dispute-resolution. pdf) and provide it to your supervisor within three working days of the event that resulted in the disagreement.

According to State Department of Personnel guidelines, issues that may be disputed are:

• The employee’s performance plan (or absence of a plan); • The fi nal overall performance evaluation rating, including lack of a fi nal overall evaluation; • The application of the CSU Performance Management Program to the employee’s plan and/or fi nal overall evaluation; and, • Complete payment of the performance salary adjustments as per the CSU/PMP. The following matters are not disputable: • The content of the CSU Performance Management Program; • Matters related to the funds appropriated; • The performance evaluations and

performance salary adjustments of other employees; and, • The amount of a performance salary

adjustment, unless the issue involves the application of the CSU Performance Management Program.

MYTH #3

There is nothing I can do to infl uence salary increases because the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration dictates how much I will receive. NOT SO!

Although the State Personnel Director specifi es and publishes the percentage ranges for performance levels, the amount is determined by your state legislators! Contact your legislators (leg.

colorado.gov/fi nd-my-legislator) and your governor (colorado.gov/governor/contact) and let them know what an increase means to you.

Your supervisor must review your Position Description Questionnaire (PDQ) when planning for the upcoming performance cycle. Ask to participate in that review and make sure your PDQ is up to date! If your job has changed signifi cantly, you may ask to submit an updated PDQ for review to determine if the changes warrant movement to a higher classifi cation (promotion). Employees who promote via individual position audit (PDQ review) may receive an increase of up to 10% over the employee’s current salary. Your review and planning discussions are also a great opportunity to speak to your supervisor about professional goals and begin a dialogue about how to grow in your current role, prepare for a new role or develop additional skills, – all of which can help position you for advancement.

MYTH #4

Employees cannot direct their own performance management plan. NOT SO! A good performance management program inspires employee commitment through participation, and includes self-evaluation by employees who have an understanding of their place in the organization and their contribution to its success through active participation in the planning process. Employees should be involved in all aspects of the performance management process for their work.

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