Faculty and Staff
The GrC Department faculty is composed of well-known researchers, writers, consultants, and industry scholars. The faculty has gained a national reputation as leaders in the field of printing management, technology, design reproduction, and web and digital media, while gaining prominence in areas of Web applications and new media. This extensive knowledge has translated into unprecedented learning opportunities for students. The modern resources of the department and the vast knowledge of the faculty combine to provide students with the best possible education in graphic communication.
Students also benefit from the university's Research Professors from Industry Program. Through this program, the department brings graphic communication experts from industry into the classroom to provide supplemental instruction. The program gives students access to key industry figures who share views on day-to-day issues faced in the field.
Directory
| Name | Office | Phone | Spring 2026 OFFICE HOURS | |
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Department Chair |
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| Xiaoying Rong Department Chair |
26-201C | 805.756.2027 | xrong@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 office hours:
TBA |
Staff |
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Administrative Support Assistant II |
26-201B | 805.756.1108 | eebeckwi@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 office hours (not working during the month of July):
Monday/Wednesday: 8:15am-5:15pm Tuesday/Thursday: Virtual via e-mail, zoom, or phone at (805) 756-2513 Friday: 8:15am-12:15pm |
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Electromechanical Technician II |
26-211A | 805.756.1108 | ncoope01@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 EMT II office hours:
Monday through Friday: 9:00am-5:30pm |
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Electromechanical Technician II |
26-211A | 805.858.8481 | mespin80@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 office hours:
Monday through Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm |
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Information Technology Consultant |
26-211B | 805.634.6616 | eflor103@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 office hours:
Tuesday/Thursday: 8:30am-5:30pm Friday: 8:30-11:00am & 3:00-5:30pm |
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Michelle Godfrey Coordinator II |
26-201B | 805.756.1109 | mrgodfre@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 office hours:
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: In person 8:00am-4:30pm Monday/Friday: Virtual via e-mail and Zoom |
Faculty |
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| Nick Cooper | 26-211A | 805.756.1108 | ncoope01@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 lecturer office hours:
n/a |
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26-113 | 805.756.1108 | apelliot@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 office hours:
n/a
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| 26-210C | 805.756.1108 | clee521@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 office hours:
n/a |
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| Bekir Keśkin | 26-205 | 805.756.1108 | keskin@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 office hours:
n/a |
| 26-210B | 805.756.1466 | rma07@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 office hours:
Monday/Wednesday: 12:00-2:00pm Tuesday/Thursday: 10:00am-12:00pm. Friday: 2:00-4:00pm
Note: All hours are by appointment only and virtual on Zoom**
Please schedule via Calendly.
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| Ken Macro |
26-216 | 805.756.2257 | kmacro@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 office hours:
TBA
Or by appointment via Calendly |
| Bruno Ribeiro |
26-214 | 805.756.2729 | ribeiro@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 office hours:
TBA |
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26-113 | 805.756.1108 | dspeer@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 office hours:
n/a |
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26-215 | 805.756.1108 | dtemplet@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 office hours:
TBA
Please schedule via Calendly |
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26-208 | 805.756.7385 | ctwomey@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 office hours:
Monday/Friday: Virtual, 11:00am-12:00pm. Please schedule via Calendly. |
| Dina Vees |
26-206 | 805.756.1127 | dvees@calpoly.edu |
Summer 2026 office hours:
TBA
By appointment via Bookings |
| 26-209A | 805.756.2210 |
Summer 2026 office hours:
n/a |
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