Cal Poly Pomona Geology Department Gets A Reprieve

The Geological Sciences Department at Cal Poly Pomona is back in business after a bit of a scare last December when there was a movement afoot to close both of its degree programs. Geology Chair Jon Nourse met with the Cal Poly Provost and the Dean of Science on December 23 and was able to secure the Geology Department as it stands with a combined Geology-Integrated Earth Studies (IES) major. The Provost was receptive to his proposal to merge Geology and IES into one degree program within the existing Geology Department. It was clear during this conversation that multiple letters of support from practicing geoscientists were an important factor that underscored the high value of a Geology degree from Cal Poly Pomona. Engineering Geology, Groundwater Geology, and Natural Hazards Analysis continue to be strong components of the program. Dr. Nourse and the Cal Poly Geology faculty wish to express their gratitude for the overwhelming support from the local geologic community.