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HISTORY

Cuesta College’s Broadcast Communications Program was founded by Eugene Sheldon and Ed English in 1969 and was developed by Bob Hartwig from the mid-seventies until 2005.

Based on an analysis of both curriculum and enrollment data Mr. Hartwig, performed a major upgrade of the department's facilities with mostly donated labor and equipment.

Mr. Hartwig passed away suddenly in 2005. The department was then maintained by dedicated adjuncts and alumni, until John Arno was hired in 2007, and Nessie Atwood as a volunteer in 2017.

Hartwig joined Cuesta in 1976 as a broadcast media instructor coming from Cal State Chico with a degree in mass communications and later San Diego State with a degree in radio and television. According to longtime friend and colleague Randy Gold, Hartwig was well liked by his peers.

Hartwig's biggest impact was on his students, many of who went on to successful careers. More than a few currently work on the Central Coast.

'Bob was a father figure to many of his students. They knew he cared about them and believed in them and he believed they could succeed and be successful. The students believed in him.

Now it is our mission to keep his legacy alive.

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