The Commencement Team was formed in 2008 and consists of nearly 40 commencement "stakeholders" from the campus community. In the meetings held three times a year, the team shares comments on past ceremonies and offers suggestions for the future. From the main meetings, subgroups are formed to resolve specific issues. The brainstroming that occured during these meetings was responsible for the many ceremony improvements during the 2007-2008 Academic Year.

Mission Statement

To engage the University community in the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of our commencement ceremonies with a goal of providing a positive experience for our candidates and their guests.

Team Roster

2009-2010

Updated 9/15/09

Upcoming Meetings

Survey Subgroup Meeting - TBA

2009 Meeting Minutes

January 28, 2009-Team Meeting
February 5, 2009-Coliseum Signage Meeting
June 16, 2009-Team Meeting
July 2, 2009-Transportation Subgroup Meeting
September 8, 2009-Transportation Subgroup Meeting
September 29, 2009-Team Meeting
October 28, 2009-Communication Subgroup Meeting

Meeting Minute Archives

June 16, 2008-Team Meeting
June 16, 2008- Team Meeting UPDATED
August 25, 2008-Communication Subgroup Meeting
September 23, 2008-Team Meeting

Announcements
 

NAACO

In February of 2009, staff from the Curriculum Services office attended the Conference of the North American Association of Commencement Officers (NAACO) in Nashville, TN. The staff gave a presentation titled "Commencement Team: Engaging the Campus Community".

Downloads:

Presentation (.pptx)

Presentation (.pdf)

Script (.pdf)