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Commencement Committee

Membership

Representatives from faculty and staff areas involved in commencement activities. One student appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association.  The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs will serve as a non-voting, ex officio member.

Function

This committee assists in planning, implementing and evaluating graduation activities each semester. Recommendations for changes are submitted to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs who communicates these to the President.

Meetings

The chair calls meetings at least once per semester. Minutes are sent to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Committee Members: 2025-2026 Term

  • Amy Dunn, Chair, Registrar’s Office
  • Alexis Harris, Registrar’s Office
  • Tammy Perry, Registrar’s Office
  • Daniel Johnson, Alumni Relations
  • Aubrey Cagle, Alumni/NSGA Representative
  • Jennifer Zehnder, Communications & Marketing
  • Marcey Mitcham, ADA Services
  • Dr. Kendra Haggard, Student Engagement
  • Sydney Smith Cain, Auxiliary Services
  • Mr. Harold McMillen, Facilities/Physical Plant
  • Elizabeth Bird, Center for Tribal Studies Representative
  • Dr. Kimberly Mathe Cuellar, Faculty - CBT
  • Dr. Justin Kroll, Faculty - COLA
  • Dr. Wendi Middleton, Faculty - GWCSHP
  • Dr. Jameie Combs, Faculty - COE
  • Dr. Cari Keller, ex officio, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
  • Lyndie Childress, Career Services
  • Chelsea Wiard Pappas, Executive Director, University Advising
  • Dr. Eruore Hopkins, Broken Arrow Campus Admin
  • Jennifer Nichols, Admissions & Recruitment
  • Erik Harris, Sr. Instructional Designer, NSU Online
  • Stephen Palmer, IT Client Services
  • Megan Gasca, IT Client Services
  • Dr. Benjamin Hay, Music - Band Director
  • Mr. James Bell, Public Safety
  • Mr. Abigail Baldwin, Parking Services