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, Auxiliary Services
- Mr. Harold McMillen, Facilities/Physical Plant
- Elizabeth Bird, Faculty/Academic Affairs
- Dr. Janice Black, Faculty/Academic Affairs
- Dr. Justin Kroll, Faculty/Academic Affairs
- Dr. Wendi Middleton, Faculty/Academic Affairs
- Dr. Jameie Combs, Faculty/Academic Affairs
- Dr. Cari Keller, ex officio, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Lyndie Childress, Career Services, Floor Manager
- Chelsea Pappas, Executive Director, University Advising, Floor Manager
- Dr. Eruore Hopkins, Broken Arrow Campus Admin, Floor Manager
- Brian Manley, Enrollment Management, Floor Manager
- Erik Harris, Sr. Instructional Designer, NSU Online, Floor Manager
- Stephen Palmer, ITS Client Services
- Megan Gasca, ITS Client Services
- Dr. Benjamin Hay, Music - Band Director
- Mr. James Bell, Public Safety
- Mr. Halie Maupin, Parking Services