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Committee: Commencement

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.

2024-2025 Committee Members

Registrar’s Office

  • Amy Dunn, Chair, Registrar’s Office
  • Alexis Harris, Registrar’s Office
  • Tammy Perry, Registrar’s Office

Alumni / NSGA

  • Daniel Johnson, Alumni Relations
  • Bradon Bean, NSGA Representative

Communications / Marketing

  • Jennifer Zehnder, Communications & Marketing

Enrollment/ Student Affairs

  • Marcey Mitcham, Student Disability Services
  • Dr. Kendra Haggard, Student Engagement
  • Sydney Smith, Auxiliary Services

Facilities / Physical Plant

  • Mr. Harold McMillen, Facilities/Physical Plant

Faculty / Academic Affairs

  • Dr. James Ferrell, Interim, Center for Tribal Studies Representative
  • Dr. Kimberly Mathe Cuellar, Faculty - CBT
  • Justin Kroll, Faculty - COLA
  • Dr. Wendi Middleton, Faculty - GWCSHP
  • Dr. Hannah Rust, Faculty - COE
  • Dr. Cari Keller, ex officio, Academic Affairs

Floor Managers

  • Lyndie Childress, Career Services
  • Josita Baker, Executive Director, University Advising
  • Chelsea Wiard Pappas, University Advising
  • Dr. Eruore Hopkins, Broken Arrow Campus Dean
  • Jennifer Nichols, Admissions & Recruitment
  • Erik Harris, Sr. Instructional Designer, NSU Online

Information Technology Services

  • Stephen Palmer, IT Client Services
  • Megan Gasca, IT Client Services

Music (Band Director)

  • Dr. Benjamin Hay, Music - Band Director

Safety

  • Mr. James Bell, Public Safety
  • Mr. Ken Rivas, Parking Services