Faculty and Staff Commencement Resources
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Commencement Weekend is made possible by you
This celebratory weekend is made possible by the hard work and dedication of our Commencement Committee and talented staff and faculty volunteers. Your efforts create a memorable and enjoyable experience for our graduating class and their friends and families in attendance.
Faculty & Staff Volunteer Forms
Below, you’ll find links for volunteer opportunities during Commencement Weekend. Detailed instructions will be provided in early May.
- Ceremony & Event Support: open to Faculty & Staff.
- Presenting Diploma to Relative(s): open to Faculty & Staff.
- Faculty Participation RSVP
Volunteers, please respond by Friday, May 2, 2025
Please ensure you are available for the role you are volunteering for and the Required Training prior to volunteering.
- Volunteer Assignments will be Posted: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Required Volunteer Information Session: Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 1 pm - 3 pm in the Soda Activity Center, Claeys Lounge
- Crowd Management Training: Asynchronous, Virtual training to be completed by Friday, May 9, 2025
- Link forthcoming
2025 Commencement Committee
The following list comprises the dedicated individuals who have volunteered to contribute their time and efforts to the Commencement 2025 Committee. Each Committee member plays a vital role in planning and executing Commencement, and we are immensely grateful for their contributions. Each Resource provides information vital for the Committee to act in service of our campus and community values.
Alexio Perez, Facilities
Alyssa Plummer, School of Liberal Arts and School of Science
Ashley Rose, Office of Marketing and Communication
Collin Pugh, Student Disability Services and Tutoring
Constance Russell, Kalmanovitz School of Education
Connor McCaslin, Academic Innovation
Eddie Ventura, Mission and Ministry Center
Ed Arnold, Athletics
Elizabeth Schroeder, Office of Marketing and Communication
Erinn Corzett, School of Economics and Business Administration
Ilana Baer, School of Liberal Arts and School of Science
Jaime Scobel, Meetings, Events & Conference Services
Jen Herzog, Student Life
Julie Scaff, Student Life- Student Disability Services, Veteran Services and Grad Student Support
Karen Cresci, Meetings, Events & Conference Services
Katherine Gandy, School of Economics and Business Administration
Kim Beaton, Kalmanovitz School of Education
Kimiya Shokri, Intercultural Center
Linda Ryerson, Academic Affairs
Lyla Lauren, Campus Safety
Mariella Crudele, School of Economics and Business Administration
Maryann Coleman, Student
Robert Limon, IT Services
Shweta Prasad, Meetings, Events & Conference Services
Stephanie Miller, LEAP Program/SOLA
Tina Sappal, Kalmanovitz School of Education
Uma, Grad Student
Victor Montez, Athletics
Victoria Crum, Kalmanovitz School of Education & Student Success