Commencement and Graduation: What Does it Look Like at Your Institution?

Commencement and graduation events, policies, and processes are varied and complex. This diverse panel of graduation experts from small to large institutions as well as public and private will share their expertise on a wide range of topics related to graduation. Panelists will describe the size & scope of the graduation ceremonies, the graduation application process, and how & when diplomas are distributed, amongst other topics. There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the discussion.

First Learning Outcome: Compare and Contrast Graduation and Ceremony procedures 

Second Learning Outcome: Apply Graduation Application techniques

Third Learning Outcome: Relate Diploma Release options to your own institution

Core Competency: Collaborative Decision-Making

Proficiency: Records & Academic Services Proficiencies

Presenter(s): 

Katie Block University of Wisconsin - Madison

Kristan Hellige University of Iowa

Jordan Jameson University of Utah

Mark McKellip Mercy College of Ohio

Candace Moody Sinclair Community College

Jackie Schluchter  North Dakota State University