Charge
To plan and coordinate the Convocation, a staff appreciation event celebrating the past year’s accomplishments and anticipating future directions. Includes the following tasks: scheduling event, reserving location, setting agenda, arranging for speakers, ordering and purchasing refreshments, publicizing event, and handling setup and cleanup. Convocation-related ideas from the Employee Recognition Committee should be considered in planning.
Membership
Members serve three-year terms with 3-4 members rotating off each year. A chair is selected by the committee members at the beginning of the planning cycle each year.
- McKindree Borges – MSL (2024-2026)
- Shelia DeRoche – DS (2025-2027)
- Caitlin Douglas – ARS (2025-2027)
- Kelly Handy – LW (2024-2026)
- Joe Hitzler – Facilities
- Lori Johnson – AFA/Dept Lib (2024-2026)
- Gerald Langford – ACQ & CS (2024-2026)
- Tim Lozier – RDS (2025-2027)
- Chuck Robertson – HSCL (2024-2026)
- Libby Evans – Administrative Services (ex-officio)
The Convocation Planning Committee reports to Valrie Minson, Associate Dean for Academic Support Services.