Convocation Planning Committee

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.