Commencement Committee

Purpose: This committee exists for the purpose of coordinating the annual graduation ceremony, reception and related activities.

Scope: The Commencement Committee plans, organizes, and assists with the implementation of the annual graduation ceremony, reception and allied events. This is a year-round committee.

Reports to: Associate Superintendent, Student Services and Strategic Communications

Terms of office: The committee does not change members annually. Members are from instructional and student service departments that are critical in planning the ceremony. When a member rotates out, we seek another member from within departments connected to the ceremony.

Chairperson: Alisha Rosas, Associate Superintendent, Student Services and Strategic Communications

Members: Alisha Rosas; Cheryl Newman-Tarwater; Chris Brunelle; Dawn Hatfield; Henry Shannon; Janeth Rodriguez; Joanna Bentley; Julie Law; Julie Sanchez; Lindy Mercante; Mark Vidal; Michael McClellan; Michelle Newsome; Neil Watkins; Nilsa Robertson; Rachel Galindo; Richard Levine; Sergio Lopez; Sonia Juarez; Stephanie Moya; Theresa Rees; Tracy Kocher; Troy Ament.

Meeting day and time: Meets from 11am to 12:00 p.m. the third Thursday of the month via zoom.