Fiscal Year 2018

Effective Date of Establishment:  01/1990

Authorizing Body or Official: Provost

Scope of Impact: Campus

Type of Board: Standing 

Contact Information:  Marisela Marquez mariseto@nmsu.edu 

Chair:  Marisela Marquez mariseto@nmsu.edu 

University function/office responsible:  Department with direct connection to Commencement.

Position appointment description:

Areas directly related to Commencement, will appoint a member for representation.

What is the process for selecting a chair? Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management select the Chair and Executive Vice President and Provost appoints.

Members are appointed by: position

Members:

Non-Voting Members

Kimberly Altarmirano, Executive VP Provost Executive Assistant 

Gena Barela, President's Office, Sr Administrative Assistant

Amanda Bowen, Victim Services Coordinator, Police Department

Lydia Duran, Executive Assistant Chancellor's Office

Natalie Kellner, Chief Advisor Board of Regents

Jeany Llorente-Ontiveros, Publications Coordinator Marketing Services

Marisela Marquez Event Planner SAEM

Gabrielle Martinez, Communications Specialist, Assc., SAEM

Bernadette Montoya, VP Student Affairs Enrl Mgmt

Melody Munson-McGee, Chief of Staff, EVPP

Norma Palomino, Srr. Admissions Adivisor

Kevin, Prieto, ASNMSU President

Rocky Puentes, Supv, Painter

Gary Rachele, Assistant Director, Special Events

Ricky Ruiz, NMSU Bookstore

Michael Smith, Events Tech Service Coordinator

Jolie Tixier, Dir, Board and Donor Rel

Ophelia Watkins, Dir, Auxiliary Operations

Jayna Whitehead, Affiliated Staff, NMSU Bookstore

Purpose:

Planning and implementation of Las Cruces Main Campus Commencement.

Authority: 

Advisory and planning committee to the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.

Was the requirements for the number of meetings met? Yes

What are the requirements for the number of meetings to be held annually? Meetings are held four times a year, during the months of May and December. No requirements,
meetings held on a need basis.

Major Accomplishments:

Execution of ongoing changes to the Commencement Ceremonies and processes based on student, staff and faculty feedback. Changes implemented by the Chancellor, Vice President and Provost, and members of the President's Academic Council.