Fiscal Year 2022 

Point of Contact: Gabrielle Martinez gdmart@nmsu.edu 

Established Date: 01/1990

Authorizing Body or Offical: VP or Student Success 

Type of Board: Standing

Scope of Impact: Campus

Purpose:

The NMSU Commencement Ceremony Committee was developed to plan and execute logistics for the NMSU-Main Campus Commencement Ceremonies held in the Spring and Fall semesters.

Authority:

Advisory and decision-making on the Commencement Cermony Logistics

Chair: Gabrielle Martinez, Graduation / Curriculum Specialist  

Process for selecting chair: Appointment based on title from the VP of Student Success

Incoming Chair / Term Begins (if applicable):  

How are the chair and members appointed? Combination

Are members subject to a term appointment (three years or less)? No

What university function/office is responsible for future appointments? VP of Student Success

What university office/function provides administrative support to this board or committee? VP of Student Success

How often will this board or committee meet? 4 times per year or as needed

Are there any requirements for the number of meetings to be held? No

In the past fiscal year, what accomplishments have been made (if applicable)?  

Following State, local and University policies of COVID Safe events, held first in person Commencement Ceremony since COVID-19, held in a new venue at the Aggie Memorial Stadium with ticketing.
Planned, communicated and organized the Makeup Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2020. Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremonies.