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Employee Assignments
PLEASE NOTE: Check back for 2025 employee assignments
Commencement is a team effort, and the success of each ceremony depends on the dedication and coordination of our employees. Per the RMU Employee Handbook, all on-site employees must volunteer at Commencement unless excused by a supervisor. In this section, you’ll find detailed assignments, responsibilities, and timeframes for faculty and staff participating in the event. Whether you’re helping with setup, guiding graduates, or assisting guests, your role makes a difference.
Gretel Cosman, Jacob Fox, Steve Rich, Brittany Gouett
Assignment
Stage Setup
Time Period
Location
Description
Pre-commencement Prep
None
RO, UMC
Tyler Anderson, Bailey Nelson, Steve Rich, Shari Warnick, Jody Gennesy, Dustin Winter
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Board of Trustees, Administration, Faculty and Staff
Stage Set-up (2024)
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Board of Trustees, Administration, Faculty and Staff
Venue Diagrams: Parking, Processional Instructions & Line-up (2024)
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Board of Trustees, Administration, Faculty and Staff
Schedule (2024)
Employee Check-in time – see Assignments tab.
8:40AM Check-in time (table located just inside West Entrance) for speakers and all who are participating in hooding
9AM Teleprompter rehearsal for speakers (on stage)
9AM Hooding run-through rehearsal (on stage)
10AM Check-in time (table located just inside West Entrance) for remaining Administration, Faculty, and Board of Trustees.
Regalia and Refreshments available for Admin/Faculty/BoT/Staff in Presidential South Suite (PSS).
10AM is also when graduates will have their processional instructions given just outside the West Entrance.
10:20AM Processional Instructions for Stage Participants (up in PSS).
10:40AM Final line-up in Presidential South Suite, file downstairs to be in place for processional by 10:50AM.
11AM Processional/Ceremony begins.
Immediately following the ceremony, photo opportunities for/with graduates will be available outside the West Entrance.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are late for the ceremony, we will be unable to wait for you!