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Commencement Team (formerly Convocations Committee)

About the Team

The Commencement Team’s primary responsibility is to work together and separately for the general planning of the commencement exercises which are held each year at Sul Ross – Alpine and RGC. The teams may be called upon to assist with the planning and organization of other major University-wide convocations or programs as the need arises.

Primary Responsibility Area: Alpine and RGC campuses

Alpine Membership

Dr. Bernie Cantens Executive Vice President and Provost ex-officio
vacant Executive Director of Physical Plant ex-officio
Rebecca Percoco Associate Registrar ex-officio
vacant Bookstore Manager ex-officio
Betse Esparza Director of Communications ex-officio
Isaac Pizarro Director of Campus Activities ex-officio
Dr. Andrew Alegria Director of Bands ex-officio
vacant VP for Enrollment Management ex-officio
Dr. Joseph Velasco, LASS Faculty Assembly Appointee through 9/30/2025
Jawanna Sanderson EPS through 9/30/2025

RGC Membership

Jorge Garza VP for Administrative Services & COO ex-officio
Dr. Sarah Roche Humanities Department Chair through 2025
vacant Administrative Assistant for Student Services ex-officio
vacant Administrative Assistant (as needed) ex-officio
Dr. Maria Gear Faculty Senate Representative through 9/30/27