UPCOMING EVENTS
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Hot Topics Call: The Making of a Commencement Program
Members: FREE / Non-Members: $25
Join moderators Kim Cummins and Jenny Kraus-Smith for a discussion about graduation/convocation programs. Jenny will discuss the main program for Washington University in St. Louis, and Kim will talk about the program used for the recognition ceremony for the McKelvey School of Engineering. What information is included? How is it determined whose names can be listed? Electronic or paper? Souvenir or throw away? Hear about the factors which influence our decisions at the university level and the school level. There will also be time for you to share your institution’s strategies and challenges.
Canada-East Regional Meeting at Sheridan College
Members: $50 / Non-Members: $75
The regional one-day event is available for both members and non-members and provides an opportunity for regional commencement professionals to gather and learn from one another.
US-Northeast Regional Meeting at MGH Institute of Health Professions
Members: $50 / Non-Members: $75
The regional one-day event is available for both members and non-members and provides an opportunity for regional commencement professionals to gather and learn from one another.
US-Southwest Regional Meeting at California State University, Los Angeles
Members: $50 / Non-Members: $75
The regional conference will focus on Commencement debrief. Debriefs produce a list of what worked, what didn’t, and what relevant people want to see at your next ceremony. However it also is a catalyst for change and innovation. The one day conference will share insights on debrief management, and properly addressing past issues and/or concerns.
Hot Topic Call: Posthumous Degrees
Members: FREE / Non-Members: $25
Moderator Kelly Carland leads a discussion on the process of awarding posthumous degrees at UCI. Kelly will share how the University of California, Irvine has gone through the process of awarding posthumous degrees in the past, some challenges with balancing a celebratory event while honoring these individuals, and share some previous experiences trying to assist the families at commencement. There will be lots of time for you to share your institution’s strategies and challenges as this will be an information gathering discussion.
Canada-West Regional Meeting at Capilano University
Members: $50 / Non-Members: $75
The regional one-day event is available for both members and non-members and provides an opportunity for regional commencement professionals to gather and learn from one another.
US-Northeast Regional Meeting at Columbia / NYU
Members: $50 / Non-Members: $75
The regional one-day event is available for both members and non-members and provides an opportunity for regional commencement professionals to gather and learn from one another.
NAACO Annual Conference 2020
Each year, NAACO members come together to celebrate the professional rapport and camaraderie we share with our fellow commencement and convocation colleagues at the NAACO Annual Conference. Join us to sharpen leadership skills, gain dynamic professional insights, and share new ideas with your peers through abundant professional development and networking opportunities.