The responsibilities of commencement are divided and led by Team Captains. Learn about the teams we will interaction with.

COMMENCEMENT LEADERSHIP

FLOOR TEAM

Team Captains
- Jesus Montoya - Retention Services
The Floor Team is responsible for all general ticket seating.
The Floor team is separated into smaller zones, each with a Zone Leader who will serve as the point person for their section.
Under the direction of their Captain, the Zone Leaders relay information to the floor team members.
Check In with your Zone Leader before and after your assigned ceremonies.
Zone Leaders are your first contact for any questions, comments, or concerns during the ceremony. Zone Leaders will have radios and are connected to your Team Captain.

RESERVED & ACCESSIBLE SEATING

Team Captain
- Lisa Bibeau - Disability Services
Reserved seating includes accessible and wheelchair seating.
Reserved seating is located directly in front of the garage entrance doors and will be specifically marked.
New for 2022: Reserved seating is offered on both the Atrium and Canal Street sides of the arena.
The Floor Team will notify Reserved Seating Team if guests have reserved seating or need accessible seating.
The Reserved Seating Team will usher guests directly to their seats.

DOOR TEAM

Team Captain
- Lauren Prema - Center for International Education
The Door Team will transition ticket scanning to the Atrium shortly before the start of each ceremony.
Members of the Door Team will set up stanchions and continue to staff the garage doors throughout the ceremonies to direct guests to the atrium.
After the processional, late guests will be ushered to seats to minimize disruptions during the ceremony.
The Door Team will notify the Floor Team of guests who need floor seating.
The Floor Team will usher guests to open seats. Guests who want bleacher, 2^nd floor, or 3^rd floor seating can be directed to the stairs/elevator.

GYM TEAM

FACULTY CAPTAIN

Team Captain
- Johannah Morgen - School of Education
Faculty will be seated next to the graduates and coordinated by the Faculty Captain.
Guests can be seated directly behind faculty, which is coordinated by the Reserved Seating Team.