Commencement Policy Committee

Description of Functions:

The Commencement Policy Committee recommends procedures related to Cal Poly's commencement activities and accomplishes various functions for commencement, including line-up of candidates and faculty, processional, and college marshals . The Commencement Policy Committee advises the President on policy related to commencement, including official academic regalia, ceremony structure, invited speakers, student fees, and guest accommodations. 

Committee Information:

Information about this university committee, including current roster and the full committee charter, can be found on the president's website here. (Scroll to the "University Standing Committees" section.)

Term:

2 years, no maximum

Chair:

TBD

Representatives:

One (1) Academic Senate representative from each instructional college, nominated by the college dean after consultation with the respective academic senate college caucus.

CLA – Lana Caplan (2024-2026)

CAED – VACANT (2024-2026)

CAFES – Sandy Shen (2025-2027)

CENG – John Oliver (2025-2027)

BCSM – VACANT (2025-2027)

OCOB – VACANT (2024-2026)