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Faculty

Faculty play a meaningful role in celebrating our graduates and upholding the tradition of Commencement at 糖心少女. Your presence and participation help create a memorable and impactful experience for students and their guests as they reach this important milestone.

Faculty Sign Up Form

We invite faculty to sign up to participate in the May 2026 Commencement ceremonies. A variety of roles are available, including serving as a Faculty Marshal, participating in the processional, and celebrating graduates during the recessional. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Faculty participants are essential in guiding graduates, maintaining ceremony flow, and celebrating student achievement throughout the event. Opportunities and assignments will vary by ceremony, and additional details will be shared following sign-up.

Faculty Marshals

Faculty Marshals serve as ceremony leaders, helping guide graduates and support the overall flow of Commencement.

• Lead and guide graduates during the processional and recessional
• Direct and lead students to the stage and back to their designated seats
• Celebrate and engage with graduates throughout the event

Ceremonial Faculty

Ceremonial Faculty participate in the academic procession and represent their college during the ceremony.

• Participate in the processional and recessional. You are seated in the front row of the graduate seating area
• Stand and greet graduates as they return to their seats after crossing the stage
• Help create a celebratory and supportive atmosphere for graduates
• During the recessional, you will be asked to create the "Faculty Honor Guard" and offer congratulations through gestures such as handshakes, smiles, or applause as graduates walk by during the recessional.

Hooding Faculty

Faculty participating in hooding students during Commencement are coordinated directly by their department or program. Faculty selected for hooding will be contacted with specific instructions and details regarding the hooding process in advance of the ceremony.