Faculty & Staff Commencement Staff Support Volunteer at Commencement Weekend 2025 Attention SMC faculty and staff, and thank you in advance for volunteering to support the Undergraduate and/or Graduate Commencement Ceremonies, please complete this form by Friday, May 2, 2025 Undergraduate Commencement: Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 9 amGraduate & Professional Studies Commencement: Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 10 am Mark your Calendars: Volunteer Assignments Posted: Tuesday, May 6, 2025Volunteer Info Session: 1 pm - 3 pm, Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Soda Activity Center, Claeys LoungeCrowd Management Training: Virtual, Link to be provided Your Information Which day(s) will you provide support? Undergraduate Commencement: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Graduate & Professional Studies Commencement: Sunday, May 25, 2025 Both Undergraduate & Graduate Commencements First Name Last Name SMC Email Cell Phone Please use xxx-xxx-xxxx format. Please list your cell phone so that we can contact you on Commencement day. Department MARSHALLS Guide the graduating class throughout the Ceremony Responsibilities:Check-in to receive your Commencement Staff lanyard & Commencement Access PassWear Regalia and Usher cordsAssist with queueing graduands in the Turf Field prior to the ProcessionalLead the Class of 2025 in both the Processional and Recessional during the ceremonyAssist as needed during the ceremonyBreakfast & Lunch Provided Yes, I want to be a Marshall Two (2) Marshalls from each School are needed to guide the graduating class through the ceremony from start to finish. Represent your School and see every single one of your students cross the stage. USHERS, GREETERS & TICKET TAKERS Ushers, Greeters & Ticket Takers Responsibilities:Check-in to receive your Commencement Staff lanyard & Commencement Access PassStationed at entrance or within SMC StadiumWelcome Guests & Collect Ticket Stubs Verbally direct Guests to seating optionsBreakfast & Lunch Provided Yes, I want to welcome guests to Commencement ADA USHERS ADA Ushers Responsibilities:Check-in to receive your Commencement Staff lanyard & Commencement Access PassAssist guests to Accessible Seating AreasAssist guests as needed during and after ceremonyBreakfast & Lunch Provided Yes, I want to be an ADA usher PROCESSIONAL LINE-UP / QUEUEING Prepare the graduating class for the Processional Responsibilities:Check-in to receive your Commencement Staff lanyard & Commencement Access PassProceed to School Check-In Canopy at Turf FieldCheck in graduands and distribute their Stage Name CardsAssist with line-up at the correct school location, and in numerical order based on their commencement cardsBreakfast & Lunch Provided Yes, I want to assist with Processional preparation SMC FLEET: GOLF CART/VAN DRIVERS SMC Fleet: Golf Cart/Van Drivers Required:Copy of Driver's LicenseComplete Motor Vehicle Report Form or already be an approved driverResponsibilities:Check-in to receive your Commencement Staff lanyard & Commencement Access PassPick up your numbered golf cart or SMC Van from Facilities ServicesProvide shuttle service for guests on your assigned routeBreakfast & Lunch Provided Yes, I want to be a Golf Cart Driver Yes, I want to drive an SMC Van FLAG BEARERS / COLOR GUARDS Flag Bearers / Color Guards ResponsibilitiesCheck-in to receive your Commencement Staff lanyard & Commencement Access PassProceed to the Turf FieldPut on a black gown (unless you are already dressed in regalia or you're wearing your dress uniform)Carry a flag/school galphalon and lead the processional into the stadiumBreakfast included Yes, I want to be a flag bearer / color guard Yes, I want to be a school flag (galphalon) bearer Faculty, Staff, Students and Veterans are welcome to volunteer as our Commencement Color Guards. INFORMATION BOOTH Information Booth Responsibilities:Check-in to receive your Commencement Staff lanyard & Commencement Access PassSupport attendee questions from Information Booth in Vendor ZoneGuide attendees to the correct areasBreakfast & Lunch Provided Yes, I want to work the information booth Commencement Weekend represents the culmination of our collective efforts, and it is through your contributions and dedication that we are able to honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2025.Thank you,Commencement Committee