Spring 2012 Commencement Volunteer Request

Spring 2012 Volunteer Request Form

Our commencement ceremonies for Spring 2012 will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Bresnan Arena in the Taylor Center.  Ceremonies will be held at 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. As before, individuals are needed to assist in managing the various activities before, during, and after the commencement ceremonies.

Realizing this is not a duty day for most employees, it is necessary to request individuals to assist in the commencement ceremony.  Non-exempt employees who express an interest in working and have approval from their department will be compensated based on applicable provisions in their bargaining unit agreement. Exempt employees who agree to assist in this effort are not entitled to overtime or comp time, but may make alternate arrangements with their supervisor in accordance with the provision in their bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

If you are interested in participating in this event, please complete the Commencement Participant Form, ask your supervisor for permission and, if approved, return it no later than Monday, April 2.  Becky Miller, Commencement Coordinator, will be responsible for arranging the time and location for all participants.

• Please note that there are different work shifts that have been identified during the day.  There is opportunity for staff to work more than one shift. 
• Non-exempt employees, please remember to note your actual hours worked on your time sheet.  Overtime hours and comp time hours are keyed from your timesheet and not from the “participant form” attached to this memo.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to participate in this event.  Commencement is a special occasion that students and their families remember for a long time. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Becky Miller, Commencement Coordinator at 507-389-1798 or rebecca.miller-2@mnsu.edu.