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Commencement 2014. Commencement 2014. http :// www.sdmesa.edu/commencement. Commencement 2014. Commencement 2014 STUDENT OPPORTUNITY. Commencement 2014 FACULTY REGALIA. What students are saying: Only 6% of students said they heard about commencement from their instructors.
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Commencement 2014 http://www.sdmesa.edu/commencement
What students are saying: • Only 6% of students said they heard about commencement from their instructors. • Only 2% of students said their instructor’s encouragement was the reason they attended. Why don’t they attend: • If they had known earlier • They think it is cost prohibitive, only cost is cap and gown and there is free donation program • Did not think they could attend until their classes were completed • Didn’t feel it was worth it for a Certificate • Didn’t feel it was worth it for an Associate’s Degree • No friends or family to celebrate with them Those who do attend say: • A moment of realization...you have earned a place within a community. It's a rite of passage into something bigger than just you. • A must attend event. You worked hard for it and should enjoy the moment!!! • A fun and a good way to end your journey, and begin the next chapter of your life! • It is a celebration of all of the years of hard work. • It's a chance to meet other graduates who share your excitement. • It is one of those milestones you don't want to miss. • It gives family and friends a reason to get together for a happy celebration and it’s all centered around you. • The commencement ceremony was lovely. The venue was beautiful. Commencement 2014
FREE CAP & GOWN PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN NEED (e.g. those that want to participate but cannot afford associated costs vs those that simply don’t want to pay) • Staff/Faculty have donated funds to cover the cost of caps and gowns for students in need of support ($29.70) • Each year students donate their own cap and gowns in support of students needing assistance. • Students can visit Student Affairs, I4-409 to receive a cap and gown. Tassels ($5) and Honors Chords would be extra ($10) Commencement 2014
Let’s Celebrate! Commencement 2014