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05 “Graduation is... a rite of passage that celebrates each graduate’s achievement and marks the transition from ‘the’ university to the wider world”
Ulster University Graduation 2014 06 The Graduation Ceremony The Graduation Ceremony is the occasion when students receive their award. It is an auspicious and formal event, a rite of passage that celebrates each graduate’s achievement and marks the transition from university to the wider world. The University’s graduation ceremonies are held on two occasions each year: the winter ceremonies in December and the summer ceremonies in June and July. The first ceremony on each occasion is known as the Congregation and it is at this ceremony that the Chancellor or, in the Chancellor’s absence, the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the University’s Statutes, confers “degrees and other academic distinctions” on all students who have been deemed eligible by Senate. At the start of each ceremony music accompanies the arrival of the academic procession which is led by the Stave-Bearer, followed by members of the academic staff of the faculty from which students are graduating today. They take their place on the stage or platform. These are followed by members of Senate and Council. Senate is responsible for the academic policy of the University and is composed almost entirely of academic staff. Council is the governing body of the University and is responsible for the overall strategic direction and governance of the University and over half of its membership is drawn from outside the University. Next come the honorary awardees, senior administrative staff, Deans and Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Provosts. The Deans, Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Provosts are senior academic staff appointed for periods of four years to be responsible for managerial functions within the University. Finally come the Honorary Treasurer and Pro-Chancellors, who are the most senior members of Council, the Vice-Chancellor and the Chancellor. Where the Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor preside at a ceremony they are preceded by the Mace-Bearer carrying the University’s Mace. When all members of the academic procession have reached their places the ceremony begins. The ceremony is presided over by either the Chancellor or the Vice-Chancellor and begins with the Presiding Officer’s opening address which reviews the major issues affecting higher education generally and the University in particular. Each year the University recognises the outstanding contribution that a number of individuals have made to academic life or to society at large. At this point a senior member of the University will present the individual with a distinguished award or fellowship. These are not awarded at every ceremony; more than one award or honorary degree may be awarded at a ceremony. Graduating students are presented for their awards by faculty. As the name of each graduate is read out by the Dean of the Faculty, he or she proceeds across the stage. Their achievement is recognised by shaking hands with the Presiding Officer who will offer his congratulations. Graduates and diplomates collect their award certificate prior to returning to their seats. If an honorary degree is awarded, the Honorary Graduate addresses the congregation, ending with an expression of thanks to the University, not only for his or her own award, but also on behalf of today’s graduates. A representative of the student body will speak on behalf of those graduating today. At the close of the formal proceedings the academic procession leaves the hall in the reverse order to its arrival, being led out by the Chancellor or the Vice-Chancellor, whichever is presiding. The new graduates and diplomates join the procession after the academic staff to symbolise their new status. They meet up with their family, friends and tutors for refreshments and to talk and to take photographs.
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