Commencement Newsletter - East Los Angeles College

CommencementDates to RememberMay 31Last day to petition for graduation.Students who submit petitions byMarch 22 will be listed in thegraduation program.June 46:30 p.m.Commencement Ceremony2013East Los Angeles CollegeGraduation & Commencement CeremonyTheCongratulations 2013 Graduation Candidates!On behalf of the faculty, staff and administration of East Los Angeles College, wecongratulate each of you on your recent academic accomplishment. We, your familyhere at ELAC, know we have helped in your journey to meet this year’s theme:Empowering Successful Minds for the Future.As you set out to continue your dreams, know that we believe in you, and that wehave faith that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. You have all thenecessary analytical skills to overcome any challenges that you may face. Only you canbetter yourself. Our community is counting on you to continue to grow in wisdom andunderstanding and never give up.As alumni of ELAC we look forward to your participation in this year’s commencement celebration on Tuesday,June 4, 2013. My personal prayers are with you all as we look forward to seeing you at graduation.SincerelyEast Los Angeles CollegeCommencement Ceremonyis fast approaching. Thisyear’s ceremony is set to takeplace on Tuesday, June 4 at6:30 p.m. in Weingart Stadium.This year’s graduation theme is:“Empowering successfulminds for the future.”This newsletter containsessential information foryou to use in both yourpreparation for graduationand your future.Oscar Valeriano, Jr.Vice President, Student Services

Honors Graduatesto be RecognizedStudents who have earned academic honors will berecognized in the Commencement Program. Thoserecognized in the program will have achieved one ormore of the following distinctions.Summa Cum LaudeThe Summa Cum Laude award is granted to the studentwho has achieved the highest grade point average andhas taken all courses at East Los Angeles College.The accomplishment of this person is recognized by adesignation of honor on the Associate in Arts degree.Magna Cum LaudeThe Magna Cum Laude award is granted to the studentwho has achieved the second highest grade point averageand has taken all courses at East Los Angeles College.The accomplishment of this person is recognized by adesignation of honor on the Associate in Arts degree.Cum LaudeThe Cum Laude award is granted to those students whohave completed a minimum of 24 units of course work andwho have mainted a 3.5 grade point average or higher in allcollege work attempted at East Los Angeles College and allother colleges. Students graduationg Cum Laude are recognizedwith distinction on their Associate in Arts degree.Academic recognition for commencement purposesis based on cumulative grades for all college work completedthrough the Fall 2012 semester.Participant Information!Mandatory Rehearsal, 12:00 noonThere is a mandatory rehearsal that is required for allgraduates. The rehearsal will begin at 12 noon on Tuesday,June 4, north side of the G-8 building.Eligible ParticipantsStudents who have filed a petition with the Admissionsand Records Office for the terms:Summer 2012, Fall 2012, and Spring 2013Arrival Information – 5:00 p.m.Graduates: Every graduate will need to pick up a name cardprior to the graduation ceremony. Distribution of name cardswill begin at 5:00 p.m. on the north side of the G8 building.Guest Admission: Gates to Weingart Stadium will open at5:00 PM. Family and guests are encouraged to arrive early.Admission is free and there is no limit to how many people youcan bring. Parking will be available in the Weingart Stadiumparking lot and the ASU parking structure (see map).Disabilities/Special NeedsStudents with special needs should contact the DisabledStudents Programs and Services (DSPS, Building E1-160) at323-265-8787 as soon as possible.Family and guests with wheelchairs or special needs canuse Tunnels 6 and 7 in Weingart Stadium.There will be a Sign Language Interpreter at the ceremony.Please silence cell phones during thegraduation ceremony!ELAC’s Support Services can beYour Best Exit Strategy!As you prepare to leave ELAC we can help you plan yournext move, either to a university or to the job market.Counseling (E1-127)/Career Center (E1-176)The counseling department provides an extensive program of individual counselingassisting students in achieving their educational goals. Campus appointments arescheduled each Friday morning in person starting at 8 a.m. or by telephone request,(323) 265-8751, beginning at 9 a.m. Planning ahead each semester and seeing acounselor early in the semester is highly advisable. The department is open from8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.University Center/Transfer Student ReceptionCongratulations on your acceptance to a four year institution!Please join us for the Transfer Student Reception onThursday, May 23 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Students will receive special recognition, an achievement award, and a specialcord to be worn at graduation. To participate, please bring your college/universityacceptance letter(s) to the Transfer Center (E1-176), between May 1–17.Need more information?Please call:General Graduation Information......... (323) 265-8742Graduation Regalia ................ (323) 265-8729Graduation List ................ (323) 265-8801Graduation Clerks A – G ........... (323) 265-8959H–O ............ (323) 265-8696P – Z ........... (323 260-8118Final evaluation of graduation petitions will be processedand mailed six weeks after the end of the semester.Diplomas will be mailed out eight weeks after the endof the semester.

Graduation PortraitsGrad Images will be creating your graduation portraits this year. Pictureproofs will be emailed to each graduate 48-72 hours following the ceremony. Apaper proof will also be delivered to the graduate with ordering information via theU.S. Postal service. Below is a list of some of the packages Grad Images offers.California tax and shipping will be added to your final cost.PackagePriceELAC Alumni AssociationStay connected! Visit our Foundation website and submityour name and information as the graduating class of 2013.www.elacfoundation.orgELAC Value Package1 – 80 3 100; 1 – 50 3 70; 8 – walletMatte FinishOne Pose Only $29.95ELAC Special Package2 – 80 3 100; 2 – 50 3 70Matte FinishOne Pose Only $35.95ELAC Mix & Match Package2 – 80 3 100; 2 – 50 3 70; 4 – walletMatte FinishMulti Poses $39.95Family members or other special loved ones may be photographed with thegraduate if desired. You must call (323) 265-8742 to make an appointment foryour sitting. Appointments are for May 31 & June 3 any time between 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at the Student Activities Office (G8-119). You must call (323) 265-8742 tomake an appointment for your sitting. Please bring your cap and gown pressed andready to be photographed.Grad Images accepts credit card, pay pal, debit card, and checks. All orders willbe received by sending it into their home office in Tallahassee or ordering on line.Finished prints are mailed directly to your house.For more information visit our website:www.gradimages.comCommencementRegalia and Class RingsThe custom from our first commencement asks all graduatesand faculty who expect to participate in the commencementexercises to appear in academic Cap and Gown. Caps, gowns,and college hood will be available to graduates through thecollege Bookstore.The Bookstore will have a package containing: Cap, gown,hood and tassel. Students can buy the package for $39.50(plus tax), or the items can be bought separately. On May 14ONLY, you will get the opportunity to save $8.00 and purchasethis package for only $35.00 (no tax & cash only). This eventwill take place at the Foyer (G3 building) from 10:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m.Cap ............... $3.00Gown ............. $22.25Hood.............. $18.00School Color Tassel .. $5.00Optional expenses:Announcements..... $1.75Honor Cords ........ $7.50 (3.5 GPA requirements)You can purchase your cap and gown beginning April 10 untilJune 4 at the college bookstore, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m on Fridays.Now that you’re graduating, you may be thinking about buyingyour class ring! A representative will be set up by the lunchtruck on April 25 & May 9 from 12:00–2:00 p.m. and May 23from 3:00–5:00 p.m.Contact the bookstore for further information, (323) 265-8720.

Student Speaker AuditionsStudent Speaker auditions for graduation will be held on May 2 in G1-301F from12:15-1:00 PM. Please prepare a three minute original speech based on this year’sgraduation theme and have five copies available for the committee.Please call (323) 265-8742 for more information.Meet & GreetWe cordially invite you to a Meet and Greet event on June 4 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Please R.S.V.P. at the Student Activities Office (G8-119) by 3:00 p.m.on May 24.Continental breakfast will be provided.2013East Los Angeles CollegeGraduation & Commencement CeremonyParking MapPARKINGCOMMENCEMENTCEREMONYG8*PARKINGPARKINGVideo Streaming and Recording*G8: NAME CARD PICK-UP &GRADUATION REHEARSAL LINE UPeast los angeles college1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754 www.elac.eduTo view the live video stream at ELAC’s media website, go to: http://media.elac.edu/Our site will also have recorded videos of the ceremony for those who cannot view it live.This event is being videotaped for broadcast on the World Wide Web. By attending or participating in this event,you are giving your consent to be videotaped and waiving any and all claims regarding the use of your image by theLos Angeles Community College District/East Los Angeles. CollegeEast Los Angeles CollegeAdministrationFarley Herzek, Interim PresidentDr. Richard Moyer, Vice President of AcademicAffairsLaura M. Ramirez, Interim Vice Presidentof Workforce Education and EconomicDevelopmentOscar Valeriano, Vice President of StudentServices/Special ProgramsTom Furukawa, Vice President ofAdministrative ServicesLos Angeles CommunityCollege DistrictBoard of TrusteesSteve Veres, PresidentTina Park, First Vice PresidentNancy Pearlman, Second Vice PresidentKelly CandaeleMona FieldMiguel SantiagoScott J. SvonkinDaniel Campos, Student TrusteeDistrict AdministrationDr. Daniel J. LaVista, ChancellorDr. Adriana D. Barrera, Deputy ChancellorDr. Yasmin Delahoussaye, Vice Chancellor ofEconomic and WorkforceDevelopmentDr. Felicito Cajayon, Vice Chancellor forEconomic and Workforce DevelopmentJeanette Gordon, Chief Financial Officer/TreasurerCamille A. Goulet, General CounselJames D. O’Reilly, Executive Director,Facilities Palnning and Development