Teacher Education Convocation

Invitations and Communications | Ticket Information
General Information | Special Accommodations
 

Twice each year, the College holds a special convocation specifically for students who have completed their student-teaching semester and are qualified to apply for teacher certification. This event is in addition to, and not affiliated with, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences commencement ceremony.

Fall 2008 Spring 2009 Date December 19, 2008 May 15, 2009 Time 4:00 p.m. 8:00 PM Place Iowa Memorial Union -- Main Lounge - pending flood recovery Iowa Memorial Union -- Main Lounge Invitation Mail date October 13, 2008 March 16, 2009 RSVP Deadline November 10, 2008 April 15, 2009

Communication/Invitations

• Students are notified of the event and recruited by the Student Committee Chairman for various committee positions at Student Teaching Orientation prior to the start of the semester.
• A postcard invitation is sent to parents early in the semester to inform them of the date, the registration procedure for students, and how guest tickets are distributed.
• Students are sent an e-mail reminding them to respond online.
• After the RSVP deadline, students are mailed their tickets along with an informational card on attire, arrival times, seating arrangements, and program details.

Students and/or parents can e-mail questions about the event to Sue Cline

Tickets

• Tickets are free of charge, but due to the limited seating capacity of the venues, ticket availability is limited. Every guest must have a ticket to enter the event. Participating students do not need tickets.
• Students are guaranteed to receive 4 guest tickets. When responding online, students are encouraged to ask for as many tickets as they would like. Once the RSVP deadline has passed, and the number of participating students has been determined, extra tickets will be disbursed and great effort is made to accommodate all requests. However, it is highly unlikely any student will be allowed more than 8 tickets.

General Information

Arrivals and Seating

• Doors open 25 minutes before the start of the event. Students should plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before the event begins in order to find their seat.
• Participating students are assigned a seat at this event. Students are seated together, by program. Elementary Education students are seated together in alphabetical order. Secondary Education students are grouped by program (i.e. Art Education, English Education, et. al), also in alphabetical order.

What to Wear

• This is not a cap and gown ceremony. While this ceremony is not a formal event, please wear attire that would be appropriate for an interview or cocktail party. Please no jeans, shorts, or athletic shoes.

Special Accommodations

• If you require special accommodations to attend this event, either as a student participant or as a guest, please contact Sue Cline .

Questions regarding this event should be directed to Sue Cline .