Convocations

Welcome to the Convo Page!

See below for academic policies,

proposal information,

upcoming Convocations,

and more!

 

Convocation Policy 2024:

Students who attend 12 Convocations in one academic year

will have one hour of “A” figured into their grade point average and noted on their transcript,

thereby boosting their GPA.

 

Students who do not attend 12 Convocations will remain unaffected.

 

For more information on the Convocation policy, please refer to the bottom of this page

 or reach out to the Convocation Manager, Erika Sengstack (erika.sengstack@centre.edu).

 

For reminders about upcoming events, see below or

follow on Instagram (@centreconvocations).

 

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2024 - 2025 PROPOSAL DEADLINES:
  • Fall '24 Early Review: Friday May 3, 2024 @ 12pm
  • Fall '24 Regular Review: Friday, September 6, 2024 @ 12pm
  • CentreTerm '25 Regular Review: Friday, December 6, 2024 @ 12pm
  • Spring '25 Early Review: Friday, December 6, 2024 @ 12pm
  • Spring '25 Regular Review: Friday, January 31, 2025 @ 12pm 
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Upcoming Convocations:

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Hanzhi Wang Concert (D&I)

Friday January 17, 2025 | 7:30pm – Weisiger (open to the public)

 

Acclaimed for her “staggering virtuosity,” Hanzhi Wang is the only accordionist ever to win a place on the roster of Young Concert Artists in its 60-year history. An ambassador for her instrument, Hanzhi has been praised for her captivating stage presence and performances of passion and finesse.

In 2017, Hanzhi Wang became the very first accordionist to win First Prize at the YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. She has been named Musical America’s “New Artist of the Month,” and featured on WQXR’s Young Artists Showcase.

Her innovative programming enhances Wang’s mastery of her instrument, while her unconventional approach to keyboard repertoire distinguishes her as a standout among today’s rising stars. Experience this young virtuoso perform the accordion as you’ve never heard it played before with contemporary works, baroque compositions and interpretations of Bach’s Goldberg Variations.

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation (D&I)

Monday January 20, 2025 | 10:30am – Newlin Hall (open to the public)

 

Centre College will honor the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during our annual convocation on Monday, January 20th, at 10:30a.m. at Norton Center for the Arts. This year's event is in collaboration with the City of Danville and Boyle County Fiscal Court. This year’s convocation speaker is Dr. Corrie Shull, Jefferson County School Board Chair. The theme is "Mission Possible: Protecting freedom, justice, and democracy in the spirit of nonviolence365". The event is free and open to the public.

 

Important Info for Students, Staff, and Faculty

Tips, Tricks, and FAQ’s

 

  • Time Management: Plan your Convo schedule at the beginning of the term when the calendar goes out – and remember to double-check the details before the event to be sure nothing has changed.
  • Event Details: sometimes they change, so be sure to check the Convo page on Centrenet or follow @centreconvocations on Instagram for the most up-to-date information.
  • Arrive early- If you think the Convocation might reach capacity, arrive early to secure your seat.
  • Can I arrive late? No. Convocation Workers are instructed to stop scanning as soon as the event begins.
  • How do I know I’ve scanned in? When scanning your student ID, your photo should display with a green background; a red background indicates an invalid scan. 
  • I didn’t get my credit!! Any discrepancies in credit should be communicated to the Convocation Manager, Erika Sengstack, as soon as possible. To receive credit after an event, you will need a faculty/staff member to verify your attendance. 

 

 

 

 

Academic Policy

ALL full-time students who attend Centre for the entire academic year can earn a total of 12 convocation credits. Students who fulfill the requirement have one hour of ‘A’ figured into their grade point average and noted on their transcript. There will be no penalty if students do not attend convocations, although some faculty may assign them as part of their curriculum. Students who are not enrolled on a full-time basis for the full academic year still may complete the requirement by accumulating 12 credits. (NOTE: Convocation credits are not credit hours and do not count toward the 110 credit hours necessary for graduation.)

Students may submit a written appeal to the Convocation Committee Chair if extenuating circumstances may affect their ability to complete the convocation requirement. The petition must explain all the circumstances of why the student did not fulfill the 12 credit requirement. This appeal must be submitted by the last day of classes, to allow time for consideration before final grades are due. (NOTE: Appeals will rarely be approved, as there is no penalty if a student does not earn 12 credits.)

Students are required to follow the letter of the policy and be very careful about monitoring convocation credit.

 

Convocation Expectations

Students who abuse the system by swiping a card for a person who is not present, swiping multiple cards, or by behaving in violation of stated policy will lose convocation credit. Such deceit is considered a serious violation of academic honesty and the people involved are subject to disciplinary action by the Associate Dean or the Student Judiciary.  

As members of an audience, students are expected to be attentive and demonstrate mature, polite, and civil behavior. Computers and books should not be brought to convocations and cell phones should be turned off during the presentation. Students exhibiting inappropriate behavior will be told to leave by members of the audience, faculty, staff, or student convocation workers and will not receive convocation credit.

Convocation Credit System

To receive convocation credit, students must:

  • 1) scan their own Centre College ID card at a convocation station; 

  • 2) be seated before the program begins; 

  • 3) remain present throughout the full program; 

  • 4) scan their own Centre College ID card before leaving the event. 

Convo credit can only be given if ID cards are accurately scanned in and scanned out. Student ID cards may need to be replaced in the Student Life Office if the card does not register in the computer system. It is the student’s responsibility to bring Centre ID cards to convocations and to make sure the card scans accurately. This policy will be strictly enforced, and convocation credit will not be given to students who arrive late or who leave early or whose cards do not work in the convocation system. 

Students participating onstage or working backstage at an event can receive convocation credit if their supervisor (a faculty or staff member) sends a list of participants to the Convocation Manager, Erika Sengstack (ext. 5424).

Most events given convocation status are worth one credit.

Special events designated as campus-wide convocations are worth two credits.  Normally, Opening and Honors convocations are worth 2 credits.

Convocation Credit is entered and maintained by computer.  Students may check their convocation credit status by going to CentreNet, selecting the “Academic” tab, clicking “Academic Affairs,” then choosing “Convocations” and “Convocation Credits” from the drop down menus on the right side of the page. The individual student is responsible for verifying the online record’s accuracy and for notifying the Convocation Manager, Erika Sengstack, within one week of the convocation in question if there is a discrepancy. Students are urged to check their convocation credits frequently throughout the academic year. Students are encouraged NOT to wait until the end of the year to attempt to obtain the required 12 credits.

 

Convocation Credit Abroad

Students participating in Centre sponsored off-campus study programs receive convocation credit as follows:
• Fall term: 6 credits

• CentreTerm: 1 credit

• Spring Term: 6 credits

Students who participate in off-campus internships or non-Centre study abroad programs may petition the Convocation Committee for convocation credit. The Convocation Committee will consider such requests on a case-by-case basis.

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