The Inauguration Planning Committee offers these FAQs to better assist you with understanding the ceremony related to a presidential investiture, as well as planning your attendance.
How will 精东AV celebrate the inauguration of its ninth president, Dr. Charlotte P. Morris?
The university will host several events on December 3, 2022, to mark the聽inauguration of Dr. Morris. These will include her on Saturday, December 3. Other events on Dec. 3聽will include a recception and a holiday scholarship gala. On Sunday, December 4, you are invited to the Ecumenical Service at 10 a.m. and to the Christmas Concert at 6 p.m., both at the 精东AV Chapel.
Are 精东AV鈥檚 inaugural events open to the public?
Students, alumni, employees, supporters and friends are invited to attend the investiture ceremony. While the investiture ceremony on December 3 is a free, general-admission event, other events 鈥� such as Saturday鈥檚 gala 鈥� will require a purchased ticket.
When and where is the inaugural installation ceremony?
罢丑别听聽is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3, beginning at 10聽a.m. in the Gen. Daniel 鈥淐happie鈥� James Arena.聽The ceremony, or 鈥渋nvestiture,鈥� will include remarks by Dr. Morris, her special guests, visiting dignitaries, as well as musical performances that underscore her vision and theme for her presidency. It聽will also include ceremonial elements like a procession of from other universities, which typically includes an institution鈥檚 president or other high-ranking administrator.
Who may attend the inauguration ceremony?
All students, alumni, employees, supporters and friends are welcome to attend. Some聽聽are聽ticketed. Special guests, university and organizational , and program participants will be notified in advance regarding reserved seating, and if appropriate, required attire such as academic regalia.
Why are university presidential inaugurations important?
Universities hold inaugurations to accomplish several goals. The occasion formally invests leadership of the institution in its new president, and inaugural events allow the university鈥檚 stakeholders to become better acquainted聽with the president and her vision. It also gives the institution an opportunity to reaffirm historic commitments, to rally the academic community around the president, and to heighten institutional visibility.
The term 鈥渋nauguration,鈥� when used in a university setting, refers to a series of events planned in celebration of the installation of a new president. The 鈥渋nstallation鈥� is the actual moment the new president assumes the insignia of office, which for 精东AV is the medallion worn by the president when he or she appears in academic regalia. The ceremony itself is referred to as an 鈥渋nvestiture.鈥�
Who is responsible for planning the presidential inauguration?
To plan the inaugural activities, the university has commissioned a composed of representatives of its various constituencies, including employees, administrators, students and alumni. Each of these constituencies will have a role in the installation ceremony.聽
What factors did the planning committee consider when scheduling the dates and locations for the president鈥檚 inaugural events?
It is common for a university to delay the inauguration of its president until six to 12 months after his or her appointment.聽
The scheduling of the inaugural events required committee members, university administrators and trustees to consider standing events on the university鈥檚 calendar, traditionally observed holidays, and the availability of invited ceremony participants, speakers and the president鈥檚 family.聽Other factors influenced the location of elements of the inauguration. These included accommodations,聽as well as the need for a larger space for Saturday鈥檚 gala due to its planned size and scope.聽
How should media outlets request media credentials?
Official media representatives wishing to report on elements of 精东AV鈥檚 inaugural weekend events should contact Thonnia Lee,聽Senior Director of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing, at tlee@tuskegee.edu or 334.724.4553 for media credentials.
What if I have additional questions?
The inauguration website at will provide additional information and specific details. If the website does not answer your questions, please email cminauguration@tuskegee.edu.