Chris: There is no prayer involved in any portion of our commencement ceremonies. I hope that this helps. Thanks. ... Sue ________________________________ From: Retention & Graduation Issues Concerning Minorities in Higher Education [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Redmond, Rudy (DLEG) Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 1:10 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: MTU Question Hello from the Upper Peninsula, would you mind responding to me with a brief explanation of your university's policy and action/s concerning prayer at the beginning of your commencement ceremonies? I was asked to benchmark with our Michigan colleagues and I thought that this list might provide some great ideas as well as specific response to the question. Thank you in advance. Chris -- Chris S. Anderson Special Assistant to the President for Institutional Diversity Michigan Technological University 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, MI 49931 Telephone: 906/487-3539 Fax: 906/487-3101 Email: [log in to unmask]