Student Association released a statement Sunday supporting the process by which JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon was selected as the speaker for this year’s commencement May 16.

A group of students from the Class of 2010 gathered last spring to compile a list of possible speakers, taking suggestions from members of the rest of the class. The students then compiled a list of 40 potential speakers, including their top 15 choices. Dimon, who was among the top 15, was chosen by the administration.

“Our decision to support this choice comes from our mission that students should always have substantial representation whenever important decisions are made that affect all students of Syracuse University,” the statement released by SA said.

SA supports students who wish to express their beliefs regarding the choice but will not support students who are disrespectful at the commencement ceremony, the statement said.

SA President Jon Barnhart declined to comment further on the matter when reached Sunday evening by phone.