Parents Council

National Parents Council Goals

• Facilitate communication among parents and between parents and the university through parent newsletters and parent web site
• Support the Parents Fund and actively work to increase the financial resources available from other parents in support of the university's needs and initiatives that directly and immediately benefit students
• Assist with student recruitment efforts by attending or coordinating other parents' attendance at college fairs, open houses on the university campus, and hosting and/or attending regional receptions for accepted students and parents
• Provide counsel and coordination with interested parents in area of career advising, mentoring, and internships

Responsibilities of Parents Council Members

• Attendance at Council meetings (meet once each fall and spring semesters)
• Volunteer at parent-related events such as Family Weekend or Embark
• Review applications for Parents Fund grants and make recommendations for funding
• Make a personal gift to the Parents Fund

Ex-Officio Members

Chancellor Anne Ponder
Dr. Bill Haggard, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Dr. Kimberly Newsome, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Julie Heinitsh, Director of Development