UT Dallas Parent and Family Meeting Oct 30, 2010
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Transcript of UT Dallas Parent and Family Meeting Oct 30, 2010
Go Comets! UTD PFA
PARENT & FAMILY ASSOCIATON
Welcome! PFA & Homecoming! A Look at Model Parent & Family Programs Our Current Goals Next Steps
PFA and HOMECOMING
Homecoming Parade Golf Cart Float Walking
Up All Night Event Cookies & Hot Chocolate
A Look at Model Parent & Family Programs
• Functions • Membership • Leadership
FUNCTIONS • Connections • Communication • Support
CONNECTIONS
• Parents and their Students • Parents and the University • Parents and other Parents
CONNECTIONS ARE MADE VIA:
• Events that bring parents to campus • Opportunities for parents to volunteer • Services such as exam grams & care packages • Social events for PFA members • Satellite chapters in other areas
COMMUNICATION Information about the University • Policies • Procedures • Deadlines • Calendar of Events Information about Students’ Experiences
COMMUNICATION OCCURS VIA
• Emails • Newsletters • Online University Publications • Special Publications for Parents • Semesterly Meetings
SUPPORT Resources for Parents • Questions • Concerns • Problem-Solving
SUPPORT IS GIVEN VIA:
• Designated parent program email address • Answers and issues addressed by trained parents • Dedicated phone line to PFA staff • Meetings and social events
MEMBERSHIP • Automatic Enrollment • Fee Based • Donations Encouraged
AUTOMATIC ENROLLMENT
All parents receive basic communication • Emails • Newsletters • Invitations to campus events • Opportunities to volunteer
FEE BASED Optional ‘upgrade’
vs. Mandatory for membership
SPECIAL BENEFITS • Discounts ü Campus bookstore and local retailers ü Campus dining facilities and local restaurants ü Sports, theater, and concert tickets • Special Members-Only Events • Priority Event Registration
Fee Use • Support for Events & Programs • Printed Materials • Services for Students (Exam Grams) • Scholarships and Grant Funding
LEADERSHIP • University Staff • Parent Volunteers -Executive Board -Leadership Council -Special Committees
OUR CURRENT GOALS • Assess Comet Parent Interests • Understand what parents would like from PFA • Identify existing opportunities for parents to get involved on campus • Create new opportunities to bring parents to campus • Find ways to involve parents from out-of-town
NEXT STEPS • Survey - Your input matters! • Spring 2011 Meeting • Meet with Enrollment Services • Homecoming 2010
New Student Programs
Thank You!