Parent Council

Why A Parents' Council?

The Shenandoah University Parents' Council was established to:

• Assist the university in meeting parents' needs and concerns and helping them to learn more about the purposes, plans and programs at Shenandoah;
• Enable the university to encourage parent interest and support in distinguishing Shenandoah and its students;
• Increase communications between the university and parents in an effort to increase student satisfaction and retention;
• Offer the parents of current students at Shenandoah the opportunity for participation in the overall advancement of the university through committees for
  1. Special Events - assist with Family Weekend, Freshman Orientation, Dessert Extravaganza, and various other activities
  2. Student Recruitment - attend college fairs, speak to prospective students, attend or host receptions or college fairs for prospective students
  3. Public Relations - advance the positive image of Shenandoah University.
  4. Development - fundraising events - Apple Blossom Fundraiser, Welcome Back Fund Raiser, phonathon, etc.
• Offer membership in the Parents' Council to all parents or guardians of Shenandoah University students. Membership consists of attending at least one meeting per year or supporting projects organized by the council. To join, please contact Shayla Wharton at swharton@su.edu

Shenandoah University Parents' Council - Get In On The Action!

What Can The Parents' Council Do?

The Parents' Council has two scheduled Saturday morning meetings: the Saturday of Family Weekend and once more during the spring semester. Committees meet as needed.

The Council has been involved in a number of projects over the years:

• Summer Orientation: Parents staff an information table during the first day of orientation. Members inform freshman parents of the council and encourage them to join and as well as pass refreshments. It is a nice welcome for new families.
• Parents' Council Awards: The council presents the award for "Special Friend Award." The recipients are selected by student committees and the awards are presented at either Honors Day or the fall commencement.
• Apple Blossom Fundraiser: To raise money for a Parents' Scholarship Fund, council members staff a booth to sell snacks and/or park cars during the festival. A good time for everyone!
• Dessert Extravaganza: Designed to bring to the students a little of that "down home feeling." Parents, grandparents and friends bring or send homemade goodies to be served at lunch in the dining hall during the spring semester.

Call the Vice President for Student Affairs to volunteer for any or all of the above activities at (540) 665-4517