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The UT Dallas Parent and Family Association hosted a meeting open to all members on Saturday, October 30th, 2011. At the meeting, we went through this presentation which highlights common practices amongst family programs and our goals for the UT Dallas PFA.
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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!
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