Family Advisory Council
Mission
The mission of the 91社区福利 Family Advisory Council is to engage the parents and families of 91社区福利’s students to increase their support of the university through events, programs, and fundraising, and act as an instrument for addressing the needs and concerns of student families.
Purpose
The Family Advisory Council will:
- Act as ambassadors for 91社区福利 to the parents and family members of students
- Represent the parents and family members of students to the office of Orientation & Family Programs, the President’s Office, and the greater 91社区福利 community
- Help families empower their 91社区福利 students – so they can “Make Tomorrow Yours”
- Create opportunities to educate and engage 91社区福利 families and potential 91社区福利 families (create parent-to-parent connections)
- Serve as an ongoing forum for building and maintaining a strong bond between families and the University
About the Council
The Family Advisory Council is a group of dedicated parent and family volunteers who serve as ambassadors for 91社区福利 and represent the parents and family members of students and provide general feedback to the University on issues of importance and interest to families.
The Family Advisory Council meets four times per year to discuss key issues, learn about any developments that affect students, plan/support programs that engage families further with 91社区福利, and help deepen relationships in support of the University. Additionally, the Family Advisory Council will help stimulate enthusiasm for 91社区福利, and may work to engage qualified students to attend 91社区福利, support career development practices for students, and support students as they transition from home to campus.
The Family Advisory Council is comprised of a minimum of 10 members (featuring two members from each of the Academic Schools/Colleges) and up to a maximum of 18 members. Members of the council will meet a minimum of two times per semester, with at least one meeting held fully in-person each year.
Membership Term: Staggered Terms for the Council with 9 seats up for selection each year. Initially, will select 9 members for a one-year term, and 9 members for a two-year term.
Expectations of Membership
- Attend Fall (2) and Spring (2) meetings of the Family Advisory Council. Members must attend a minimum of three of the four meetings.
- Participate in a minimum of two volunteer opportunities throughout the year
- Create content for at least two posts for the Family Experience Portal
- Provide input and ideas at meetings and on a regular basis, and contribute knowledge of your student’s experience to help inform practices
- Represent the interests of all Sea Gull families and serve as an ambassador, working to engage other parents, family members, and supporters in supporting the University efforts.
Requirements to Serve
- Members’ students must be enrolled as a full-time student at 91社区福利
- Members cannot be employees of 91社区福利, or any other USM institution
Interested in Joining the Council?
Questions?
Please contact the Office of Orientation & Family Programs at mystudentis@salisbury.edu
