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Parents Board of Directors
The Parents Board of Directors supports the general goals and purposes of Randolph-Macon College, as well as its highest priorities, and fosters bonds between parents and the College. The board promotes the image and reputation of Randolph-Macon and is a forum for the exchange of information concerning the activities and programs of the College as a whole. The board provides an opportunity to support events and activities, which enhances the college experience for students and families and helps to strengthen the institution’s financial foundation.
Membership
Members of the Parents Board of Directors are asked to:
- Become familiar with academics, admissions, career development, financial aid, special events and student life.
- Serve as an advisor to the president on issues deemed important by parents, the College and the community.
- Support the Randolph-Macon College Parents Fund with a leadership gift.
- Provide a source of wisdom and support for the College. (This is not a policy-making group.)
Areas of Focus
Admissions – Members are asked to support the admissions process by making calls to parents of accepted students, participating in on-campus and regional open houses as available, and identifying and referring prospective students.
Communications – Members are asked to advise on and contribute to the development of parent communications including the parents website and the electronic parents newsletter.
Parents Fund – Members are asked to help thank parents who have made a gift to the College.
Meeting Schedule
It is important that members of the Parents Board be well-informed concerning all College activities so that they may serve as effective ambassadors and advocates for the College. To help accomplish this, the board meets twice each year – once in the fall and once in the spring, and holds a conference call each winter.
The fall 2011 meeting will be Saturday, September 17. The spring 2011 meeting will be Saturday, April 14. The winter conference call will take place Wednesday, January 18 at 7:00pm.
For more information about the Parents Board of Directors, please contact Robert Patterson at (804) 752-3605.
Updated 7/7/11