Perhaps your child is just beginning to think about colleges, or has already toured and interviewed at several. Or, perhaps you have a child at Alfred University and are already part of the Alfred family. In any case, it's important for you to know about the Parents Association!

As an Alfred parent, you are automatically a member of the Parents Association. We're parents who like to help other parents, and ultimately benefit all students and the University community. We're best described by our mission and goals. There are no dues, and all parents are welcome to participate in our meetings.

An important component of the Alfred University Parents Association is the Parents Advisory Board. The mission of the Advisory Board is: to provide feedback and suggestions related to AU Parents Programs and help determine future direction; to serve as a resource to prospective and current AU parents in terms of student academic life and life within the University community; to provide valuable input to AU administration when a parents "point of view" is needed; and to assist the Director of Parents Programs and President of the Parents Association as needed in project planning and development. The Parents Advisory Board meets during Fall and Spring Family Weekends each year and on an "as needed" basis. Parents interested in serving on the advisory board can contact Melody McLay, Director of Parents Programs at 1.607.871.2612.

Whether you're a prospective Alfred parent, student, or already part of the Alfred family, we look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas about student life at Alfred University. Call anytime or contact us via email.

Mission Statement
The Alfred University Parents Association exists to promote and enhance opportunities for parents of Alfred University students; to communicate, participate, and establish a sense of community with one another and with the faculty, staff, and administration of Alfred University.

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Goals
The goals of the Alfred University Parents Association are as follows:

To insure open, person-to-person channels of communication between parents and the University so that:

• Parents can find, or be directed to, reliable information about University policies and procedures, University and community happenings/issues, and other aspects of life or events in Alfred that may affect their students
• Parents have ample opportunity to express their views and concerns to University administration

To give parents opportunities to meet, become acquainted, and to discuss topics of mutual interest or concern both at Alfred and in their home areas.

To enable parents to participate in the life of the University by sharing the benefit of their expertise or their personal and professional associations with the University, its students, and one another. This sharing can take place through volunteer opportunities such as:

• Participating in Parents Association committees
• Serving as regional points of contact for other parents and students
• Attending regional Alumni-Parents events
• Identifying job placement or summer internship opportunities for Alfred students or graduates. Career Development Center
• Identifying and encouraging promising students to consider Alfred University

View minutes from Fall '08 Parents Association Meeting >>>
View minutes from Fall '07 Parents Association Meeting >>>