Messiah College Parent Council
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Parent Council is to advise and assist the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations in developing effective parents programs and communications that both serve the interests and expectations of parents, as well as, involve parents as partners in supporting the mission of Messiah College.
Council Structure
The Council consists of approximately 26 individuals and couples with three to four family units representing each of the four current student class years. Members may serve as long as a son or daughter is enrolled at the College. Officers include a chair, assistant chair, and secretary.
Meeting Schedule
The Parent Council meets twice annually on campus, with a fall meeting (September) and a spring meeting (March/April). The spring meeting is held in conjunction with the Alumni Council meeting. In addition, most Council members return to campus to participate in the annual Welcome Day activities held in August.
Staff Support
The staff of the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations provides administrative support to the Parent Council. The director of alumni and parent relations works closely with executive officers of the Parent Council to develop meeting agendas, recruit new members, and implement Council activities.
Parent Council Commitments
Serve in an advisory capacity to the Office of Alumni & Parent Relations on parent programming and communications, in supporting Messiah College's mission
- Serve as a resource to parents of enrolled students
- Serve in a volunteer capacity through planning and participation in Welcome Day activities and the Parents Prayer Breakfast
- Support the Student Missions Endowment Fund
