Alcala Yearbook 2003

The primary goal of the Office of

Pare nt Relation s is to foster a positive

P~1rait Rcl~1ti01,s association between parents and the Univer– sity. In addition to serving as a resource, the office has three main areas of responsibility. Campus events include Move-In Day , Family Weekend, the Commencement Reception , and a Summer Welcome for freshmen and transfer students . Reg ional events include Summer Send-Off receptions for freshmen and transfer students , as well as pre and post athletic game receptions. The Office of Parent Relations also coordinates a national parent volunteer pro– gram. Parents volunteer to serve as goodwill ambassadors to the University by ass isting with admissions, career services, development and regional events. The third area ofresponsibility is coor– dinating fund-raising efforts for parents, as tuition alone does not cover the cost of a USO education. The University depends on contri– butions to make up the difference.