Alcala Yearbook 2001

Parent Relations The Office of Parent Relations exists to foster a positive association between parents and the University. In addition to being a resource for parents, the office has three main areas of responsibility. We help coordi– nate parent-related events on campus and regionally. Campus events in– clude Move-In Day, Family Weekends, College Visiting Day, the Com– mencement Luncheon, and a Summer San Diego Welcome for new fresh– man students, career service seminars, holiday parties, and pre and post– game athletic receptions. The Office of Parent Relations also coordinates a national parent volunteer program. In areas where there is a significant enrollment of OSD students, parents may volunteer to serve as goodwill ambassador to the University by assisting with admissions, career services, develop– ment, and regional events. The office of Parent Relations also staffs the National Parent's Association Board. The Board meets twice a year and assists to assure that the volunteer efforts and goals of parents coincide with the mission and goals of the University community. The third area of responsibility is coordinating the fundraising ef– fort for parents. Because there is a $4,000 gap between the cost of tuition and the cost of a USD education, the Univesity depends on contributions from parents, alumni and community friends to make up the difference. Fall and spring solicitations from University Relations administrators are the primary focus of this effort.

Above: Student enjoy karaoke at a 50 ' wing dance during Fall Family Weekend.

the Immaculata Church in the back ground provide the etting for parent to meet Dean and faculty member

• Above: Annette Welsh, director of Founder Choir, is awarded the Parent ' A ociation Award of Excellence at the conclusion of Ma s during Fall Family Weekend.

At right: Visitor to Freshman Fam- ' ily Weekend enjoy dinner at Ca a Guadalajara in Old Town .. At left: Familie of graduating e– niors enjoy a Commencement Lun-

1 cheon following ceremonie in May.

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