Thinking about applying for the Parent/Family Advisory Council?

How to apply:

Submit the Online Application or

Download MSWord Format and

Mail or Fax to:
UNCG Orientation & Family Programs
PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
Phone 336.334.5231
Fax 336.256.2586

Got questions or comments? Email us at families@uncg.edu

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Parent/Family Advisory Council (PFAC)

The Parent Family Advisory Council (PFAC), comprised of parents of current UNCG undergraduate students, is charged with serving as the board for the Parent/Family Association. The PFAC meets bi-annually to discuss current issues and ideas concerning the UNCG community. They also assist in planning events, contribute to publications for UNCG families, help raise funds for special projects, recruit new members to the P/FA, and serve as presenters at SOAR and other UNCG events.

Mission

The mission of the Parent/Family Advisory Council of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is to strengthen the quality of the UNCG educational experience by promoting communication, inspiring good will and support for the University, and enhancing high quality programs and educational opportunities for students.

PFAC Scholarship

The Parent/Family Advisory Council, in conjunction with the Office of Orientation & Family Programs, is responsible for administering the Parent/Family Advisory Council scholarship annually. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize students that have inspired good will and support for the University in the community. Students applying must be in good academic and conduct standing, have at least one family member who is a member of the Parent/Family Association, and have engaged in activities on- or off-campus that have fostered good will and support for UNCG. The Parent/Family Advisory Council scholarship has been made possible through generous contributions to the Spartan Families Fund.

Students interested in applying can click HERE to access the scholarship application. Applications are due by 5:00pm on Monday, April 7, 2008 in the Office of Orientation & Family Programs (EUC 245).

Goals

  1. Promote communication between parents and families and the University.
    • The Council will meet twice per year (typically in April and on Family Weekend in September) and will discuss possible agenda items for its next meeting.)
    • The Council will serve as a sounding board for ideas brought to them by the University’s liaison to this group.
    • The University will facilitate presentations/discussions for Council meetings and identify appropriate resources for those meetings.
    • The University will maintain a website to which parents/families can turn for timely information.
    • The University will provide a parent/family listserv that will be used to notify subscribers of significant issues/events on campus.
    • The University will publish a parent/family newsletter at least twice a year to provide information of special interest to parents and families.
  2. Inspire good will and support for the University.
    • Council members will work with the university to develop positive relationships in communities across the state and will advocate/promote the University as appropriate.
  3. Enhance high quality programs and educational opportunities for students and their families.
    • Council members will help the university grow its “career mentor” network in an effort to connect students with individuals in careers in which they are interested.
    • Council members will support the University in its annual Family Weekend and provide ideas/advice on program ideas and format.
    • Council members will explore the potential for parent and family fundraising.

Current Members of the Parent/Family Advisory Council

  • Nancy and John Banister, Mooresville NC
  • Alfreda and David Belton, Charlotte NC
  • Debbie and Jim Bowman, Asheboro, NC
  • Pam Brown, Wilmington, NC
  • Matt Butler, Greensboro, NC
  • Karen Carpenter, Spencer, NC
  • Nilde and Richard Clay, Newport, NC
  • Alison Earl, Pinehurst, NC
  • Spoma Jovanic, Greensboro, NC
  • Judy Penny, Jamestown, NC
  • Mike Salanik, Roanoke Rapids, NC
  • Suzanne Williams, Winston-Salem, NC

Membership Process

To be considered for election to PFAC, follow the links in the sidebar to the right for the Online Application Form or a downloadable Application Form in MSWord format and instructions for submission. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. After selection, new council members will be notified and invited to attend the spring Parent/Family Advisory Council meeting at UNCG.

Page updated: 26-Mar-2008

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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
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FAX 336.256.2586
EMAIL soar@uncg.edu