Linda Logan

Vice President
for Student Life

Mott Academic Building
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-6669

Letter from the
President

Letter to parents

Agendas

Interested in becoming a member?

2006-07 Student Handbook

Meeting
Minutes
Sept 2005
March 2006
April 2006
About the Parent Advisory Council

The Parent Advisory Council is designed to promote meaningful and active parent involvement in the college. The parents will voluntarily work side by side with the college to help make the experiences of our students rewarding.

Purpose of the Parent Advisory Council

  • To involve parents and guardians in the Olivet College community and serve as resources to the college and its students.
  • To assist parents and guardians with support and tools as they adjust to their child’s college transition.
  • To build stronger communication between parents and guardians and the college.
  • To identify and address college related needs and concerns involving their sons and/or daughters.
  • To inform parents and guardians of the college’s programs and events and encourage participation.
  • To serve as ambassadors for the college and support Olivet in strategic and development initiatives in your local areas.

Membership

All parents of Olivet students automatically become members of the Parent Advisory Council.  We encourage you to get involved by volunteering your time!

Participation

A variety of campus activities have been planned for the 2005-06 school year. We urge you to take an active role in your student’s Olivet experience by encouraging and sharing participation in activities such as athletic, cultural and social events, guest speakers and more.

Students, parents and families are important to Olivet College! Participating in your child’s college experience will help build learning and social foundations that will benefit them for life! 

Fundraising

At this time parents are assisting with the Buy a Brick Campaign. Parents are calling other parents explaining the program and what the funds are being raised for. Other fundraising programs are being explored by parents working on this committee.
Print Buy-A-Brick Campaign brochure and order form

Advising

Parents interested in this committee give input to college faculty and staff on various  issues based on a parent’s perspective. Currently the committee is giving input on the student/parent handbook. This committee is also exploring how to tap the resources of Olivet College parents for student internships, job shadowing, and seminar presentations. Participate in new student orientation on June 23, July 14, July 28 or Aug. 4, 2006.

Ambassadorship

This committee is asked to represent Olivet College in their own community. The college can ask committee members to be involved in a function in their community or at Olivet College events as a representative of the Parent Advisory Council.

For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact Linda McWright, Ph.D., vice president and dean of students, at (269) 749-6669, or Arlene Randall, student life administrative assistant, at (269) 749-7607.