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Parents Council

The Parents and Family Association Council is a group of individuals selected from active members of the Association to serve as the advisory council to the College on behalf of all parents and guardians of current Barton students. Members of the Council contribute by:

• Promoting communication between families and the College faculty and staff
• Serving as advocates for Barton in their home communities and sharing information with the College's Admissions team
• Leading fundraising and special project efforts among parents
• Helping identify internship opportunities
• Participating in New Student Orientation and Family Weekend events.

Parents Council Committees

The Parents Council serves the students and supports the College through the Council's three committees: Admissions, Fundraising and Special Projects, and Student Activities.

Admissions Committee
This team assists the Office of Admissions in its efforts to recruit and enroll potential students in Barton College by:

• Participating in Open Houses, receptions, and other special events hosted by the Admissions Office
• Assisting in contacting prospective parents by phone
• Advising the Admissions team of potential recruits in the area of the parents' residences.

Fundraising and Special Projects Committee
Members of this committee partner with the Office of Institutional Advancement to educate parents and families about the special needs of our campus and develop strategies to provide necessary resources. This team's directives are:

• Identify creative ideas to increase interest and participation in philanthropic support for Barton College
• Assist in the education of parents, highlighting the benefits of giving to the College
• Work with the Director of Annual Giving to develop a parent giving program that supports the Barton College Annual Fund
• Develop a timeline to implement the parent giving program.

Student Activities Committee
The Student Activities Committee informs Barton families of the numerous campus activities available to students and assists the Student Activities Office and the Campus Activity Board in determining what activities might be brought to campus. The members of this committee work to:

• Facilitate the flow of information to Barton families about activities available at Barton College
• Assist the Campus Activity Board and the Student Activities Office by recommending activities and programs
• Aid the Student Activities Office in assessing the level of success of each semester's activities and recommending improvements.