Alcala Yearbook 2004

The primary goal of the Office of Parent Relations is to foster a positive association be– tween parents and the University. In addition to serving as a resource, the office has three main areas of responsibility. Campus events include: Move-In Day, Family Weekend, the Commence– ment Reception, and a Summer Welcome for freshmen and transfer students. Regional events include: Summer Send-Off receptions for fresh– men and transfer students, as well as pre and post athletic game receptions . The Office of Parent Relations also coordi– nates a national parent volunteer program. Par– ents volunteer to serve as goodwill ambassadors to the University by assisting with admissions, career services, development and regional even ts. The third area of responsibility is coordi– nating fund-raising events for parents, as tuition alone does not cover the cost of a USD education. The University depends on contributions to make up the difference. In January 2004, the Office of Parent Rela– tions joined the Office of Alumni Relations on the ground floor of the Degheri Alumni Center.

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