Parents & Families Advisory Council

Role Description

Mission

Parents and families play a vital role in the life of the University, and your involvement through the Parents & Families Advisory Council can help to improve the quality of education and enhance the collegiate experience for your child.  The Parents & Families Advisory Council supports the Nazareth goal to prepare students for full, balanced lives as individuals and as socially responsible citizens through rigorous intellectual study supplemented by athletic, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities. It provides the administration with timely and insightful feedback from the families’ point of view; serves as a resource for Nazareth families; and promotes meaningful connection with the University.

The University mission is:  Nazareth fosters integrated learning through action and reflection, educating whole persons who are guided by empathy, committed to equity, and prepared to lead innovation for our time. 

We hope that you will partner with us to extend this unique brand of education to future students and to make our current students’ education the best it can be.  

What is the Parents & Families Advisory Council?

The Parents & Families Advisory Council is a group of families who volunteer their time for admissions programs, career guidance, and attend and host events as leaders among their peers.  As a member of the Council you will have greater access to information and the opportunity to have interactions with campus leadership.  

Expectations of Council Members

1. Serve a one-year renewable term and attend two Parents & Families Advisory Council meetings per year.  Meetings will be held bi-annually aligning with the fall and spring semester academic calendar.
2. Contribute annually to the Nazareth Annual Fund at a level that is personally meaningful to you and advocate about the importance of giving back philanthropically.
3. Become actively involved in the life of the University and serve as ambassadors for the institution by fostering relationships with other current and prospective Nazareth University families.
4. Help the University continue on its path of excellence, making an impact on future generations of Nazareth students.
5. Host and attend events serving as ambassadors. Events could include admissions events on campus and in their local communities. 
6. Communicate with families of accepted students to answer questions, promote the institution, and to encourage those students to attend.  
7. Serve as career mentors, host “job shadow” days, or host Nazareth interns.  

Members Benefits

1. Reserved seating and parking at Commencement.
2. Invitations to exclusive University events on- and off-campus.
3. Receive information referencing upcoming events, special notices about campus life, and news, including our eNewsletter - Flyer Family News.
4. Receive special privileges during Naz Weekend, including advance registration and access to a hospitality suite.  
5. The opportunity to host regional events for students, parents, and families.
6. Have a direct link to the staff to answer questions and assist with your support of Nazareth.