OWL PARENT ASSOCIATION

Sign up for the Owl Parent Association

Do you want to be more involved with the school your son/daughter goes to?  Do you feel you can contribute more toward the development of your son/daughter?  These are all questions you’ve been asking yourselves for a while. 

Well, we have the answer for you!  Become a member of the new Florida Atlantic University OWL PARENT ASSOCIATION. 

Mission: The Owl Parent Association provides open communication between Florida Atlantic University parents, students, faculty and staff in all facets of academic and university life.  The Association will collaborate with the University and students in enhancing students’ life on campus through recruitment of new students, planning and participating in events, and fundraising.

Purpose:

• Provide opportunities for parents of Florida Atlantic University (FAU) students to develop  a closer relationship with FAU.
• Help parents gain a better knowledge of FAU so they may become informed advocates in their own communities.
• Act as a liaison to help parents learn more about the University and how they can contribute to the success of the University mission, goals and objectives.
• Assist in special events of the University, including but not limited to:

• Assist the University with selected fundraising initiatives.
• Assist the University with enrollment initiatives.

All parents are welcome to be a part of this wonderful opportunity.  You’ll be able to get involved by attending meetings and events, donating, volunteering, and so much more!

Social events planned for 2009-2010 include:

• Move-in Reception
• Parent and Family Weekend
• Homecoming

Volunteering Opportunities include:

• PAB Representative
• Fund Raising Committee
• Hosting a Summer Send-Off for incoming FAU students in your area (to allow freshman students to make friends before college begins, find possible car pools)
• Participate in orientation programs
• Share experiences as an FAU parent
• Visit your student and get involved in University at the Parent and Family Weekend (PFW)
• Parent’s Reception on Move-In day
• Homecoming
  
  

What are the benefits for being active in the Owl Parent Association?

• Discounts for season tickets for football, basketball, baseball and softball

• Raffles

• Inter/national hotel and car rental discounts

• Scholarships (with essay)

• Social Event discounts

• Kick for Books during PFW

• Move-in Reception

• Parent Calendar

• Magnet with important phone numbers

Questions can be sent to clynch13@fau.edu.

The Owl Parent Association is a family helping families!

Testimonial: “The OPA had been a plethora of information when it came to learning about “what to expect” when my child first entered FAU last year.  At the first OPA meeting last September during Parents Weekend, I learned so much.  We did a “Words of the Wise” brainstorming activity with 1^st time college experience parents and parents who already had students in college.  At the end of the meeting, I decided to join the OPA.  It has been a great experience this past year, and I look forward to my continued membership.”  (Darlene Geiger, FAU Freshman Mom).

Membership: Membership in the Association is open to all annual dues-paying parents/guardian/grandparents of past and current FAU students.  The cost for joining the Association is $30 per family mailing address, even if the family has more than one FAU student.