The Temple Family Council is a group of diverse, highly dedicated Temple family members who volunteer their time and knowledge to enhance the Temple student and family experience.
Objectives
- Contribute to shaping the parent and family experience at Temple University.
- Foster communication between the University and Temple families.
- Provide strategic input to university administration regarding topics and issues of importance to parents and families.
- Provide programmatic support serving as volunteers, as needed, at events such as Parent & Family Orientation and Homecoming & Family Weekend.
- Provide mentorship for family members of first-year students.
- Serve as a regional representative of Temple in your area by acting as a contact person and building relationships with family members in your area.
- Assist in fundraising efforts in support of Parent & Family Programs.
- Serve on one of three committees.
Eligibility Requirements and Expectations
- Must be a family member of a current Temple undergraduate student who has at least two years of academic coursework remaining.
- Must be willing to serve on the council for at least two academic years.
- Attend two meetings per academic year,
- Participate in scheduled conference calls with Parent & Family Programs Coordinator.
- Write at least three articles per academic year for the Parent & Family Portal per year.
Committees
Communication
Facilitates communication among students, parents and family members, and University administrators in order to ensure that parents and family members have access to timely and accurate information.
Involvement
Creates opportunities for parents and family members to engage with the campus community and one another by participating in campus events.
