FAMILY ORIENTATION
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLEAlumni Association & Parents
AssociationCarolee Allen, M.M.Ed.Glenn Gittings, Ph.D.
WELCOME FROM THEALUMNI ASSOCIATION
We encourage you to become involved with us...whether you're an alumnus of UofL and a Legacy family wearing the black lanyards today or you’re wearing red lanyards as a non-alumnus but Very Important Parent (VIP) @ UofL!!
CONNECT & GET INVOLVED
Take advantage of great events through ULAA
If you live outside of the Metro Louisville area, join a regional alumni club, there are social and networking events throughout the year. Look to see if there's a club in a city near you.........
CONNECT & GET INVOLVED
KENTUCKY NATIONAL CLUBS
Bowling Green
Covington
Elizabethtown
Lexington
Madisonville
Owensboro
Shelbyville
Somerset
Arizona
Atlanta, GA
Birmingham, AL
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, IL
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Denver, CO
Houston, TX
Indianapolis, IN
Jacksonville, FL
Los Angeles, CA
Miami, FL
Nashville, TN
New York, NY
Philadelphia, PA
St. Louis, MO
San Francisco, CA
Tampa, FL
Washington, D.C.
ACTIVATE
As an alumnus, you automatically have a free YOUofL account
A powerful online tool..plugs into Facebook-allows you to connect for networking and events
If you're not an alumnus no problem, just speak to me today and you'll be able to connect to your account with days!!!
UPCOMING DATES
Welcome Week Alumni Picnic August 19th
Homecoming, UofL vs Syracuse October 29th
IMPORTANT RESOURCESUofL Alumni Association
uoflalumni.org
852-6186 or (800) 813-8635
Regional Alumni Clubs
uoflalumni.org/clubs
Alumni Events
uoflalumni.org/events
UofL Alumni Online Store
uoflalumnistore.com
UofL Alumni & Friends Facebook Group Pageuofl.me/alumni-facebook Homecominglouisville.edu/homecoming UofL Magazinelouisville.edu/uoflmagazine
DISPLAY UL PRIDE
Within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, eight universities participate within the University License Plate Program. UofL has consistently ranked among the highest supporters of this state program with thousands of Cardinal license plates on the road. $10 from every new or renewal license plate directly funds student scholarships at UofL
Since 1999, UofL has received more than $1.6 million that helped hundred of UofL students achieve their academic aims
UL PARENTS ASSOCIATION
Dr. Glenn Gittings
Director Special Programs/Parents Association
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Parents Association
MISSION
The Parents Association offers programs and services, regular communication, and outreach to parents and families to assist students in continuing their academic success throughout their college experience
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Parents Association
DESIRED OUTCOMES
The Parents Association partners with parents and families to assist them in: Understanding the college student experience Support student learning Empower students to take responsibility for their
academic and social decisions
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Parents Association
GOALS FOR THE PARENT PARTNERSHIP
Place an equivalent level of importance on serving and welcoming parents and families into the University of Louisville family as is placed on the students
Recognize the critical role parents play in the overall emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical well being of students
Assist parents in educating students by knowing when to step in and help and when to empower their student to take responsibility for their own educational goals and objectives
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Parents Association
GOALS FOR THE PARENT PARTNERSHIP
Reinforce the significance of parents’ voices in the University system by surveying and assessing parent satisfaction through the Parents Helpline, parents website, and parents e-mail access
Communicate regularly with parents through a monthly communiqué that keeps them updated on campus events, academic deadlines, student experiences, and a comprehensive website
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Parents Association
UL PARENTS ASSOCIATION
Membership Free to Parents/Family Members All Parents are Automatically Enrolled Parents Must Sign Up By Email for Monthly
Newsletter and Communiqué
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Parents Association
PARENT RESOURCES
Parent Website www.louisville.edu/parent Academic Resources Campus Resources Parents Handbook Student Emergency Fund Health Services, Student Safety, and much
more Newsletter Parent Help-line (502) 852-6933UNIVERSITY OF
LOUISVILLEParents Association
PARENTS ASSOCIATION FUTURE
Building upon the current structure to offer more connection and inclusion
Possibility of evolving into adding a Parents Advisory Council Council would allow current parents to
shape and guide the direction of services/programs
Unique programs offered to connect parents to UL to have your own “UL experience” UNIVERSITY OF
LOUISVILLEParents Association
LOOK FOR ME THROUGHOUT TODAY
During lunch – 12:30 pm
At the Campus Resources Video – 3:15 pm
Family Reception – 3:30 pm
During dinner – 5:50 pmUNIVERSITY OF
LOUISVILLEParents Association
WRAPPING UP
Utilize the website www.louisville.edu/parents
Complete the information sheet Stay involved in your student’s life here at UL
and take the opportunity to make your own connection to UL
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Parents Association
WRAPPING UP
Dr. Glenn GittingsUofL Parents Association
Student Activities Center 302W
Phone: (502) 852-6933
FAX: (502) 852-5844
EMAIL TO: [email protected]
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Parents Association
9:15 – Group Welcome
Strickler Hall Room 101
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Parents Association
