Parents have an integral role to play in their student’s success, and we encourage them to learn as much as they can about the Albright College community.
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Gary ’84 and Marie (Council Chair) Davis
Parents of Rebecca ’19
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Mary Louise and Jim Blakeslee
Parent of Mikayla ’19
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Parent of Kristen ’19
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Parent of Stavanna ’19
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Parents of William Tokarski, 2020
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Sherri Walker
Parent of Colton Walker ’19
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Karen Evans, Director, Career Development Center/Asst. Dean of Experiential Learning
kevans@albright.edu
610-921-7630
Karen Moran, Director, Alumni Relations
kmoran@albright.edu
610-921-7510
Rebecca Jacob ’13, Admission Counselor
rjacob@albright.edu
610-921-7700
Kathleen A. Sutton, Parents Leadership Council Director and Director of The Fund for Albright
ksutton@albright.edu
610-929-6608
Background
Albright’s Parents Leadership Council (APC) serves as a bridge of communication between Albright College parents and the College’s administration, faculty, student body, alumni, and friends. Members of the APC serve as spokespeople for the entire parent constituency and as such are parent leaders in advising and financially supporting Albright College.
Purpose
The purpose of APC is to enrich and enhance the educational experience of Albright College students by supporting the College in three key areas:
Membership
The membership of APC shall consist of parents of currently enrolled students at Albright College as well as parents who served on the APC while their students were enrolled and whose students are currently in their first year post-graduation. APC members work closely with the Director of The Fund for Albright.
I. Parent Admission Contact Team (A-PACT) Committee
The A-PACT Committee represents a cooperative effort between the APC and the Admission Office for the purpose of utilizing the skills of APC members in the Albright College admission process. By serving as a well-informed local contact for parents of prospective and/or accepted students, A-PACT is able to foster and increase the feeling of community within and beyond the actual grounds of Albright College. In addition, A-PACT members can supplement the Admission Office alumni program, Parents and Alumni Seeking Students (PASS), by providing an Albright contact in geographic areas not otherwise represented by PASS or an admission counselor.
Responsibilities:
College Liaison: Brian Benusa, Admission Counselor
II. Career Development Committee
Members of the Career Development Committee of the APC work with the Albright College Experiential Learning and Career Development Center to assist with the execution of a career advising and internship program for current Albright College students.
Expectations/Choice of Activities (may include one or more of the following):
College Liaison: Karen Evans, Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning and Director of Career Development
Career Development Job Descriptions:
III. Parents Fund Committee
Members of the Parents Fund Committee are to be members of Albright’s Presidents Council. Members serve on this committee because they believe in philanthropy and understand the important role that unrestricted gifts to “Parents Supporting The Fund for Albright” has for all Albright College students.
Responsibilities:
College Liaison: Kathleen Sutton, Parents Leadership Council Director
Development Support: The Director of The Parents Leadership Council will communicate directly with all Parents Fundraising Committee members to review progress and assignments. All materials for the solicitation programs will be provided by the development office.
Adding to the Albright Experience
Students new to Albright College soon find a wealth of new experiences and educational opportunities available to them here. In fact, many students have told us that by the time they graduate, they’ve come to consider their time at Albright the best thing that’s ever happened to them.
For many students, the involvement of their parents adds yet another dimension of satisfaction to the Albright experience. When parents become involved, the entire Albright community, as well as their own student, benefits.
Following are a number of ways you can get involved in both your student’s education and the life of the Albright community. After you look through the many opportunities, we hope you’ll decide to join our team of parent volunteers. When you do, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you’re making a positive contribution to your student’s experience at Albright College.
Volunteer with our Admission Office
Parents who volunteer with our Admission Office are a valuable resource for prospective students and their parents, because they can share their firsthand knowledge of the Albright College experience.
Share Your Personal Career Journey with our Students
Parents share their experience and knowledge of various career options with our students. If you’re interested, please contact the Experiential Learning and Career Development Center at 610-921-7630 or elcdc@albright.edu.
Parent Correspondents
Parent correspondents provide their unique, personal touch and perspective through written communications to other parents at various times throughout the year. Correspondents also contribute to the Parent Pride e-News from time to time. If you’re interested, please contact the Development Office at 610-929-6608.
Summer Send-Off Events
Host a summer send-off to get to know the next class of Albrightians and their parents who live in your area. If you’re interested, please contact the Admission Office at 610-921-7700.
Regional Receptions
Get to know other Albright College parents, families and/or alumni in your area by hosting a small gathering at your home, a club or a restaurant. A staff member from the College will help you plan your event. If you’re interested, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@albright.edu or 1-877-411-7510.
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