Parent and Family Engagement
FY25 HIGHLIGHTS:
Parents, families, and supporters share UGA Student Affairs’ mission of helping their students thrive during their time at UGA. Parent and Family Engagement seeks to connect families and collaboratively support students.
35,000+ mailchimp subscribers
for social media and communication emails. 4,500+ followers on Instagram. Email communications include a monthly newsletter and segmented updates needed (e.g., Commencement messages to families of graduating students, housing updates following significant incidents).
$15,718 PARENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL grant secured
to support event planning and increase access for Family Weekend.
FAMILY WEEKEND SOLD OUT
Registration opened to the public on June 15th and reached capacity in August of FY26.
Established the Family Weekend Committee
Featuring 30 campus partners across academic, auxiliary, and student services departments, fostering collaboration and commitment to student supporters.
Family Hospitality Suite
Worked with New Student Orientation to prepare the Intersection of Tate Student Center to host guests of incoming students for 22 orientation sessions. Secured partnership with Coca-Cola United to provide guests with refreshments.
“I find your newsletter very informative and helpful in setting expectations for parent and student alike. I especially like the articles that predict a student’s behavior at particular times of the school year. They are usually spot on.”
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