Description
Maximize Outreach and Connection
Partnering with parents and families of college students remains a challenge for institutions. Over-involvement, mismatched expectations about university services and outcomes, and frustration stemming from FERPA laws that limit the sharing of information regularly cause headaches. A lack of resources or strategic approach to engaging families effectively can exacerbate frustration, making things more difficult for everyone – and limiting the growth of students in the process.
Shift the narrative by empowering families as informed partners in student success.
Join our expert presenters where they will offer practical solutions to redefine engagement as a developmental tool – not a barrier – in fostering mutual respect, student independence, and lifelong affinity for the university.
Topics Covered
Gain crucial, actionable takeaways to help you:
- Help families embrace the shift from manager to mentor so you can work together in fostering healthier, more productive partnerships that support student development and success.
- Build a culture of partnership that encourages healthy boundaries and positions the institution as a trusted, student-centered partner.
- Learn practical ways to structure family engagement efforts that position families as collaborative partners.
- Gain actionable ideas to improve your communication strategy – including consistent newsletters, social media and targeted messaging – to reduce confusion and reinforce key student messages through families.
- Explore ways to elevate family involvement through leadership roles in parent councils, volunteer opportunities, and/or regional engagement opportunities.
- Better integrate families into key milestones through programming and collaborations – empower them to stay connected throughout the student journey.
Presenters
Tracey Kite currently serves as the Director of Family Engagement at James Madison University.
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Dr. Tim Miller has served as Vice President for Student Affairs at James Madison University since June 1, 2018.
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Included When You Purchase
- 90-minute online session with carefully selected expert(s)
- Unlimited access to view session recording for two years
- Materials for your team (handouts, discussion questions, etc.)
- Certificate of completion for each participant
Instructions for access are available immediately upon checkout. You may share this On-Demand Training with any staff members from your campus community. For information about licensing this training for unlimited distribution on your institution’s internal network/server, email info@paper-clip.com.
