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Parent Council

The Parent Council is an excellent way to stay involved with Butler University and represent Butler in your community during your student's undergraduate career. Members of the Parent Council come from various backgrounds and regions and are extremely important as they serve as the voice of parents of current Butler students.

The Parent Council consists of a membership of approximately 40 parents/families. Members represent all four undergraduate classes. Members can serve for the entire duration of their Butler student's undergraduate career.

Parent Council members are expected to:

• Attend two meetings per year.
• Volunteer as a representative of the Parent Council.
• Make an annual contribution to Butler University (amount at your discretion).

The meetings for the 2013-2014 school year are currently scheduled for Friday, Nov. 8, 2013 and Friday, April 4, 2014.

Volunteer opportunities for Parent Council members include admissions recruiting, helping at Welcome Week, speaking with prospective/new parents, student mentoring, assisting with fundraising and assisting with regional events.

For more information, please contact Jennie Jones at (800) 368-6852, ext. 9931.

Read the Parent Council by-laws. (PDF)

Applications for the Parent Council will be accepted through September 1. Apply online or submit a mailed application using our Word or PDF form. Parents with students at all undergraduate levels are eligible to apply to serve beginning in fall 2013. Contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs with any questions at (800) 368-6852, ext. 9946.