Parent Engagement and Philanthropy
Parent Leadership Council
Join an active network of parents and family members who work closely with President Eric Spina and Karen Spina to advocate for students and increase the awareness of UD resources through their leadership, philanthropy and volunteerism. Interested in learning more or joining? Let us know!
Council Members Explain PLC Benefits
In the PLC, you’ll see how the University creates opportunities for students while you build strong relationships across the Flyer community.
Your Voice Matters
Through the PLC, your involvement and philanthropy will continually enhance the student experience and UD’s academic excellence. Your feedback will help the University improve in areas where we can be better and celebrate those where we excel.
Make a Difference
The PLC works to ensure that every student has access to all UD has to offer. You will also help senior leadership to shape the future of UD family engagement. Together, we create meaningful connections and a closer community — for the benefit of all students.
Ready to join?
“UD became a very special part of our lives from the moment our son and daughter enrolled, so we choose to be involved with the University that gives our children so much.”
—Peter and Erin Ragland
“UD became a very special part of our lives from the moment our son and daughter enrolled, so we choose to be involved with the University that gives our children so much.”
—Peter and Erin Ragland
Parent Leadership Council Expectations
- Make a philanthropic investment in the University commensurate with their ability and affinity for UD with a suggested donation of $2,500 annually. PLC members are also asked to consider a legacy contribution during or after their tenure on the PLC.
- Provide feedback and engage in a discussion on University priorities at two council meetings per year.
- Attend or host UD events, receptions or other gatherings in your Flyer community.
- Encourage other parents, your student and friends to participate in One Day, One Dayton (UD’s giving day).
- Facilitate communication among parents in your social networks.
- Serve as a parent ambassador at receptions for both prospective and admitted families in your area.
- Serve as a Giving Day Ambassador.
- Welcome incoming families to UD by connecting with new UD families in your area.
- Thank other parent donors who make annual gifts to UD.
- Leverage corporate relationships to create career pathways for students.
- Identify and encourage other prospective families to join the PLC.
- Meaningful impact through your philanthropy and engaged volunteerism.
- Close connections with UD leadership and the Office of the President.
- Exclusive access to discuss topics of interest to parents with UD leadership at meetings and conference calls.
- To build community with fellow parents through outreach, regional events and on-campus opportunities.
- The opportunity to educate your UD student on giving back through your example.
Attendees of the fall PLC meeting discussed ways to take parent engagement to new heights.
Attendees of the fall PLC meeting discussed ways to take parent engagement to new heights.
Attendees of the fall PLC meeting met with Chief of Police Rodney Chatman about student safety.
Attendees of the fall PLC meeting met with Chief of Police Rodney Chatman about student safety.
Attendees of the 2019 Spring Parent Leadership Council meeting had the opportunity to tour UD Arena.
Attendees of the 2019 Spring Parent Leadership Council meeting had the opportunity to tour UD Arena.
