PARENT INVOLVEMENT

There are lots of ways for you to get involved with UNF and your student's academic experience. Be sure to take advantage of what is available to you as a parent.

Looking for a way to be involved as a parent and contribute to the University of North Florida Community?


Parents Advisory Council

The Parents Advisory Council works to encourage interaction between parents and the University. It also supports the services provided to parents through the Office of Parent and Family Programs.


Congratulations to the members of the 2009-2011 Parents Advisory Council:

  • Mike and Linda Allen, Gulf Breeze, Florida
  • Lora Barrett, Ocala, Florida
  • Karen Billy, Jacksonville, Florida
  • Lynelle Duval, Jacksonville, Florida
  • Missi Howell, Jacksonville, Florida
  • Denise Kellum, Saint Augustine, Florida
  • Anastassia Littlefield, Jacksonville, Florida
  • Patti Schmidt, Maitland, Florida
  • Linda and Harlan Silverman, Orlando, Florida
  • Randy Taylor, Jacksonville, Florida
  • Toni and Andy Werner, Sarasota, Florida


We will be adding new members next year so that the terms will be staggered. If you are interested in serving on the council, click here to download an application for the Osprey Parents Council.

Volunteer Opportunities

The following volunteer opportunities are currently available for parents. To get involved, Click here to download the Parent Volunteer Application.

Host or co-host a Student Send-off Reception at informal regional gatherings. These wonderful events are a way for incoming UNF students and their parents to meet and network before school starts. Returning students and alumni also attend and share their experiences with new members of the UNF family.

On-Campus Events. Welcome new Osprey parents, answer questions and assist families of first year students during Orientation, Move-In Day, Week of Welcome, or work the registration table during Family Weekend.

Become part of the Parent’s Network. Add your name to a list of current parents who are willing take phone calls from new or prospective parents and assist UNF students who need assistance when traveling through your region.

Serve on a Parents Association committee

There are several standing committees and ad hoc committees as the need arises.



  Outreach Recruitment and retention of members by providing support to parents and their students
  Finance Managing grants that are awarded to university departments and organizations to enhance and enrich the student experience
  Events Coordinating social and educational activities of the association

 

To volunteer, contact Jeanne Middleton at 904.620.1567 or via email parents@unf.edu or jmiddlet@unf.edu.

Events open to parents, too

There are many lecture series, programs, exhibits and other programs open to parents all year long. Check out what's happening and take advantage of your relationship with UNF. Bring a spouse, a friend or a neighbor.

Go back to school yourself

Be a lifelong learner. Who says you can't be a student yourself?

Make a contribution to UNF

Consider a gift to UNF to support programs, scholarships and faculty chairs.

Make a suggestion

Email a suggestion to the Parents Association.