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University College and Student Success

Parent University

 

Parent University serves as an essential bridge between the university and families, ensuring parents and guardians are informed, engaged, and empowered to support their student’s success. Its purpose is to help families understand the academic expectations, support systems, and campus resources available to their students as they transition into college life. Parent University also provide guidance and support to parents as they assist their students in navigating the transition to higher education. By participating in Parent University, families gain valuable insights into university operations, financial aid, student safety, academic advising, housing, wellness, and engagement opportunities.

Parent University also fosters a strong partnership between the university and parents—aligning everyone around the shared goal of student retention, progression, and completion. When parents are informed and confident about how to guide and encourage their students, those students are more likely to stay motivated, seek help when needed, and persist toward graduation. Ultimately, Parent University reinforces Southern University’s commitment to building a supportive community that nurtures both students and their families as vital partners in the journey toward academic and personal success.

 

Goals:

Educate and Empower Parents with Knowledge on University Processes and Resources

  • Provide an overview of academic policies, advising, financial aid, housing, and student support services.
  • Help parents understand how the university operates and how their student can access resources for success.

Foster Parental Engagement and Support

  • Equip parents with strategies to encourage, motivate, and guide their students through challenges and transitions.
  • Strengthen the connection between families and the university community.

Promote Student Independence and Accountability

  • Help parents understand the balance between support and student autonomy, fostering responsibility and self-advocacy.

Enhance Communication Between Families and the University

  • Establish clear channels for parents to stay informed about important dates, events, and academic milestones.
  • Provide guidance on appropriate communication in alignment with FERPA regulations.

Support Student Retention, Progression, and Completion

  • Encourage a shared commitment between the university, students, and families to ensure that each student persists to graduation.

Build a Sense of Community and Jaguar Pride

  • Strengthen school spirit and institutional pride by welcoming families into the Jaguar Nation and engaging them as partners in student success.

In essence, Parent University empowers families to play an active, informed, and positive role in their student’s educational experience—helping to create a strong foundation for academic achievement, well-being, and lifelong success.

Fall 2025 Meeting Dates:

September 24th

October 29th

November 26th

December 17th

 

*All meetings are held via Zoom*

*All meetings will begin at 7:00 PM CST*

Please contact Dr. Alisa Ross at alisa.ross@sus.edu for more information