The Parent & Family Advisory Council (PFAC) is comprised of parents of current UNCG undergraduate students that meet bi-annually to discuss current issues and ideas concerning the UNCG community. PFAC also assists in planning events, contributes to publications for UNCG families, helps raise funds for special projects, recruits new members to the Parent & Family Association, and serves as presenters at SOAR and other UNCG events.

MISSION

The mission of the Parent & Family Advisory Council of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is to strengthen the quality of the UNCG educational experience by promoting communication, inspiring goodwill and support for the University, and enhancing high-quality programs and educational opportunities for students.

GOALS

1. Promote communication between parents and families and the University.
   • The Council will meet twice per year (typically in April and on Family Weekend in September)
   • The Council will serve as a sounding board for ideas brought to them by the University’s liaison to this group.
   • The University will facilitate presentations, discussions, and tours for Council meetings and identify appropriate resources for those meetings.
   • The University will maintain a website to which parents and families can turn for timely information.
   • The University will maintain a parent and family listserv that will be used to notify subscribers of significant issues/events on campus.
   • The University will publish a parent and family e-newsletter to provide information of special interest to parents and families.
2. Inspire goodwill and support for the University.
   Council members will work with the university to develop positive relationships in communities across the state and will advocate and promote the University as appropriate.
3. Enhance high-quality programs and educational opportunities for students and their families.
   Council members will support the University in its annual Family Weekend program and provide ideas and advice on program ideas and format.
   Council members will explore the potential for parent and family fundraising.

Additional information about PFAC can be found here.

MEMBERSHIP PROCESS

To apply to be a member of PFAC, submit your application.

If you have any questions, please contact the Dean of Students Office at (336) 334-5514 or at families@uncg.edu

PFAC SCHOLARSHIP

The Parent & Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Scholarship was established in 2007 by the PFAC and donors to the Spartan Families Fund. The mission of the Parent & Family Advisory Council is to strengthen the quality of the UNCG educational experience by promoting communication, inspiring goodwill and support for the University, and enhancing high-quality programs and educational opportunities for students. The scholarship recognizes students who have made contributions while at UNCG to foster goodwill and support for the University. Students applying must be in good academic and conduct standing, have engaged in activities on- or off-campus that have fostered goodwill and support for UNCG, and provide two letters of reference. Two awards will be given in the amount of $750 and applied toward the following academic year. This scholarship is administered annually by the Dean of Students office.

Scholarship Requirements

1. Must be an undergraduate student in good academic standing.
2. Must not have violated the University’s Student Code of Conduct or Academic Integrity Policy.
3. Applicant must demonstrate participation in activities while at UNCG that have inspired goodwill and support for the University.
4. Applicant must have a cover letter and resume.
5. Applicant must have two letters of recommendation from community members.

If you have questions about the application process or requirements, please contact us at families@uncg.edu or at (336) 334-5514.

APPLICATION

For more information and to apply for the scholarship, go to sa.uncg.edu/scholarships

The Parent & Family Advisory Council scholarship has been made possible through generous donations from UNCG parents and family members to the Spartan Families Fund. If you would like more information about or are interested in contributing to the Spartan Families Fund, please contact UNCG Annual Giving Office at (336) 334-5988 or Annual_Giving@uncg.edu.