UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE Alumni Association & Parents Association Carolee Allen, M.M.Ed. Glenn...

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UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLEAlumni Association & Parents

AssociationCarolee Allen, M.M.Ed.Glenn Gittings, Ph.D.

UL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Carolee Allen

Associate Director of Alumni Relations

502-852-8941carolee.allen@louisville.edu

WELCOME FROM THEALUMNI ASSOCIATION

We encourage you to become involved with us...whether you're an alumnus of UofL and a Legacy family wearing the black lanyards today or you’re wearing red lanyards as a non-alumnus but Very Important Parent (VIP) @ UofL!!

CONNECT & GET INVOLVED

Take advantage of great events through ULAA

If you live outside of the Metro Louisville area, join a regional alumni club, there are social and networking events throughout the year. Look to see if there's a club in a city near you.........

CONNECT & GET INVOLVED

KENTUCKY NATIONAL CLUBS

Bowling Green

Covington

Elizabethtown             

Lexington

Madisonville

Owensboro 

Shelbyville

Somerset

Arizona

Atlanta, GA

Birmingham, AL

Charlotte, NC

Chicago, IL

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Denver, CO

Houston, TX

Indianapolis, IN

Jacksonville, FL

Los Angeles, CA

Miami, FL

Nashville, TN

New York, NY

Philadelphia, PA

St. Louis, MO

San Francisco, CA

Tampa, FL

Washington, D.C.

ACTIVATE

As an alumnus, you automatically have a free YOUofL account 

A powerful online tool..plugs into Facebook-allows you to connect for networking and events

If you're not  an alumnus no problem, just speak to me today and you'll be able to connect to your account with days!!!

UPCOMING DATES

Welcome Week Alumni Picnic August 19th

Homecoming, UofL vs Syracuse   October 29th

IMPORTANT RESOURCESUofL Alumni Association

uoflalumni.org 

852-6186 or (800) 813-8635

Regional Alumni Clubs

uoflalumni.org/clubs

Alumni Events

uoflalumni.org/events

UofL Alumni Online Store

uoflalumnistore.com 

UofL Alumni & Friends Facebook Group Pageuofl.me/alumni-facebook Homecominglouisville.edu/homecoming UofL Magazinelouisville.edu/uoflmagazine

DISPLAY UL PRIDE

Within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, eight universities participate within the University License Plate Program. UofL has consistently ranked among the highest supporters of this state program with thousands of Cardinal license plates on the road. $10 from every new or renewal license plate directly funds student scholarships at UofL

Since 1999, UofL has received more than $1.6 million that helped hundred of UofL students achieve their academic aims

UL PARENTS ASSOCIATION

Dr. Glenn Gittings

Director Special Programs/Parents Association

502-852-6937glenn.gittings@louisville.edu

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MISSION

The Parents Association offers programs and services, regular communication, and outreach to parents and families to assist students in continuing their academic success throughout their college experience

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DESIRED OUTCOMES

The Parents Association partners with parents and families to assist them in: Understanding the college student experience Support student learning Empower students to take responsibility for their

academic and social decisions

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GOALS FOR THE PARENT PARTNERSHIP

Place an equivalent level of importance on serving and welcoming parents and families into the University of Louisville family as is placed on the students

Recognize the critical role parents play in the overall emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical well being of students

Assist parents in educating students by knowing when to step in and help and when to empower their student to take responsibility for their own educational goals and objectives

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GOALS FOR THE PARENT PARTNERSHIP

Reinforce the significance of parents’ voices in the University system by surveying and assessing parent satisfaction through the Parents Helpline, parents website, and parents e-mail access

Communicate regularly with parents through a monthly communiqué that keeps them updated on campus events, academic deadlines, student experiences, and a comprehensive website

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UL PARENTS ASSOCIATION

Membership Free to Parents/Family Members All Parents are Automatically Enrolled Parents Must Sign Up By Email for Monthly

Newsletter and Communiqué

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PARENT RESOURCES

Parent Website www.louisville.edu/parent Academic Resources Campus Resources Parents Handbook Student Emergency Fund Health Services, Student Safety, and much

more Newsletter Parent Help-line (502) 852-6933UNIVERSITY OF

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PARENTS ASSOCIATION FUTURE

Building upon the current structure to offer more connection and inclusion

Possibility of evolving into adding a Parents Advisory Council Council would allow current parents to

shape and guide the direction of services/programs

Unique programs offered to connect parents to UL to have your own “UL experience” UNIVERSITY OF

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LOOK FOR ME THROUGHOUT TODAY

During lunch – 12:30 pm

At the Campus Resources Video – 3:15 pm

Family Reception – 3:30 pm

During dinner – 5:50 pmUNIVERSITY OF

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WRAPPING UP

Utilize the website www.louisville.edu/parents

Complete the information sheet Stay involved in your student’s life here at UL

and take the opportunity to make your own connection to UL

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WRAPPING UP

Dr. Glenn GittingsUofL Parents Association

Student Activities Center 302W

Phone: (502) 852-6933

FAX: (502) 852-5844

EMAIL TO: parents@louisville.edu

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9:15 – Group Welcome

Strickler Hall Room 101

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