Parent Leadership Council

The goal of the Parent Leadership Council is enhanced education through advocacy, advisement, and philanthropy.

Responsibilities:

• Attend PLC meetings, held on-campus during Family Weekend and virtually throughout the fall and spring semesters, to receive updates from Board of Trustees meetings.
• Give an annual (July 1–June 30) gift of $2,500 or more to the Parent’s Fund or another area of significance to you or your student, and be open to a major gift discussion by your student’s senior year.
• Provide information and updates to other parents and share important feedback from families with Roanoke College. 
  Whenever possible, attend regional Accepted Student and Summer Send-off Receptions and Alumni Chapter events to share your family’s Roanoke College experience with other parents.

Benefits:

• Engage with senior administrators to gain insights into the College’s current initiatives, policies, programs and future plans.
• Join a diverse and dynamic cohort of parent volunteers who advocate all students at Roanoke College and provide valuable recommendations and support to the College’s leadership.
• Establish direct communication with the Division of Advancement, Office of Alumni and Family Relations for personalized updates on significant college events and milestones.
• Enjoy access to exclusive events and invitation-only receptions.
• Enjoy a special family photo opportunity before commencement and designated seating during the ceremony.

Other Ways You Can Help: 

• Encourage friends, neighbors and co-workers with prospective college students to consider Roanoke College.
• Host a Summer Send-off Reception in your hometown to welcome new students and families to the Roanoke College community.
• Provide internships, mentorship opportunities, or job openings to current Roanoke College students and alumni.
• Display your school pride by wearing Roanoke College apparel, using a Roanoke College mug at work, or proudly displaying a Roanoke College decal on your vehicle.

Give Now

For more information, please contact:
Teresa E. Quinn
Associate Director of Engagement for Family & Volunteer Relations
540-375-5233 
quinn@roanoke.edu

Greg ’94 and Nicole ’95 Terrill, PLC Ambassadors pictured with their daughters, Nora, Class of 2024, and Sally, Class of 2027

"Our daughter, Sally, is a junior, creative writing major, and the fourth member of our family to attend Roanoke College. Nora, our older daughter, graduated a year ago and has a wonderful job in her field of environmental science. We embrace the College's mission to cultivate student learning, friendship, and leadership development. Student success is truly at the heart of the school. From the championship-winning sports teams to the cutting-edge research programs and career development, we have found Roanoke to be an amazing journey in our lives and in our daughters' lives. The Roanoke College experience has been truly invaluable to our family."