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 $1,000 or more to the Parent’s Fund or another area of significance to you or your student.
• 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 for the concerns of all students at Roanoke College and provide valuable recommendations and support to the College’s leadership.
• Establish direct communication with the Office of Alumni and Family Relations for personalized updates on significant college events and milestones.
• Participate in exclusive events such as the annual President’s Evening gala and invitation-only receptions.
  Enjoy a special 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 Volunteer Relations
540-375-5233 
quinn@roanoke.edu

Anne and Mike Cherry, Parents of Jacob '26 are the PLC Co-chairs, 2024/25

“As Jacob began his college search, Roanoke College immediately caught his eye. With its welcoming campus, prime location and incredible educational and co-curricular opportunities provided by exceptional faculty and staff, it was the perfect fit for the liberal arts experience he wanted. As a student athlete, the top-notch athletic facilities were a huge bonus! His coaches and college staff have been fantastic, guiding and supporting him every step of the way. As parents, it’s been incredibly rewarding to watch Jacob grow and broaden his horizons in such a supportive environment. We’re confident that Roanoke College is setting him up for a bright future, no matter his path.”