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

Cheryl and Andrew Masterman, PLC Ambassadors pictured with their son Ryan, Class of 2028

"Our son, Ryan, is in the Class of 2028, majoring in Elementary Education and minoring in French. He has found Roanoke College to be a transformative place. The support from faculty and staff has not only made him feel at home but also helped him to grow as a writer and critical thinker. He has been encouraged to stretch his abilities and try new things. We also have seen Ryan start to give back by joining the co-ed service fraternity on campus, Alpha Phi Omega. 

"Roanoke really exemplifies compassion. The students are not the only ones who benefit from the caring nature at Roanoke. The school includes family in a unique way offering early summer orientation not only to students but also parents. From that first meeting, we have felt very connected. We have been so impressed with the personal attention families and students receive. While Roanoke provides a warm, close-knit environment, it also benefits its students with innovative courses of study, state-of-the-art athletic facilities, and the latest technology. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to stay connected, contribute, and help shape the Roanoke experience for others, we warmly invite you to join the Parent Leadership Council. Together, we can continue building a community rooted in compassion, excellence, and opportunity."