LSU Family Council
The LSU Family Council is an opportunity exclusively available to members of the LSU Family Association. The Council serves as a resource for all LSU families by enhancing the university experience for both students and families. It offers a way for members to:
- take an active role in planning and organizing LSU Family Association events
- offer valuable feedback to University administrators
- connect with other LSU families
- share special LSU experiences with their student
Objectives
- Provide leadership and vision for the LSU Family Association
- Serve as liaisons between Association members and the university to advocate goals and plans of the Association to members, as well as to help reflect views of Association members to LSU administration
- Provide programming support for Association by giving feedback and serving as volunteers, as needed, at events such as Family Weekend and Spring Family Fling
- Assist in fundraising and development efforts in support of the Association
Expectations
- Become familiar with campus activities, resources, and services to advocate for the university and uphold the mission of the Association
- Attend Council meetings twice a year held in conjunction with Family Association events (Fall: Family Weekend; Spring: Spring Family Fling)
- Participate in Council virtual meetings at least twice a year
- Serve as a regional representative in your area by attending recruitment events hosted by LSU Enrollment Management, acting as a contact person for first year families in your area, and building relationships with your local LSU admissions counselor and LSU Alumni chapter
- Greet LSU families through welcome calls and/or by hosting or attending regional Send-Off events for incoming students and parents
- Provide feedback on parent and family engagement strategies
- Serve on one of three committees -- Emergency Support Fund Committee, Family Scholarship Fund Committee, or Campus Collaboration Grant Committee
- Give an annual leadership gift of $1,000 or more to the LSU Family Council Fund
Composition & Eligibility
LSU determines and fills necessary positions and creates committees in consultation with Family Council members.
All members are approved by LSU and must complete the Council Membership Application and fulfill the Leadership Gift requirement.
Term
Each Council Member must commit to a term of two (2) years, unless the member’s student graduates or is no longer enrolled at the university before the term ends.
Members who wish to serve additional terms may do so by submitting a new Council Membership Form and Annual Leadership Gift.
A member can voluntarily withdraw from the Council at any time by submitting a written resignation. Likewise, Council members can be dismissed at any time by not abiding by or fulfilling the following:
- Expectations of Council as stated above
- Statement of Ethics
- Other reasons deemed necessary by LSU
Application Deadline
The application for the 2023-24 academic year will open in late summer 2023. Stay tuned for more details.
Contact
Lindsay Kelly
Manager, Parent & Family Programs
Division of Student Affairs
479 LSU Student Union, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225-578-1173 | lsufamily@lsu.edu