Parents Leadership Council

The Parents Leadership Council is a group of highly engaged parents who are eager to be involved on campus and make a direct impact on undergraduate student life.

The Parents Leadership Council has awarded over $2 million to support undergraduate student organizations and is the number one supporter of the President’s Venture Fund.

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“As parents who did not attend the University of Georgia, the Parents Leadership Council has given us the opportunity to see and experience the school through a unique lens. Words like eye-opening, inspirational, and encouraging are appropriate, but still an understatement. This experience has made us (almost) wish we attended Georgia!”

– Scott and Marybeth Steilen

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Supporting the Parents Leadership Council, even if you are unable to attend all of the meetings, means so much to ensure a wonderful undergraduate student experience. By providing financial support, you are supporting various organizations that have a tremendous impact on campus. By joining, your gift and involvement helps make a great university even better.

The Council’s Commitment

Your minimum annual gift of $2,500 or more supports grants and bi-annual Parent Leadership Council events and programming, which helps foster an even stronger and informed parent community. Members have opportunities to hear directly from senior UGA administrators and renowned faculty, tour campus facilities and socialize with fellow parents and their students.

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Connect with a community of close to 200 families from across the country and enrich your UGA experience!

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Already a Parents Leadership Council member? Continue your service by fulfilling your annual commitment.

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Support from UGA parents and families matters at all giving levels. Make an impact with a gift to the Parents Fund.

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The Mission of the Parents Leadership Council

Administer the Parents Leadership Council Grants program
Provide a direct connection between parents and the University of Georgia
Enrich the college experience for students, parents and families

Financially support key initatives of the Parents Leadership Council and President Morehead’s Venture Fund
To engage parents and their students in campus activities
Serve as resources for parents of incoming freshmen and transfer students

“There is no better way to become engaged in the campus of UGA and create your own experiences while your student creates theirs. It has been a joy for us to learn more about the impact of the University of Georgia, help students in need and spend time with other parents”

— Ken Richards and Elizabeth Correll Richards

The Parents Leadership Council Grant Fund

A primary focus of the Parents Leadership Council is to support the Parents Leadership Council grant fund. Through a financial commitment of annual gifts of $2,500 or more, Parents Leadership Council parents are able to invest in student areas of high need including:

The Parents Leadership Council Needs Based Scholarship Endowment

The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to students who have substantial need and who, even with the HOPE scholarship and Federal Pell Grant, are unable to afford the total cost of attending the University of Georgia

The University Health Center’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services

Students have access to a group of dedicated and clinically trained professionals who provide individual and group therapy, psychiatric services, psychological testing and nutritional counseling for UGA students.

The Division of Academic Enhancement Tutorial Program

Free student tutoring is available for over 25 academic subjects to ensure first-rate academic support for to all undergraduate students.

Designated Dawgs

Student volunteers provide safe, free rides from downtown Athens.

Dean of Students Student Development Fund

The purpose of this fund is to provide financial support for the Dean of Students to enhance student success and allow the dean to have meaningful interactions with students during the academic year.

Ramsey Palooza

Students enjoy this annual event hosted by Recreational Sports which provides an alternative, late night event for students featuring physically active programs and activities.

Are you part of a campus organization and interested in applying for a grant? Visit our grants program page.

Connect with us

We’d love to answer questions and help get you involved

Sara Cook
Senior Director of Parents and Leadership Giving
saracook@uga.edu
706-224-8498

Diane Johnson
Associate Director of Parents and Leadership Giving
dfjohn@uga.edu
706-542-9032

Katherine Barrow
Major Gifts Officer
kbarrow@uga.edu
706-201-7555

Robert C. Poister
Engagement and Annual Leadership Officer
rpoister@uga.edu
678-491-9445

Aubrey Miller
Engagement and Annual Leadership Officer
aubreym@uga.edu
706-340-1291

Kethia Booker
Engagement and Annual Leadership Officer
Kethia.booker@uga.edu
706-248-9652

Anna Gray
Parents and Leadership Giving Coordinator
annagray@uga.edu
706-542-8147

Shearron Hamlin
Parents and Leadership Giving Administrative Associate
Shearron.hamlin@uga.edu
706-542-8176

Helpful Resources for Parents

UGA Foundation

gifts@uga.edu

706-542-6677

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