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Parent Leadership Council (PLC)

The Parent Leadership Council (PLC) serves as the leadership and representative volunteer organization for the MSMC Association of Families; family members of current students are all automatically members of the MSMC Association of Families.

The Parent Leadership Council assists with the design and implementation of programs to engage parents and cultivate financial support from members of the MSMC Association of Families.

MSMC volunteers serve as leaders and representatives of Mount Saint Mary College. Volunteers uphold the mission of the College and serve as ambassadors of the College within their respective spheres of influence. They advance the institution by giving of their time, talent, and treasure and engage their peer community in a variety of ways in support of the mission of the College.

Ambassador and Advocate

• Provide input to the Office Parent Engagement on programs and initiatives related to parents and families.

• Help to create and implement engagement opportunities for peers.

• Represent the MSMC Association of Families by attending events and connecting with parents and families to encourage affinity and support for the College.

• Serve the College by sharing personal expertise and skills, and helping to develop financial and other resources for MSMC.

• Support current MSMC students by providing access to and funding for internships and career exploration by facilitating workshops, connecting students with employment opportunities, mentoring and other related activities.

Solicitor

Parent Leadership Council members may, in collaboration with College staff, solicit gifts from peers. MSMC staff will provide information, solicitation, and thank you guidelines to volunteers.

TIME COMMITMENT

• Participate in an annual retreat in conjunction with the Alumni Association Board’s annual retreat.

• Meet at MSMC two times per year in conjunction with orientation and during Family Weekend.

• Participate in person or by phone during planning and evaluation meetings as scheduled, with advance notice.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

• Make a gift to MSMC at a level commensurate with each member’s ability and philanthropic dedication to the College. Members should serve as an example and motivate fellow peers to contribute charitably to MSMC.

• Annual goal of 100% participation for all MSMC volunteers.

• Support and encourage fund-raising activities for the MSMC Association of Families.

SKILLS AND CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP

• Parent or guardian of currently enrolled students, with the exception of parents with students temporarily on leave.

• Current working knowledge of Mount Saint Mary College, its activities and priorities (to be provided to all representatives through retreat and training).

• Excellent communication skills with the enthusiasm and ability to make personal connections.

• Knowledge of email and social media is helpful, but not required.