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Aggie Parent & Family Advisory Council
The Aggie Parent & Family Advisory Council seeks to continually improve the support provided to families by New Student & Family Programs and across the university.
Parent and Family Advisory Council applications are open from July 8th until 11:59 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, August 8th.
WHAT WE DO...
The primary mission of the Parent & Family Advisory Council is to provide a communication link between Aggie Families and the University. The Parent & Family Advisory Council provides a forum for university representatives and a select, representative group of current Aggie Families to share information from their various perspectives to support student success. The purpose of the Parent & Family Advisory Council is to foster communication between the University and families in order to improve the quality of the university experience for both Texas A&M students and their families.
ADVISE & GUIDE
Provide feedback and opinions on parent related programming and events, as well as Texas A&M University programs, initiatives and services. Feedback may be requested at bi-annual Council meetings or online through emails or surveys.PROGRAM ATTENDANCE & SUPPORT
Attend and support New Student & Family Programs events and programs throughout the year, such as topic based webinars, New Student Conferences, Family Weekend, and other events.
PUBLICATION REVIEW & CONTRIBUTION
Council members may be asked to review and/or contribute to New Student & Family Programs' publications aimed at helping families during their student’s transition to college and beyond throughout their tenure on the Council.
ATTEND BI-ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETINGS
Parent & Family Advisory Council meetings are expected to attend both meetings held during during a weekend each Fall and Spring. Additional teleconference meetings may be held based upon necessity.- Have a full-time undergraduate Texas A&M University student (due to the current size of the council, preference will be given to applicants with students incoming students in the Class of 2028 or transfer students who started Summer or Fall 2024.)
- Willingness to meet the responsibilities outlined above.
- Must be available for the on-campus meeting on Saturday, October 19th; and once during Spring 2025.
14,059
Incoming Students
57,047
Undergraduates
118,000+
Family Members
25+
Council Members
Interested in Joining the Council?
Applications for the Parent and Family Advisory Council will open on July 8th and close on Thursday, August 8th, at 11:59 p.m. (CST)