Aggie Parent and Family Advisory Council
The Aggie Parent and Family Advisory Council provides input and feedback to help shape family support services across campus. Through regular meetings and collaborative discussions, council members share perspectives and work with Family Programs to enhance the student and family experience at Texas A&M.
What We Do
Mission
The primary mission of the Parent and Family Advisory Council is to facilitate communication between Aggie Families and the university. This council provides a forum for university representatives and a select group of current Aggie Families to share information and perspectives, supporting student success. By fostering communication, the council aims to enhance 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 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 Student Life’s Family Programs events and programs throughout the year, such as topic based webinars, New Student Conferences, and Family Weekend.
Publication Review & Contribution
Council members may be asked to review and/or contribute to Student Life’s 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 and Family Advisory Council members are expected to attend both meetings held during a weekend each fall and spring. Additional teleconference meetings may be held on necessity.
Requirements for Eligibility
- Have a full-time undergraduate student at Texas A&M University – College Station Due to the current size of the council, preference will be given to applicants with incoming students in the Class of 2030 or transfer students who started Summer or Fall 2026.
- Willingness to meet the responsibilities.Council members attend programs, advise and guide, review publications, and attend bi-annual council meetings.
- Must be available for the on-campus meetings. The council meets in the fall and spring each year.
- Must not be currently employed by the Texas A&M system.
Interested in Joining the Council?
Applications for the Parent and Family Advisory Council will open in Summer 2026.