Parent & Family Association
2012-2013 Calendar of Events & Communication Plan
Year Round
Parent and Family Hotline Calls
Parent and Family Email Replies (Within 24 Hours or Less)
In-Person Appointments for Parent & Family Contacts
Updating Websites
Fundraising Through Graphic “Buttons” on Emails, Newsletters, Website
Collecting Interested Parent Names for the PFA Board
Building the Parent & Family Email Listserv
May 2012
Parent & Family Annual Spring Meeting
Officer Elections
Send Out Allocation Letters to Colleges and Offices
Native Family Pizza Parties With Admissions Through Provost Grant
Annual PFA Electronic Survey
Special Summer Communication: Financial Literacy
June 2012
Two Parent & Family Socials At Orientations (Stadium Club)
Two Orientations Including Info Sessions and Parent and Family Sessions
Collecting PFA Email Sign Ups
Awarding Native Family Orientation Scholarships & Coordinating Accommodations
Special Summer eCommunication: Getting The Most Out Of Orientation (Advisor’s Perspective)
July 2012
One Parent & Family Social at Orientation (TBD)
One Orientation Including Info Sessions and Parent and Family Sessions
Hosting Up to 15 Native Parents/Families Through Provost Grant with Special Materials
Collecting PFA Email Sign Ups
Special Summer eCommunication: Student Engagement at MSU
August 2012
Special Summer eCommunication: Preparing For College Classes (Faculty Perspective)
Special Summer eCommunication: Getting Ready For School (Student Perspective)
One Parent & Family Social at Orientation (Leigh Lounge)
One Orientation Including Info Sessions and Parent and Family Sessions
Collecting PFA Email Sign Ups
Catapalooza Presence – TBD Due To Staffing & Interest
September 2012
eNewsletter: Welcome to the MSU Family, Important Dates, PFA Weekend
Webinar: Financial Literacy, Budgeting & What The Heck Do I Do With A Refund Check?
Good Citizen Workshop – Bozeman Regulations For Off Campus Students
September 2012 (cont).
PFA Weekend Mailer to Current Families
Special Invitation for PFA Weekend for Families in Gallatin Valley
Open Registration for PFA Weekend
October 2012
eNewsletter: Advising & Registration Deadlines, Counseling Services, Career Fair, PFA Weekend
Recap, etc
Webinar: Student Success Services – a.k.a. Midterms Are Here, Now What?
Downtown Banner for PFA Weekend (first two weeks of Oct)
PFA Weekend
Annual Fall PFA Board Meeting
Prepare Training Materials, Plan Incentives, & Create Treat Schedule for Phone-a-thon
Train Student Phone-a-Thon Callers
November 2012
eNewsletter: Can the Griz, Cat/Griz, Holiday Timelines, Drop Deadlines, etc.
Webinar: Academic Advising: Switching Majors, CORE, and Planning Schedules – Oh My!
PFA Phone-a-thon (with Treat Stops!)
Potentially work with Residence Hall Association on Care Packages
December 2012
eNewsletter: Brief Winter Break Issue, Dean’s & President’s List, Departmental Scholarships
Special eCommunication: MSU’s Year In Review
January 2013
eNewsletter: Welcome back, Important Deadlines, Remaining Departmental Scholarships
Webinar: Parenting College Students & Having Difficult Conversations
February 2013
eNewsletter: Advising & Registration Deadlines, Breaksaway, FAFSA Priority Deadline
Webinar: Exploring Your Student’s Opportunity for Extracurricular Engagement
Create and Design Presidential & Registrar’s Office Parent and Family Mailer for Graduation
PFA Representative Attend Day of Excellence
March 2013
eNewsletter: Applying for DSR Awards, Spring Break Advice, Being Well
Webinar: Promoting and Encouraging Your Student’s Wellness
PFA Representative Attend Scholarship and Other Award Ceremonies Dinners
April 2013
eNewsletter: Prepping for the following year, drop deadlines, soliciting for the PFA Board
Webinar: Career & Internship Planning and Opportunities
Special Webinar: Supporting Your Students Living Off Campus In the Bozeman Community
PFA Representative To Attend Day of Student Recognition
PFA Representative Attend Scholarship and Other Award Ceremonies