For over 150 years, Shenandoah University has been a cornerstone of higher education in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Throughout that century and a half, Shenandoah has remained committed to providing innovative, high-quality, student-focused education with the community at the heart of everything it does.
The Shenandoah University Parents Council serves as a bridge between families and the university. Through philanthropic support, volunteer leadership, and active engagement, the Parents Council helps sustain the traditions, programs, and student-centered opportunities that make a Shenandoah education extraordinary.
Why do families join the Parents Council?
- See the direct impact of your gift
- Strengthen the SU community through your generosity, engagement, and service
- Connect with fellow parents through regional and on-grounds opportunities
- Engage with Shenandoah’s top administrators to gain insight into the university’s priorities, strategic direction, and operations
Ways to be involved
Parents Council Members are asked to:
- Support Shenandoah with a minimum annual gift of $1,000 or more to the Parents Fund
- Attend two council meetings on campus each year: one during Family Weekend and one in the spring, generally in April
- Host or attend regional events designed to engage other parents and families
- Serve as ambassadors, fostering relationships with fellow parents to broaden their knowledge of the university and encourage support
- Share valuable insight with university leaders on the undergraduate student experience
- Leverage corporate relationships to create career opportunities for SU students
- Consider making a larger gift that reflects your philanthropic capacity and passion, amplifying your impact on university priorities
Connect with us!
We are here to help you navigate your family’s journey at Shenandoah University. Have questions, want to get involved, or looking to learn more about the Parents Council? Reach out to us today.
Colette Girouard at parents.council@su.edu, or by phone (540)-678-4450