Purpose

• To offer opportunities for meaningful engagement between parents and University leadership.
• To help maintain the excellence of University programs by supporting the Parent Fund (part of the Southwestern Fund) and other University priorities.
• To promote parent-to-parent interaction within the University community.
• To serve as a network of informed ambassadors for the University.

Membership Expectations

• Commit to a one-year renewable term and participate in two meetings annually: during Homecoming Weekend and in the Spring semester. Meetings vary in format but often include student and faculty panels, members of senior leadership, and the University president.
• Make an annual leadership gift of $3,000 or more to support the Parent Fund (part of the Southwestern Fund) or another University priority designation.
• Serve the University in ways that are meaningful to your family, such as hosting a Send-Off Party, contacting incoming SU families, writing notes to prospective Southwestern families, connecting students with internship opportunities, and many more!

Membership Benefits

• Receive an invitation to a spring event hosted by President Trombley for PLC members and their students.
• Receive invitations to private donor events and select University events.
• Enjoy reserved seating at University events, including Commencement, Shilling Lecture, and SING!
• Connect directly with Office of Advancement staff who answer questions and assist with efforts to support Southwestern University.

Parent Leadership Council Chairs

Jaime and Karen Hrdlicka Cangas ’92, Plano, Texas, 2023-2026
Jeanine and Nick Piskurich, Houston, Texas, 2021-2023
Mike and Lee Barry, Houston, Texas, 2019-2021
Robin and Doug McDurham, Waco, Texas, 2017-2019
Melissa and Sean Burke, Austin, Texas 2015-2017
Teresa and Haynes Morris, Dallas, Texas 2013-2015