Parent and Family Council

The McDaniel College Parent and Family Council supports McDaniel’s mission as a diverse, student-centered community committed to excellence in the liberal arts & sciences and professional studies. Comprised of the College’s most committed parents and family members, the Council serves as an important advisory group for college staff and administrators.

Council members connect with prospective and current students and families, as well as support McDaniel’s philanthropic efforts. They value and provide resources that sustain and enhance McDaniel’s top-notch academic and co-curricular programs while strengthening the College’s reputation.

Recruited by an internal group of college administrators, Council members work to strengthen the partnership between the College and its families. These parent and family leaders bring expertise, resources, and a passion for McDaniel College, and their work and involvement is greatly valued.

Learn more about the McDaniel College Parent and Family Council by emailing pfc@mcdaniel.edu.

• Attend two full council meetings each year, one that will take place over Parent & Family Weekend (in person) and spring virtual meeting.
• Attend ad hoc virtual meetings as needed for committee work.
• Represent the council by hosting and attending events both on campus, when possible, and regionally to connect with other parents, such as Move-in for first-year students, Parent & Family Weekend, and Admissions and Alumni events.
• Participate in fundraising activities and make an annual gift of at least $200 to an area of their choice that holds special meaning—such as the Fund for McDaniel, Study Abroad, a specific academic department, or an athletic team.
• Be knowledgeable of campus resources, activities, and services and share information with prospective and new families, as well as current families, by serving on parent panels, doing outreach to parents of admitted students, and posting in the McDaniel Parents and Families Facebook Group.
• Share personal expertise and skills, while providing new ideas, feedback, and suggestions. 

• Get to know other McDaniel parents and families.  
• Become more knowledgeable of campus resources, activities, and services. 
• Have direct access to the Council’s staff liaisons and will spend time with the President, the President’s Council, faculty and staff at the bi-annual meetings.