Posted on Mar 30, 2006

In Kate's sophomore year, however, we got involved. We took on the roles of co-chairs of the Parents Association, little knowing we would stay on for three years.
We have been privileged to be involved in many things both on and off campus:
• Leading Parents Association meetings on Homecoming and Family Weekend and Spring Family Weekend;
• Starting the Parents Association newsletter;
• Hosting two very rewarding Westchester, N.Y., freshman sendoffs;
• Serving as liaisons for parents;
• Soliciting and sharing responses to the annual parent's questionnaire;
• Encouraging parent participation in the Parents Fund; and
• Writing this column.
For the most part, this has been a communications role.
We have shared information about happenings on campus and many parents have shared their thoughts with us about those same happenings. And, through the process, we have discovered that Union not only has an amazingly talented student body, but a support group of families who care deeply about the campus and appreciate all that the College has to offer. No matter what the “hot” issue of the day-tuition hikes, trimester vs. semester, housing, etc.-the message was always clear: Parents are passionate about Union.
As for Kate, she has gone from, “Mom and Dad, what should I do about this?” to “Mom and Dad, here's what I'm thinking about doing-what do you think?” to “Mom and Dad, here's what I did.” Kate and Union have been partners in this growth and we are proud and privileged to have been included in the process.
Wishing continued success
to the Union community of students, families, faculty and administrators.
Warm Regards,
Lori and Peter Nicholson
Co-chairs,
Parents Association