Enhancing Family Engagement: Programs and Recommendations Summary
The initiative to develop programs for parents and families has led to notable accomplishments since 2013-14, such as increased staff members, enhanced family outreach, and improved communication strategies. The budget summary reflects prudent financial management. Looking ahead, utilizing AHEPPP resources and focusing on ongoing education and programming for families are recommended. However, potential roadblocks such as construction impacts and low ridership on transportation contracts must be addressed to ensure the continued success of family engagement efforts.
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The Pathway to Success Goal 1 Initiative 5 Develop Programs for Parent and Families
Accomplishments Since 2013-14 Report Increased staff to include a Family Outreach Coordinator Joined AHEPPP and attended annual conference Increased Family Day participation Break Transportation Contract Renegotiation Family Communication Survey E-Newsletters Revamped website Collaborated with Alumni Association s Legacy Award Increased presence at orientation and Admissions events
Benchmark Progress Detail Increase attendance at Family Day 680 Grow Break Transportation 114 Increase contact at Move-in Tent 146
Budget Summary $15,000 Expenses as of report date Expenditures ( $7500) Encumbered costs ( $7500) Anticipated remainder June 30, 2015 - $0
Accomplishments Since Plan Inception Increased staff - Family Outreach Coordinator Family Day and Move in Tent Established a web and Facebook presence Developed a Break Transportation program Family Newsletter (mailer and electronic) Family Surveys (general to targeted) Initiatives with other areas E-card series for families to send to students Systematic explanation of Proxy Access and FERPA for parents Review of Parent Association options Review of Parent Fund (ISU Foundation) solicitations
Looking Ahead - Recommendations Use AHEPPP resources Enhance Family Day offerings Ongoing education and programming efforts for parents and families Baseline budget
Foreseeable Roadblocks Impact of construction on annual activities Low ridership Break Transportation Contract Staffing model to continue advancement of family programming Importance of family programming to campus partners
New points of emphasis More family programming e.g. Letters from Home Enhancing Family Day activities e.g. mini classes Family Program Assistants Orientation Leaders for Families
Missed opportunities Encouraging local/regional families to participate in special events on campus Partnerships with various departments; e.g. academic units
Baseline Recommendation Has this initiative been sufficiently integrated into your operations? Yes normal operations are based on this funding and meeting the goals of our initiative
Opportunities for Collaborations Partnering with Alumni Association Expand beyond our 40 partners for Family Day to include Downtown Terre Haute Transportation Hoosier Ride
Questions? Develop Programs for Families and Parents Loni Mantooth Commuter Services and Family Outreach Coordinator Loni.Mantooth@indstate.edu Freda Luers Campus Life Director Freda.Luers@indstate.edu
