Mission:

Connecting all University of Iowa parents/guardians and families to the undergraduate student experience at the University of Iowa.

Purpose:

The Parent and Family Network creates opportunities to:

  • Connect parents/guardians and families to the undergraduate student experience to foster a positive and lasting relationship with the University of Iowa.
  • Be a communications channel for parents/guardians and families between the Division of Student Life through meaningful connections with UI administrators, faculty, staff, and student leaders.
  • Positively impact the undergraduate student experience at Iowa through philanthropic gifts to the Parent and Family Fund for Student Support.
  • Help shape the parent/guardian and family experience at Iowa through selection to serve on the Parent and Family Network Council.

Parent and Family Fund for Student Support Annual Contribution: 

The Parent and Family Fund for Student Support provides financial resources to enhance the undergraduate student experience at Iowa, both within and beyond the classroom. Gifts to the Parent and Family Fund can help support student leadership opportunities, experiences such as Family Weekend and graduation celebrations, communication outlets between families and the university, and special initiatives to assist students in times of critical need. 

Gifts of all size are appreciated and important. Contributors of $1,000 or more over the academic year are recognized as a member of the Vice President for Student Life Circle for Student Success.

Institutional Liaisons:

To learn more about the Parent and Family Network or to make a gift to the Parent and Family Fund for Student Support please contact:

Bill Nelson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Students and Executive Director, Iowa Memorial Union
(319) 335-1162

Ashley Gredys
Associate Director of Development, UI Center for Advancement and Division of Student Life
(319) 467-3534