Abstract

Parent and family engagement is nothing new on a college campus. However, as institutions emerge from the crisis phase of the COVID-19 global pandemic, family expectations of colleges and universities have changed from pre-pandemic levels. Single points of entry for parents and family members may not be realistic as they were pre-pandemic. Regardless of functional areas, mid-level student affairs administrators must not only be comfortable and confident in communicating with family members but also model this for their staff teams.

Main Presenters

Lori Kelley
Associate Director of Housing & Residence Life - Missouri Western State University

Additional Presenters

Diego Esparza
Director of Student Success Center - Pratt Community College

Alicia Martinez Newell
Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs - Wichita State University

Alyssa Wendel
Director of Student Affairs - Kansas State University

Brett Bruner
Assistant Vice President for Student Success & Persistence - Wichita State University