UD Parents – A Strong Voice for a Brighter Future

With a commitment to creating a strong support system and learning environment, which fosters social and academic growth, UD parents play a vital role at the University of Delaware.

Financial support is a meaningful way that our UD parents have been involved in their student’s education and we would like to thank all of our parents who have generously given over the years. Last year, our UD parents contributed over $600,000 to sustain and enhance the UD experience.

The newly created Parents Fund provides Student Life with valuable resources to support the education mission of the University through innovative services and programs that support student learning, encourage personal development and well-being, facilitate strong bonds among students, and enhance their identity with the University as a community.

The strategic methods to accomplish these goals require additional investment in the First Year Student Experience, Career Services, Student Leadership Development, and Late Night & Weekend Programs – including Speakers, Cultural Events, and student initiated activities that promote healthy lifestyle choices for UD students.

The departments within Student Life that further these goals include Career Services, Center for Black Culture, Counseling and Student Development, Dean of Students, New Student Orientation, Residence Life, Student Centers/Student Activities, Student Services for Athletes, and Wellspring, the University’s Wellness Education Program.

2009-10 Parents Fund Goal: $250,000

60%	$150,000	First Year Experience, Cultural Events/Diversity Programs, Late-Night/Weekend Activities & Healthy Lifestyles Programming
25%	$62,500	Career Services (Internship program development, IT based/education resources enhancement, Marketing/Student Outreach program development)
10%	$25,000	Student Leadership Development/Student Clubs & Organization Support
5%	$12,500	Vice President for Student Life Office/new strategic initiatives

Looking for your Vote of Confidence

These are just a few areas directly impacted by our UD parents to ensure our students become the next generation of innovative leaders, outstanding professionals, and active and contributing citizens.

To directly and immediately impact our UD students, and to show your vote of confidence in the University of Delaware, make a gift to the Parents Fund – make a difference!

You can support the Parents Fund by phone, mail or online.