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About the Parents'
Council
 What is
the McMurry University Parents' Council?
It is made of parents like you who have the best interests of
their students at heart. It provides a basis of support and lets
you know all parents go through similar experiences. The Parents'
Council serves to advise, support and inform the parents of present
and former McMurry students and build relationships among the
University's constituent groups, while encouraging participation in
campus life.
Benefits of Membership
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Receive Papoose News, the Council's
newsletter |
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You will receive the
Chieftain/Connections, the University's alumni
publications |
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Discount at the McMurry Bookstore - present your
Parents' Council membership card & receive a 10% discount on
all non-textbook and sundry items on purchases that total $5 or
more. |
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You are able to take a more active part in your
child's college experience |
Parents' Council
Activities
The council meets twice a year to plan and participate in
activities. Council activities include…
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Family Weekend September 16-17, 2006 |
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Representation at orientation and pre-registration
sessions |
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Water stations during Freshmen Move-In |
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Annual award to honor an outstanding administrator
or staff member who has exhibited superior dedication to
students |
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Student scholarships |
Emergency Roadside
Handbook
The handbook is provided to students from the Parents' Council and
contains helpful information about what to do in a vehicle
emergency or breakdown and important emergency telephone numbers.
Perhaps more importantly, it lists by geographical area the names,
addresses and phone numbers of all Parents' Council members, alumni
and friends who are willing to assist students. If students have
car trouble on the road or have an emergency, they know they can
call for help from any listed member. Members are not obligated to
provide monetary or roadside assistance, such as towing. However,
assistance in securing help from appropriate entities, a ride into
the nearest city or staying with a student until further help
arrives is appreciated.
The Parents' Council Offers
Scholarships
Membership dues and fundraising monies are used each semester for
student scholarships. The council awarded $1800 in the Fall of
2003. In the Spring of 2004, the Council awarded $900 in
scholarships. Preference is given to students who have a family
member with a current membership in the McMurry University Parents'
Council. Students may apply in the Office of Financial Aid.
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