University of Colorado at Boulder Parent Guide
CU Office of Parent Relations
Parent Relations
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The college years represent a new stage of parenting. According to a recent article in the Boston Globe, “helicopter parents may not be all that bad in helping their students navigate away from the potential pitfalls that commonly accompany college life…unless, of course, their actions are taken to the extreme.
However, parents need to know of the fine line between “being there” for their child and “over-parenting,” which denies their student the opportunity to grow by not allowing them to succeed or fail on their own.
At CU, we believe that a community of faculty, staff, parents, alumni and students can provide the support, ideas and resources that today’s families need to navigate their new college parenting role.
In an effort to connect CU-Boulder parents with this community, the Office of Parent Relations (OPR) is partnering even more closely with other departments on campus. For example, OPR distributes a newsletter that features a compilation of information gathered from across campus and sent to parents’ mailboxes. All parents who have joined the free CU Parents Association (CUPA) also receive the CU Parent E-Connection electronic newsletter.
In cooperation with Admissions, the CU Alumni Association, the CU Foundation and the CU Bookstore, OPR now coordinates CU summer send-offs for our newest Buffs across the country. For tech-savvy parents, OPR uses Facebook and enhanced web site to include webinars, podcasts, and blogging.
Further partnering with the CU Alumni Association and participating in their Forever Buffs Program has opened doors for CU students and their parents. This partnership is yet another way for parents to stay connected with the University. For a one-time payment of $99.00 CU Boulder parents can join the valuable Alumni network and enjoy the information, resources and other membership benefits found at Alumni Association. In a rough economy, networking is king.
So, before you call your student’s professor or advisor or the Dean of Students, consider contacting the Office of Parent Relations. They are equipped to answer many parent concerns, research tough questions or connect you with campus experts. OPR places a priority on working personally on parent issues in a professional, timely manner. Who you gonna call? Contact Parent Relations.
