LSU Family Council

Enhance the LSU Student & Family Experience

About the Council

The LSU Family Council is an opportunity exclusively available to members of the LSU Family Association. The Council serves as a resource for all LSU families by enhancing the university experience for both students and families. It offers a way for members to:

take an active role in planning and organizing LSU Family Association events
offer valuable feedback to University administrators
connect with other LSU families
share special LSU experiences with their student

HOW TO APPLY
MEET Our MEMBERS

"Like you, we knew we wanted to make a positive difference in the lives of students and families– we've accomplished this plus made so many great friends and connections through the Family Council!" - Michael & Alaine Dautle, 2024-25 Family Council Chairs

Our Impact

Council Objectives

Provide leadership and vision for the LSU Family Association
Serve as liaisons between Association members and the university to advocate goals and plans of the Association to members, as well as to help reflect views of Association members to LSU administration
Provide programming support for Association by giving feedback and serving as volunteers, as needed, at events such as Family Weekend and Spring Family Fling
Assist in fundraising and development efforts in support of the Association

$50K+

Silent Auction proceeds raised since 2016 to support the Student Emergency Support Fund

campus initiatives funded by collaboration grant

HOW TO APPLY

Join the LSU Family Association.
Complete the LSU Family Council Application. The deadline to apply is October 20, 2024.
Make your Leadership Gift.

Expectations

Become familiar with campus activities, resources, and services to advocate for the university and uphold the mission of the Association
Attend Council meetings twice a year held in conjunction with Family Association events (Fall: Family Weekend; Spring: Spring Family Fling)
Participate in Council virtual meetings at least twice a year
Serve as a regional representative in your area by attending recruitment events hosted by LSU Enrollment Management, acting as a contact person for first year families in your area, and building relationships with your local LSU admissions counselor and LSU Alumni chapter
Greet LSU families through welcome calls and/or by hosting or attending regional Send-Off events for incoming students and parents
Provide feedback on parent and family engagement strategies
Give an annual leadership gift of $1,000 or more to the LSU Family Council Fund
Serve on one of three committees -- Family Association Scholarship Committee, Campus Collaboration Grant Committee, or Silent Auction Committee

Committees

We are dedicated to making a positive difference in student and family lives through the work of the committees below.

Since 2010, the LSU Family Association has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships to students of Family Association members. The Family Scholarship Fund helps alleviates financial burdens on students through a $1,000 scholarship. Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, involvement, and leadership and/or service in the LSU community. Members serving on this Committee participate in the selection process (second round) by reviewing applicant resumes and responses to two short essay questions and submitting scores and recommendations to Student Affairs staff.

Campus Collaboration Grants are funded by the LSU Family Council and designed to enhance the student experience by supporting efforts aligned with the priorities of the Division of Student Affairs - mattering & belonging, inclusion & access, and quality. Each spring, campus units/organizations are eligible to apply for up to $5,000 in funding. Members of the Campus Collaboration Grant committee review applications and watch presentations, in order to award up to $10,000 annually.

Each year, the Family Council hosts a Silent Auction to raise funds for the LSU Student Emergency Support Fund. This fund benefits students in need of support in emergency situations and has assisted students who have lost everything after storms, hurricanes, fires, and other disasters. Members of the Silent Auction Committee oversee the collection of auction items and facilitate the auction.