Making a Difference on Campus
Since its inception in 1984, the Parent Fund has provided annual support for CU students, helping ensure success both inside and outside of the classroom.
Click here to see how donations to the Parent Fund are distributed and to learn more about these important programs and services.
Below are the four supported categories and some examples of the programs.
Campus Safety
Night Ride provides students
with a safe and accompanied trip home.
Bystander Intervention Training coaches students to be vigilant on behalf of other community members in potentially dangerous situations.
The Alcohol Strategies Group, STARS, and the Check-Up To Go Program provide various levels of alcohol education and prevention.
Late Night/Alternative Programming gives students the option of non-alcoholic activities.
Student Development
The Colorado Creed and Honor Code are student-led initiatives promoting ethical behavior in the academic and personal lives of students.
Student Scholarships, the Student Academic Services Center and the Special Opportunity Fund provide students with tutoring and financial support to make the most of their academic experience.
Experiential Learning
The Institute for Ethical and Civic Engagement along with the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience and Internship Programming provide students real-world experiences in preparation for life beyond college.
Career Services provides students with real-world experiences in preparation for life beyond college.
Parent Program
The Office of Parent Relations and the CU Parent Association are supported by the Parent Fund, including grants and scholarships. Family Weekend brings students, parents, faculty and staff together for a truly memorable weekend.
Center for Community
The Center for Community has emerged as a critical part of CU-Boulder's strategic plan, Flagship 2030. This brand new building will be home to a full complement of student and academic services and the largest dining hall on campus. Scheduled to open in the fall of 2010, the building will be located on Regent Drive at the crossroads of the Kittredge and main campus communities. The Center for Community will provide students a wealth of support services that exist to ensure their success, many of which are supported by the Parent Fund.
Quality space for student and academic services are an important priority. In the future, a portion of the money raised for the Parent Fund annually will be directed towards the Center for Community building. If you have an interest in a naming opportunity within the building, please contact us at 303-492-3440.
Other programs supported by the Parent Fund include: Diversity Initiatives, Disability Services, the Women’s Resource Center, and Off Campus Student Services.
