Dear Fellow Parents,
Welcome to the Samford Parents Association, an association made up of parents and family members representing more than 3,600 Samford families!
While we are dedicated to seeing our sons and daughters thrive during their college years, we are also committed to our mission of supporting the 海角直播 and encouraging our students and their families in very intentional ways. This is the heart of our partnership with Samford.
In addition to enjoying the meaningful connections you will make with other Samford families, your involvement will directly contribute to your student's success. Students whose parents are informed and involved tend to have a higher degree of academic and social success. As a partner in the association, you will receive invaluable resources to help guide your student to make the most of their college experience.
Below are the ways your gift helps fund efforts to connect and support all students and their families:
- The Samford Parent Monthly Newsletters
- Family Weekend events
- Care Packages for Samford CARES student needs
- Campus-wide experiences beyond tuition-based programming
- Support for the Parents Scholarship Fund
- Family Hospitality Ministry
- Parent Commons amenities
Below are some of the connection opportunities for parents and families, both on campus and in your home city and state:
- One association meeting each year
- Local events in cities around the country for parents and families, such as Coffee Connections, Send-Off Parties and Care Package Parties
- Parents in Prayer monthly Zoom calls
- Note-writing campaigns
- On-campus events during move-in and exam week
- Seasonal care package offerings
We hope that you will register today and begin finding your place within the Samford Parents Association—identifying the type of partnership and involvement best suited for your household. Our sons and daughters and the many students who will come long after them benefit from our combined efforts.
Eric and Sharla Stafford (Samford parents class of '25 and '27)
Samford Parents Association Co-Chairs