The UD Parents Fund supports the University of Delaware's mission by providing resources to the Division of Student Life that help advance student learning, personal development, strengthen bonds among students, and enhance students' identity with the UD community. The Parents Fund supports various programs including Summit, an outdoor orientation experience; Quest, a leadership program; career development events; speakers; and dinners to help students succeed academically and develop skills. In the 2012-2013 year, the Parents Fund raised $293,156 to support these Student Life programs.

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The UD Parents Fund supports the University’sThe UD Parents Fund supports the University’s
mission by providing the Division of Student Lifemission by providing the Division of Student Life
with valuable resources that help advancewith valuable resources that help advance
student learning, encourage personalstudent learning, encourage personal
development and well-being, strengthen bondsdevelopment and well-being, strengthen bonds
among students and enhance students’ identityamong students and enhance students’ identity
with the UD community.with the UD community.
The UD Parents Fund supports the University’sThe UD Parents Fund supports the University’s
mission by providing the Division of Student Lifemission by providing the Division of Student Life
with valuable resources that help advancewith valuable resources that help advance
student learning, encourage personalstudent learning, encourage personal
development and well-being, strengthen bondsdevelopment and well-being, strengthen bonds
among students and enhance students’ identityamong students and enhance students’ identity
with the UD community.with the UD community.
Parents Fund

3. Tuition covers only 34% of in-state and 85% of out of state costs to
educate your student. Contributions help make up the gap.
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Did You Know?Did You Know?

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What theWhat the
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supports…supports…

5. SummitSummit
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An outdoor orientation
experience designed to ease
first year students’ transition
into the UD community and
their college experience.

6. As part of the First Year
Experience (FYE), this outdoor
excursion provides students
the unique opportunity to
connect with their new
classmates in a fun and
challenging environment,
allowing them to learn more
about themselves and to
develop the confidence and
skills they need to successfully
navigate their first year at UD.
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QuestQuestProvides first year students with the opportunity to explore
leadership possibilities on campus and in the community, to serve
others, and to eventually transform themselves and their
community.

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This four-day experience includes keynote
speakers, workshops, community service,
outdoor activities including a ropes course and
time for reflection and bonding as a group.
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9. Multi-Ethnic CareerMulti-Ethnic Career
DevelopmentDevelopment
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Supports the professional
development interests of students
from diverse backgrounds through a
one-day conference that includes
introductions to employers
interested in hiring students for
summer jobs, internships and full-
time positions as well as networking
opportunities with UD alumni.

10. Blue Hen Careers:Blue Hen Careers:
Career Fair ModuleCareer Fair Module
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Provides all UD students with web-
based access to the 700+
employers who participate in one or
more of the 10 career fairs hosted
by UD’s Career Services Center.

11. College of Arts andCollege of Arts and
Sciences Career FairSciences Career Fair
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Engages students enrolled in the
College of Arts & Sciences in a
career/networking fair.
(Participating employers target
College of Arts & Sciences majors
and typically do not attend career
fairs due to budget limitations.)

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The UD Parents Fund raisedThe UD Parents Fund raised $293,156$293,156
in the 2012-2013 academic year toin the 2012-2013 academic year to
support Student Lifesupport Student Life

13. RoadRoad
TripsTrips
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Provides students with the opportunity to visit
employer locations and recruiting/networking
events in NY, DE, PA and DC.

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15. Major CampusMajor Campus
SpeakersSpeakers
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Legendary NFL coach Bill Cowher
Renowned author, educator andcivil rights activist Maya Angelou

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EtiquetteEtiquette
DinnersDinners

17. Spring LeadershipSpring Leadership
ConferenceConference
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We are grateful to our
parent volunteers who
serve on the Parents
Fund Council, sharing
their time and energy to
enhance the student
experience at UD. Council
members provide
leadership support of the
Parents Fund and reach
out to fellow parents to
enlist their support.
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19. ParentParent
VolunteersVolunteers
WantedWanted302-831-2104302-831-2104
my-kid-is@udel.edumy-kid-is@udel.edu
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Thank you for supporting the Parents Fund at
www.udel.edu/makeagift
Make tracks at UDMake tracks at UD
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