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ILLINI UNION DIRECTOR’S WELCOME
Lowa Mwilambwe — Director of the Illini Union
Lowa Mwilambwe
Welcome to the University of Illinois family. By choosing to enroll at Illinois, your son or daughter has made one of the most important decisions of their life. We appreciate your contributions to their education and development and we are as equally committed to their success as you are. Research has shown
administrators about what to expect during the first year and how to adjust to college life, information on privacy rights as it pertains to your student’s academic record,
a list of important dates to mark on your calendars, important websites, and much more.
We want to help families continue to build on a strong foundation by establishing a productive parent/family- university partnership. As the parent and family liaison, we promise to connect with Illinois families through regular communication, our website, and to provide volunteer opportunities that encourage participation in campus life. The Illini Union Parent and Family Programs Office supports the Moms and Dads Associations’ activities to improve the well-being of all students
and provide resources for families. We are proud of
the tradition that the Moms and Dads Associations established more than 90 years ago. We are committed to
continuing that tradition and to being the leader in parent-university partnerships.
Please feel free to contact our office any time you have a question, comment, or suggestion. Again, welcome to the Illinois family. We look forward to
getting to know you!
that families have a significant influence on the college experience of their students. Establishing healthy, productive relationships between the university and families increases retention rates, participation, and satisfaction with the collegiate experience. By working together, we can provide a unique experience for your student.
We have developed tools to assist you as a coach and mentor to your student for the next few years. The Expected Parent Outcomes will help you to find the appropriate level of involvement and participation as your student joins our university community. Finding the right balance will allow you and
your family to enjoy this exciting time in everyone’s lives. You will find the Expected Parent Outcomes and the role of the Illini Union Parent and Family Programs Office and the Moms and Dads Associations on pages 3-4 of this handbook.
Sending a child to college is both exciting and stressful for the family. To help ease this transition, we have developed this Illini Family Resource Guide, which introduces campus services and resources available
to both you and your student. Inside you will find useful advice from university
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