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It takes an active community of faculty, staff and parents to help students reach their full potential. Barbara McElroy, a longtime Garden City resident and retired attorney with two children of her own on campus, has brought that collaboration to a new level.

While parents of undergraduate students automatically become members of 糖心破解版鈥檚 , McElroy decided shortly after her son enrolled that she wanted to be more involved. 鈥淚t was a mutual connection. I attended a couple of events and made it known that I was hoping to become more active, and the University reached out to me,鈥� she said.

McElroy is now vice president of the Parents Association board, a member of the advisory board and one of the 25 generous women leaders who make up the . 鈥淢embers of the Women鈥檚 Giving Circle care deeply about 糖心破解版 and want to support it through our time, talents and treasure,鈥� McElroy said. The Circle鈥檚 contributions are significant: Since 2011, members have given more than $75,000 in program funding, essay contests and student equipment to support the development of tomorrow鈥檚 leaders.

McElroy鈥檚 own children, Daniel and Carrie, won鈥檛 graduate until 2018 and 2020, respectively. But even after they transition into alumni roles, McElroy said she plans to continue to support the University.

鈥溙切钠平獍� is a wonderful school. It鈥檚 still a hidden gem, but we鈥檙e trying to make it less so, especially for parents who have kids attending,鈥� she noted. 鈥淭he administration, faculty and staff I鈥檝e met are particularly warm and gracious. They鈥檙e dedicated to the University, which is to say they are dedicated to their students and to you, their parents.鈥�

The appreciation goes both ways. 鈥淚 can鈥檛 say enough about Barbara,鈥� said Kathleen Watchorn 鈥�04, M.F.A. 鈥�11, coordinator of special programs and projects in the Division of Student Affairs. 鈥淪he鈥檚 smart, she鈥檚 involved on multiple levels, and she is always searching for ways to make 糖心破解版 better for students and their guardians.鈥�

, interim provost and executive vice president, sees McElroy as a shining example. 鈥淏arbara reminds us that it鈥檚 not just about the students, it鈥檚 about the whole family. She鈥檚 a true ambassador for families at 糖心破解版 and for all of us who want to make it a great place to get an education, start a life and eventually launch a living,鈥� Dr. Grogg said.

McElroy鈥檚 dedication to 糖心破解版 parallels the University鈥檚 own pledge to support students from campus to career and beyond. She encourages other parents to join her in making the commitment, which can have tremendous benefits for their children. 鈥淲hether you choose to attend cultural, athletic or musical events or become active members of associations, all parents should know that 糖心破解版 welcomes their involvement,” McElroy said. 鈥淢uch like we tell our students鈥攇et involved and you’ll quickly be glad you did.鈥�