Parents Association Council
John Brown University
2000 W. University St.,
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
jbuinfo@jbu.edu
The JBU Parent Association Council is a volunteer group of current parents who foster communication between JBU and current parents in an effort to provide a positive college experience for both students and families. They participate in the life of the university through prayer, financial support, and working events sponsored by the JBU Parent Association.
Adrion & Elizabeth Martinez
Bixby, OK
AJ & Sara Neufeld
Fayetteville, AR
Michael & Jamie Shirley
Siloam Springs, AR
Chris & Wendy Jones
Carl Junction, MO
Steve & Jodi Richards
Denver, CO
Jose & Wanda Colón
Siloam Springs, AR
PAC membership is by appointment. The PAC officers and the Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement appoint a maximum of 28 members. Married couples are encouraged to serve together. Membership should reflect the diversity of the student body (geographic and class year). Members need to be willing to participate in the activities of the council at their own expense.
Potential council members may be recommended by current parents or members of JBU staff and administration. In addition, if a parent is interested in serving he or she may contact the university at 1-888-JBU-ALUM, parents@jbu.edu, or fill out and submit the Parent Association Council application.
The membership term coincides with the time the member’s student is enrolled at JBU. The exception is the president, who stays on the council as a non-voting member for one year following his or her term. Ex officio, non-voting members can be appointed by the council or the Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement.
Meetings are on campus during fall and spring semesters. The fall meeting is the Monday before classes start and the spring meeting coincides with Family Weekend.
PAC officers include a president, president-elect, and secretary. They are appointed to serve one-year terms by the current president and the Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement. Their appointment is announced at the spring meeting. The president-elect assumes the responsibilities of the president the year following his/her term. The president will continue to serve on the council for one year after the completion of that term.
Parent Association Campus Events may include but not be limited to:
Thank you for your interest in serving on the Parent Association Council. The Council meets bi-annually, once in August and once on Family Weekend in February.
We request Council members commit to attending these meetings for the duration of their term. Ideally, a couple or single parent would serve throughout his/her child’s four years at JBU, though joining the Council during their student’s sophomore or junior year is possible.
Please read our Parent Association Council Guidelines and Purpose Statement which will provide the necessary information as you prayerfully consider applying to serve on the Parent Association Council.
Please fill out the application below.
JBU does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, military status, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university (U.S. News Best Colleges 2019), JBU enrolls more than 2,100 students from 38 states and 53 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers 41 majors, with top programs including engineering, nursing, family and human services, biology, graphic design and construction management.