PARENT PERSPECTIVES
ABOUT PARENT PERSPECTIVES
Parent-to-parent conversations led by parents serving on the Parent Advisory Council for families navigating the University of Alabama. Real insights on college transition, campus culture, communication, and support. Practical tips, honest stories, and community for Alabama parents. Whether you are sending your first student to college or your last, this podcast gives you perspective, reassurance, and practical insight from parents walking the same path.
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PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL PODCAST TEAM

Emily Detoto
Committee Member

LynnAnn Lesenski
Panelist

Roseann Rogers
Moderator

Brittany Greg
Panelist

Michelle Harper
Panelist

Mark McCleary
Panelist

Jennifer Solomon
Panelist

Lexi Snoke
Panelist

Bryan Johnson
Panelist

Shafonne Myers
Podcast Chair, Panelist

Jackie Wilson
Panelist

Dana Bekurs
Director of Parent & Family Programs, The University of Alabama
EPISODES
S01Ep10: IFC, Supporting Your Student Through IFC Recruitment
Fraternity recruitment can raise many questions for families. In this episode of Parent...
S01Ep09: APA Part 2 Panhellenic Recruitment and Beyond
In Part 2 of this Parent Perspectives series, families get a step-by-step look at what happens...
S01Ep08: APA Part 1 Getting Ready for Panhellenic Recruitment
Preparing for Panhellenic recruitment at the University of Alabama can feel overwhelming for...
S01Ep07: Accommodations and Student Support
In this episode of Parent Perspectives, the University of Alabama’s Parent Advisory Council dives...
S01Ep06: The Parenting Shift and Building Community
In this episode of Parent Perspectives, University of Alabama parents share honest advice on...
S01Ep05: Campus Culture and Traditions
In this episode of Parent Perspectives, members of the UA Parent Advisory Council explore the...
S01Ep04: Academic Reality and Support [part 2]
In this episode of Parent Perspectives, we explore the academic and personal support systems...
S01Ep03: Academic Reality and Support [part 1]
In this episode of Parent Perspectives, parents and higher education professionals explore the...
S01Ep02: Campus Life and Logistics
In this episode of Parent Perspectives, The University of Alabama parents share practical,...
S01Ep01: Bama Bound What Parents Should Know
In this debut episode of Parent Perspectives, parents share what to expect from Bama Bound, the...






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