The purpose of the Association is to foster the bond between the college and the parents of its students, to provide volunteer expertise and services to the college when and where needed, to advise the college of the parent opinions affecting it, and to promote the best interest of the college, its students and their parents. Board members and other parents are involved in student recruitment, special parents events during orientations, move-in weekend, graduation, and other special events sponsored by the college. Board members, in particular, are ambassadors for the college in their communities. They lead by example in involvement and support of the college. Board members are the communication link between the college and other parents.
Board members provide a sounding board for new programs and provide feedback on existing ones.
To promote the general well being of the college and to nurture a mutually beneficial relationship between The College of St. Scholastica and the parents of its students. These resources include professional expertise, volunteer time, and liaison for parents with potential and current students. To promote the interests of its members in campus events such as orientations, homecoming, etc. To assist the college in keeping parents informed about college and Parents Association activities, goals and objectives by providing information for the college publications and feedback on the publications. To strengthen the Parents Association by utilizing non-board members on committees and projects.