The level of commitment and concern that parents have for their children really struck me during Family Weekend. The sacrifices parents make often are overlooked. But make no mistake. As many of you know, being a parent involves selflessness like no other relationship in life.
Parents often turn to higher education to ensure a bright future for their children.
Professional prep-aration in a nurturing environment is only the beginning. During these formative college years, our students walk a path that will shape their lives. SLU provides them a meaningful roadmap in an environment that embraces them as members of a new family. That's why mentors in our SLU family, whether faculty or staff, go to great lengths to make life better for our students. We cannot forget the immense responsibility of continually renewing this trust.