Parents Association
Purpose
The purpose of the Association is to assist Hillsdale College in the service and advancement of its mission.
The Association advances these ends by promoting them and soliciting support for them among parents. Through involvement in College projects and functions, fundraising and student recruitment, and effective communication with parents and others, the Association serves students by helping the College enrich students’ lives and ennoble their humanity.
Membership
All parents of the Hillsdale College students will be members of the Hillsdale College Parents Association. For membership information to the Parents Association Steering Committee (PASC), please contact Maree Socha.
Course Catalog
2025-2026 Academic Calendar
Parents Association Steering Committee
Chairmen
- Tom & Amanda Wiermann, NY
Emma ‘26
Vice-Chairmen
- Matt & Danelle Sturdy, MI
Joseph ’24, Daniel ‘27
Faculty Representatives
- Don Westblade – Religion
- Mark Kalthoff – History
- Matt Young
Members
- Dan & Krista Briley, WA
Zachary ‘27 - Chris & Amy Buchanan, TX
Avery ’24, Greyson ‘29 - Kevin Collins & Shannon Lamm, TX
Campbell ’27 - Matthew & Martha Franke, OH
Rachel ’27 - Brent & Michelle Gentry, AZ
Keara ’25, Israel ‘28, Trinity ‘29 - Scott & Judy Hoggatt, WI
Michael ’24, Joshua ‘26 - Jeremy & Brenda Jones, OR
Luke ’27
- Brad and Elizabeth Lamoreaux, OH
Ethan ‘24, Anna ‘26 - Jeff and Pam Morris, MI
David ‘23, Sarah ‘27 - Scott and Melissa Sibert, AL
Nathan ‘24, John ‘26 - Stan and Gretchen Smith, NE
Margaret ‘24, Ciaran ‘25, Quenby ‘28
Parents Association Sub-Committees
The PASC has formed five sub-committees for which you may volunteer:
Fundraising Sub-Committee
The Fundraising Sub-Committee will assist with the Parent Phone-a-thon and other college-approved fundraising activities.
Freshman/New Parent Sub-Committee
The Freshman/New Parent Sub-Committee will help coordinate parent volunteers for the College’s varied ‘new student’ activities in an effort to welcome new parents to the Hillsdale College family and invite them to be active members in the Parent Association Steering Committee (PASC).
Contact
Pam Morris
[email protected]
The Career Opportunities Sub-Committee
The Career Opportunities Sub-Committee will coordinate parent volunteers as a resource pool for potential internship and job opportunities to support the efforts of the Career Planning and Placement Office. New information will be coming soon.
Contact
Stan Smith
[email protected]
Hillsdale College Parent Prayer Partners Sub-Committee
The Prayer Partner Sub-Committee seeks to bring the specific needs of Hillsdale College, our students, and our faculty before the LORD in prayer. We believe that God is in control of all things and that without His assistance, we cannot hope to be or achieve all He would have for us.
Contact
Michelle Gentry
[email protected]
Events/Emeritus Parents Sub-Committee:
The Events Sub-Committee will enlist parent and parent emeritus volunteers for various college-related gatherings held on and off campus. Contact Krista Briley at [email protected].
If you have an interest in becoming involved, please contact our office at (517) 607-2382 or [email protected] to find out more. We would love to have you!