Why Become a Member?

  • You’ll Make a Tangible Impact: Your annual gift of $5,000 or more goes beyond a donation. Your philanthropic investment directly empowers students, fuels groundbreaking research, and creates opportunities that will define your child’s future — and the futures of generations to come. Parents are able to direct their support to any area at the university.
  • You’ll Build Lasting Connections: Form meaningful relationships with fellow parents, university leaders, and faculty who share your commitment to excellence. You’ll be a part of a vibrant network that supports both students and one another.
  • You’ll Be a Partner in Progress: Share your insights, lend your expertise, and become a trusted advisor. Your voice will help shape key university initiatives and strengthen the UC Santa Barbara community for every student.

Your Partnership with UC Santa Barbara

By joining the Parent Advancement Council, you’re not just committing to a role — you’re becoming a partner in our mission. We ask that you:

  • Be Present: Engage with us in person twice a year during our fall and spring meetings on campus, and join us for a virtual meeting in the winter.
  • Build Our Legacy Serve a two-year term, with the opportunity to renew your commitment and continue to build upon your impact as a leader within our community.
  • Champion Our Mission: Become an ambassador for UC Santa Barbara. Share your passion for the university and its groundbreaking work with others in your community, both at on-campus and regional events.

Interested in Learning More?

We’d love to share more about this council and what it means to be a parent leader at UC Santa Barbara. Please reach out to learn how you can take an active role in shaping UC Santa Barbara today and for generations to come.