Parents

The Milligan College Parent Council strengthens the relationship between the college and parents, thereby enhancing student life at Milligan. Our goals are to help the college maintain and enhance effective communication with parents and to provide prayer support for students and staff.

Representing the Class of 2019 (SENIORS)

• Pat and Letitia Lewis (Knoxville, TN)
• Mike and Ruth Pietrowski (Watauga, TN)
• Mark and Julie Sewell (Kingsport, TN)

REPRESENTING THE CLASS OF 2020 (JUNIORS)

• Mark and Karen Cox (Kingsport, TN)
• Bruce and Diane Gibson (Kingsport, TN)
• Mark and Rachel Hood (Grundy, VA)

REPRESENTING THE CLASS OF 2021 (SOPHOMORES)

• Mark and Rhonda Hurt (Abingdon, VA)
• Todd and Olivia Nickens (Kingsport, TN)
• Buck and Pam Wall (Simpsonville, SC)

WELCOME MESSAGE »

• Parent Guide – primary resource for Milligan parents and families (PDF download)
• Welcome Week & Summer Sizzler – Information on when to arrive, what to bring, what to expect.
• Parent Information Form – Fill out the Parent Information Form so that we can stay in touch with you.
  • Parent communication is mostly emailed, so please provide your email address on this form.
  • Parent mailings are mailed to the “home address” that students list on their college registration information.
  • If you move, or if your student changes his or her home address to a campus address, please let us know so we can put you on the mailing list.
  • We have only one home address listed for each student; parents with a different address from the primary contact can also contact us in order to receive the newsletter.
• Parent Council – The Parent Council acts as the advisory and advocacy arm of the Parent Program. The council meets twice a year to help the college maintain and enhance effective communication with parents and to provide prayer support for students and faculty/staff.
• Mentoring Program – Milligan’s Mentoring Program is a vital part of a student’s development and academic success. Understand how this program works and how you can support your student’s success.
• Hugs from Home – send your son or daughter a care package. The Associated Ladies of Milligan (ALM) offers parents the opportunity to purchase a Hugs from Home gifts package.
• Transition Tips – helpful articles and resources for you and your student as they make the transition to college.
• Student Information access – The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law which affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. This means Milligan cannot discuss your students’ education records (academic, student conduct, finance, etc.) with anyone, including parents, without the student’s written consent. Your student can complete an authorization form here allowing you to talk to us. If you have questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office.
• Milligan Today – The College’s internal communication hub. Current events and announcements can be found here.
• Milligan Magazine – All current parents receive the Milligan Magazine, which is mailed twice a year.

• Parent Events – include receptions on Move-In Day, Family Weekend, regional events held throughout the country, and other events throughout the year hosted by the Parent Council.
• Parent Prayer Partners – A significant way that parents can help to enhance student life at Milligan is through prayer support.
  • A list of prayer requests is e-mailed periodically to participants, who are asked to commit to pray regularly for Milligan students and faculty/staff (one day a month, one day a week, daily, or whatever schedule works best for you).
  • Prayer requests may be submitted to parentprayer@milligan.edu –- requests will be reviewed and edited before being distributed.
  • We hope that many of you will join us as prayer partners as we seek God’s care, provision, and wisdom for our students and for the college.

Milligan College has its own official United States Post Office located at the entrance to campus.  To receive mail on-campus, students must rent a PO Box online. Mail is not delivered to residence halls. All mail sent through the US Postal Service should be addressed to:

Student’s Name
PO Box #
Milligan College, TN 37682

Packages sent U.P.S. or other ground service should be addressed to:

Student’s Name, C/O Milligan College Physical Plant
Student’s Residence Hall and Room Number
130 Richardson Road
Milligan College, TN 37682

Any regular mail addressed to students and received by the college will be returned to sender.

• Milligan Parent Guide (PDF)
• Parent Tips (PDF)
• College Students Still Need Parenting in These 7 Ways
• A Word to Parents of College-Bound Freshmen – Christian Momma Meditations
• today (mom of a college freshman) – Blog post written by a Milligan mom
• How to Say Goodbye to Your College Bound Teen – Dr. Michele Borba blog
• Off to College – How to Say Goodbye – Brown University
• 9 Tips on How to Be a Good College Parent – Washington Post
• Tips for Parents of College Students – College Parents of America
• Letting Go: Tips for Parents of New College Students – GreatKids!
• You’ve Got This!

We ask all parents to please complete this brief form so that we can stay connected to you. You will receive monthly emails, information about upcoming events, and campus news.