Parents' Leadership Council

Support. Connect. Make a Difference.

The Parents’ Leadership Council (PLC) is a dedicated group of Saint Joseph’s University parents who partner with University leadership to support student success and advance the SJU mission. As ambassadors, advocates and mentors, PLC members help shape the student experience both inside and outside the classroom.

Why Join the PLC?

Stay Connected

• Stay connected to your student’s college experience in a meaningful, supportive way. PLC members have insider access to campus updates, exclusive events and opportunities to engage with SJU leadership and fellow parents.

Make an Impact

• Your voice, your network and your support help drive progress at Saint Joseph’s. Whether it’s welcoming new families or opening doors to internships and careers, PLC members create real opportunities for students.

Build Community

• Connect with an inspiring group of parent leaders who share your commitment to education, service and success.

What You’ll Do

🏛️ Attend & Engage

• Participate in on-campus PLC meetings and receive updates from SJU leaders.
• Join parent networking events on campus and in your local area.

📣 Advocate & Represent

• Serve as a parent ambassador at regional events for prospective and admitted families.
• Share SJU’s mission and help grow the Hawk Hill community.
• Host or attend receptions and gatherings in your area.

💼 Support Career Readiness

• Identify internships, job shadowing and employment opportunities for students.
• Mentor students and help bridge their academic experience with career goals.
• Leverage your corporate connections to create meaningful career pathways.

🎁 Give Back

• Each PLC family makes an annual leadership gift of $2,500 or more, directly supporting University priorities and student success.

👉 Make a Gift Today 

Benefits of Membership

~ As a member, you will:

• Play a role in enhancing the student experience and expanding opportunities through your philanthropic support
• Connect with SJU leadership through events and engagement opportunities
• Receive invitations to exclusive campus and regional events
• Gain early access to key University updates and initiatives
• Be invited to deepen your involvement, with potential pathways to expanded roles within the SJU community

Ready to Lead?

Join the Parents’ Leadership Council and become part of something bigger than a college experience—become a force for positive change in the lives of students and the future of Saint Joseph’s University.

Upcoming Meetings and Events

PLC Welcome Breakfast

• September 20, 2025
• Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
• Location: Wynne Hall of Fame Room - Ramsay Basketball Center

PLC and National Alumni Board Reception with Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, President

• Friday, September 19, 2025
• Time: 5-7 p.m.
• Location: McShain Hall, 5th Floor Haub Executive Center

Past Meetings and Events

PLC End-of-Year Celebration with Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, President:  April 4, 2025

**Students were welcome to attend with their PLC parents.

• Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
• Location: McShain Hall - 5th Floor Haub Executive Center

Kinney Center Autism Awareness Luncheon:  April 4, 2025

• Time: Shopping begins at 11 a.m. | Lunch begins at noon
• Location: Aronimink Golf Club - Newtown Square, PA

Join SJU in DC - Cocktail Reception and Faculty Presentation:  March 13, 2025

• Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
• Location: The University Club of Washington, DC
• Speakers: SJU Faculty and Alumnus Panel discussion on "Why American Failed in the Middle East and Where to Go from Here"

PLC Virtual Event:  February 15, 2025

• Time: Noon-1 p.m.
• Location: Virtual
• Speaker: Jean McGivney-Burelle, PhD, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs on the topic of SJU's new Strategic Plan

Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Night at Lincoln Financial Field:  January 29, 2025

• Time: 6-8 p.m.
• Location: Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia, PA

Big 5 Pregame Barbelin Society Reception:  December 7, 2024

**PLC members are part of the Barbelin Leadership Society

• Time: 6-7 p.m.
• Location: Inside Edge Lounge, Wells Fargo Center - Philadelphia, PA

PLC Welcome Breakfast:  September 21, 2024

• Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
• Location: Wynne Hall of Fame Room - Ramsay Basketball Center

PLC and School of Nursing Welcome Reception for First Cohort of Nursing Students:  August 23 & 24, 2024

• Time: 3-4 p.m.
• Location: Mandeville Hall Dining Room (Rm. 123)

PLC and Alumni Event - Soar to the Shore:  July 20, 2024

• Time: 4-6 p.m.
• Location: The Point in Sea Isle City, NJ

Kinney Center Autism Awareness Luncheon:  April 19, 2024

• Time: Shopping begins at 11 a.m. | Lunch begins at noon
• Location: Aronimink Golf Club - Newtown Square, PA

PLC Virtual Event:  February 15, 2024

• Time: Noon-1 p.m.
• Location: Virtual
• Speaker: Liz Kennedy Walsh (President's Cabinet Member) Senior VP, Enrollment Management, Marketing & Communications 

DC Mass & Brunch at Holy Trinity Catholic Church:  January 14, 2024

• Time: 12:30 p.m.
• Location: Georgetown University - Washington, DC

Wreaths Across America Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities:  December 16, 2023

• Time: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Location: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

Barbelin Holiday Party for Barbelin Society & PLC Members:  December 14, 2023

• Time: 6-8 p.m.
• Location: Foley Center (Hawk Hill Campus)

Saint Joseph's University Men's Basketball Big 5 Classic:  December 2, 2023

• Time: Games starting at 2 p.m.
• Location: Wells Fargo Center

SJU Watch Parties - SJU vs. Villanova Men's Basketball Game:   November 29, 2023

• Game Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Location: TBD

PLC Pre-Game Reception with Dr. McConnell - Men's Basketball Game (SJU Hawks vs. Penn Quakers):  November 10, 2023

• Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Location: Mandeville Hall, Rm. 123 (Mandeville Dining Room)
• 6:30 p.m. game to follow in Hagan Arena

Presidential Reception - Broadway Performance of "Some Like It Hot":  November 9, 2023

• Time: 5:30 p.m.
• Location: JJ Shubert Penthouse - New York, NY
• 7 p.m. - Performance at JJ Shubert Theater

Presidential Reception at The Flyers:  October 26, 2023

• Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
• Location: Wells Fargo Center - Philadelphia, PA

Welcome Breakfast Reception for the Parents of the Class of 2027 - Hawk Hill Campus:  September 16, 2023

• Time: 10 -11:30 a.m.
• Location: Wynne Hall of Fame Room - Ramsay Basketball Center
• Presentation 9/16/2023