Family Advisory Council
Family Advisory Council
The George Washington University Family Advisory Council (FAC) serves as a key advisory council to the Vice Provost and Dean of Students, Colette Coleman and the Division for Student Affairs.
Email Program Manager Amye Lee Rheault, ahreault
gwu [dot] edu (ahreault[at]gwu[dot]edu), for more information.
Leadership Collaboration
The FAC collaborates closely with the Vice Provost and Dean of Students and the Division for Student Affairs to offer insights that inform university priorities and initiatives.
Support Student Success
Through ongoing feedback and advocacy, the FAC supports efforts that enhance student engagement, mental health, academic success, and a supportive campus environment.
Philanthropic Impact
The FAC demonstrates strong commitment to the undergraduate experience through annual contributions that fund programs, resources, and initiatives.
"We are honored to serve as Co-Chairs of the Family Advisory Council and to see how deeply GW values the voices of families. From day one, we've felt welcomed in supporting the student experience alongside the Division for Student Affairs.
We have learned about the meaningful work Dean Coleman and her team do every day to support students throughout their college journey; this also helped us to better understanding our daughter’s college experience. We feel closer to her world; and as parents, that’s truly something special."
Marco and Antonella Rossi
Co-Chairs of the Family Advisory Council
More Information
- Family Leadership Circle
The Family Leadership Circle is a global network of families of current students and alumni dedicated to expanding opportunities for students at the university.
Parents, grandparents, and other family members who join the Family Leadership Circle have the opportunity to engage with university leadership and network with other involved parents and family members around the world. They also help raise awareness and funds to support vital programs that contribute to the success of GW students
To learn more, please visit the FLC Website here.
- Rodney L. Johnson Parents Helping Parents Fund
This emergency fund provides financial assistance to help students as well as to facilitate family participation in signature events. The fund leverages the strength of families of current students and alumni to provide financial assistance that can make a real difference for both students and families at GW.
To learn more and give to the Rodney L. Johnson Parents Helping Parents Fund, please visit the website here.
- The Store: GW Student-Run Food Pantry
The Store is a student-run food pantry that provides resources and support for students living with food insecurity. The Store was founded on the principles of faith, trust, and respect, and these values guide our work every day. Our mission is to address student need at GW by offering food and other resources to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed.
To learn more about the The Store, please visit the website here.