Parents
News
Welcome!
Whether your student is new or returning to Reed, we are delighted to welcome your family to this extraordinary community. As a parent, you already have a direct link to the most exciting and interesting source of information about the college—your son or daughter. By “parents and families” we mean moms, dads, guardians, stepparents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles... anyone who loves and cares for a Reedie. Please find a variety of programs and services on the menu bar on the left-hand side of this page, including answers to frequently asked questions and helpful links to enhance your navigation of our campus and its resources.
events
Throughout the year there are several events for parents, beginning with a Parent Orientation program (2009 dates are August 26 & 27; you may review the 2008 schedule for reference) each August and Parent & Family Weekend on campus in November. Additionally, there are receptions with parents and alumni in rotating cities throughout the academic year.
keeping in touch
All parents receive the quarterly Reed magazine and quarterly electronic newsletters (see a pdf version of the fall 2008 enewsletter). Please provide us with your email addresses so that we may keep you up to date on news of the college and upcoming events. Also, let us know if you have a preferred first name, and we will make a note of it. Send this information and other inquiries to parents@reed.edu. Helpful online publications include the parent handbook , list of administrative contacts, and this "parent's guide to supporting your Reedie" provided by Student Services.
On campus
New dorms open
Residence Life is pleased to announce the fall opening of five new residence halls: Bidwell House, Sitka House, Aspen House, and Sequoia House on the north side of campus at the edge of the Reed canyon and a new Spanish house in the east corner of campus. These new buildings are designed with sustainability in mind, and are LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified. Learn more.
Introducing Jerlena Griffin-Desta
Reed is pleased to welcome Jerlena Griffin-Desta as vice president and dean of student services, bringing to Reed more than 20 years of experience in student services at both liberal arts colleges and large public universities, including, for the past 13 years, the UC, Berkeley. Read more
getting involved
The Parent Council is comprised of approximately 40 parents of Reed students and parents of young alumni. Council members represent the Reed parent community and set a leadership example through philanthropic support and advocacy of Reed’s mission.
