Spring Meeting Update

The mission of the Chapman Parents Council is to serve as liaisons between Chapman parents and the university.  This spring the council focused on identifying and addressing issues of greatest concern to parents.  The opportunity for parents to express concerns and voice their opinions is provided through the Chapman Parent Connection e-newsletter via monthly polling questions.  

You responded and we listened.  During the past few months, parents expressed the most concern with the change in registration priorities and with on-campus housing for fall 2008.  The Parents Council centered their spring meeting, held on February 23, 2008, around addressing these two topics. 

For those who missed the opportunity to hear this information first hand, arrangements were made to audio record the two sessions for online review.

Dr. Raymond Sfeir, vice chancellor for academic administration, and John Snodgrass, registrar, addressed recent changes in registration priorities and provided tips on understanding the process.
Listen to Audio Recording

DeAnn Yocum-Gaffney, Associate Dean/director of Housing and Residence Life, addressed the selection process and deadlines for on-campus housing for fall 2008.
Listen to Audio Recording

Although not discussed at the meeting, off-campus housing is another issue of concern to parents. Provided below are links to some resources that you may find helpful.
Off-Campus Housing Options (PDF)
Off-Campus Rental Housing Information and Key Terms (PDF)
Information on Buying Property in Orange County (PDF)
City of Orange Municipal Code for Single Family Residences (PDF)