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Whitworth Parents' Handbook

Welcome to Whitworth!

Dear parents and guardians,

In the process of child-rearing, all of us have many partners. Friends, relatives, churches and schools all provide support in this crucial task. We at Whitworth consider ourselves to be your partners in the education of your student, and it is a role we are honored to fulfill. As parents of two Whitworth alumni, Bonnie and I have experienced firsthand just how deep the partnership runs.

I have a small list of requests that would help us with our part in your student's education. First, please com­municate with us. Although federal regulations bar us from disclosing certain kinds of information, advisors, faculty, staff and administrators are all happy to hear from you. And your student loves to hear from you, even though he or she may seem to forget that you'd like to get a message now and then, as well. Second, sup­port us with your prayers. We all need it. Third, prepare yourselves for changes in your student. As parents, we teach our children to become independent; then, when they have the audacity to do so, we're sometimes troubled.

I have already started sending you a copy of my newsletter, Of Mind & Heart, every month. Though I sometimes lapse into boasting or whining or teasing in these letters, I always try to reveal some corner of what's in our hearts for the wonderful mission of this university. I hope that Of Mind & Heart will be one of many avenues through which you will find that at Whitworth we love students, we love learning, and we love God.

Again, welcome to the Whitworth family, and thanks for entrusting your student's education to us. With God's help, this partnership will be a great success in the life of the daughter or son you have prepared for this day.

Sincerely,
Bill Robinson
President, Whitworth University