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.
Private colleges across the country are bracing for a continuing
economic downturn, wondering how the current crisis will affect
enrollment, fundraising, and endowment performance. Reed is not
immune to these concerns and depends on its endowment for 30 percent
of its budget each year; thus the college is making it a priority
to preserve financial aid and the high quality of the academic
experience by reducing expenses accordingly. Learn
more about Reed's response to this market uncertainty in a letter President
Diver sent to all parents in March 2009.
events
Throughout the year there are several events for parents, beginning with a Parent Orientation program 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, including a series of events to launch Reed's upcoming centennial.
keeping in touch
All parents receive the quarterly Reed magazine and
quarterly electronic newsletters (see a pdf version of the fall
2009 or fall
2008 enewsletter). You may also follow us on Twitter.
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
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.
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.
