Centre Parents Association

The Centre Parents Association counts every current parent as a member. Its purpose is to promote a positive relationship between Centre parents and the College by sponsoring and co-sponsoring various campus activities such as Family Weekend, first-year parent orientation, fall new student welcome, the Parent Fund, newsletters from campus, free breakfast stations during finals, Senior Celebration, Commencement and Senior Week activities.

The Director of Donor Relations and Parent Programs, Mona Wyatt, is available as a resource to parents who need help getting answers to questions or who want to talk to someone about their concerns. If you are unsure who to call on campus to get information, or if you just want to discuss a problem or situation, please call Mona at (859) 238-5345, during the day. On weekends or evenings, her home number is (859) 236-5503. The parent programs office is located on the 2nd floor of Old Centre. Assistant Carol Maddox can be reached at (859) 238-5208 and she'll be happy to help you, too.

The Parent Fund

The Parent Fund is a project of the Parents Association. Centre parents make gifts to the Parent Fund because they realize it is one way to play an active role in the quality education their students' receive. By supporting the Parent Fund, they can make a tangible difference in the quality of students' lives on campus. The Parent Fund supports many campus enhancements and extra programs that make Centre College so special. For more on the Parent Fund, click here.

Centre Survival

Centre Survival is a service run by a former Centre parent who lives in Danville. She helps parents coordinate having homemade birthday goodies, survival kits, Burke's Bakery cakes, and holiday treats delivered to their student on campus. Information about the service is mailed periodically to parents. Her name is Janet Martin and her phone number is (859) 236-7848. Click here for a brochure.

Centre Cooks and CentreWear

The Centre Parents Association recently sponsored a parent cookbook, with students' favorite recipes, and is also sponsoring a line of classic clothing just for parents. The cookbook is also available at the Centre Bookstore. The cost is $10, plus $5 shipping and handling if you order it online from our parents webpage. Click here for an order form. Clothing is available for order online on our parents webpage as well. Click here for an order form. Each article of clothing may be personalized with quality embroidery by local Danville business Thoroughbred Threads. You know you need a jacket or a polo shirt that says “Centre Mom” or “Centre Dad” or “Centre Parent!” Check it out.