Family Fun Night drew students, parents and kids to campus on a Friday night

Last Friday night, more than 200 students, parents, and kids attended “Family Fun Night,” an event co-sponsored and co-hosted by PTC's Student-Parent Success department and Student Senate.

"It was a night full of fun activities for families," explains Laureen Williams, Student-Parent Success Program Director. "Various departments and student clubs hosted activity stations for all ages, including bowling, a haunted hallway, and so much more; plus, we served dinner, awarded prizes, and it was offered free to anyone who attended," Williams adds.

This was the second time the event has been offered in PTC's history, and with the newer Student-Parent Success program established in 2011, campus activities that engage student-parents are becoming more frequently-occurring and popular.

"More than two-thirds of our student population are also parents, and it's important to recognize and encourage this sector of our student body that is likely experiencing numerous and varied demands on their time and energy," says Danielle Chandonnet, PTC's Director of Marketing and Admissions. "It makes sense for us to do what we can to engage them as well as the whole family," Chandonnet adds.

"While attending college, budgets aren't very forgiving and typically don’t allow much room for family entertainment," Williams says. "This event gives students a chance to have a fun night and show their families where they attend school, too. So many of the children didn't want to leave at the end of the event, and it's fun to see all the smiling faces and happy families as they left our campus!"