Family Association

Who We Are

The Bradley University Family Association is an organization composed of the family of every student at Bradley University. The Association is represented to the Bradley Administration through a Family Board of Directors. Our mission is to enhance the collegiate and academic experience of our sons and daughters while at Bradley.

Working in partnership with the Bradley Administration and through four committees, the Family Board of Directors has targeted five key areas of focus in support of the Mission of the Family Association.

Provide supplemental career resources for Bradley students and graduates.
Raise and direct funds for special student-oriented projects.
Identify and recognize outstanding student, faculty, and/or staff members.
Deliver assistance in support of recruitment and retention of Bradley students.
Enhance communication and collaboration among family, administrators, and students.

Family Support

Participation of Bradley University parents in a number of important areas has become increasingly vital to the University’s growth and progress in recent years. Involvement in admissions, placement, student activities, and the Family Fund Projects grants are becoming traditional and indispensable.

Funding for Family Association projects and services are derived from 2 main sources.

While every Bradley parent is automatically a member of the Family Association, we do ask for a voluntary annual membership donation of $30 to support family programming.
We also rely on unrestricted gifts to support Family Fund Projects in order to ensure that all of the important projects chosen for the year will receive adequate funding. Families may go online to make their Family Fund Projects gifts.

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Awards

The Bradley University Family Board of Directors established the Student Recognition Award in 2009. The award is presented at the Student Leadership Reception in May of each year.

This Student Recognition Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of a Bradley University student who has contributed to the success of the University through their personal commitment and enthusiasm for the betterment of its student body, academic or co-curricular departments, student organizations, the Peoria community and the University as a whole.

The recipient of the Student Recognition Award receives a $1,000 monetary award and a certificate. Funding for this annual award is made available through the generosity of the Alice and Thadd Bush family. Alice, Thadd and their two daughters, Alicia and Samantha, are all Bradley University graduates. The Bush family gives this award in memory of Dr. Ray Zarvell who worked at Bradley University from 1968 – 2007. During his tenure, Dr. Zarvell held several different positions including the Executive Director of the Center for Student Development and Health Services. where he impacted the lives of thousands of students as he oversaw counseling, testing, orientation, advisement, learning assistance and peer counseling programs. Dr. Zarvell passed away in the spring of 2017 and this award serves as a wonderful legacy to the difference he made on campus.

Nomination Process

Nominations of current Bradley University students may be submitted by Bradley University faculty, staff, students, alumni, family, and/or members of the Peoria community. Nominees must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with an grade point average of 2.5 or higher and have demonstrated service to Bradley University and/or the Peoria community. Consideration will be given to the impact of the overall contributions and achievements.

To nominate a student for the Student Recognition Award include a brief summary that addresses the positive impact the nominee has made at Bradley University and/or the Peoria community. Please try to address as many of the following criteria as possible:

Demonstrates exceptional work and service to the University and or Peoria community
Contributes creative ideas to make improvements and/or develop projects
Builds relationships to support and contribute to a project and/or program
Excellent attendance and participation in meetings, events and projects
Values the opinions and recognizes the importance of others
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others from a variety of backgrounds

Nomination Form

A project of the Family Association is the solicitation of nominations for the Family Association Award of Excellence, an award which recognizes a Bradley faculty or staff member. Known for its individual attention, Bradley University is composed of caring, high quality faculty and staff who contribute to students’ learning and development. The Family Association annually recognizes one individual at the University who exemplifies a helpful nature and concern for students. Nominations are to be submitted by the family of currently enrolled Bradley University students.

Nomination Form

Meet the Board

President
Matt Walsh
Davenport, IA

Immediate Past President
Shelly Richardson
Swansea, IL

Members at Large
Bill Boley
Dunlap, IL

Roxanne Bonner
Western Spring, IL

Magdalena Blusiewicz
Laura Burgess
William Boley
Roxanne Bonner
Corey Campbell
Christopher Cook
Mary Fields
Chris Finkel
Debra Greer
Tina Grove
Michael Harmon
Tamika Haywood
Carla Jackson
Amy Janavich
Doug Kurtz
Terri Litty
Maggie Manchik
Kenn Matheny
Lisa Maynard
Jennifer Melton
Becky Moburg
Jason Moburg
Amy Moll
Jessica Padilla
Dee Peterson
Jorge Pena
Maria Quiroz
Shelly Richardson
Jackie Speciale
Jennifer Spohr
Matt Walsh
Shannon Watkins
Keri Westland

Who We Are

Family Support

Awards

Meet the Board

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