WELCOME!!

The Student Parent Association (SPA) was formed in 2003 by a group of student parents who felt the need for an organization that would act as a collective voice on issues that affect student parents and their families. Since the creation of SPA we have been victorious in helping stop proposed cuts to an excellent University child care center that would have affected many student parents. Student parents are an under represented group and we strive to provide greater visibility for this student population on campus and in the greater community.

GOALS:
- Provide a social support network for student parents

- Increase the visibility of student parents at the University of Minnesota

- Provide resources to student parents

- Increase community involvement by establishing mentor programs with other parent programs

- Become politically involved in issues that affect the daily lives of student parents

We are committed to diversity and increasing the student parent's voice on campus. Ensuring the success of student parents currently at the University builds a foundation of learning for the next generation. We believe that by making the sacrifices today, our own children will learn that anything is possible regardless of the obstacles along the road. In turn, this will make them better able to give back to the greater community.