Counting Down to the Caring Campus Conference 2026!

October Leadership Update

Dear Caring Campus Community,

We are less than a month away from the Caring Campus Conference 2026: Developing a Legacy of Impact, and we are counting down the days until we welcome you to Nashville! We hope you will join us from November 11-13 as we gather to hear from inspiring keynote speakers, engage in innovative sessions led by higher education professionals, and have some fun with line dancing and countless opportunities to connect. Come gain actionable tools and strategies on how to impact student success on your campus.

Our early bird pricing has been permanently extended, making this can’t-miss event even more accessible. Register today!

I would like to thank our generous conference sponsors, the Lumina Foundation, Greater Texas Foundation, and Raikes Foundation, for helping make this event possible.

We are less than one month away from the Caring Campus Conference 2026: Developing a Legacy of Impact - register today!

We are pleased to welcome new members to our IEBC Board of Directors, each of whom brings decades of expertise in higher education and a deep commitment to student success. Dr. Omero Suarez, Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Chancellor (retired), continues to serve as Board President. Joining him are Dr. Michael Bourgeois, Vice Provost for Institutional Research, Decision Support, and Data Strategy at Virginia Commonwealth University; Claudia Martinez, Associate Vice Provost of Educator Programs at the University of California Office of the President; Dr. Jamillah Moore, Vice President of Student Affairs at San Francisco State University; and Dr. Dan Walden, Victor Valley College president. We look forward to their guidance, leadership, and expertise as we continue advancing our mission.

In case you missed it, we recently released our Fall 2026 Newsletter, highlighting the transformational work happening across our Caring Campuses, as well as helpful resources and opportunities to help you deepen your culture of care. Read the full issue here.

(From left to right) The IEBC Board of Directors consists of Dr. Omero Suarez, Dr. Michael Bourgeois, Claudia Martinez, Jamillah Moore, and Dr. Dan Walden.

Caring Campus Network (CCN) membership renewals are due Thursday, December 31. Become a CCN member and get access to exclusive benefits, including an artifacts database, conference discounts, and speaking opportunities, including the chance to co-present on an international platform alongside IEBC leadership at the upcoming 2027 Innovations Conference. Contact IEBC CEO Ken Sherwood for more information.

CCN members are also eligible for Caring Campus Certification, which sets your institution apart as one fully committed to implementing and sustaining Caring Campus efforts to impact student success. Congratulations to the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville and Texas A&M University - Kingsville for recently earning gold certification!

To renew your CCN membership, contact IEBC Director of Operations Natalie Brobst.

Thank you for your continued dedication to student success and Caring Campus. Connect with us today to learn more about how we can help your campus continue to build and nurture a culture of care.

Sincerely,

Dr. Bola King-Rushing

IEBC President

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