At the start of Caring Campus sessions with college and university faculty, Caring Campus coaches ask the participants to reflect on someone who inspired them to become educators. Faculty often recall that it was a professor who impacted their lives.
Texas A&M University – Central Texas (TAMUCT) and Temple College are forging a groundbreaking partnership that allows students to earn an associate’s and bachelor’s degree from Temple College and TAMUCT while remaining on Temple College’s campus. This initiative strengthens their collaboration and supports Caring Campus Regions, a new effort designed to connect community colleges and universities in Texas to enhance student success.
Caring Campuses across the nation are making remarkable strides in fostering a culture of care, creating welcoming environments where all students feel valued and supported. These efforts are translating into tangible results, with institutions reporting higher persistence, retention, and success rates.
Anticipation for the Caring Campus Conference 2025: Building a National Culture of Care is reaching new heights as we draw closer to November 12-14. Among the many highlights of the conference is the opportunity to hear from two influential scholars whose groundbreaking work has reshaped educators’ understanding of student engagement and retention, Dr. Vincent Tinto and Dr. Peter Felten.
Salem Community College, a close-knit New Jersey institution with fewer than 2,000 students, has long been celebrated by staff and faculty for its caring, family-like atmosphere for both students and employees. Becoming a Caring Campus has added a level of intentionality to the school’s mission, offering students a high-quality, empowering, and personalized experience.
Dr. Dan Walden, president of Victor Valley College, highlights the transformative impact of Caring Campus, emphasizing how a culture of care has played a pivotal role in making Victor Valley the fastest growing community college in California.
Salem Community College, a close-knit New Jersey institution with fewer than 2,000 students, has long been celebrated by staff and faculty for its caring, family-like atmosphere for both students and employees. Becoming a Caring Campus has added a level of intentionality to the school’s mission, offering students a high-quality, empowering, and personalized experience.
Caring Campus Associate Vice President Dr. Bola King-Rushing led an engaging session about the transformative impact of the Caring Campus Academy (CCA) on Feb. 12. The webinar focused on how the CCA equips teams with the tools and strategies needed to align all employees around a shared commitment to student success.
Caring Campus continues to be a leading framework for higher education, helping to drive student success nationwide. Its influence continues to expand as Caring Campus leaders share insights on student retention, persistence, and completion at major conferences.
Salem Community College, a close-knit New Jersey institution with fewer than 2,000 students, has long been celebrated by staff and faculty for its caring, family-like atmosphere for both students and employees. Becoming a Caring Campus has added a level of intentionality to the school’s mission, offering students a high-quality, empowering, and personalized experience.