At Oakton College, a commitment to connection is driving profound results. Known as “The Persistence Project,” the college is seeing meaningful gains in student persistence as a result of a stronger culture of care across campus.
Be part of a nationwide community of higher education leaders: faculty, staff, researchers, and administrators who are committed to student success. The first-ever Caring Campus Conference will feature three days of inspiring sessions, keynote addresses, and networking opportunities focused on creating a culture of care on college campuses.
When Irvine Valley College (IVC) built Inspire 2035, its 10-year strategic plan, students and staff described the college in three powerful words: caring, supportive, and inclusive.
We are eagerly looking ahead to the Caring Campus Conference 2025: Building a National Culture of Care, where faculty, staff, administrators, and researchers from across the country will gather to share ideas and strategies for fostering student success through care and connection.
Dr. Peter Felten – Assistant Provost for Teaching and Learning, Executive Director of the Center for Engaged Learning, and Professor of history at Elon University – will serve as a keynote speaker at the inaugural Caring Campus Conference 2025: Building a National Culture of Care, taking place Nov. 12–14 in San Diego.
Four Texas community colleges – Hill College, Brazosport College, Clarendon College, and Texarkana College – are the latest to adopt the Caring Campus framework, designed to foster belonging and improve student outcomes.
Five colleges and universities have become the first in the nation to earn Caring Campus Certification, a recognition that highlights their efforts to foster a campus culture centered on connection, compassion, and support for all students.
As the 2024-25 academic year comes to a close, we celebrate a year marked by meaningful progress, with more colleges and universities joining the Caring Campus family to foster environments where students feel supported, seen, and set up for success.
In the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, Glendale Community College responded swiftly and compassionately, providing critical relief to students and highlighting its deep commitment to care and connection.
This spring has brought remarkable progress in Caring Campus work nationwide, as more colleges and universities fully embrace and celebrate their commitment to student success.