Texas A&M University – Kingsville is achieving record student persistence and retention by building a campuswide culture where every employee plays a role in helping students succeed.
After becoming the nation’s first Caring Campus District, the Alamo Colleges District, located in San Antonio, is strengthening its culture of care through districtwide alignment, employee engagement, and shared student-centered practices across its District offices and five colleges.
Caring Campus offers customized coaching for staff, faculty, and administrators, ensuring all employees are aligned in a shared commitment to their students.
As we step into our new leadership roles, with Ken serving as CEO and Bola as President, we do so with tremendous gratitude for the foundation that has been built and great excitement for what lies ahead.
Effective July 1, 2026, Dr. Brad Phillips will transition from his role as President/CEO to President/CEO Emeritus, continuing to support the organization in a half-time capacity. At the same time, Ken Sherwood and Dr. Bola King-Rushing will step into their new roles as CEO and president, respectively.
Stark State College President Dr. Para Jones is modeling what it means to lead with care, demonstrating the importance of leadership buy-in to Caring Campus by connecting with students, empowering staff and faculty, and embodying the college’s mission of student success.
Caring Campus has been the most meaningful work of my career. What began as a vision to create more welcoming, connected, and student-centered institutions has grown into a national movement transforming campus cultures nationwide.
Hear from Celeste Bogan, math professor at Oakland Community College, as she shares about the transformative impact of Caring Campus and the vital role faculty play in fostering a culture of care and belonging that empowers every student to succeed.
Staff at Texarkana College are finding creative ways to increase Caring Campus awareness and visibility across campus, ensuring students experience a consistent culture of care and approachability.
As the spring semester comes to a close, campuses are already welcoming a new wave of students for the summer term. This transition presents an important opportunity to ensure every student feels welcomed from their very first day.