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Five Caring Campuses Showcase Dedication to Students by Earning Caring Campus Certification
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.
Reflecting, Celebrating, and Looking Ahead – May 2025 President’s Message
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.
Glendale Community College Puts Its Culture of Care into Action Following Eaton Fire
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.
Caring Campus Milestones: Certification, Expansion, and Celebration – April 2025 President’s Message
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.
IEBC Founder Dr. Brad Phillips Honored with RP Group’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Brad Phillips, founder and CEO of the Institute for Evidenced-Based Change, has been honored with the RP Group’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades-long dedication to student success in higher education.
Faculty Members in Texas Higher Education Drive Student Success with Help of Caring Campus
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.
Central Texas Colleges Partner to Expand Student Success through Caring Campus Regions
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.
The Expanding Impact of Caring Campus – March 2025 President’s Message
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.
Caring Campus Certification and Conference Keynote Speakers Celebrate Student Success
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.
Yuba College Renews Caring Campus Network Membership, Strengthening Commitment to Student Success
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.