IEBC Blog Posts

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.

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.

Wallace State Expands Commitment to Student Success with Caring Campus Academy Training
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.

Salem Community College Strengthens Culture, Commitment to Student Success Through Caring Campus
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.

Trinity Valley Community College Champions Student Success with Caring Campus
Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) President Dr. Jason Morrison often calls TVCC “a home of champions,” reflecting its excellence in academics, athletics, and student life. Now, TVCC is taking this championship spirit to the next level by embracing Caring Campus.

Lawson State Community College Expands on Legacy of Excellence through Caring Campus
Lawson State Community College, a Historically Black Community College in Birmingham, AL, is embracing Caring Campus to empower its faculty and staff with actionable strategies and behavioral practices designed to foster stronger connections with both students and one another.

San Juan College Champions Individuality and Empowers Students
San Juan College faculty and staff in Farmington, N.M., are inspiring students like Esmeralda Garcia to celebrate their unique identities and heritage, fostering success through Caring Campus.