IEBC Blog Posts
Join Us for the Inaugural Caring Campus Conference
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.
Irvine Valley College Institutionalizes Caring Campus into School’s Framework
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.
Why Relationships Matter in Higher Ed – Peter Felten to Keynote Caring Campus Conference 2025
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.
Caring Campus Expands to Four New Texas Colleges with Support from Trellis Foundation
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 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.
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.
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.