President’s Messages
Explore Caring Campus Opportunities to Impact Student Success – July 2026 Leadership Update
Caring Campus offers customized coaching for staff, faculty, and administrators, ensuring all employees are aligned in a shared commitment to their students.
Passing the Torch, Carrying the Mission Forward – June 2026 President’s Message
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.
Creating a Caring Environment from Day One – May 2026 President’s Message
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.
Strengthening Connections to Support Student Success – April 2026 President’s Message
One important Caring Campus strategy for creating a strong and supportive campus environment is by improving cross-departmental awareness and communication.
Caring Campus: A Powerful Response to Student Loneliness – March 2026 President’s Message
Several recent reports have highlighted the growing challenge of student loneliness. At a time when many students feel disconnected on campus, the work of Caring Campus is more important than ever.
2026: Leading With Care and Supporting Students from Day One – February 2026 President’s Message
The beginning of the semester offers a critical opportunity to show students they matter. One of the easiest and most impactful ways staff and faculty can do this is by learning and using students’ names.
2026: A Year of Impact with Caring Campus – January 2026 President’s Message
At IEBC, 2026 is poised to be a year defined by meaningful impact. Every day, the work happening through Caring Campus strengthens connection, belonging, and student success.
Reflecting on Another Remarkable Year – President’s Message – December 2025 President’s Message
As 2025 draws to a close, I would like to reflect on another incredible year filled with progress, partnership, and purpose, as well as many impactful milestones with Caring Campus.
One Week Away: Celebrating a National Culture of Care – November 2025 President’s Message
In just one week, staff, faculty, and administrators from across the nation will meet in San Diego to connect, collaborate, and celebrate student success at the inaugural Caring Campus Conference: Building a National Culture of Care.
Countdown to the Caring Campus Conference: Engage, Learn, Celebrate! – October 2025 President’s Message
We are just one month away from our inaugural Caring Campus Conference: Building a National Culture of Care, taking place November 12-14 in San Diego. I am thrilled to hear from staff, faculty, leaders, and researchers from across the nation as they share actionable strategies and outcomes-oriented tools that are making a real difference for students.