President’s Messages

As the fall semester progresses, I hope staff and faculty are deeply engaging with the Caring Campus behavioral commitments, ensuring that every student feels a true sense of belonging and is empowered to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

At IEBC, we know that research shows that cultivating a strong sense of belonging on college and university campuses is vital for student success. Caring Campus shifts the responsibility to connect from students to educators, partnering with staff and faculty to create a culture where caring is fundamental and every student feels valued and included.

The beginning of a new academic year is both exciting and daunting for students, as they face new opportunities and uncertainties. Welcome Week is a crucial time for colleges and universities to make students feel valued and part of the community, not just another face in the crowd.

Caring Campus is essential for helping colleges and universities cultivate a culture of care that promotes persistence, retention, and success for all students. The higher education landscape continues to evolve and we are committed to the ongoing growth and adaptation of Caring Campus to ensure it aligns with the needs of today’s students.

We are thrilled to announce a series of Caring Campus updates designed to amplify the impact of our work, including a new Caring Campus Network (CCN) website and Caring Campus Certification program coming soon. These enhancements will open new pathways for our Caring…

Our first Caring Campus Academy cohort brought tremendous enthusiasm, energy, and positivity to each of their five onboarding sessions, embodying the very spirit of Caring Campus.

As part of our commitment to help colleges and universities support student success, we’re eager to share five key tips for cultivating ongoing Caring Campus triumphs. These strategies will help to distinguish your campus as a beacon of compassion and support for students.

We are proud to announce that the University of West Alabama is preparing to launch their Caring Campus journey with us, slated to begin in summer 2024.

Our two new innovative programs, the Caring Campus Network and the Caring Campus Academy, have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our colleges and universities, which is a testament to our shared commitment to fostering a sense of community and establishing a culture of care across the campuses we serve.

As we welcome a new year, IEBC President Brad Phillips sends this message welcoming these new opportunities to help our colleges establish a culture of care and impact the lives of students. We are launching two powerful new programs that will help colleges deepen their Caring Campus work, and are expanding our Caring Campus offerings into universities.