Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK) is fully embracing Caring Campus – trailblazing as the first Caring Campus university, earning bronze Caring Campus Certification, and preparing to present at the Caring Campus Conference: Building a National Culture of Care, happening Nov. 12-14 in San Diego.
“Our staff and faculty immediately saw the value in implementing Caring Campus behaviors and took it and ran with it,” said Dr. Kristina Ramirez Wilson, Chief of Performance Excellence and Strategy. “What I really love is seeing how different departments embrace Caring Campus and truly make it their own.”
TAMUK has created dedicated Caring Campus committees for staff and faculty, partnered with local community colleges to ensure smooth transfers, and found ways for all departments – including non-student-facing offices – to contribute to a welcoming and caring culture.
TAMUK’s many efforts have resulted in the university earning Bronze Certification after only one year of implementation, setting the university apart as a national leader in building a culture of care.
At the upcoming conference, TAMUK faculty, staff, and leaders will share their Caring Campus experience through two presentations. Conference attendees will also hear from nationally renowned keynote speakers Dr. Vincent Tinto and Dr. Peter Felten, along with institutions from across the country that are transforming student success through Caring Campus. Early bird registration ends Friday, Oct. 10.
“We felt we had quite a bit to share from our Caring Campus journey and would bring an interesting perspective as a four-year university,” Wilson said. “I’m also looking forward to learning from others about their practical ideas, solutions, and creative programs for engaging students, faculty, and staff.”
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