The Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC) created Caring Campus based on research that shows students who feel more connected to their college are more likely to be retained, persist from semester to semester, and complete their academic goals.
Caring Campus is:
Please commit to these 5 behaviors anyone can do to create a a more connected, Caring Campus.
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10-foot rule |
In Person: If a student is nearby, greet them with a smile, say hello, and offer assistance if it appears they may need help.
Virtual: Reach out to students via phone, email, or text to let them know you are there to answer questions. |
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Nametags and Identification |
In Person: Wearing name tags or SMC lanyards makes it easy for students to know whom to approach with questions. Virtual: Make sure those you are communicating with know your name and you know theirs. Create an email signature that gives students information about you: name, department, number, languages, etc., and put your full name on your Zoom profile account. |
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Warm Referrals |
In Person: Call ahead, provide a map, or personally show students to the office they need. Follow up to ensure the student has received the necessary support. Virtual: Use the student’s callback information to call the receiving office, make the connection on the student’s behalf, and ask them to contact the student. |
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Cross Departmental Awareness |
In Person/Virtual: Facilitate connections with other departments to explore pathways for guiding students and fostering collaboration. |
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First Week Greetings |
In Person/Virtual: As a College, our aim is to create a welcoming atmosphere for students during their first week through engaging activities and effective wayfinding, encouraging them to feel at ease when seeking assistance. |
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In an effort to increase cross- departmental awareness, these are monthly opportunities for faculty, staff, and managers to come together to build community over a cup of coffee, as well as learn something new about other departments on campus.
The goals of this initiative are as follows:
All events are from 10 - 11 a.m. in the SSC 3rd floor staff lounge.
10 - 10:30 a.m. - Coffee/networking- Bring Your Own Mug!
10:30 - 10:40 a.m. - First office presentation allowing for 5 minutes of Q&A
10:45 - 10:55 a.m. - Second office presentation allowing for 5 minutes of Q&A
Can't come in person but want to tune in? Please join us via zoom!
Ugliest sweater and most holiday cheer.
Ugliest sweater and most holiday cheer.
Spooktacular Halloween party!
Costumes, potluck, and carved pumpkins at the SSC Staff Lounge.
Spooktacular Halloween party!
Costumes, potluck, and carved pumpkins at the SSC Staff Lounge.
Need an SMC name badge? Request one below.
