Colleges and universities are seeing an increasing number of learners from diverse backgrounds on their campuses, making it crucial for the institutions to establish cultures that welcome these students and set them up for success.
One recognized and respected way to achieve this is Guided Pathways, a framework of structural and policy changes that help higher education institutions redesign the college experience, giving all students the support they need to feel welcomed and thrive on campus.
The Institute for Evidence-Based Change’s (IEBC) Caring Campus builds on Guided Pathways by introducing cultural and behavioral practices, providing a holistic framework aimed to propel higher education toward a future where students seamlessly achieve their academic and career goals.
Dr. Robert Johnstone, a leading national voice for Guided Pathways, cites Caring Campus as a vital tool to help colleges and universities ensure their students feel valued and cared for on campus. Johnstone established the National Center for Inquiry and Improvement (NCII) to expand on his passion for helping community colleges increase student learning, completion, and labor market outcomes while also closing opportunity gaps. His vision for student success aligns with the work IEBC pursues through Caring Campus in increasing student connectedness to their college, creating a nexus between the two organizations.
“Caring Campus really goes hand-in-hand with Guided Pathways,” Johnstone said. “Caring Campus shows colleges that they have the power and agency to act in ways that will make students feel valued and validated, which in turn helps students see the value in their education and helps them succeed. Guided Pathways and Caring Campus both help ensure that colleges respond to and embody their purpose for all students.”
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