Caring Campus

Creating a Culture of Care at MJC

In 2023, Modesto Junior College partnered with the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC) to transform MJC into a Caring Campus. This initiative is 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.”

Our Mission

MJC Caring Campus advocates to create a student-centered environment where positive, intentional, campus-wide behaviors influence student engagement, connectedness, and academic success.

We want our students to know they are cared for, they are supported, and they belong.

Caring Campus Ambassador Program

In addition to all other Caring Campus goals, this year we are striving to recognize people who embody the Caring Campus spirit in the following ways:

• Reinforce Caring Campus Behaviors in daily interactions.
• Support retention efforts through student and employee connection.
• Enhance visibility of campus resources.
• Strengthen a unified culture of care across students and employees.

MJC Caring Campus Positive Practices

Name Badges

Wearing name badges helps to identify employees and makes finding help easier.

Cross-Department Awareness

Educating and informing staff of new or updated departments and responsibilities to help direct students to the appropriate services.

Ten Foot Rule

Acknowledging and interacting with our students on campus or making ourselves available to assist students.

First Week Greetings

Create a first impression where students feel welcomed to campus, cared for, and respected.

Warm Referrals

Taking time to transfer students to appropriate services either by personal escort, or providing clear information and materials to help them navigate campus.

Caring Campus E-Board

• Co-Chair: Julie Ayala
• Co-Chair: Open
• Treasurer: Interim - Lisa Allen
• Secretary: Allan Jaramillo
• Membership: Chandni Gulati
• Executive Team: Carmen De La Cruz, Danell Oliver, Lisa Allen, Nicholas Tobin, Alex Dejesus, Bianca Cavazos, Elsa Pourabdi

Calendar of Events

 

Become A Caring Campus Ambassador