At Orange Coast College, We Care!
Mission
The mission of Orange Coast College's Caring Campus is to cultivate a caring campus community rooted in collaboration and mutual respect amongst our diverse group of employees and students. By working to enrich employee connections, we build a strong foundation for robust interdepartmental communication and partnership to enhance the student experience, increase employee job satisfaction, and promote a deep sense of community and belonging. By creating an inclusive, supportive environment, the efforts of Caring Campus will improve student engagement and inspire best practices for equitable and accessible learning.
Read our Strategic Plan to learn more about Caring Campus.
The Five Behavioral Commitments are:
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TEN FOOT RULE: Whenever a student is within 10 feet and seems to need assistance take the initiative to approach them. Say hello, smile, and use a positive tone.
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NAME BADGES: Wear name badges or lanyards with the college name on them so that students will know who to approach with questions.
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CROSS-DEPARTMENT AWARENESS: Learn about other departments so you know where to send students. Maintain accurate and up-to-date detailed directories.
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WARM REFERRALS: Call ahead or walk students to the office they need to get to. Follow up to ensure the student got there.
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FIRST WEEK GREETINGS: During the first week of classes set up information tables and meet students in the parking lot, welcome students to the college.
Contact Us
- Jeanette Grimm, jgrimm@occ.cccd.edu, Co-Chair
- Duy Pham, dpham159@cccd.edu, Co-Chair
