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Our Mission
Caring Campus is compiled of a group of Classified Professionals who wish to encourage new and current students and ease any transition challenges that may exist. Caring Campus welcomes and guides students through their journey at Los Medanos College by demonstrating the Caring Campus Behavioral Commitments. Caring Campus assists students by showing empathy and patience, so students may feel comfortable and motivated in our equitable community college setting. Caring Campus welcomes and supports students by being inclusive to create connections, belonging, and promote success.
Our Vision
Los Medanos College students will be successful, seen, heard, and connected through the assistance and encouragement of Classified Professionals who go above and beyond for students.
Our Values
- Belonging
- Caring
- Connectedness
- Empathy
- Inclusion
Our Behavioral Commitments
- Ten Foot Rule and Warm Referrals
TRADITIONAL APPROACH
- Taking the initiative to approach students to ask if there is anything you can help them with
- Calling ahead of walking the student to the office they need to go to
VIRTUAL APPROACH
- Reaching out to students via phone, email, or text to let them know you are available to answer questions and respond to concerns
- Use of Name Tags and "Ask Me" Badges
TRADITIONAL APPROACH
- Wearing name tags and "Ask Me" badges so students know who to approach
VIRTUAL APPROACH
- Introducing yourself and your department when starting a phone or video call
- Welcome Week
TRADITIONAL APPROACH
- Welcoming students as they enter campus
VIRTUAL APPROACH
- Sending welcome emails to students, reminding them of the services and different ways they can reach you
- Getting to Know Other Departments
TRADITIONAL APPROACH
- Learning about other departments via office visits
VIRTUAL APPROACH
- Learning about other departments by visiting their websites
- Actively Helping Students
TRADITIONAL APPROACH
- Going the extra step to actively help students by asking them if they need additional help and providing additional information they may not be aware of
VIRTUAL APPROACH
- Going the extra step to actively help students by sending follow-up emails, links to resources, and maintaining open lines of virtual communication
Join us at Classified Senate!
LMC Classified Senate represents the diverse voices of our Classified Professionals, and Caring Campus would like to invite you to attend the Classified Senate meetings.
The meetings are twice a month and are held in a hybrid format from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join us in person at SS4-412 on the Pittsburg Campus or via Zoom ID: 585 278 8369.
Fall 2024 Meeting Dates:
- September 16
- September 23
- October 7
- October 21
- November 4
- November 25
Learn more about our Classified Senate, meet your council members, join committees, get involved in campus activities, and get your voice heard.
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