Office of Community Culture
The Office of Community Culture has a functional responsibility has a functional responsibility to ensure institutional alignment by providing leadership, guidance, and resources to fulfill the university's mission. To this end, our programs and services are designed to support the university’s strategic plan, align with its framework, and contribute to the enrichment and growth of the Carroll community.
Mission-Centered Practices
Approach
Through the adoption of a homegrown framework for community culture, we will strive to ensure full participation of all students, faculty, and staff, fostering an environment that supports their success at Carroll.
Guiding Principles: Expectations to Drive Community Culture
With the goal of building a strong and supportive organization, our behaviors, policies, procedures, and practices must be connected to and centered on all students. As contributors to the culture and success of the institution, we are committed to upholding our Ethos and goals by:
- Creating teams and work environments where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to contribute to their full potential.
- Continually deepening self-awareness, knowledge, and capacity to engage in meaningful dialogue about institutional culture and best practices.
- Using data to effectively analyze, evaluate, and revise current policies, programs, curricula, practices, and services to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.
- Developing relevant programs, curricula, processes, and services that reflect the broad range of experiences within the Carroll community.
- Encouraging behaviors that foster lifelong learning, skill development, and a commitment to professional and personal growth.
- Recognizing and addressing unproductive behaviors that may hinder collaboration, communication, and overall effectiveness.
- Responding constructively to feedback regarding the impact of comments, actions, and decisions.
- Strengthening awareness and understanding of the experiences of all members of the community at Carroll and beyond.
- Implementing a system of development and accountability to ensure continuous progress toward institutional excellence.
iRESPECT YOU Campaign
The "iRespect You" Campaign at Carroll University epitomizes the institution's Ethos (Respect, Integrity, and Stewardship) rooted in the goal of being a socially just organization. It seeks to cultivate a culture where every individual continues to know they are valued, celebrated, and seen. By promoting understanding and dialogue, the campaign not only enhances campus life but encourages students, faculty, and staff to know that we rise by lifting others.
March 19, 2025
Ethos Symposium
Support Carroll’s mission of creating a campus culture
where individuals know that they belong.
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“Being a part of the Latin American Student Organization...has given me a family away from home.”
— Tlaloc Hueta Cuautle '18
Bringing a diverse background in higher education, the private sector, and tenure at Carroll, meet the mighty team for Community Culture!
Office Location:
The Office of Community Culture (OCC) is located on the first floor of Kilgour Hall. OCC offers a comfortable student lounge where students can share meals, study, connect with peers, faculty and staff, and access to programming and events.
Office Hours:
M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact:
For questions or additional information, contact occ@eggenshop.com.
Our goal is to be an organization that creates universal respect rooted in the value of the human person. Our vision for social justice is founded in the pursuit of equity and inclusion for all to thrive in a diverse and global society.