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.
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.
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:
The "iRespect You" Campaign at Carroll University epitomizes the University's Ethos (Respect, Integrity, and Stewardship). 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.
Support Carroll’s mission of creating a campus culture where individuals know that they belong.
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Carroll University is committed to cultivating and sustaining a welcoming and inclusive living and learning environment for every member of our campus community. The Campus Climate Response Protocol advances this commitment by providing a mechanism by which individuals may report incidents of real or perceived bias, exclusion, or inequity and seek support through campus resources in addressing those concerns.
The Office of Community Culture provides leadership and a collaborative university-wide approach to internationalize through its work around immigration, campus-wide programming and cultural support and services for F-1 students and international faculty and staff.
Pioneer Bridge high school to college orientation program for first generation and underrepresented students.
Helping our current students realize their true potential is at the heart of everything we do. We’re equally committed to younger students interested in learning more about college and providing them with the tools they need to prepare for the next step in their education.
Student engagement is an integral part of Community Culture. We collaborate with Carroll students to understand their needs and enhance their experience on campus. Get involved today!
Bringing a diverse background in higher education, the private sector, and tenure at Carroll, meet the mighty team for Community Culture!
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.
M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For questions or additional information, contact occ@86899805.com.