Culture of Care: Fostering Inclusion & Connection Across Campus

Thursday, January 22, 2026

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)

Zoom

Event Details

Join educational consultant and author Jen Cort for an engaging discussion on building inclusive campus communities where every individual feels valued, supported, and connected. This webinar will explore practical strategies for creating a culture of care that transcends departmental boundaries and brings together students, faculty, and staff in meaningful ways.

We'll examine how intentional inclusion practices can strengthen campus relationships, reduce isolation, and promote collective well-being. Participants will learn actionable approaches for fostering belonging, facilitating cross-cultural understanding, and developing sustainable support systems that enhance both individual and community resilience.

The purpose of this session is to provide tools and insights to help cultivate a more connected and caring campus environment for everyone.

Series: Whole Health

Who Should Attend: Academic Administrators, Academic Support, Admissions/Enrollment, Advancement/Development, Athletics, Counselors, Division Heads, Department Chairs, Deans of Students, Inclusion & Belonging, Assistant Heads, Heads of School

Speaker: Jen Cort, Founder, Jen Cort Consulting

Jen Cort, a highly regarded consultant, collaborates with schools across the United States and internationally. Aiming to help schools achieve sustainable growth that supports their long-term goals, her expertise includes school assessments, capacity building, strategic thinking, professional development, parent education, and advisory program development. Jen's collaborative approach involves partnering with trustees, leadership teams, students, teachers, and parents to build on each school's strengths and address areas of need, making everyone feel included in the process.

Jen is not just a consultant but an influential figure in the field of education. She is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and featured speaker at virtual, national, and international conferences. Her work extends to hosting a respected diversity institute and contributing to prominent publications such as Racing Toward Diversity, Insights, Friends Journal, NAIS Independent Journal, and Association of Middle-Level Education.

Jen is deeply committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in schools. She hosts the internationally syndicated and highly acclaimed podcast Third Space With Jen Cort, a platform for discussing these critical issues. Her commitment is further demonstrated in her book, HUBS: Help Us Begin Mindsets and Strategies for Challenging Conversations, and is quoted in leading publications, including The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and The New York Times.