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Discover the importance of collaboration for students and how it maximizes accessibility to resources, builds self-confidence, and establishes stronger support networks. Learn about the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at Sacramento State University and its collaboration with the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) to provide academic support and financial assistance for migrant and seasonal farm-worker students. Explore the various ways collaboration is fostered, from outreach and recruitment to summer workshops, learning communities, and more.
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The Power of Collaboration: Working Together to Facilitate Student Success Presented by Rosana Chavez & Ulises Ochoa
Why Collaboration is Important for Students? • Maximizes a students accessibility to resources • Stronger networks are established • Builds students self confidence • Students with a greater support system leads to higher retention rates CAMP + EOP = Student Success!
What is CAMP • The College Assistance Migrant Program CAMP at Sacramento State University is designated to provide academic support services and financial assistance to address the special needs of migrant and seasonal farm-worker students and to enhance the opportunity of these students for success at the postsecondary education level.
Where the Collaboration Begins! • CAMP Outreach & Recruitment-ongoing • EOP Summer Bridge • EPT/ELM • Alternative Housing • EOP Parent Day
Where the Collaboration Begins Cont. • CAMP Summer Workshops • Series of Academic, Financial Aid & Housing information • CSUS First Year Student Orientation • EOP/CAMP breakout sessions • Selecting their Learning Community • EOP Cross Over Ceremony
Collaboration During theFall Semester • EOP Learning Communities Fall 2008 • EOP Learning Community #3: The Migrant Experience and Communication • EOP Learning Community # 12: The Geology of Mexico and the Chicano/Latino Experience • Both Learning Communities designed for CAMP Students
The Geology of Mexico and the Chicano/Latino Experience Learning Community • Ethnic Studies 30 Introduction to Chicano Studies • Geology 5-Geology of Mexico • Learning Skills 39B • English Course • Math Course
Course Content • Ethnic Studies 30 • Self Reflection Paper (Family History in the U.S.) • Student Presentations (How do you Identify) • Current Events of News Paper Clippings • Geology 5: • Group Presentation (geological & political issues) • Mexico Summer Trip
Course Content • Learning Skills 39B: • Foundational Learning Skills • Experiential Paper • Reflection Collage • Identity & Self
Learning Community Outcomes Self Empowerment • Consciousness Ethnic Identity Student • Enrichment Awareness • History Culture
Learning Community Outcomes Writing Skills Career Exploration Academic Development Student Public Speaking Organization Study Habits Time Management Group Work
What role does CAMP/EOP Play? • CAMP Library • Study Center & Computer Lab CAMP/EOP • CAMP/EOP Counselors • Collaboration with Learning Community Instructors • Professor Contact Forms • Learning Community Meeting