Presented by Rosana Chavez & Ulises Ochoa The Power of Collaboration: Working Together to Facilitate Student Success

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! 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 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 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 the Fall 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 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

 Ethnic Studies 30 Introduction to Chicano Studies  Geology 5-Geology of Mexico  Learning Skills 39B  English Course  Math Course  Ethnic Studies 30 Introduction to Chicano Studies  Geology 5-Geology of Mexico  Learning Skills 39B  English Course  Math Course Ethnic Studies 30 Learning Skills 39B MathEnglish Geology of Mexico The Geology of Mexico and the Chicano/Latino Experience Learning Community

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 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 Skills 39B: – Foundational Learning Skills – Experiential Paper – Reflection Collage Identity & Self

Learning Community Outcomes Student Awareness Ethnic Identity Enrichment History Self Empowerment Consciousness Culture

Learning Community Outcomes Student Writing Skills Public Speaking Group Work Study HabitsTime Management Organization Career Exploration Academic Development

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 CAMP Library Study Center & Computer Lab CAMP/EOP CAMP/EOP Counselors Collaboration with Learning Community Instructors – Professor Contact Forms – Learning Community Meeting

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