COLLEGE ASSISTANCE MIGRANT PROGRAM C.A.M.P. “A FIRST YEAR RETENTION PROGRAM” February 9-10, 2009 Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Burlingame, California CSU, Fresno CSU, Long Beach CSU, Sacramento CSU San Marcos Santiago Canyon College

Session description:  The presentation will focus on how CAMP provides comprehensive services and how program strategies are implemented to assist migrant English learners in college. Presenters will discuss important tools needed on to prepare and retain students in college, address the issue of English and Math remediation through a study skills course, program eligibility, documentation, and collaboration with Migrant Education Programs.

CAMP: CSU Fresno  CAMP classes- Fall and Spring  Peer Advisors  Student Educational Plan  Math and English Tutors  University Mentoring Program  Writing Center tutoring  Mandatory study hours

CAMP: CSU Long Beach  Summer Bridge EOP collaboration  Mandatory tutoring min 1 hour per class each week  One on one tutoring at the Learning Assistance Center paid by CAMP  Study skills course taught by CAMP Counselor  Individual Learning Plan  Sophomore Transition Program end of the first year

CAMP: CSU Sacramento  Summer Programs  EOP Summer Bridge  AMP (Alliance for Minority Participation)  Adjunct Classes  CAMP Freshmen Seminar  Individual Learning Plans  English and Math Peer Mentors  Professor Contact Forms  Writing Proficiency Exam for English Learners (WPEEL)

CAMP: CSU San Marcos  Summer college success skills course that focuses on presentations and writing proficiency.  “Seminars for Multiple-Language Speakers”  Writing lab  Peer mentor tutors  Mid-semester class progress evaluations  Bilingual program staff  Bridge curriculum for English Learners and Immigrant students

CAMP: Santiago Canyon College  Summer Learning Institute  CAMP Counseling 101 summer Course  Individual Learning programs  Math and English Tutor  Individualized Mentor assistance  Writing center tutoring/assistance

Questions and Answers

CAMP: CSU Monterey Bay  Summer Bridge Component  First Year Seminar  Writing 95 (remediation class)  Revisions Workshop  Reading Workshops  Academic Skills Achievement Program (tutoring)  Writing Language Specialist  Individualized Peer Advising

CAMP: West Hills Community College  Writing Development Seminars  College Success Course/ IS-1  Language Enrichment Workshop  Writing Skills Workshop  English 101 A-B / Basic Skills Building  English 105 A/B Writing Lab  Library Resource: Writing Center/Tutorial Services

CAMP: CSU Bakersfield  Summer Residential Program – English Course & Tutoring (English Courses utilized EAP Modules used in high Kern High School District)  Remediation (Average 85% to 95% of CAMP students enter the CSUB required to take English Remediation courses)  Academic Advising focused on ensuring students complete Remediation English Level Courses, prior at the end of the completion of the first year of study  Critical for CAMP students to complete English Remediation Level courses, per Executive Order 665  CAMP Tutored hired to assist CAMP students in developing writing skills  Collaborative with Title V Program – Jumpstart Program & Enrollment Management Early Start Program – Accelerated courses to address English Remediation Issue  CAMP success rate of English Remediation courses 95% to 98 % completion rate