Collaborative College Assistance Migrant Program

Frequently asked questions(faqs)

What is the College Assistance Migrant Program?

CAMP programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education to address the needs of students from a migrant/seasonal farm worker background. Collaborative CAMP services at Sonoma State University include Napa Valley College and Santa Rosa Junior College, and meet the needs of students from a migrant/seasonal farm worker background in Sonoma and Napa Counties, California.

What does Collaborative CAMP do for Eligible Students?

The primary goal of Collaborative CAMP is to give every eligible student the academic and social skills necessary for successful completion of college coursework. CAMP supports student participation in diverse college activities that facilitate college success, such as financial aid, academic advisement, tutorials, career guidance, and counseling. Beyond skill building, the goal of CAMP is to help every student become a life-long learner and an active participant in his or her own education.

Through Sonoma State University, Napa Valley College, and Santa Rosa Junior College,
Collaborative CAMP will provide the following services for first year students:
· Outreach and recruitment services
· Stipends and financial support based on need
· Instructional services
· Assistance in obtaining additional student financial aid
· Exposure to cultural events and academic programs
· Follow up services beyond the first year to support the completion of bachelor’s degree.

Who Qualifies for CAMP?

To be eligible to participate in Collaborative CAMP, either the student or the parent/guardian must be a seasonal or migrant farm worker, OR have participated in / be eligible to participate in the Migrant Education Program (MEP), OR have participated in the Workforce Investment Act—Section 167 (WIA). “Seasonal farm worker” means a person who, within the past 24 months, was employed for at least 75 days in farm work, and whose primary employment was in farm work on a temporary or seasonal basis (that is, not a constant year-round activity). “Migrant farm worker” means a person whose employment required travel that prevented him or her from returning to his or her home within the same day. In addition, you must have: U.S. residency documentation, a high school diploma or a G.E.D., show financial need, be admitted with freshman status AND enroll full-time (12 units) at Sonoma State University, Napa Valley College, or Santa Rosa Junior College.

Program Mission and Objectives

I. Increase the academic skills and performance of the first-year college students served by
Collaborative CAMP so that participants progress to the next academic level. This involves
supporting the partners that work in K-12 schools and providing a variety of “ramping up” academic supports for first-year students through Collaborative CAMP funding as well as assisting students through the maze of college resources.
II. Increase, by a minimum of 60 students, the number of students of migrant/seasonal farm worker background admitted to Sonoma State University, Napa Valley College, and Santa Rosa Junior College.
III. Increase the number and proportion of Collaborative CAMP participants who successfully
complete their first year of college/university study with the skills necessary to earn a baccalaureate degree and secure appropriate employment or pursue further academic studies.
IV. Increase the persistence and transfer rates of Collaborative CAMP participants resulting in
completion of the baccalaureate degree. This is accomplished through vigorous outreach/recruitment campaigns conducted by the partnership focusing on preparing students in the community colleges to transfer to Sonoma State University, and significant ongoing support for students through their undergraduate years.
V. Establish a self-sustaining network of successful former Collaborative CAMP participants who will serve as role models and leaders for each successive year’s participants and for the youth in their prospective communities. This will include the establishment of learning communities that include the student’s families and college personnel.

Contact Information

Collaborative CAMP
Sonoma State University
Salazar Hall – Rm 1078
1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928

PHONE: 707.664.3206
E- mail: camp-info@sonoma.edu
www.sonoma.edu/CAMP
Collaborative CAMP Staff

PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Sonoma State University 707.664.3206
Napa Valley Junior College 707.236.2337
Santa Rosa Junior College 707.494.4793