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1 Fall Quarter October 2017 C.A.M.P. Newsletter College Assistance Migrant Program ¡Bienvenidos! The C.A.M.P. Staff would like to welcome Cohort 4 students to Eastern Washington University and into the C.A.M.P. Program. We look forward to serving our students and having an exciting 2017-18 school year, filled with learning and achievement. Each year, EWU C.A.M.P. serves 45 students who come from migrant and seasonal farm working backgrounds. During their first year of college, the program provides students with financial and support services, with the goal of preparing them to continue their education at a four-year university. Moreover, we are thrilled to continue working with returning students in order to ensure that their needs are met. We consider it an honor and privilege to be able to work with our students and provide them with necessary resources to continue their academic success at EWU. WELCOME TO EWU COHORT 4 In This Issue Welcome to EWU Cohort 4 Family Welcome Cohort 4 Orientaon Student Development Retreat C.A.M.P. Welcome Back Celebraon Mentor/Mentees Meet On September 15, 2017, C.A.M.P. staff held a welcome for Cohort 4 students and their families. As the families arrived, they had the opportunity to meet with C.A.M.P. Director, Jennifer Nuñez, who welcomed them to university and C.A.M.P. She provided a C.A.M.P. family guidebook, shared important dates and information about the program. Jennifer also answered questions and helped set concerns at ease. Families participated on a C.A.M.P. office tour and met with Retention Specialist, Edgar Montoya who explained the study tables (tutoring) process to families and answered questions. Afterwards, families we encouraged to participate in a C.A.M.P. project that will be shared with students as the year continues. Moreover, snacks were provided for students and their families and a photo booth was set up for families to take photos. During this time, the rest of the staff mingled with parents to answer any additional questions regarding the university or C.A.M.P. FAMILY WELCOME COHORT 4 ORIENTATION C.A.MP. hosted an orientation for Cohort 4 students on September 16, 2017. For the first part of the morning, students took a math placement test and received a break afterwards. Students returned at 1:00pm and met as a group for the first time. The afternoon began with C.A.M.P. staff introductions followed by an icebreaker led by the Outreach specialist, Noe Valdovinos. The purpose of the activity was for CAMPers to get to know each other based on personal interest and commonalities within each other. C.A.M.P. Director, Jennifer Nuñez continued the afternoon by going over the student handbook. Re- tention Specialist, Edgar Montoya took this opportunity to explain the of tutoring process to students. Mentor Coordinator Adrianna talked to the students about the mentoring initiative, a program offered through C.A.M.P. to ensure that students are successful. Overall, Cohort 4 orientation was a great way for students to familiarize themselves with the C.A.M.P. program, their fellow CAMPers, and staff.

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Fall Quarter

October 2017

C.A.M.P. Newsletter

College Ass is tance Migrant Program

¡Bienvenidos! The C.A.M.P. Staff would like to welcome Cohort 4 students to Eastern

Washington University and into the C.A.M.P. Program. We look forward to serving our

students and having an exciting 2017-18 school year, filled with learning and

achievement.

Each year, EWU C.A.M.P. serves 45 students who come from migrant and seasonal farm

working backgrounds. During their first year of college, the program provides students

with financial and support services, with the goal of preparing them to continue their

education at a four-year university.

Moreover, we are thrilled to continue working with returning students in order to ensure

that their needs are met. We consider it an honor and privilege to be able to work with our

students and provide them with necessary resources to continue their academic success at

EWU.

WELCOME TO EWU COHORT 4 In This Issue

• Welcome to EWU

Cohort 4

• Family Welcome

• Cohort 4 Orientation

• Student Development

Retreat

• C.A.M.P. Welcome

Back Celebration

• Mentor/Mentees

Meet

On September 15, 2017, C.A.M.P. staff held a welcome for Cohort 4 students and their

families. As the families arrived, they had the opportunity to meet with C.A.M.P. Director,

Jennifer Nuñez, who welcomed them to university and C.A.M.P. She provided a C.A.M.P.

family guidebook, shared important dates and information about the program. Jennifer also

answered questions and helped set concerns at ease.

Families participated on a C.A.M.P. office tour and met with Retention Specialist, Edgar

Montoya who explained the study tables (tutoring) process to families and answered

questions. Afterwards, families we encouraged to participate in a C.A.M.P. project that will

be shared with students as the year continues.

Moreover, snacks were provided for students and their families and a photo booth was set

up for families to take photos. During this time, the rest of the staff mingled with parents to

answer any additional questions regarding the university or C.A.M.P.

FAMILY WELCOME

COHORT 4 ORIENTATION C.A.MP. hosted an orientation for Cohort 4 students on September 16, 2017. For the first part of the

morning, students took a math placement test and received a break afterwards. Students returned at

1:00pm and met as a group for the first time. The afternoon began with C.A.M.P. staff introductions

followed by an icebreaker led by the Outreach specialist, Noe Valdovinos. The purpose of the activity

was for CAMPers to get to know each other based on personal interest and commonalities within each

other.

C.A.M.P. Director, Jennifer Nuñez continued the afternoon by going over the student handbook. Re-

tention Specialist, Edgar Montoya took this opportunity to explain the of tutoring process to students.

Mentor Coordinator Adrianna talked to the students about the mentoring initiative, a program offered through C.A.M.P. to ensure

that students are successful. Overall, Cohort 4 orientation was a great way for students to familiarize themselves with the C.A.M.P.

program, their fellow CAMPers, and staff.

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In this event, Cohort 4 students got the opportunity to meet with their mentors. First, the Mentor Coordinator, Adrianna had Cohort 4 mentees fill out a short questionnaire about their interests. Then, the mentees introduced themselves; followed by the mentors who in addition to their introduction shared some information about them. Afterwards, students were broken down into smaller groups and played a guessing game in which groups had to guess who their mentor was based on the information provided. Once the game was over, students and mentors took some time to socialize and to get to know each other. The purpose of the mentoring program is to provide support and useful resources

around campus to incoming CAMPers and help them build new relationships. Empowering CAMPers to develop strategies and skills to successfully navigate college.

MENTOR/ MENTEES MEET

On September 28, 2017, C.A.M.P. hosted its Welcome Back Celebration. First,

C.A.M.P. Director, Jennifer Nuñez introduced herself followed by the Outreach

Specialist Noe Valdovinos, Retention Specialist Edgar Montoya, Program

Assistant Brenda Gutierrez, and the rest of student employees.

Students from previous cohorts along with EWU faculty joined the celebration

and gave incoming students an insight of what is like be part of C.A.M.P.

Angelica Garcia-Macias, a former C.A.M.P. student took time to share her

experience as an intern at Sea Mar Community Health Center. Once

introductions and speeches concluded, students and staff came together to enjoy

ice cream floats, snacks, and drinks.

C.A.M.P. WELCOME BACK CELEBRATION

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College Assistance Migrant Program Newsletter– Writer– Cruz Romero, Editor– Brenda Gutierrez, Designer– Jazmine Lopez

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT REREAT The first weekend of fall quarter, cohort 4 CAMPers and staff visited Camp Gifford for

the student retreat. Upon arriving, they participated in several icebreakers that allowed

them to meet each other. Students were separated into groups and attended workshops

such as: time management, community engagement and academic preparation.

Students also had the opportunity to meet guest speaker, Dr. Maria I. Morales,

C.A.M.P. and EWU alumni. Dr. Morales gave students an insight of her educational

career, her experience with C.A.M.P. and the obstacles she faced as a first-generation

college student. She also motivated our students to continue with their educational

path.

Moreover, students took part in an introduction activity called Mi Historia (my histo-

ry). This activity allowed them to share their story with their fellow CAMPers in a safe

and trustworthy environment. They also participated in fun outdoor activities such as zip-lining and rock climbing and played games

such as Bear, Salmon, Mosquito, C.A.M.P. Jeopardy and minute to win it. The purpose of the retreat was to expose students to edu-

cational and learning experiences to ensure their success here at EWU.

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Fall Quarter

October 2017

C.A.M.P. Newsletter

College Ass is tance Migrant Program

El 15 de septiembre del 2017, C.A.M.P. celebró una reunión para dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes

de cohort 4 y sus familiares. Familias tuvieron la oportunidad de conocer a la directora de CAMP,

Jennifer Nuñez, quien les dio la bienvenida a la universidad y CAMP. Ella les cedió una guía familiar,

compartió fachas e información importante sobre el programa. Jennifer también respondió preguntas o

preocupaciones de los familiares.

Familias formaron parte de un recorrido de la oficina de CAMP y conocieron al especialista de

retención, Edgar Montoya quien les explico el proceso del programa de tutoría a las familias y

contesto las preguntas de las familias. Después, familias fueron alentadas a participar en un proyecto

de CAMP el cual se compartirá con los estudiantes a medida que el año avanza.

Además, meriendas se ofrecieron a los estudiantes y sus familiares y una cabina de fotos estaba

disponible para que las familias se tomaran fotos. Durante este tiempo, el resto de la facultad

convivieron con los padres para contestar preguntas adicionales acerca de la universidad o CAMP.

BIENVENIDOS FAMILIAS

BIENVENIDOS COHORT 4 Welcome! El personal de C.A.M.P. les da la bienvenida a los estudiantes de Cohort 4 a

Eastern Washington University y al programa de C.A.M.P. Esperamos servir a los estu-

diantes y tener un emocionante año educativo 2017-18. Lleno de aprendizaje y logros.

Cada año EWU C.A.M.P. atiende a 45 estudiantes que provienen de entornos migratorios y

de trabajo agrícola estacional. Durante su primer año colegial, el programa proporciona los

estudiantes con ayuda financiera y con servicios de soporte, con el propósito de prepararlos

a continuar su educación en la universidad.

Además, estamos emocionados en continuar trabajando con los estudiantes de vuelta para

asegurarnos que sus necesidades se cumplan. Es un honor y un privilegio para nosotros

trabajar con los estudiantes y proporcionarles los recursos necesarios para que continúen su

éxito académico aquí en EWU.

En esta edicion

• Bienvenidos Cohort 4

• Bienvenidos Familias

• Orientacion de Cohort

4

• Retiro de Estudiantes

• Celebracion de

Bienvenida

• Mentores/ Estudiantes

se conocen

ORIENTACIO N DE COHORT 4 El 16 de septiembre del 2017, C.A.M.P. llevo a cabo una orientación para los nuevos estudiantes de Cohort

4. En la primera parte de la mañana, los estudiantes tomaron un examen de ubicación de matemáticas y

recibieron un descanso después. Los estudiantes regresaron a la 1:00 pm y se conocieron todos juntos por

primera vez. La tarde empezó con las introducciones de la facultad seguido por una actividad rompehielos

dirigida por el especialista de alcance, Noé Valdovinos. El propósito de esta actividad es que los CAMPers

se conocieran en base a sus intereses personales y cosas que tuvieran en común con sus compañeros.

La directora de C.A.M.P., Jennifer Nuñez repaso la guía estudiantil con los CAMPers. El especialista de

retención, Edgar Montoya tomo esta oportunidad para explicarles a los estudiantes el proceso de tutoría. La

Coordinadora de Mentores, Adrianna hablo con los estudiantes sobre la iniciativa de los mentores, un programa que se ofrece medi-

ante CAMP para asegurar que los estudiantes tengan éxito. En general, la orientación del Cohort 4 fue una gran oportunidad para que

los estudiantes se familiarizaran con el programa de CAMP, con sus compañeros y el personal.

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El primer fin de semana del trimestre de otoño, cohort 4 CAMPers y el personal visitaron Camp Gifford para el retiro estudiantil. Los estudiantes formaron parte de una actividad de presentación llamada mi historia en la cual ellos tuvieron la oportunidad de compartir su historia con sus compañeros en un ambiente confiable y sano. Ellos también participaron en talleres educativos como administración del tiempo y la importancia de envolverse con su comunidad. Los estudiantes tuvieron la oportunidad de reunirse con la presentadora invitada, la Dra. María I. Morales, una ex alumna de C.A.M.P. y EWU. La Dra. Morales hablo con los estudiantes de su experiencia educativa, su

experiencia con CAMP, y los obstáculos ella enfrento siendo una estudiante de colegio de primera generación. Ella también motivo a los estudiantes a que persiguieran su camino educacional. Los estudiantes también participaron en actividades divertidas al aire libre como escalar rocas en adición a jugar juegos como oso, mosquito, y salmón. El propósito del retiro es exponer a los estudiantes a experiencias educativas y de aprendizaje para asegurar su éxito aquí en EWU.

RETIRO DE ESTUDIANTES

El 28 de septiembre del 2017, C.A.M.P. celebró su Celebración de Bienvenida.

Primero, la directora de CAMP, Jennifer Nuñez se presentó seguida por el

especialista de alcance Noé Valdovinos, especialista de retención Edgar Montoya,

Asistente de programa Brenda Gutiérrez, y el resto de los empleados que son

estudiantes.

Estudiantes de los cohorts anteriores se unieron a la celebración y les dieron una

visión a los estudiantes entrantes de cómo es ser parte de C.A.M.P. Angelica García

Macías, una estudiante de C.A.M.P. compartió su experiencia como una interna con

Sea Mar Community Health Center. Asia el fin del evento, los estudiantes se unieron

en un grupo para disfrutar helados, meriendas, y bebidas.

CELEBRACIO N DE BIENVENIDA

En este evento, los aprendices tuvieron la oportunidad de conocer con sus mentores. Primero, la Coordinadora de Mentores, Adrianna les pidió a los aprendices que llenaran un papel en el cual se les preguntaba sobre sus intereses. Después, los aprendices se presentaron; seguidos por los mentores quienes además de presentarse compartieron un poco de información sobre ellos. Después, los estudiantes se dividieron en grupos más pequeños. De ahí, los estudiantes jugaron un juego donde tenían que adivinar quién era su mentor basándose en la información que los mentores compartieron con ellos. Ya que el juego concluyo, los estudiantes y mentores se tomaron un tiempo para socializar y conocerse.

El propósito del programa de mentores es proveer apoyo y recursos útiles alrededor de la universidad a los nuevos CAMPers y ayúdalos a crear relaciones. En general, el propósito más importante es ayudar a los CAMPers desarrollar estrategias y habilidades para navegar la universidad con éxito.

MENTORES/ ESTUDIANTES SE CONOCEN

SÍGUENOS

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College Assistance Migrant Program Newsletter– Writer– Cruz Romero, Editor– Brenda Gutierrez, Designer– Jazmine Lopez