A History of CAMP at WSU
1967
Educational Systems Corporation, a private educational research company developed the original CAMP concept for the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), which was created as part of the Johnson Administration's War on Poverty.
1972
The first CAMP grants were awarded to Adams State College, California State College, Pan American University (now University of Texas - Pan American), and Saint Edward's University.
1980
CAMP was transferred to the newly created US Department of Education.
1982
There were 6 CAMP projects. The number of projects would remain relatively constant until 1999.
1993
CAMP projects received their first five year grant award. Previously, grants had to be renewed annually.
1995
President Clinton submitted a budget proposing zero funding or CAMP. The decision spurred outrage from migrant education advocates who spearheaded a campaign to save the programs. As a result, Congress agreed that the programs were a vital investment in the future, and funds were appropriated for the 1996-1998 grant years.
1999
CAMP was included as part of the Clinton Administration's "Hispanic Education Action Plan." The programs received their first significant funding increase since the early 1980s. Twelve additional CAMP projects were awarded - a record number for the programs.
2000
CAMP funding was increased to $7 million. Eight new CAMP projects were added.
2001
Another record funding year for the programs: CAMP received $10 million, enabling the Department of Education to add 10 additional CAMP projects.
2002
CAMP Project funding was increased to $15 million, adding 13 additional projects.
2006
On October 1, CAMP was granted to Washington State University with a budget for $2 million over 5 years. The structure for La Bienvenida parent orientation was implemented with WSU orientation.
2012
On July 1, CAMP was re-granted to Washington State University with a budget of $2.2 million over 5 years.
2017
CAMP was re-granted two Washington State University.
2019
WSU CAMP is recognized as a National Finalist of Examples of Excelencia by Excelencia in Education, making it one of the top 5 programs in the country serving Latinx students.
2020
CAMP maintains a 90% average student completion rate during their first year in college and a 98% retention rate for first year students over the past decade.
President Trump zeros out the budget for HEP CAMP starting FY2021.
Senate subcommittee led by Rep. Grijalva (D-AZ) submits letter not only maintaining funding, but also a slight increase of $1 million.
2022
President Biden requests a $20 million increase to fund HEPCAMP projects.
The College Assistance Migrant Program celebrates 50 years of continuous funding for providing valuable support services for migrant and seasonal farmworkers nationwide.
WSU CAMP is recognized for the second time as a national finalist of Examples of Excelencia by Excelencia in Education
WSU CAMP successfully receives renewed funding for the 2022-2027 grant cycle by the Office of Migrant Education (OME).