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The Full Story

A Brief History

The National HEPCAMP Association was formed from a common concern that as a small group of programs focusing on the educational success of migrant and seasonal farm workers, HEP and CAMP staff would need to lean on one another for support. This page is dedicated to the growth of the association's members and migrant education programs nationwide.

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This timeline is a working document. Please direct any feedback to The National HEPCAMP Association with corrections and edits. For example, if a specific project was originally funded in a different year, please feel free to reach out. We'll make updates as quickly as possible. 

1967-1980

1980-2000

2000-2021

2021 -

1967

The Start

Educational Systems Corporation, a private educational research company, developed the original CAMP and HEP concept for the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), which was created as part of the Johnson Administration's War on Poverty.

 

The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) is funded. Eleven (11) inaugural programs are funded through the Department of Labor: 

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  1. Washington State University

  2. University of Colorado - Boulder

  3. Northern New Mexico College

  4. University of Oregon

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1967-1980 Timeline

1972

The Next Piece

The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) was funded through the Department of Labor. Along with HEP, these two programs served educational needs and helped migrant or seasonal farmworkers. 

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Four (4) inaugural programs funded were:

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  1. Adams State College

  2. California State College

  3. Pan American University (University of Texas - Pan American

  4. St. Edward's University

1973

Expansion

In 1973, HEP and CAMP were transferred to the National Program Branch of the Department of Labor. In 1977, based on a study of CAMP at St. Edwards University, a recommendation to incorporate CAMP with TRiO projects was made. This recommendation was never implemented.

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In 1973, the OEO planned to expand HEP programs from 19 to 30 when the decision was made to dismantle the office and discontinue many of its programs. As a result, HEP became part of the Manpower Division of the Department of Labor under CETA and the expansion plans were discontinued.

1976

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. Adams State University

  2. California State University - San Diego

  3. Pan American University

  4. St Edward's University

HEP Projects Funded

  1. California Polytechnic State University

  2. University of the Pacific

  3. Southern Colorado State University

  4. University of Miami

  5. University of Nebraska

  6. New Mexico Technical Vocational School

  7. Eastern New Mexico University

  8. University of Oregon

  9. Catholic University of Puerto Rico

  10. Pan American University

  11. University of Texas - El Paso

  12. University of Houston

  13. Washington State University

  14. University of Wisconsin

1980

Vision

CAMP was transferred to the newly created US Department of Education

1980-2000 Timeline

1982

By 1982 there were 19 HEP and 6 CAMP projects (two in Texas, two in California, one in Washington, and one in Oregon).  The number of projects would remain relatively constant until 1999.

1993

A Solid Foundation

CAMP projects received their first five-year grant award, previously grants had to be renewed annually.

1995

Uncertain Times

President Clinton submitted a budget proposing zero funding for 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

Funding Increase

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 Projects Funded

  1. Michigan State University

HEP Projects Funded

2000-2020 Timeline

2002

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. The University of New Mexico

  1. The University of New Mexico

2004

HEP Projects Funded

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

  2. California State University - Fresno

  3. Boise State University

  4. Oregon State University

  5. Pennsylvania State University

  6. University of Idaho

  7. St Edward's University

  8. Texas A&M University - Kingsville

  9. Texas A&M International University

  10. Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico

  11. University Enterprises, Inc.

  12. University of Arkansas

  13. University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley

  14. West Texas A&M University

HEP Projects Funded

  1. Texas Southmost College

  2. Texas State University

  3. University of Tennessee

  4. Barry University

  5. State University of New York

  6. Texas A&M University - Kingsville

  7. University of Houston

  8. Milwaukee Area Technical College

  9. Center for Human Services Corporation

  10. University of Oregon

  11. SER Jobs for Progress - San Joaquín

  12. Boise State University

  13. Chemeketa Community College

  14. The University of Colorado - Boulder

  15. University of South Florida

  16. The University of Texas - El Paso

  17. The  University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg

  18. Heritage University

  19. Mississippi Valley State

  20. Northern New Mexico College

2005

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. California State University

  2. California State University - Long Beach

  3. Chemeketa Community College

  4. Heritage University

  5. Metropolitan State University of Denver

  6. Michigan State University

  7. Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio

HEP Projects Funded

  1. Barry University

  2. State University of New York

  3. Texas A&M University - Kingsville

  4. University of Houston

  5. Amarillo Junior College

  6. Art, Research, and Curriculum Associates, Inc

  7. Columbia Basin College

  8. Texas State Technical College

  9. Portable Practical Educational Preparation

  10. Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico

  11. Proteus, Inc.

2006

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

  2. Junior College of Newton-McDonald

  3. Portland Community College

  4. The University of Colorado - Boulder

  5. The State University of New York

  6. Texas State University

  7. The University of New Mexico

  8. Washington State University

HEP Projects Funded

  1. Texas A&M International University

  2. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

  3. Central Washington University

  4. El Paso Community College

  5. Hartnell Community College

  6. Somerset Community College

  7. Madison Area Technical College

  8. Wake Technical Community College

  9. Kansas State University

  10. Mendocino Lake Community College

  11. Treasure Valley Community College

2007

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. California State University - San Marcos

  2. Columbia Basin College

  3. Eastern Washington University

  4. New Mexico State University

  5. Rancho Santiago Community College

  6. Texas Southmost College

  7. California State University - Monterey Bay

  8. University of El Paso

  9. West Hills Community College

HEP Projects Funded

  1. Michigan State University

  2. Treasure Valley Community College

2009

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. California State University - Fresno

  2. Kansas State University

  3. Mendocino Lake Community College

  4. University of South Florida

  5. Wenatchee Valley College

HEP Projects Funded

  1. Central Valley Opportunity Center, Inc.

  2. West Hills Community College

  3. Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington

2010

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. California State University - Bakersfield

  2. Texas State Technical College

  3. University of Washington

HEP Projects Funded

  1. Philuvine Development Center

  2. Syntiro

  3. Center for Family and Community Services

  4. California State Bakersfield

  5. Miami Dade College

  6. Portland Community College

  7. University of Louisiana - Monroe

2011

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. Central Washington University

  2. Fort Scott Community College

  3. Milwaukee Area Technical College

  4. Northern New Mexico College

2012

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. Western Michigan University

HEP Projects Funded

  1. Community Council of Idaho, Inc.

  2. Sonoma County Junior College

2014

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. Adams State University

  2. Boise State University

  3. California State University - Fresno

  4. Eastern Washington University

  5. Kansas State University

HEP Projects Funded

  1. HELP New Mexico, Inc.

2015

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. Yuma Community College

  2. University of North Georgia

HEP Projects Funded

  1. California State University - Long Beach

  2. California State University - Fullerton

  3. Universidad Ana G. Mendez (PR)

  4. Three Rivers Education Foundation, Inc.

  5. Louisiana Delta Community College

  6. SER Jobs for Progress - San Diego

2016

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. Arizona State University

  2. Drury University

  3. El Paso Community College

  4. Lewis-Clark State College

  5. Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  6. Treasure Valley Community College

  7. Valdosta State University

HEP Projects Funded

  1. EDCO Collaborative

  2. Geneseo Migrant Center, Inc.

  3. Cambridge Academies

  4. Oregon State University

  5. University of North Georgia

2017

Celebration

The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) celebrates 50 years of continuous funding for providing valuable student support services for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers nationwide.

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. Miami Dade College

2019

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. Salisbury University

HEP Projects Funded

  1. Better Together Central Oregon

  2. Idaho State University

  3. Klamath Community College

  4. ORO Development Corporation

  5. South Texas College

2020

More Uncertainty

President Trump's Budget zeros out the budget for HEPCAMP starting FY 2021.

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Senate Subcommittee led by Rep. Grijalva (D-AZ) submits a letter including not only maintaining funding but also a slight increase of $1M.

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. Yakima Valley College

  2. University of Houston

2022

Celebration cont'd

The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) celebrates 50 years of continuous funding for providing valuable student support services for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers nationwide.

CAMP Projects Funded

HEP Projects Funded

  1. Big Bend Community College

2021

CAMP Projects Funded

  1. Madera Community College

2021 - Present Timeline
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