“CAMP has provided a very safe educational environment for students who might be academically timid,” Bejarano said. “Almost all of them are first generation college students. They’re going on to work in highly competitive fields and doing tremendous things with their lives. Hopefully, we’ve planted that seed of advocacy.”
Released January 25, 2010
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Growing up in a small, impoverished community in Anthony, N.M., Cynthia Bejarano, associate professor in criminal justice, learned quickly she wanted to get involved in the justice process. And now, her influences have carried over into the work she does with the New Mexico State University College Assistance Migrant Program.
In December 2009, CAMP completed its eighth year of serving the educational needs of migrant or seasonal farm workers or their children through advocacy, financial support, tutoring, counseling and mentoring.
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