
Welcome to Camp Cares at Camp Community College!
We are absolutely thrilled to have you join our caring and connected community. Camp Cares isn’t just a program—it’s a family, a support system, and a place where kindness and connection lead the way.
Over the coming days, you’ll meet new friends, explore opportunities for growth, and experience firsthand the power of compassion in action. Whether you’re here to lend a hand, share your story, or simply be present, your involvement helps shape a campus culture that values empathy, inclusion, and mutual support.
At Camp Community College, we believe that everyone has something valuable to contribute. Your voice matters, your presence is appreciated, and your journey is important to us.
Need Help?
Visit findhelp for community resources and support, or explore our Emergency Funds page to apply for short-term financial assistance.
Thank you for being part of this special program. Let’s make this an inspiring, uplifting, and unforgettable experience—together.
Warmly,
Camp Cares
Caring Campus Initiative
Caring Campus’s purpose is to create a college environment that increases students’ sense of connectedness and belonging, and, in turn, completion of each student’s education goals.
Mission as a Caring Campus
To create a college environment where students feel a strong sense of connectedness, belonging, and support, leading to increased retention, persistence, and completion of their educational goals.
Research indicates that student support staff and other employees can contribute considerably to enhancing student connectedness, thereby increasing the likelihood students will attain their educational goals.
The work continues on our campus.
- Improve Student services
- Provide excellent customer service
- Provide a positive environment
- Increase student retention
- Increase registration rate
- Increase connection between departments and across college
Overall, Caring Campus provides an amazing opportunity for students to find what they are looking for in their educational journey.
Caring Campus Leads
- Morris Barnes, College Success Coach
- Laquasha Beale, Financial Aid Officer
- Dr. Teresa Harrison, Financial Aid Coordinator
- Sandra Williams, Financial Aid PELL Liaison
Caring Campus Commitments
Traditional
- Learning about other departments
- Warm Referrals & Hand-offs
- Use Student-Friendly Language
- Name Badges
Virtual
- E-Introductions in Email (Send introduction emails of staff and make the virtual connection)
- Warm Email Referrals & Hand-Offs (Use contact information and introduce yourself first)
- Welcome Campaign
- Summary of Services on webpages