The University of Texas-Pan American
 
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December 02, 2008

Meet the Staff


The CAMP staff is committed to serving all students in a positive manner. We encourage students to be the best they can be in all areas of their lives, especially in school. WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU. We are here to assist you in achieving your goals and in helping to make your educational experience at UTPA and CAMP a positive and productive one.

Associate Director - Jaime Miranda Mr. Mirande coordinates the College Assistance Migrant Program and the many services provided to all participants. He is also available to answer questions regarding CAMP eligibility requirements, stipends, other scholarship sources and financial aid. He also represents CAMP students and staff at State and National HEP/CAMP meetings. Email: mirandaj@utpa.edu
Academic Coordinator – Vickie Rangel Mrs. Rangel, assists and advises students with their academic/educational plans, financial aid applications and coordinates the tutoring component of the CAMP program. She is available to assist CAMP students and CAMP Alumni in preparing their individual educational plans, discussing class selection which meets their core curriculum and degree plan requirements, reviewing academic progress (grades) and assist with class registration. Email: rangelv@panam.edu
Counselor – Sandra Garza Ms. Garza provides both personal and group counseling to CAMP participants. She facilitates the Life Skills Seminar and is the student organization adviser for the Association of Migrant Students (AMS). She is available to assist CAMP students and CAMP Alumni with personal and group counseling, financial aid application assistance and scholarship information.. Email: garzaz1@utpa.edu
Secretary – Gloria Sandoval Miss Sandoval manages the CAMP main office and supervises the clerical part-time staff. She assists the CAMP Associate Director with the budget and distribution of stipends. She is available to assist CAMP students and CAMP alumni with personal data updates and referrals to CAMP staff and University offices for needed services. Email: gsandoval4@utpa.edu
Recruiter – Irasema Valencia Irasema is college student and part-time recruiter responsible for the outreach and recruitment of CAMP students. She coordinates presentations to students, counselors, teachers, parents and community organizations. She is available to assist CAMP applicants with admissions and financial aid questions pertaining to both CAMP and The University of Texas – Pan American. Email: rivalencia@utpa.edu
Recruiter – Patricia Garza Patty is college student and part-time recruiter responsible for the outreach and recruitment of CAMP students. She coordinates presentations to students, counselors, teachers, parents and community organizations. She is available to assist CAMP applicants with admissions and financial aid questions pertaining to both CAMP and The University of Texas – Pan American. Email: pa_garza@hotmail.com

Office Aides

Picture:(Left to Right): Eli Martinez, Isabel Hernandez, Vanessa Capetillo

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