Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF)

The Educational Opportunity Fund is open to financially and educationally disadvantaged New Jersey residents who have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Applicants must be interested in attending college full time and be able to attend the summer program.

The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program at Rowan University at Camden EOF Program plans a comprehensive and intensive academic summer program for new EOF students. During the program students are engaged in courses based on the results of the New Jersey Basic Skills exam. In addition, students enroll in two credit courses. Students are also involved in non-credit courses designed to provide them with key information needed to succeed and survive their first year at the university.

Each EOF student is assigned to one of the three counselors available on campus. The counselors provide individual and group counseling sessions on a variety of topics and issues facing students. In addition, the counselors serve as an advocate for students. One of the major goals of the counseling staff is to develop ways to assist in retaining students in the program and university. The EOF program provides tutoring services for the students in the program. The Counseling staff develops a series of academic workshops throughout the year to provide students with the necessary information needed to achieve academic success. The workshops are based on the topics of major requirements, registration, study skills, test taking, and career advisement.

Throughout the year EOF students may participate in the EOF Mentoring/Ambassador program. The purpose of this program is to train EOF students to be mentors to new EOF students throughout the academic year. Through this experience continuing students have the opportunity to learn more about the university policies and procedures and develop leadership skills.

If you are interested in applying to Rowan University at Camden and would like more information about the EOF program please contact our office at (856) 756-5400.

Welcome New EOF Students

A Note From The Director

Welcome to Rowan University at Camden!
We are excited that you have selected Rowan at Camden as your place for higher education. The Rowan at Camden staff has worked extremely hard to prepare an exciting Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Summer Program. As a participant in the summer EOF program, you will have the opportunity to meet new people; become familiar with campus resources, policies and procedures; develop academic and personal skills that will support you in becoming successful at Rowan and assist you in acclimating to college.  The Rowan at Camden EOF staff is committed to helping you reach your academic goals and ultimately graduate in 2012.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to visit with one of the EOF staff members on the second floor.  Again, welcome to Rowan at Camden, and enjoy the 2008 EOF Summer Program!

Sincerely,

Donavan D. McCargo, Director
Educational Opportunity Fund

Rowan at Camden Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Staff

Director: Donavan McCargo, M.Ed.
mccargo@rowan.edu

Counselor: Ivelisse Silva, MSW
silva@rowan.edu
856-756-5417

Counselor: Jay Tran
tran@rowan.edu
856-756-5415