Campus Connect is a program to help UMBC students make the most of their college experience. As the name suggests, the program aims to “connect” freshman and sophomore students with faculty/staff and student mentor volunteers, whose purpose is to be a resource of information, guidance, advice and support. By establishing a network of mentors, Campus Connect is the support system for those students who are having trouble in their transition to college life; and who may be looking elsewhere to fill their academic and personal needs.

HISTORY
Campus Connect began as a pilot program of 50 faculty and staff volunteers in spring 2005. The “Take Two” program, as it was named, encouraged faculty and staff volunteers to act as a personal resource for two new students each semester, giving their time, support and guidance to students who were not affiliated with a formal scholarship program. These early volunteers formed the foundation for Campus Connect.

• Spring 05: Cross-Campus Student Advisory Group (CCSAG) launches “Take Two"
• Fall 05: Participants' feedback prompts changing of name to “Campus Connect”
• Spring 06: CCSAG & Campus Connect incorporated into Retention Committee
• Fall 2006: Campus Connect receives funding and resources to build program