In order to improve student retention in an Educational Assistance Program (EAP), a Computerized Academic Monitoring System (CAMS) was designed and implemented. This paper describes the various components of CAMS and how it was implemented at the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle. Design features include incorporation of recent research on student retention and adaptability to other institutions.
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