Dreamer Center
California Community Colleges Undocumented Student Action Week October 19-23, 2020
Serving the largest number of undocumented students in the state, California Community Colleges are committed to serving ALL students, regardless of immigration status. In its 4th year, Undocumented Student Action Week, October 19-23, 2020, is a system-wide campaign to advocate and provide support resources for our undocumented student population. During the week, California’s community colleges are encouraged to engage in advocacy and support efforts in solidarity with undocumented students throughout the state.
Undocumented Student Action Week (USAW) is a statewide effort led by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), the Community College League of California (League), the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC), Immigrants Rising, California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), the California Undocumented Higher Education Coalition, Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC), and the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC). Action Week Partners have developed a toolkit to support colleges with virtual events throughout the week. For more information, visit: Community College League of California.
Kick-Off Event: Chancellor's Office System Webinar
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Topic: The California Community College System and its partners will introduce this year’s USAW
activities, discuss the 2020 theme, and explain our advocacy actions. This webinar will set the tone
for the week and encourage all to participate.
Target audience: UndocuCenter Coordinators/UndocuLiaisons, Student Leaders, Counselors
Administrators and System Partners
Financial Aid Update
Date: Monday, October 19, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Topic: An update on current financial aid opportunities and strategies to increase award rates for
undocumented students.
Target audience: Open to Everyone
Policy Update
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Topic: An update on state and federal immigration policies that affect California higher education.
Target audience: Open to Everyone
Student Track
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Topic: Student panel discussing professional development activities in California open to
undocumented students and how to navigate financial aid as an undocumented student.
Target audience: Students
Counseling Faculty Track
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Topic: Career counseling for undocumented students and a discussion on licensure (Nursing,
Engineering, Architecture etc.) and the limitations/barriers this would pose for this student population.
Target audience: Faculty, Counselors
Student Track
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Topic: Student panel describing experiences about transferring or obtaining a career technical
education as an undocumented student and how to pay for college at a 4-year university.
Target audience: Students
Administrator Track
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Topic: Guided Pathways: Utilizing your campus data to clarify the path and eliminate barriers for
undocumented students.
Target audience: Administrators and Trustees
Faculty Track
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Topic: How to be an ally in a virtual world; including an overview of equitable practices and how to
connect students to resources on their campus.
Target audience: Faculty
UndocuLiaison and Classified Staff Track
Date: Friday, October 23, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Topic: Effectively engaging undocumented students online and highlighting successful financial aid
outreach models.
Target audience: Undocumented Student Center Coordinator/UndocuLiaison, Classified Staff and
community members
Background
Beginning in 2017, the California Community College Chancellor’s Office encouraged and supported all 115 California Community Colleges to hold an Undocumented Student Week of Action.
At its September 2018 meeting, the California Community Colleges Board of Governors approved a resolution that noted that the California Community Colleges are committed to providing an open and welcoming environment for all students, regardless of ethnicity, religion, national origin, immigration status, age, gender, medical condition or socioeconomic status. The Undocumented Student Week of Action encourages community colleges to plan events that support undocumented students in their pursuit of higher education and that advocates to Congress a pathway to citizenship for the current Dreamers, DACA and Undocumented students.
In partnership with the Community College League of California, the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges, the Foundation for California Community Colleges, Immigrants Rising and other organizations, community colleges across the state will use the advocacy week to encourage students to host meetings with members of Congress, offer webinars, workshops and legal clinics for students, call on representatives to work toward comprehensive immigration reform and share resources for undocumented students.
For more information about the Undocumented Student Week of Action, visit the Community College League of California.