STUDENT DIVERSITY & MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS CREATING SAFE SPACES FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS Joe Saucedo & Mayra Martinez January 10, 2017
STUDENT DIVERSITY & MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Joe Saucedo, Director of department with 1 Assistant Director, 2 Program Coordinators, 2 Graduate Assistants, and 34 undergraduate student staff Mayra Martinez, undergraduate intern, Spanish major
AGENDA • Who we are • History of Share the Dream ally training • Content slides • Ally agreement and placard • Future considerations for training • Questions
UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT ALLY TRAINING
SHARE THE DREAM UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT ALLY TRAINING • Modeled after training by United We Dream and LGBTQIA-oriented Safe Space training • Three-hour training offered 3-4 times/semester • Open to LUC students, staff, faculty • Co-facilitated by staff & student interns • Trained nearly 500 participants to date
Loyola University Chicago – Support for Undocumented Students 2010 2012 2014 2016 Ford Foundation funds President Obama Loyola University Magis LUC, Santa Clara Univ., announces DACA Chicago Student Scholarship & Fairfield Univ. to carry (Deferred Action for Collaborative Fund awards 5 out a study looking at the 2001 Childhood Arrivals) (USUS) finishes students with experience of DREAM Act memorandum. meeting in April 2014 full-tuition undocumented students introduced to -- recommendations on scholarships. at Jesuit institutions Congress. LUC participates in to President and (Immigrant Student -- College & Resource Cabinet. LUC Law National Position Loyola Fair at DREAM Relief -- School Paper). becomes Day (Navy Pier). Loyola Stritch School introduces 5 -- involved in -- of Medicine admits tuition LUC President & other DREAM Act LUC begins offering first cohort of DACA scholarships area Presidents sign efforts thru Safe Space Ally eligible students. for University President 1954 1982 Senator trainings, created by DACA-eligible Statement in favor of the Brown v. Board Plyler vs. Doe Durbin’s office. SDMA & CURL. students DREAM Act. of Education 1974 1996 2003 2011 2013 2015 Family Education [Undocumente Higher Education Illinois Development, LUC continues 5 DACA scholarships Rights and d] Immigration In-State Tuition Relief and Education Safe Space Ally are awarded to Privacy Act Reform and in the State of for Alien Minors (IL trainings. students. (FERPA) Immigration Illinois (HB60) DREAM Act) -- -- Responsibility -- Feb. 26- LUC, University’s Board of Act (IIRIRA) LUC's Office of along with Fairfield Trustees approves -- Government Affairs University & Santa the students’ vote to Personal issues statement in Clara University, add a $2.50 student Responsibility support of DREAM will launch the fee each. Thus, the and Work Act, before the release of the Magis Scholarship Opportunity Subcommittee on ISNPP white paper Fund is created and Reconciliation Immigration, Refugees at Breakfast on the approved. Act (PRWORA) and Border Security Hill, in Washington, Committee on the D.C. Judiciary U.S. Senate
TRAINING AGENDA • Conditions for Success • Jesuit Mission & Values • Goals for Training • Terminology and Statistics • Portrait of Undocumented Students • Legislation • Best Practices of Supportive Educators • Q&A
Terminology Undocumented Student – An undocumented student, as defined by the National Immigration Law Center, is a foreign national who: (1) entered the United States without inspection or with fraudulent documents; or (2) entered legally as a non-immigrant but then violated the terms of his or her status and remained in the United States without authorization. Unauthorized - This term is used to highlight the fact that individuals have documents (i.e. birth certificate, a form of identification card, and so forth), but that they are residing in the U.S. without legal authorization, thus unauthorized. Non-Citizen – The non-citizen category applies to students born outside of the U.S. and who have not applied for or have been granted citizenship. Permanent residents also fall into this category.
Terminology Dropping the I-Word : "Illegal" is a racially charged slur used to dehumanize and discriminate against immigrants and people of color regardless of migratory status. The I-word is shorthand for "illegal alien," "illegal immigrant," and other harmful terms. 9
Undocumented Students in the U.S. » 500,000 Students 9-12 » 360,000 Graduate High School » 50,000 enroll in College ❖ Few Graduate Who are these students? » They are NOT all Latino » 1 in 7 Koreans in the U.S are estimated to be undocumented » Asian undocumented students may find it difficult to participate in groups that are heavily Latino » They were brought to the U.S. at a very young age » Many may not have realized they’re here in violation of immigration laws » 7.3% of K-12th grade students are children of unauthorized parents Source: Pew Hispanic Center, Department of Homeland Security, UWD
Undocumented Students » Although they share parallel experiences, each has a unique story » Intersections of identities and various needs » Range of time in country » Mixed status family » Hyperdocumentation
Barriers Faced by DREAMers • Ineligible to apply for FAFSA (governmental financial aid) and many scholarships • Ineligible for specific degrees (varies by state) • Ability to travel internationally only through advance parole* • Not eligible for some internships • Psychological/emotional impact and stressors
Loyola and Undocumented Students » Undergraduate or graduate students do not have to disclose their status on their application to Loyola » Share the Dream Undocumented Student Ally Training » Undocumented & Proud (UP) » Arrupe College: Dreamers & Allies student organization » Magis Scholarship Fund • Created by Student Government and Latin American Student Organization • Fundraising efforts & collaboration with Advancement •5 first-year recipients (Fall 2015) •2 first-year & 2 transfer student recipients (Fall 2016)
Undocumented Students and Higher Education
What is Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)? • A form of protection from deportation that lasts for 2 years and can be renewed. • Those who can show economic necessity can obtain a work permit, a SS#, and a driver's license in most states. • Important to remember: it is a memorandum NOT a law. • Cost of application is $465 (includes work permit and biometrics). – increase to $495 after Dec 23 • DACA Expansion/DAPA - Currently blocked
DACA Renewal Process • Must meet initial guidelines. • Must renew within 150-120 days prior to expiration. • Same cost: $465 • No need for additional documents unless: ˃New documents involving removal proceedings or criminal history that have not been previously submitted. • Any change of address must be noted. Work authorizations already issued for a two-year period under the current guidelines will continue to be valid through the validity period indicated on the card. USCIS is exploring means to extend previously issued two-year work authorization renewals to the new three-year period.* www.unitedwedream.org/dacarenewal/
AFTER ANOTHER BREAK • Video – The Secrets of Strangers • Case Studies • What does it mean to be an ally? • Resources – Institutional, local, state • Ally Agreement Form • Training Evaluation
FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS • Increase student participation • Collaborate with local agencies to host Know Your Rights workshops • Connect to legal service providers • Stay current on pending legislation • Follow up with past participants • Assess the individual impact of these trainings • Measure collective impact on campus climate
QUESTIONS? Joe Saucedo, jsaucedo4@luc.edu Mayra Martinez, mmartinez25@luc.edu Luc.edu/diversity 773-508-3909
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