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Editor's Notes

• #3: Our story 5 minute testimonio each.
• #4: Why this workshop is important...relevance to CGU’s mission. How CGU has supported undocumented students.
• #5: -California is home to the largest percentage of undocumented immigrants -24% CA; 14% TX
• #6: Iliana to work on infographic here.
• #7: What does “undocumented” mean? Why not “illegal”? -stigma and dehumanizing -campaigns to reverse this/stop this -noun (the individual is illegal) -Not in Immigration and Nationality Act – the act of entering the country without proper documentation may be considered illegal however the status of being present without a visa is not an ongoing criminal violation -more than half of undocumented people have overstayed visas, which negates the accusation of even committing the crime of entering without documentation implied by “illegal alien” -innocent until proven guilty and “illegal alien” judges before even appearing before a judge --- the term is imprecise because the circumstances of each undocumented person are so varied from: http://nohumanbeingisillegal.com/Home.html An undocumented person is a foreign national who: (1) entered the United States without inspection or with fraudulent documents; or (2) entered legally as a nonimmigrant but then violated the terms of his or her status and remained in the United States without authorization (as defined by the National Immigration Law Center) this includes international students on student visas and families on tourist visas Pew Research Stats
• #8: Interweave our own experiences: how we became undocumented Arrived in the US before/during formal schooling ageEducation and development in the USLanguageOnly limitation = status that makes “full integration” into US society possible. Without status, creating a second-class citizenry.Immigrated before schooling age Have lived most of their lives in U.S. Low socioeconomic status Parents with low educational levels Work part-time jobs to assist family/pay for college costs Attend low-performing schools
• #9: Jess: Undocumented youth come to the US for various reasons including escaping wars, poverty, or lack of opportunities often related to globalization of businesses or drug wars. Undocumented youth migrate with their families or often on their own to reunite with family or to escape life-threatening situations in their home country such as war, homophobia, poverty, etc. When youth migrate with their parents or other family members the push and pull factors are similar to the youths migrating on their own, and often parents/guardians are seeking opportunities for their children, although perhaps violating laws, we refrain from placing blame on parents/guardians for seeking a better future for themselves and the children. In Plyler v. Doe (1982) Case originating from Texas in which the state held funds from school districts that offered education to undocumented children (K-12). The Supreme Court ruled that undocumented children must be provided with a public education because they are people, in the most basic sense of the term and deserve equal protection under the law. The justices included in their opinion that denying K-12 education to undocumented children would result in an illiterate subclass. The results of Plyler v. Doe: although K-12, no resolve for status or access to higher education. With 65K graduating HS every year… When was the DREAM Act introduced? What has been its path? When was DACA announced? What does it provide? the latest on federal level: Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) introduced a federal bill “IN-STATE for Dreamers Act of 2014” that would make in-state tuition accessible through a proposed American Dream Grant Program. $750million over 10 years from fees paid by F-1 visas (int’l students) as well as the national Dreamers fund Students face state polices that are sometimes restrictive and punitive and other times facilitate their access to higher education. Some factors to keep in mind at the institutional level: Scholarship/financial assistance Student outreach Campus climate campaigns
• #10: Iliana: President Obama’s Administration announced on June 15, 2012 that younger immigrants may apply, starting August 15, 2012, for “Deferred Action” and work authorization for two years with the possibility to renew that authorization at the end of the two years How many have benefitted from DACA as of today? 552,918 accepted as of July 2013 and approx 500,000 still awaiting biometrics appointments.
• #11: Jess: What is the DREAM Act? S- Durbin & Hatch August 1, 2011 and last introduced in May 2011 Conditional permanent residence status to individuals who met the following criteria over the years the criteria has varied in detail, but in general it has remained the same Eligibility criteria: Arrival before the age of 15 Minimum 5 year residence in US 2 years College or Military service Age cap There is rumor that it will be reintroduced this year, however the division within the Republican party has made this very unlikely.
• #12: How to best serve undoc students at CGU, what kind of support is needed? Recruitment efforts?
• #13: Iliana: There are many other guides...no reason why everyone is not aware of this, because this work is out there. To support students at every level, at every step of the way Why are you going in the first place? Is it required in your field of study? Do you meet the academic requirements of the program? Do you have to take any entrance exams? Research safe communities. Options are endless for undoc students...undoc students are thinking about grad school/professional school.
• #14: How to best serve undoc students at CGU, what kind of support is needed? Recruitment efforts? Financial aid from non-government sources Institutional funding for undocumented student organizations Examine and modify administrative procedures that may inadvertently stigmatize undocumented students Dissemination of information on resources for undocumented students Undocu-competence development Provision of specialized social and psychological support services Student health insurance access Coordination with 4-year universities to support students interested in graduate programs Utilize CUC consortium DREAM Resource Centers CGU task force
• #15: Interweave our own stories: Jess pushing out and undocucompetence in HS counselor
• #16: Jess
• #17: Iliana: Think about personal experience that relates to quote
• #18: Jess: Despite marginalization, undocumented students demonstrate a strong commitment to civic participation They channel their feelings of exclusion into political mobilization, activism, advocacy and service Some of the most instrumental work by undocumented queer Latina women has been in health-related advocacy and service including the creating of spaces such as the CIRCLE project where peer emotional support networks are strengthened. What does it mean to be an ally? the role of allies in any social movement and in the undocumented and UndocuQueer student movements is crucial. The role of institutional agents now and especially prior to the announcement of DACA or the introduction of the first DREAM Act in 2001 has been key in making higher edu resources known to undocumented youth. What was the impact of “institutional agents” or allies for students to access higher ed prior to DACA? Or even prior to 2001.
• #19: Iliana: Opportunity for CGU to pave the way to increase access to grad schools. This is where undoc students are graduating from...you know you want them!
• #20: Jess
• #21: Jess