Undocumented Student Action Week happens October 16-20, 2023.
Events are open to faculty, staff, students and community. Please register for each event to receive the details.
More Information on the Systemwide Efforts in Support of Undocumented Students
For questions, please contact us at: scundocuscholars@saddleback.edu.
Schedule
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Sustaining a Supportive Ecosystem through Local, State, and Federal Advocacy Creating and sustaining an ecosystem that supports undocumented students is a year-long commitment that requires the authentic collaboration between faculty, staff, administrators, and partners. This webinar will include an overview of the various forms of on-campus and off-campus advocacy. Presenters will also offer a framework for how campus leaders can engage in undocumented student advocacy at their local campus, and the importance of state and federal policies that eliminate barriers, prioritize affordability and access, and create the conditions for unconditional belonging and ultimately – student success. |
Fresno City College Administration Building - Auditorium 101 E University Ave, Fresno, CA 93741 |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Kick-off: Meet the teams! Join us for a tabling event to meet and learn about our Undocumented student liaison, our Immigrant Student Alliance club and CHIRLA, our legal services provider, Associated Student Government, the Honors program and much more! We will have fun activities, goodies and food! All are welcome. |
On-campus event. No RSVP required - just come on by in the quad area! |
| 1 - 2 p.m. |
Financial Aid Workshop: CA Dream Act and Dream Act Service Incentive grant Saddleback’s Financial Aid Specialist and CA Dream Act liaison, Benny Rivas, will share information on the CA Dream Act and our Dream Act Service Incentive grant that provides funding opportunities to undocumented students for performing community/volunteer services. |
Virtual Zoom event. |
| 4 - 5 p.m. |
Free Adult Education and Department Support for Our Undocumented student Population Join us to learn what the Adult Education program at Saddleback College offers, such as free, open-entry, non-credit classes, multilingual support services and providing a safe space for undocumented students. Class offerings include: Adult English as a Second Language, High School Equivalency (Available in English & Spanish), and OASIS/Adults with Disabilities. Come hear all about our program, how students take advantage of this path to work on residency requirements to meet AB-540 eligibility and how they work collaboratively with the undocu services team! |
Virtual Zoom event. |
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Immigrant Visas and How to Access In-State Tuition A guided conversation on nonresident students that have special immigrant visas may be exempted from paying out of state tuition. |
Virtual Zoom event. |
| 1 - 2 p.m. |
Anti-racism: A Student Plan of Action This session is provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, the Foundation for California Community Colleges, Community College League of California. Please check their website for an update on the description. |
Virtual Zoom event. |
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Championing Equity through AB 540: Increasing Access for Undocumented Students Immigrants Rising will share the updated intersegmental implementation of the recently expanded AB 540 legislation. |
Virtual Zoom event. |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Health Career Options for Undocumented Students Join us for this session presented by PhDreamers to learn about navigating health majors as an undocumented student and the resources PhDreamers has to offer, such as mentorship! |
Virtual Zoom event. |
| 1 - 2 p.m. |
Community for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Opportunities (CIELO) The mission of community organization CIELO is to launch successful entrepreneurs by unleashing innovation, creativity and passion. Join us to learn about the strategies they use and opportunities they have to support others to start their own business! |
Virtual Zoom event. |
| 1 - 2 p.m. |
Our Stories Are One: We Support Undocumented Students This session is provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, the Foundation for California Community Colleges, Community College League of California. Please check their website for an update on the description. |
Virtual Zoom event. |
| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Beyond DACA: Let’s talk about education and career resources for undocumented students without DACA Join us for this session with UndocuProfessionals founder, Sharet Garcia, as she creates a brave space for guidance on tangible information and educational & career resources for students who do not have DACA. In this space, she invites you to explore some options available for students without DACA. This will be an interactive workshop that will include questions and open conversation on topics on talking beyond DACA, self-employment opportunities, options after graduation, and up-to-date Undocuprofessionals resources available. |
Virtual Zoom event. |
| 4 - 5 p.m. |
Securing Scholarship Opportunities Join us to learn from Cris Mercado, Founder & CEO of GrantAnswers, a data, strategy & product consulting firm for social impact. Through GrantAnswers, Cris has created processes and content to train +650 emerging, diverse technologists for tech careers. He has also developed systems to help +250 low-income, 1st generation students ascend to college and earn $2 million in scholarships & grants. Trusted by the likes of WSJ, NBC, Teach For America, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce for features, keynotes, and panels, Cris covers immigration, workforce development, education, entrepreneurship, and tech diversity/inclusion. Talk about taking entrepreneurship to the next level! |
On-campus event. |
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Cultivating Belonging for Undocumented Students in Teaching and Learning Spaces This session is provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, the Foundation for California Community Colleges, Community College League of California. Please check their website for an update on the description. |
Virtual Zoom event. |
| 1 - 2 p.m. |
Advocacy in Action: Strategies for Local, State and Federal Advocacy This session is provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, the Foundation for California Community Colleges, Community College League of California. Please check their website for an update on the description. |
Virtual Zoom event. |
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Renewing the Dream - Making Financial Aid Accessible through Policy & Practice Uplifting the recommendations and practices featured in the Renewing the Dream report & how CSAC will be implemented through the CA Dream Act Application. |
Virtual Zoom event. |
| 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Join us to learn about the services offered by our Basic Needs and Health Center to ensure our students’ holistic wellbeing. |
Virtual Zoom event. |
| 3 - 4 p.m. |
Legal Services at Saddleback College Join us to hear from our legal services partner, CHIRLA, about the FREE legal services available to our undocumented students, including advanced parole, naturalization process, and more! |
Virtual Zoom event. |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
The UndocuResearch Experience Join us to hear from Saddleback students about their experiences in a research project about the undocumented experience at Saddleback College! Learn about what they are working on and what’s to come! |
Virtual Zoom event. |