Many members of the San Diego State University community
have expressed concerns about the status of undocumented students, including
those qualified under the California DREAM Act or the Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This memo provides information that faculty
and staff can share to support student success.
SDSU is committed to providing a safe and welcoming campus
environment for all students, faculty and staff. In recent statements,
California State University Chancellor Timothy White has affirmed the
University’s commitment “to protect[ing] access, affordability, intellectual
freedom, inclusivity, and diversity for all students . . . including supporting
DACA students.” Additionally,
SDSU is working with our legislative representatives to
ensure support for undocumented students.
If a student approaches you with concerns about their status
at the university, SDSU will maintain a FAQ webpage with current information
supporting undocumented and DACA students.
The following sources of information may also be helpful:
- Assistant Deans for Student Affairs and Educational
Opportunity Program (EOP) counselors are trained to provide guidance to
impacted students. Students can call (619) 594-6298 or email eopappt@mail.sdsu.edu
to schedule an appointment with EOP.
- SDSU’s Financial Aid Office can provide information to
students with questions about aid eligibility. Counselors are
available (no appointment necessary) at SSW 3605 every day from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m., or call (619)
594-6323.
- Education Without Borders (EWB) is a student
organization providing support for undocumented students. For additional
information visit http://empower.sdsu.edu.
- SDSU’s Counseling and Psychological Services can
provide support to students experiencing concern: call 619-594-5220 or visit http://go.sdsu.edu/student_affairs/cps/therapist-consultation.aspx
for more information.
Additionally, faculty who seek to create a welcoming
classroom environment might consider including a brief statement on their
Spring 2017 syllabi:
“The CSU has affirmed its commitment to ‘protecting access,
affordability, intellectual freedom, inclusivity, and diversity for all
students . . . including supporting DACA students.’ Discrimination,
harassment, or retaliation against students, faculty, and staff on the basis of
race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, nationality, immigration status
and other categories of identity is prohibited. If you have concerns
about your status at the university, please visit http://studentaffairs.sdsu.edu/EOP/ for information or
contact the Dean of Students or the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in your
College.”