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ÃÀ¼§ÉçÇø has made a commitment to creating a racially just campus and to welcome, nurture, and validate individuals and their identities and diverse cultures.

Strategies to Support Undocumented & Mixed Status Students Webinar (1/30/2025)

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Ways Employees Can Support

1. Refer undocumented and mixed status students to UPRISE program to receive holistic resources and services including Mental Health Counselor Nidya Ramirez Ibarra (nramirezibarra@miracosta.edu) for the UPRISE Mental Health Support Group.
2. Familiarize yourself with the relevant policies and procedures (see below) and refer any Immigration Government Officials to Vice President of Student Services Alketa Wojcik (Superintendent/President designee). reference and access the following policies and resources:
   • ÃÀ¼§ÉçÇø Administrative Procedure 3415 outlining the District’s policy regarding Responding to Requests for Access for Immigration Enforcement Activities.
   • ÃÀ¼§ÉçÇø Administrative Procedure 4072 outlining the District’s policy that only students whose names appear on the class roster and who are officially enrolled are authorized to be in the class, except in situations where class sessions are open to the public or visitors meet the specific criteria outlined in the AP to be allowed to visit a class.
   • ÃÀ¼§ÉçÇø Administrative Procedure 5017 outlining the District's policy for responding to inquiries of immigration status, citizenship status, and national origin information.
   • California Attorney General (December 2024)
   • California Dream Act Application - allows eligible undocumented students to apply for specific types of financial aid.
   • AB540 - a California state law that exempts eligible non-resident students from paying non-resident enrollment fees.
3. Establish yourself as an ally and your space as a safer place for undocumented students. You can register for the next UndocuAlly training to learn about best practices to serve undocumented students.
4. Avoid making assumptions about the undocumented community. This community, just like others, is not a monolith. Please be aware of the intersectional identities that students may hold. (UndocuQueer, UndocuBlack, etc.). Do not disclose someone’s citizenship status or ask students to self-identify to you or out loud in class.
5. Use inclusive language (do not use terms such as illegal or alien) and add welcoming language to your class syllabus. We recommend the language below:
   ÃÀ¼§ÉçÇø is committed to supporting undocumented and mixed-status individuals, with a strong emphasis on fostering their personal and educational success. As an educator, I aim to create a welcoming and inclusive campus environment. I will ensure course accessibility and provide confidential accommodations for any immigration-related challenges. Your status is private, and sharing it is your choice. I value your trust and respect confidentiality. For more information on ÃÀ¼§ÉçÇø's resources for undocumented and mixed-status students, please visit miracosta.edu/uprise.
6. Identify and share . Please note that ÃÀ¼§ÉçÇø scholarships are open to all students, including undocumented and international students.
7. Access the Bias Education Webinar on hosted by (BEST) and featuring speakers from Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration.
8. Refrain from providing students with legal advice and instead, please refer them to for free and confidential legal services to ÃÀ¼§ÉçÇø students, staff, and faculty.
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10. . This fund supports undocumented students through emergency grants, professional development, and other immigration-related concerns.

For questions, please feel free to email idea@miracosta.edu

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