Supporting DACA Students in Uncertain Times: Preparing for a Supreme Court Ruling

As you wait for a Supreme Court decision around DACA, are you preparing for all possible outcomes on your campus?

Agenda

In the three legislative scenarios below, our expert instructor will help you identify the key considerations around DACA / undocumented student support that you should discuss with your team before the Supreme Court’s decision happens.

• No matter the legislative outcome:  Since most DACA / undocumented students are people of color and / or first-generation, we’ll share considerations you should discuss with your team to achieve baseline equity and inclusion regardless of what the Supreme Court decides, including:

• • Evaluating overall campus climate

• • Being transparent around financial aid and other supports on campus

• If DACA remains in place:  If there are no significant legislative updates, you can focus on enhancing the support you already have in place for DACA / undocumented students.  We’ll share options you should discuss with your team, such as: 

• • Appointing employee allies

• • Increasing cultural competency across faculty and staff

• • Learning more about your state political landscape to consider enrollment strategies inclusive of undocumented students

• If DACA is terminated:  If DACA is disbanded, students will experience tremendous fear and anxiety.  We’ll offer key pieces your team should get prepared for, including:

• • Coordinating campus health, wellness, BIT, and law enforcement teams to ensure student rights and safety

• • Brainstorming optimal strategies for concluding academic terms early