How Faculty and Staff Can Help
Thank you for visiting this site. As faculty and staff, your support for students who aspiring citizens is critical as students look up to you for support and guidance. Listed below are ways that you can support our students. If you need help assisting students, please do not hesitate to contact us at (831) 477-3379 or via email at equity@cabrillo.edu. We are glad to be a resource and answer any questions.
- Create a welcoming environment for dialogue in your class and office about changes affecting students who are aspiring citizens and their family.
- Stay informed on the latest updates and please share this information with your students.
- Join advocacy efforts to defend DACA.
- Post a statement of support in your classroom and office space. Click HERE for an example.
- Additional Resources to consider:
- Encourage your students to apply for the California DREAM Act. The state has seen a 40% drop in California DREAM Act applicants in the last year. Please encourage your students to continue using this valuable program to support their education.