Undocumented Student Week of Action

California Community Colleges Supports Undocumented Students

Undocumented Student Action Week (USAW) serves as an opportunity to highlight the challenges our undocumented students face in today’s current climate, while also advocating for Congress to take immediate legislative action on important federal policies and providing resources to better assist undocumented students on our campus.

Action Week 2023 Schedule of Events 

Provided is a list of SMC Week of Action events!

If you have questions, please email Dream@smc.edu.

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CA Community Colleges System Wide Webinars Oct 16-20 | Zoom

Please join the CA Community College Community as we learn best practices to celebrate, encourage, and advocate for the academic success of our undocumented students.

2023 Systemwide Webinars each day 

Link to Webinar registration

Link to Session Details

Monday, October 16, 2023 | CARECEN Outreach | 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. | In Person   

Please stop by and visit the CARECEN Outreach table in the SMC quad for information on FREE immigration legal services.

SMC North Quad Walkway

Audience: SMC staff, faculty, and students

Monday, October 16, 2023 |  Dream Program Wellness Workshop: Create Your Own Vision Board | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | In person   

Please join our Dream Program therapist and counseling staff for an opportunity to write down your goals and create your own vision board!

In Person - Register Here

Audience: Dream Program Students

SSC 290

Monday, October 16, 2023 | DREAM Program Open Lab: Help with Transfer App. | 3:00-6:00 p.m. | In Person 

If you're applying to transfer to a CSU or UC, please visit us during our open lab for help with your college application. 

In Person - Lib 192 

Audience: DREAM Program Students

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | IDEAS Club Meet & Greet | 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (activity hour)| In Person   

Interested in joining the IDEAS club? The IDEAS club purpose is to build connections with undocumented people in and out of Santa Monica College.

If you are new to the club or feel like the club would be a good fit for you, come to the meet & greet to learn more!

Audience: Undocumented students at SMC

In-Person - Equity Center

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | CARECEN Fellow Outreach | 9:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. | In Person 

This is a continuation of our CARECEN outreach. Please stop by and meet our new CARECEN fellow and get information on FREE immigration legal services.

SMC North Quad Walkway

Audience: SMC staff, faculty, and students

Thursday, October 19, 2023 | DREAM Program Open Lab: Help with Transfer App. | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | In Person 

We will be continuing our open lab in support of the transfer season.

If you're applying to transfer to a CSU or UC, please visit us during our open lab for help with your college application. 

In Person - Lib 192 

Audience: DREAM Program Students

Thursday, October 19, 2023 | Updates on DACA presented by CARECEN | 12:00 - 01:00 p.m. | Virtual  

With the recent ruling coming out of Texas on September 13th, CARECEN will be presenting on updates regarding DACA and how they will continue to support undocumented students.

Audience: DREAM Program Students, SMC Staff & Faculty

Please RSVP for this event! 

Friday, October 20, 2023 | DREAM Program Picnic | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | In Person

Come hang out with the DREAM Program! 

Join us for pizza and games as we build community and offer a safe space to connect with each other and your fellow undocumented students. 

Location to be shared after RSVP.

Audience: SMC Students

Please RSVP

Here are a few ways to get involved:

1. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend the many events throughout the week. 

2. Show your support through your social media campaign in support of our undocumented students.
   Join the Conversation: #CCCforUndocu #UndocumentedStudentActionWeek

3. Allies check your email for your WOA zoom background!

The SMC Foundation is seeking support for our undocumented students to pay for their $495 DACA renewal costs and emergency expenses (The SMC Foundation Donation Page).

For more information please contact us at Dream@smc.edu

Important Links and Resources

• The SMC DREAM Program Page

• Resources and Suggested Activities to Support Undocumented Students

• The SMC Undocumented Ally Page

• The Santa Monica College Foundation Donation Page

Sponsors:

SMC UndocuAlly Program, Dream Program, Student Equity Center, EOPS/CARE, SEAP, IDEAS at SMC, SMC Foundation, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), California Community College Foundation (CCC), Immigrants Rising, California Undocumented Higher Education Coalition, Student Senate for California Community Colleges, and California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).

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