Oregon’s public universities and community colleges strongly encourage DACA students to renew their applications as soon as possible
STATEWIDE – On June 18, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled with the University of California system in Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of Univ. of California regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
The decision ensures that for the time being, the DACA program will continue. However, the court did not determine whether DACA should continue permanently, leaving that question to the presidential administration and Congress.
It is likely that the Trump administration will quickly make further attempts to curtail or end the program.
Oregon’s public universities and community colleges are strongly encouraging DACA students to consult with immigration attorneys and potentially renew their applications as soon as possible.
Further, Oregon’s public universities and community colleges urge Congress to act swiftly to ensure continued access to DACA protections for eligible individuals and avoid undue disruption in their lives. We are soon reaching a time when a college freshman will have been born too late to qualify for DACA. A comprehensive immigration solution is needed.
Students needing assistance in renewing DACA paperwork can reach out to contacts at each institution.
Campus Resource Contacts for Students Renewing DACA Status
Public Universities
Eastern Oregon University
Multicultural Center/Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion
[email protected]
541-962-3741
Oregon Institute of Technology
Erin Foley
VP for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
[email protected]
541-885-1013
Oregon State University
Raina Martinez
Dreaming Beyond Borders Resource Center
[email protected]
541-737-3922
Portland State University
Shalini Vivek
Attorney, Student Legal Services
[email protected]
503-725-4556
Southern Oregon University
Jonathan Chavez Baez
Assistant Director for Latino/a/x Programs & Outreach Support
[email protected]
541-552-6478
University of Oregon
Justine Carpenter
Director of Multicultural and Identity-Based Support Services
[email protected]
541-346-1123
Western Oregon University
Anna Hernandez-Hunter
Director, Multicultural Student Services & Programs
[email protected]
503-838-8195
Community Colleges
Blue Mountain Community College
Bruce Clemetsen
Interim VP for Student Affairs
[email protected]
541-278-5796
Central Oregon Community College
Alicia Moore
Vice President Student Affairs
[email protected]
541-383-7244
Chemeketa Community College
Manuel Guerra
Executive Dean
[email protected]
503-365-4684
Clackamas Community College
Tara Sprehe
Dean of Academic Foundations and Connections
[email protected]
503-594-3430
Clatsop Community College
Jerad Sorber
Vice President, Student Success
[email protected]
503-338-2326
Columbia Gorge Community College
Gerardo Cifuentes
Vice President of Student Services
[email protected]
541-506-6010
Klamath Community College
Bill Jennings
Professor
[email protected]
541-880-2247
Lane Community College
Mindie Dieu
Associate Vice President, Student Affairs
[email protected]
541-463-5900
Linn-Benton Community College
Leslie Hammond
Dean of Academic Foundations
[email protected]
Mt. Hood Community College
John Hamblin
Executive Dean
[email protected]
503-491-7884
Oregon Coast Community College
Chris Ousley
Interim Dean of Students
[email protected]
541-867-8511
Portland Community College
Heather Lang
Interim Vice President of Student Affairs
[email protected]
971-722-4008
Rogue Community College
Kori Ebenhack
VP of Student Services
[email protected]
541-956-7196
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Jared Gardner
Dean of Student Success and Transfer
[email protected]
541-888-7413
Tillamook Bay Community College
Rhoda Hanson
Vice President of Student Services
[email protected]
Treasure Valley Community College
Bradley Hammond
Advising
[email protected]
541-881-5590
Umpqua Community College
Dr. Kacy Crabtree
Provost
[email protected]
541-440-4624
