Higher Ed Groups Support Legislation for Undocumented Students
“It is truly in our best interest to ensure they [DREAM Act students] have the opportunity to achieve their dreams and become part of the well-educated and competitive work force that our country needs today. We strongly support the DREAM Act and look forward to working with you to ensure swift passage of this important legislation.”
-American Council of Education
On the heels of the Walter Lara stay of deportation, we have endorsements from major higher education associations for the DREAM Act from the following organizations:
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
American Association of Community Colleges
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
American Association of University Professors
American College Personnel Association
American Council on Education
American Dental Education Association
American Indian Higher Education Consortium
APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Association of American Universities
Association of Community College Trustees
Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
Association of Public and Land-grant Universities
Association of Research Libraries
College Board
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Council for Opportunity in Education
EDUCAUSE
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
National Association of College and University Business Officers
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
University Continuing Education Association
Women’s College Coalition
The letter was sent to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, which is yet to support or endorse the DREAM Act.
Hat Tip: Marisol – NYSYLC
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[...] Henry and Leo got to represent the U.S. well, and speak with honor about their families’ immigrant experiences. In many ways, that’s what thousands of young minds are hoping to do when the DREAM Act passes. We imagine this is why an institution like the NCAA, usually more concerned with College Football and Final Fours, also supports the DREAM Act through their endorsement of the American Council of Education’s letter. [...]
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