By Kenia Cabahug
Staff Writer
The California State University board of trustees unanimously passed a resolution Nov. 8 encouraging the state’s largest public university system to support and advocate Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) for students, faculty and staff.
“Most are the first in their family to attend college, and they work hard to further their educations,” Chancellor Timothy P. White said. “Many serve as campus leaders and have ambitious goals centered on improving the lives of others across their communities.”
Trustees encouraged the state to continue to support DACA students since President Trump declined to extend an executive order to continue the program, which protects young people who were taken into the country illegally as children through no fault of their own. Trump passed the issue to Congress, which has yet to take action.
About 8,3000 undocumented students were admitted to and attend the CSU’s 23 campuses, which is “consistent with California law,” according to the meeting agenda.
CSUDH has shown its support for DACA students with the Toro Dreamers Success Center (TDSC), where Dreamers can obtain information regarding new DACA updates, scholarships and guidance.
You can make an appointment to visit the center by phone (310) 243-2782, in person, or by emailing center Coordinator Daniel Caballero at [email protected].
Drop-in appointments are also available. TDSC hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. The center is located in Loker Student Union Room 110B.
