Episode #2: Julissa Arce Shares Her Underground American Dream

For Episode #2 we were joined by our first guest: Julissa Arce. #MyUndergrounAmericanDream
For Episode #2 we were joined by our first guest: Julissa Arce. You can find show notes with links to resources
Find Julissa Arce:
Website: http://julissaarce.com/ 
Twitter: @julissaarce #MyUndergroundAmericanDream

A few (of many) articles about Julissa’s story:

In recent events from President Trump’s executive order for an immigration ban, we had to talk about the impact it will have at a number of college and university campuses in the US. Here are a few things we talked about during this conversation, if you want to learn more: 

Development/history of Homeland Security post 9/11
National Immigration Law Center (NILC): https://www.nilc.org/ 
Permanent Residence (PR) Process: https://www.uscis.gov/greencard 
US Temporary Work Permits (not leading to PR):
Are there DREAMers at your campus? http://www.dreamersroadmap.com/
TX House Bill 1403: Residency & In-State Tuition (via Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board)
    Keep HB 1403: http://keephb1403.com/ 
Julissa’s TX Women’s Scholarship from Rick Perry - we think she is one of the  “brightest rays of hope for the future,” 
Julissa Celebrating Spanish Heritage Month at the Whitehouse + Facebook Live video October 2016 -- dancing at the WhiteHouse & a thank you note from Obama for the book. #awesomesauce

Resources For Higher Ed Educator
Educators for Fair Consideration: http://www.e4fc.org/ [resources, scholarships, and more]

General suggestions for working with undocumented students:
  • Be kind 
  • Help/listen to your your students issues/challenges
  • Ask further questions for understanding their needs
  • Ensure your Career Center is giving out the correct employment information
  • Identify where your students can ask questions and get further resources/help beyond you on and off campus

A few resources listed on Julissa’s website as well: http://julissaarce.com/resources
Check with your own institution for support around undocumented and DACA students -- NOW!
Maybe Julissa will be coming to a campus near you? http://julissaarce.com/events/

Thanks so much for chatting with us Julissa -- we learned so much from your story, and we hope others benefit from what you have shared in your book as well.

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