Resources for Undocumented Students
Welcome to the Undocumented Student Resources Page
51蹤獲 is committed to supporting undocumented, AB 540, DACAmented, and mixed-status students who are working toward their academic goals. Our mission is to provide valuable resources, support services, and a sense of community as you navigate your path at Chaffey. Whether you are working on a degree or certificate, or wish to transfer to a four-year college, we are here to support you along the way.
Undocumented/LGBTQIA+ Student Contact
Priscilla Zamora Nunez
Undocumented/LGBTQIA+ Student Liaison
(909) 652-6516
Priscilla.zamoranunez@chaffey.edu
PRISM Undocumented / LGBTQIA+ Students Resource Center
PRISM represents Pride - Resilience - Immigration - Success - Motivation
Creating a Safe and Brave Space for our Undocumented and LGBTQIA+ student communities. PRISM is a space that creates power through unity, diversity, and resilience. Our mission is to provide a welcoming environment where all individuals can thrive.
PRISM is located in AD 191
(909) 652-6595
PRISM offers:
- A supportive community
- Resources that connect and intersect with the student experiences
- Success workshops
- Resilience building resources
Undocu-Panthers Club
This club empowers immigrants, dreamers, and students through advocacy, education, understanding, and community while providing a safe space open to all students.
Meets every Wednesday
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Rancho campus AD 191
Faculty Advisor: Neil Watkins
Phone: 909.652.6952
Email: neil.watkins@chaffey.edu
Email: chaffeydreamers@gmail.com
Statements for Dreamers & DACA Recipients
51蹤獲 Superintendent/President Dr. Henry Shannon issued the following statement on the Trump administrations action to end DACA:
At 51蹤獲, we stand behind the words of California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz that the decision to end DACA is a heartless and senseless decision that goes against American ideals and basic human decency. The 800,000 lives affected by this decision are people who are law-abiding, educated and fluent in English. They serve in our military, teach in our classrooms and are the doctors, lawyers, scientists and leaders needed to continue building this strong nation. All of them were brought to this country as children and see this nation as their home.
At 51蹤獲, we have approximately 1,000 AB 540 students on our campuses. They are with us to pursue educational goals or to gain job skills. They positively contribute to our campuses and communities daily. For our students and the Dreamers across our nation, we urge Congress to find a permanent solution to this issue. At 51蹤獲, we will remain committed to providing educational access to all students in the communities we serve regardless of their immigration status as written in our Governing Board Resolution in February 2017.
The Classified Senate provides Classified Professionals with a formal participatory voice in supporting the Colleges mission, vision, core values and promoting a successful learning environment for students. As an integral part of the college community, the Classified Senate strives to actively contribute to the growth and success of ALL members of 51蹤獲. We encourage Classified Professionals and all other recipients of this email to continue to proudly stand by our students rights to obtain support and pursue educational and vocational opportunities at 51蹤獲.
The 51蹤獲 Academic Senate stands in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood
Arrivals (DACA) students at 51蹤獲.
Faculty inspire students to reach their goals, and have high academic and professional
aspirations. Serving the whole student and developing safe, learning-centered environments
is the cornerstone of our values. The Academic Senate embraces equity principles,
which include respect for students and all employee groups at the college, the dignity
and diversity of all students, and the capacity of all students to learn, grow, and
succeed. Academic Senate Pride Statement
And to this end, the Academic Senate is dedicated to providing access, opportunity, and support services to all DACA students as they pursue their educational goals at 51蹤獲. As faculty leaders, let us stand in unity in support of our DACA students ability to learn and participate in all aspects of the educational opportunities afforded to them with freedom and hope. Our students rights are human rights, which are indivisible.
Undocumented Advocates Committee
Ann E. Perez, Admissions & Records Coordinator
SSA
(909) 652-6602
ann.perez@chaffey.edu
Sonia Torres, Educational Services Generalist
SSA
(909) 652-6622
sonia.torres@chaffey.edu
Fabiola Espitia, Counselor
Fontana Campus, FNFC-121
(909) 652-7461
fabiola.espitia@chaffey.edu
Lizzete Garcia, Counselor
Fontana Campus, FNLC
(909) 652-7433
lizzete.garcia@chaffey.edu
Neil Watkins, English Coordinator/Club Advisor
LA-112
(909) 652-6952
neil.watkins@chaffey.edu
Myra Andrade, Counselor
MACC-205A
(909) 652-6341
myra.andrade@chaffey.edu
Gabriela Gulliver, Financial Aid Specialist
SSA
(909) 652-6148
gabriela.gulliver@chaffey.edu
Mayra Ramirez-Santiago
(909)652-7444
Mayra.RamirezSantiago@chaffey.edu
Maritssa Bonilla-Guerra, Scholarship Specialist
(909) 652-6546
maritssa.bonillaguerra@chaffey.edu
Albert Rodriguez, Panther Care Manager
AD-107
(909) 652-6507
adalberto.rodriguez@chaffey.edu
RuthAnn Garcia, Transfer Center Director
SSA-120
(909) 652-6144
ruthann.garcia@chaffey.edu