Dear Students, Faculty & Staff:
You should have received the message "The DACA decision and the University's stance" from University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler. I want
to reiterate what President Kaler has said and express my disappointment
in the Trump administration's decision to rescind the Deferred Access
for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA program.
I have joined other
Chancellors and Presidents across the country in expressing the
importance of this program, including having signed on to the American
Council on Education's letter of support.
I believe in the DACA
program and I believe that these students, the Dreamers, bring
tremendous value to our universities and communities. I am concerned for
the individuals currently in the program and want to reiterate that UMD
will do everything we can within the law to continue to provide support
and an education to these students.
Students seeking support or
more information should contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
or Susana Pelayo-Woodward at swoodwar@d.umn.edu.
Sincerely,
Lendley Black
Chancellor
