WHEREAS, on December 5, 2016 the California Community College Chancellor’s Office reaffirmed its commitment to undocumented students; and

WHEREAS, on February 16th 2017 the Palomar Community College District Governing Board passed a resolution in support of undocumented students; and

WHEREAS, Palomar College is open to all students who meet the minimum requirements for admission, regardless of immigration status; and

WHEREAS, Palomar College will continue to advocate for educational opportunities for all students within its district boundaries, regardless of immigration status; and

WHEREAS, Palomar College has a long history of recognizing and celebrating the contributions of our immigrant student population, as their rich histories and cultures have contributed to, created and engaged global citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Palomar College continues to recognize the rights of all students and their families, regardless of immigration status, family structure, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status; and

WHEREAS, the results of the 2016 presidential election have caused uncertainty and concern among our student population; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Faculty of Palomar College to provide a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; and

WHEREAS, the Faculty of Palomar College will continue to support an inclusive environment for all students;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate of Palomar College reaffirms its support for undocumented students, and all students who meet the minimum requirements for admission, regardless of immigration status;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate of Palomar College will continue to vigorously advocate for educational opportunities for all students in the district, regardless of immigration status;

BE IT RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate of Palomar College will continue to recognize and honor the human rights of all students and their families, regardless of immigration status, family structure, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate of Palomar College support and affirm the decision taken by the Palomar Community College District Governing Board to declare Palomar College a safe haven and to stands united with themin an unequivocal support of an immigrant-friendly environment for all students who choose to better their lives through education.
The motion carried. Abstention: Johnson