On Friday, July 14, 2021, a Texas Federal District Court in the 5th Circuit issued its long-awaited ruling in the litigation challenging the legality of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The court ruled that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security violated the Administrative Procedure Act through the establishment and continued administration of DACA.

The court held that the Biden administration may: (a) continue to accept and approve DACA renewals; and (b) accept but not approve initial DACA requests, freezing pending and future requests for initial DACA. 

We will continue to stand with undocumented students, DACA recipients, and other Dreamers on campus and in the community. We recognize the tremendous contributions of these immigrant students and alumni.

Please consider signing up for the free services the UFW Foundation below.

We understand that legislation continues to change and it can be confusing. Remember that we have Free Legal Immigration Services with trusted attorneys that are able to answer any questions you may have and can help you prepare the paperwork necessary for any potential immigration relief options you may qualify for.

Services will continue throughout the Summer! Schedule your free consultation today!

I wanted to share with you the Survey Link to help us plan for next academic year. Your input is crucial in helping MC Dreamers move forward with events and programs that benefit you and your fellow dreamers/undocumented/DACAmented peers. I ask that you set aside about 15min to complete this survey and provide us with your feedback.

Please participate no later than Monday, July 19th 2021; 11PM.

Email or Call Karla Montenegro Gonzalez if you have any questions, comments or concerns! kmontenegro@vcccd.edu; 805-553-4058.

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services provides special services to full time community college students. Participants must meet financial and educational disadvantage criteria. After eligibility requirements are met, EOPS services include the following: specialized academic, career, and personal counseling, book service program (grant/voucher), priority registration, transfer assistance, special activities and workshops.

Each semester, EOPS students receive a voucher to help pay for your required textbooks. This could be used in tandem with our textbook program to pay for any online textbooks and class codes. 

We have an array of services available for you regardless of your immigration status and I would love talk to you about these. 

CRN 71585 TUES./THURS. 1PM-2:50PM~ ROOM AC208

ENGLISH M01B: Literature, Composition, and Critical Thinking:

LATINX LITERATURE THEME:

This course will focus on literature written in English by Latino authors in the U.S.

We will study fiction, poetry, and drama that reflects Latinx culture from various regions, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and more. We’ll explore questions of ethnicity, identity, and what it means to be an American.