COD Stands with Dreamers

 

Monday, October 13 | History of AB540 and Alas Con Futuro at COD

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.| Dreamers Resource Center- South Annex #1                  Come learn about the historical perspective, highlighting resilience,
contributions and evolution of support systems of AB540 students

Tuesday, October 14| TODEC: Legal Updates & Know Your Rights

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.| Faculty & Staff Session| Zoom & In-person at MPR

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.| Student Session| Zoom & In-person at MPR

2:30 p.m-5:30 p.m | Free Immigration Clinic | In-person at MPR

Wednesday, October 15| Financial Aid and AB540 Workshop

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.| CA Dream Act and AB540 Info Session
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.| Hands On Workshop | Dreamers Resource Center

Wednesday, October 15| Alas Con Futuro Student Movie Night

4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.| Dreamers Resource Center

Join us for a relaxing movie night with pizza, popcorn, and good vibes

Thursday, October 16| Faculty and Staff UndocuAlly Training

1:30 p.m-3:30 p.m.| Room 269-CSSC

please email: dreamers@collegeofthedesert.edu to register

Thursday, October 16| Undocumented Alumni Student Voices

6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.| Room 269- CSSC

Come listen to inspirational stories from alumni as they share their
journeys, challenges, and successes.

Friday, October 17| Relax and Recharge: Nature Walk

8:00a.m. | Cross Trail in Palm Desert
Take a break and join the DRC team along with the Alas Con Futuro Club
members at the Cross Trail. After the hike, enjoy fruit, bagels, and coffee at
the Dreamers Resource Center.

 

Dreamer Resource Center

At College of the Desert and at the core of California Community Colleges, we believe everyone has the right to pursue their academic and career goals regardless of their national origin, race or creed, how they identify or their immigration status. The College is committed to providing resources to our students, our robust Dreamer Resource Center serves as a hub to serve a resource to students.  

The Center offers the following:

• Free immigration legal services through our partnership with TODEC Legal Services;
• Mental health support through student health and wellness center;
• Dedicated space with computer access, printing, study, lounge;
• Dedicated counselor to assist with academics, matriculation, personal and career counseling;
• Dedicated scholarship opportunities;
• Assistance completing financial aid applications;
• Information hub for regular information updates for undocumented students. 

For additional resources to help support all undocumented California Community Colleges, visit this section of the Chancellor's Office website. 

Mission

The mission of College of the Desert's Dreamer Resource Center is to improve student success and help to successfully transition AB 540 student into college. The center provides academic advising, counseling, and referrals to student service programs in a welcoming environment where Dreamers can connect with campus and community resources.

Location:

South Annex 1 (nearby Public Safety - see campus map)

 

Supporting
undocumented, dreamers, and AB540 students!
Hablamos Español!

 

Alas Con Futuro