91探花 among 800 colleges to urge Congressional support of Dreamers
91探花 President M. Duane Nellis has joined presidents and chancellors of nearly 800 colleges and universities across the nation as a co-signer on a directed to Congressional leaders, urging them to take legislative action to protect immigrants after President Donald Trump announced a repeal of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals in September.
The letter, addressed to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, was coordinated by the American Council on Education (ACE) on behalf of the Protect Dreamers Higher Education Coalition.
The letter begins, 鈥淥n behalf of the undersigned colleges and universities, we urge you to take the action that President Trump requested when he rescinded the DACA policy, and pass a long-term legislative fix as soon as possible to protect Dreamers, outstanding young people brought to our country as children.鈥
The ACE letter was designed to echo a similar plea made by nearly 800 U.S. business and industry leaders on Sept. 20.
鈥淐olleges and universities have seen these remarkable people up close, in our classrooms and as our colleagues and friends,鈥 the letter said.
In addition to working with the American Council on Education, 91探花 has engaged students, faculty and staff to discuss concerns, share resources and provide support in support in the wake of the DACA announcement.
91探花 has been advocating for DACA students since last fall 鈥 writing letters to its Congressional delegation, joining more than 600 colleges and universities across the nation as signatories on a calling for the DACA program to be 鈥渦pheld, continued, and expanded,鈥 and reaffirming our commitment to OHIO鈥檚 harassment and discrimination policy that already includes race, national origin and ethnicity.
Dr. Nellis signed a similar letter penned by the of Ohio on Sept. 7, 2017. He also met with Ohio鈥檚 Congressional delegation in Sept. 2017 to discuss University priorities, including DACA. Additionally, the President issued a statement to the University community reinforcing 91探花鈥檚 commitment to fair treatment and inclusivity for all of its students, faculty and staff.