Napolitano and May Issue Statements on Immigration
June 19, 2018: UC President Janet Napolitano and Chancellor Gary S. May issue statements on the growing humanitarian crisis at the southern border of the United States and call out the government for playing politics with the lives of DACA recipients. [More 鈥
UC Principles of Support
March 28, 2018: UC鈥檚 Statement of Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the UC Community (issued in November 2016), in which the university says it will protect the privacy and civil rights of the undocumented members of the UC community and direct UC police departments not to undertake joint efforts with any government agencies to enforce federal immigration law. [More 鈥
FAQ on Immigration Enforcement Actions
March 28, 2018: Charles F. Robinson, general counsel and vice president of UC Legal Affairs, answers frequently asked questions about the university鈥檚 stance on federal immigration enforcement actions that could occur on UC property and provides information about how to respond in such a situation. [More 鈥
Police: No Sweeps, No Assistance on Federal Raids
Jan. 23, 2018: Chancellor Gary S. May and Police Chief Joseph A. Farrow reiterate 嘿嘿视频鈥 position on immigration enforcement: Campus police will not conduct sweeps, nor assist in any federal raids or otherwise participate in efforts to detain suspected undocumented members of our university community. [More 鈥
UC Statement on Federal Court鈥檚 DACA Ruling
Jan. 9, 2018: 鈥淭his crucial decision allows nearly 800,000 DACA recipients to stay in the United States as lawsuits over the legality of the DACA rescission make their way through the courts,鈥 the statement reads. 鈥淯nfortunately ... it does not negate, nor lessen, the urgent need for permanent protection鈥 鈥 so UC will keep fighting the Trump administration鈥檚 rescission of DACA, supporting legislation for permanent protection, and providing services and aid to UC鈥檚 undocumented students. [More 鈥
Chancellor May鈥檚 Statement on DACA Decision
Sept. 5, 2017: Chancellor Gary S. May expresses grave disappointment in the White House decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. He says 嘿嘿视频 is home to a dedicated community of DACA students from across the globe, and that the university鈥檚 AB 540 and Undocumented Student Center is a model of empowerment, opportunity and equity. [More 鈥
Chancellor May: 鈥業ncitement to Violence Is Not Speech鈥
Aug. 17, 2017: 鈥淭his terrorizing display of racism and hate (in Charlottesville, Virginia) has raised questions about the limits on freedom of expression. ... Incitement to violence is not speech. Terrorism is not dialogue. Freedom of speech is about new ideas, not old hate.鈥 [More ...]
Napolitano Calls for Permanent Protection of 鈥楧reamers鈥
Aug. 11, 2017: In Washington Post op-ed, the UC president and former secretary of Homeland Security says she will never forget the first day of applications for DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, five years ago. 鈥淭ens of thousands of some of the best and brightest young people in our country applied to the program and celebrated their ability to live, work and learn in the only nation most of them had ever known,鈥 Napolitano says. Now is the time to make this protection permanent, she concludes. [More ...]
Chancellor May鈥檚 Statement on Public University Admissions
Aug. 2, 2017: Chancellor Gary S. May affirms UC President Janet Napolitano鈥檚 statement regarding the Justice Department鈥檚 reported review of admissions practices. 鈥淟ike her, I鈥檓 troubled that the proposed charge to the Office of Civil Rights may lead to a chilling effect on equitable access to high quality education.鈥 [More ...]
In Support of Transgender Members of UC Community
Feb. 23, 2017: In a statement, UC says it will continue to ensure that its transgender students, faculty and staff have unrestricted access to restrooms that conform to their gender identities. We also link to the 嘿嘿视频 map showing all gender-inclusive restrooms on campus. [More ...]
Forum Addresses Concerns Over Immigration Order
Feb. 7, 2017: More than 250 people attend Feb. 2 event where campus leaders offer answers and resources to such concerns as, 鈥淪cholar and student visas are expiring 鈥 how can the university help?鈥 and 鈥淲hat is happening with applications from overseas for admission to graduate school in the fall?鈥 [More ...]
Faculty, Students, Alumni Aid Detainees
Jan. 31, 2017: Holly Cooper, co-director, describes the immigration Law Clinic鈥檚 鈥渘onstop legal response鈥 to President Trump鈥檚 executive order. One team worked at San Francisco International Airport, others worked at the law school, preparing emergency motions for court, arguing the people being detained were being held unconstitutionally. [More ...]
Interim Chancellor Hexter: Affirming Our Staunch Support
Jan. 30, 2017: He says he and other administrators are reaching out to students and scholars affected by the executive order and offering support. 鈥淚 encourage you to be mindful of all those among us who are fearful for themselves, their family members or friends. We must, as a daily practice, be compassionate and supportive, but more than ever at times like this.鈥 [More ...]
鈥榃e Are Enriched By Our Friends From Around the World鈥
Jan. 30, 2017: In a joint message, Interim Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter and Davis Mayor Robb Davis say our friend from around the world contribute in myriad ways to our community and our university. 鈥淭hey are part of us.鈥 [More ...]
Global Affairs and SISS Offer Support
Jan. 30, 2017: Joanna Regulska, vice provost and associate chancellor of Global Affairs, and Wesley Young, director of Services for International Students and Scholars, say: 鈥淲e are committed to the support of all international students and scholars, and will continue to work to make 嘿嘿视频 a desired destination for those who would join us in our mission of teaching, research and public service.鈥 [More ...]
UC Leadership: 鈥極rder Is Contrary to Our Values鈥
Jan. 29, 2017: President Janet Napolitano and all the UC chancellors say they are 鈥渃ommitted to supporting all members of the UC community who are impacted by this executive action.鈥 [More ...]
Interim Chancellor Responds to Trump Order
Jan. 28, 2017: 鈥淟ike many of you, I am deeply troubled by President Trump鈥檚 executive order restricting entry into the country by people from seven countries. Our university is one that embraces scholars and workers of all backgrounds and ideals, which is rooted in our Principles of Community.鈥 [More ...]
UCOP Issues Guidance on Executive Order
Jan. 28, 2017: The UC Office of the President issues 鈥淕uidance for the UC Community on the Executive Order Affecting Visa Processes and Entry Into the United States.鈥 [More ...]
Hexter Urges Climate Action by Trump and Congress
Dec. 20, 2016: Interim Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter joined more than 170 other university and college leaders by signing an open letter to the president-elect and Congress urging them to take action to fight climate change and continue research on the changing planet. [More ...]
UC Academic Council Supports Principles
Dec. 6, 2016: The UC Academic Council, which includes the Academic Senate divisional chairs from each campus, endorses the UC Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the UC Community. [More 鈥
State鈥檚 3 College Systems Send Letter to Trump
Nov. 29, 2016: UC President Napolitano joins the leaders of the California State University and California Community College systems in urging President-elect Trump to allow students who are in the country illegally to continue their educations without fear of deportation. [More ...]
UC Undocumented Legal Services Center FAQ
Updated Nov. 23, 2016: If you are an undocumented student who is currently abroad, you are advised to be back in the United States before Inauguration Day (Jan. 20). [More 鈥
Hexter Answers Faculty, Staff and Students
Nov. 22, 2016: The interim chancellor reiterates his support for all members of our campus community and says he will not remain silent in the face of messages or actions that are designed to stifle discussion by promoting fear and intolerance. [More ...]
Resources
鈥淐aring staff are ready to support you,鈥 campus leaders advised students, staff and faculty after the presidential election.
- Web:
- Email: siss@ucdavis.edu
- Phone: 530-752-0864
Operating out of the 嘿嘿视频 School of Law, the center provides free legal assistance to students and their families at 嘿嘿视频 and all the other UCs except Berkeley (which has its own center).
- Web:
- Email: ucimm@law.ucdavis.edu
Student Resource and Retention Centers
Walk-in support and healing spaces.
- Office of Chican@/Latin@ Academic Student Success
- Native American Retention Initiative
Available to all registered students regardless of insurance coverage.
- ; arrange appointments in person in , or by phone, 530-752-2349.
- Walk-in urgent-care mental health services 鈥 Available in the . You can also speak with an advice nurse: 530-752-2349.
and area coordinators are available to meet with students who live in campus housing.
- Web:
- Schedule appointments by calling 530-752-2727 or sending an email to slree@ucdavis.edu.
Confidential, independent, impartial and informal problem-solving and conflict management resource for all members of the 嘿嘿视频 campus community: students, staff and faculty.
Media Resources
Dateline Staff, 530-752-6556, dateline@ucdavis.edu