Undocumented Student Action Week

7th Annual Undocumented Student Action Week

October 16-20, 2023

Undocumented Student Action Week (USAW) is a system-wide campaign to advocate and provide support resources for our undocumented student population. USAW is a statewide effort led by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO), the Community College League of California (League), the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC), Immigrants Rising, California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), the California Undocumented Higher Education Coalition, Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC), and the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC).

For questions, contact ab540@bakersfieldcollege.edu.

Schedule of Events (In-Person Workshops)

Monday, October 16, 2023

Kick-Off Event at Fresno City College!

Monday, October 16: 9:30AM - 4:30PM

Old Administration Building - Auditorium, 1101 E. University Ave, Fresno, CA 93741

Join the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, the Foundation for California Community Colleges and our statewide partners on Monday, October 16 for an in-person event at Fresno City College focused on providing holistic support for undocumented students. Register for this in-person event through the online registration page.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023 “Entrepreneurship Day”

Entrepreneur 101/Emprendedor 101: Kern Women's Business Center

Tuesday, October 17: 10:00 - 11:00AM (this is a bilingual presentation)

Journey into the world of entrepreneurship. Providing the essential knowledge and skills needed to start and develop a successful business. Highlighting the importance of creativity, innovation, and problem-solving in identifying business opportunities and developing unique ideas.

Tax Preparation Careers: United Way of Kern County

Tuesday, October 17: 2:00 - 3:00PM

United Way will offer opportunities through the VITA program that allows participants to get IRS certified to become a tax preparer.

Plan for Success: Writing Your Business Plan: Kern Women's Business Center

Tuesday, October 17: 4:00 - 5:00PM (this is a bilingual presentation)

Workshop participants will learn the essential components of a business plan, including market analysis, competitive positioning, financial projections, marketing strategies, and operational planning.

Bakersfield College Community Mural - Day 1

Tuesday, October 17: 12:00 - 3:00PM

Students, faculty, staff and visitors are welcome to stop by the Renegade Crossroads (in front of the Dining Commons) to participate in USAW’s Annual Mural project. Each individual stroke contributing to the mural creates a masterpiece work of art. Come to the AB540 Lobby to see the gallery of art projects from previous years. This is a two-day workshop (Tuesday & Wednesday).

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 "Financial Literacy Day"

Connecting AB540 Resources at Your Four-Year University: BC Transfer Center

Wednesday, October 18: 10:00 - 11:00AM

If you are an AB540 student at BC and plan to transfer to a four-year university, then this is a workshop you do not want to miss. You will get the information and tools needed to make a smooth and easy transition to the university without losing your status and waived college fees.

Save Money to Make Money: Citizen's Business Bank

Wednesday, October 18: 2:00 - 3:00PM

Throughout your life, you will be faced with many decisions about saving and spending. A savings discipline developed over time will allow you to successfully reach your targeted savings goal. You will learn how to set personal goals for saving, create a budget, explore the benefits of interest and how saving money makes money and discover financial tools and strategies for building savings. You will also learn the importance of establishing a savings account and that a social security number is not necessary to open a bank account and it is totally confidential.

Funding Your Future: BC AB540 and Undocumented Students

Wednesday, October 18: 4:00 - 5:00PM

Join BC Educational Advisors in this workshop for support in completing the 2024-2025 General Bakersfield College Scholarship Application and to learn other ways to fund your education.

Bakersfield College Community Mural - Day 2

Wednesday, October 18: 12:00 - 3:00PM

Thursday, October 19, 2023 "Health and Wellness Day"

Medical and Mental Health Help for Students

Thursday, October 19: 10:00 - 11:00AM

A brief overview of the medical and mental health services available to BC students from the Student Health and Wellness Center.

Creative Art for Well Being

Thursday, October 19: 1:00 - 2:30PM

This workshop was created to give all students an open space to bring out their expressions and creativity on canvas. Art promotes health and well-being, aiding in physical, mental, and emotional relief, including anxiety. Join in the fun! Finished art pieces will be displayed in the AB540 Lobby located in the CSS Building 2nd Floor.

Friday, October 20, 2023 "Advocacy, Art & Entertainment Day"

Strong Voice: AB540 and Undocumented Students

Friday, October 20: 9:00 - 10:00AM (Breakfast Burritos and Coffee Bar Provided)

Bakersfield College faculty and staff are invited to join in this workshop to hear from students on how they navigate their academic journey at Bakersfield College as undocumented students. Faculty and staff will leave with a greater understanding of how to empower all students regardless of status.

Find Your Ally: Immigration Services by United Farm Workers (UFW)

Friday, October 20: 10:00 - 11:00AM

Bakersfield College students, faculty and staff are invited to hear about the FREE legal services provided by United Farm Workers. They provide immigration consultations and case support on campus and/or online to any enrolled students at Bakersfield College – whether they are full time, part time, or they are taking non-credit courses. These services are also extended to faculty and staff.

Ballet Folklorico Ritmo y Sabor

Friday, October 20: 11:00 - 11:30AM

Mariachi

Friday, October 20: 11:30AM - 12:00PM

Virtual Events (Online Webinars)

Schedule

Immigrant Visas and How to Access In-State Tuition

Tuesday, October 17: 9:00 - 10:00AM

A guided conversation on nonresident students that have special immigrant visas may be exempted from paying out of state tuition.

Anti-Racism: A Student Plan of Action

Tuesday, October 17: 1:00 - 2:00PM

Championing Equity through AB540 Students: Increasing Access for Undocumented

Wednesday, October 18: 9:00 - 10:00AM

This first-of-its-kind tool will allow more effective implementation of this important tuition equity policy across all public higher education systems in California.

Our Stories are One: We Support Undocumented Student

Wednesday, October 18: 1:00 - 2:00PM

Introduction to The COALITION and why we have come together. Each of us will share our story of connection to Undocumented Students and Communities to show why we support these communities and the political struggle for legislation that provides a pathway to citizenship for the undocumented and those mixed-status families that continue to be harmed.

From the Shadows to Advocacy in Action: A Case Study on Creating Student-Informed Policy with Undocumented Students

Wednesday, October 18: 3:00 - 4:00PM

This conversation explores how the California Undocumented Higher Education Coalition engages student advocates in the creation of student-informed policy. We will be sharing our learnings from our Student Policy Initiative and the roots of AB 1393 (Calderon, 2023), a policy which addresses food insecurity among undocumented students. Ultimately, belonging and inclusion can also mean that we work with students to co-create the policies that impact them on a daily basis.

Cultivating Belonging for Undocumented Students in Teaching & Learning Spaces

Thursday, October 19: 9:00 - 10:00AM

Advocacy in Action: Strategies for Local, State and Federal Advocacy

Thursday, October 19: 1:00 - 2:00PM

Renewing the Dream – Making Financial Aid Accessible through Policy and Practice

Friday, October 20: 9:00 -10:00AM

Uplifting the recommendations and practices featured in the Renewing the Dream report & how CSAC will be implement through the CA Dream Act Application.