We Need Your 2024 PC Directory Updates by Next Wednesday, September 25

Last week, our Program Associate, Nicole Mejia, emailed each Partner College Team with instructions on sending staff changes or contact updates for the Directory. 

If you haven’t done so already, please review your college’s contacts and role descriptions for your TheDream.US Team on-campus and make sure the information is current. 

Having the right contacts are essential to our Scholars’ success and for ensuring you, our Partner Colleges, are receiving the support needed for a thriving partnership.  

Questions: Nicole.Mejia@thedream.us

The instructions and video tutorial can be found in the Program Management section on our website.

Last week, our Director of Scholarship Programs, Elena, hosted an EVR Refresher Session with a tutorial on how to successfully complete and submit your EVR. Watch the 30- min recording here.

All second round Renewal decisions have been made. Your Enrollment Verification Report in your ISTS PC Portal reflects the complete list of TheDream.US Scholars eligible for funds this Fall. 

Questions: Elena.Salorio@thedream.us and Camila.Salkov@thedream.us

Sept. 24: PC Power Hour - Adding Tools to the Practitioners’ Toolkit: External Resources for Supporting Undocumented Student Success

​​Tues. Sept 24th

11 am PT/ 1 pm CT/ 2 pm ET

Link to attend (Note: new zoom link for fall)

Meeting ID: 846 5909 3990

We are continuing the momentum from August PC Power Hour to focus on external resources available to you to maximize support for all undocumented students, regardless of whether they are recipients of TheDream.US scholarship.

Join us for the September session, where we will build on sharing tools for you to expand your knowledge on best practices in supporting undocumented student success, as well as other inclusive financial aid and career opportunities for your students. We hope to see you there!

Sept. 25 Webinar for DACA Recipients: Preparing for a New Administration

Cornell Law School’s Path2Papers, Immigration Institute of the Bay Area, and Immigrants Rising invites you to register for our upcoming webinar, Preparing for Change: How a New Administration Could Impact DACA Recipients on September 25th.

This webinar is geared towards persons with DACA in the San Francisco Bay Area, but other DACA recipients are welcome to join. In this webinar, speakers will discuss how a Harris or Trump administration could impact DACA status and legal options.

Weds. Sept 25th

2 pm PT/ 4 pm CT/ 5 pm ET

Register here

Plus: New! Higher Ed Guide for Supporting and Sponsoring Dreamers for Employment-Based Visas 



Check out the new higher ed guide from the Presidents’ Alliance, Cornell Law School’s Path2Papers, and the University of California Immigrant Legal Services Center on “Sponsoring DACA Recipients and Other Dreamers for Employment-Based Visas: How Higher Education Institutions Can Support Their Employees and Alumni.” 

This guide for leaders and administrators at institutions of higher education shares recommendations and best practices on how to support prospective and current non-citizen employees, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, with employment-based immigration pathways. 

Join the Undocumented Community of Practice and Action (CoPA) this Fall 

The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, in partnership with Immigrants Rising and TheDream.US, are hosting a three-session series focused on better understanding the different factors that may impact the well-being of undocumented students on college campuses. Each session builds on each other for a holistic approach to provide students with 1:1 and group support and advocate for a mental health practitioner to serve immigrant students on your campus.

Join us for a comprehensive approach to mental health for undocumented students.

• September 11 | Addressing the Current Challenges: Strategies for Supporting the Mental Health of Undocumented Students
• September 25 | Fostering Empowerment: Creating Supportive Spaces for Undocumented Students on Campus 
• October 9 | Building a Strong Case: Advocating for a Dedicated Mental Health Role for Undocumented Students

You can attend any of the two remaining sessions. All sessions will meet from 1:30-3:00 pm ET on Zoom. 

Register Here

TheDream.US on the Conference Circuit!

• President and CEO Gaby Pacheco spoke at the Education Leaders of Color’s 2024 National Convening’s session on economic mobility and belonging for undocumented students. Read more
• What an incredible experience it was to have 60 of our Scholars attend L’ATTITUDE (pictured) - the largest business event in the U.S. focused on the new mainstream economy and highlighting the U.S. Latino cohort driving its growth. Gaby Pacheco presented on the main stage, and Chris Aviles, Nicole Wesley and Scholar Yasser Moreno shared an impactful presentation on creating inclusive career models for undocumented students.

• TheDream.US had strong representation at the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) Conference, where we engaged in meaningful work to support college success for Dreamers. Chris and Nicole, along with Baruch Scholar Rosa Escoto, led a session sharing insights on building inclusive experiential learning opportunities for Dreamers and the importance of these experiences in supporting their career development. Our COO, Hyein Lee, will present a session highlighting strategies and real-world examples of how these organizations are advancing career readiness and work experiences to enhance the higher education journey for students.

Applications closing this Friday, 9/20: Director of Strategic Communications and Engagement

We are still accepting applications for the role of Director of Strategic Communications and Engagement through Friday, September 20th. Please continue to share widely.

This role focuses on helping our Scholars succeed in college and their careers by providing useful content and tools through our digital channels. The Director will make sure that all communications are consistent and on-brand, keep resources updated, and use the platform to advocate for policy changes. They will also represent TheDream.US to important groups and stakeholders.

See job description and how to apply here:

Director of Strategic Communications and Engagement

Help Celebrate TheDream.US Partnership on Your Campus - Shoutout to the Announcement from Holy Family University

Your institution's support in spotlighting TheDream.US Scholars underscores our collective commitment to supporting immigrant youth and supports your recruitment efforts for the upcoming application round. In recent days, we loved seeing the press release from Holy Family University (here and picked up by local media here) celebrating our partnership.

Be on the lookout in coming weeks for template materials to help you share the news when our next application round opens on November 1st. In the interim, if you'd like to spotlight the new cohort of Dreamers on your campus and/or celebrate your Scholars this academic year, consider relying on a joint press release (template example here) or share news about your partnership and TheDream.US Scholars on campus through your university’s news channels, social media, and other communication platforms (sample social media posts here).

The ANCC National Magnet Conference Grant for Nurses closing this Sunday, 9/22

TheDream.US Scholars who are juniors and seniors, or graduates working in the nursing field are invited to apply for funding to attend and participate in the ANCC National Magnet and ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference for Nursing Professionals in New Orleans, LA. 

TheDream.US will assist eligible Scholars and Alumni with the following major expenses associated with attending or presenting at this conference:

• Conference registration fee

• Air/train fare

• Up to 3-nights of lodging at the conference hotel

Please see and share the full details and application here.

Deadline to apply is this Sunday September 22, 2024.

Immigration Q&A Sessions Return this Fall, starting 9/26

We're excited to announce the return of our monthly Immigration Q&A sessions for Scholars. Here is the schedule for fall 2024:

• September 26 at 5 pm ET
• October 31 at 5 pm ET
• November 21 at 5 pm ET

Attorney Sui Chung from Miami will lead the sessions and provide general feedback and guidance on Scholars' immigration questions.

Thurs. Sept 26th

2 pm PT/ 4 pm CT/ 5 pm ET

Zoom link to join (no need to register):

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