| Overall Rating | Bronze |
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| Overall Score | 34.87 |
| Liaison | Courtney Gallaher |
| Submission Date | June 4, 2024 |
Northern Illinois University
IN-30: Sanctuary Institution
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.25 / 0.50 |
Courtney
Gallaher Associate Professor, Sustainability Coordinator Earth, Atmosphere and Environment |
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Has the institution been formally designated as an institution of sanctuary by Universities of Sanctuary (UK), University of Sanctuary Ireland, or an equivalent third party recognition program?:
No
Is the institution officially self-declared to be an institution of sanctuary?:
Yes
Documentation affirming the institution’s official sanctuary status:
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Website URL where information affirming the institution's sanctuary status is available:
A brief description of the institution’s policies and programs to welcome, support, and protect asylum seekers, refugees, and/or undocumented immigrants:
Our campus has an entire office designated to supporting the rights and protections of undocumented students on campus.
From the website for the office:
Our Commitment
Ensure a climate of respectfor the intrinsic dignity of each individual. It is imperative that our community is actively engaged in a dialogue that promotes the development of global awareness, cultural competence, empathy and sensitivity for all.
Continually assess the current practices of our campusto ensure that services, policies and internal structures are free of bias; maintain educational access; support the success of each student; contribute to a climate of respect; and foster a welcoming environment for all.
Dedicate efforts to pursue private funding sourcesthat will provide adequate financial assistance to our students who have yet to attain U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency. These efforts are driven by the belief that all students who work hard deserve access to opportunities they have earned.
Support the advancement of common-sense immigration reformfor the good of our economy and our society. Each of our graduates deserve the right to work, participate meaningfully in our society and contribute to the economic health of our nation.
Undocumented students of all nationalities and ethnicities need a safe and supportive community. As a student at NIU, you have a right to privacy that is protected by law. Faculty and staff should hold your immigration status in confidence just like your educational records, grades and medical information.
Please join us as we come together as a united community to educate, retain and graduate all students, each of whom contribute to our cultural and intellectual diversity.
From the website for the office:
Our Commitment
Ensure a climate of respectfor the intrinsic dignity of each individual. It is imperative that our community is actively engaged in a dialogue that promotes the development of global awareness, cultural competence, empathy and sensitivity for all.
Continually assess the current practices of our campusto ensure that services, policies and internal structures are free of bias; maintain educational access; support the success of each student; contribute to a climate of respect; and foster a welcoming environment for all.
Dedicate efforts to pursue private funding sourcesthat will provide adequate financial assistance to our students who have yet to attain U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency. These efforts are driven by the belief that all students who work hard deserve access to opportunities they have earned.
Support the advancement of common-sense immigration reformfor the good of our economy and our society. Each of our graduates deserve the right to work, participate meaningfully in our society and contribute to the economic health of our nation.
Undocumented students of all nationalities and ethnicities need a safe and supportive community. As a student at NIU, you have a right to privacy that is protected by law. Faculty and staff should hold your immigration status in confidence just like your educational records, grades and medical information.
Please join us as we come together as a united community to educate, retain and graduate all students, each of whom contribute to our cultural and intellectual diversity.
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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