51ΑΤΖζ

UW-Milwaukee is an institution with global impact that deeply values its diversity and the contributions of all immigrant and international students, faculty and staff members. 

There have been several activities at the federal level that could potentially impact the future of members of our international campus community. We continue to closely monitor the changing developments. Additionally, we are providing an outline of 51ΑΤΖζ’s policies here along with resources:

• We are committed to our , especially those that call for: 
  • A caring, compassionate, and collegial community characterized by mutual respect and safety. 
  • Diversity in all of its definitions, including who we are, how we think, and what we do.
• 51ΑΤΖζ policy prohibits discrimination based on, among other factors, race, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and religion.
• All 51ΑΤΖζ students are protected by the same privacy laws and University policies. 51ΑΤΖζ will not voluntarily release student information protected by FERPA (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) unless it is legally allowed to, required to do so by a subpoena, court order, or warrant, or for campus or individual safety and security concerns.
• 51ΑΤΖζ will not provide information on immigration status of its students or staff unless legally required to do so by a subpoena, court order, or warrant.
• The does not ask individuals for citizenship information but may acquire or share such information in rare cases where it is conducting investigations of serious crimes.
• The 51ΑΤΖζPD does not assist with deportations and is not an arm of federal immigration enforcement. 51ΑΤΖζ may be required to comply with lawful warrants on campus, but employees have been instructed to contact the 51ΑΤΖζPD and Office of Legal Affairs to ensure any warrant is lawful.
• The (RHC) and the First-Generation+ Resource Center have a number of resources for students, staff, faculty and administrators.
• The First-Generation+ Resource Center coordinates the 51ΑΤΖζ β€œDreamers” initiative and provides support and information to undocumented students at 51ΑΤΖζ. IEC, in collaboration with the Undocumented Student Task Force (USTF), have trained and will continue to offer an annual β€œ±«²Τ»ε΄Η³¦³ά²Ή±τ±τ²β” training for faculty and staff who wish to learn more about current and historical information related to undocumented students, understand 51ΑΤΖζ campus policies and practices, the problems undocumented students face, and what resources exist to help them. 
• The (CIE) is the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and staff on 51ΑΤΖζ-supported visas. Immigration law in the US is constantly changing, to adequately protect undocumented students 51ΑΤΖζ will continue to provide communication, support, and resources as information is available.
• General access to 51ΑΤΖζ is defined by Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter 18. Questions concerning access to classrooms and offices are addressed in this guidance regarding immigration enforcement on campus accompanying this outline.
• In the event that anyone receives a subpoena or warrant from a law enforcement agency, they should contact the 51ΑΤΖζPD (414-229-4627) and the Office of Legal Affairs (414-229-4278) for guidance. Additional information about warrants is provided in this guidance regarding immigration enforcement on campus accompanying this outline.