President Battles Issues Message on DACA Program

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To the Campus Community:

SUNY Geneseo strongly endorses the position of SUNY Chairman H. Carl McCall and Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson in their call to support the continuation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Indeed, the College has consistently and publicly advocated for this vital program, in partnership with the American Council on Education and other higher education institutions.

This week’s actions on DACA will affect students on the Geneseo campus, individuals focused on completing their educations in hopes of contributing to our country after living and studying in the United States. We have diligently worked in the past – and will continue to work -- to ensure the protection of their privacy and safety, in alignment with SUNY immigration policy.

Inclusivity is a core value at Geneseo that tremendously enriches our community. We value the unique talents of each individual who lives and studies here, including those in the DACA program. Geneseo will continue to advocate for our “Dreamers” so that they may continue to study and pursue their life goals in our affirming and supportive environment.

Denise A. Battles
President

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