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The DREAM Act is an important piece of legislation for educators in the United States, as it determines the fate of many of our students who were brought to the United States as children. The DREAM Act allowed conditional permanent residence to those who were brought here as children, and are currently going to school and/or contributing positively to the economy. With the current administration rescinding DACA protections, there is a lot of pressure on Congress to create legislation in regards to this student population.

The legal issues of this are easy to identify, as the students in question were brought here illegally and did not go through the proper immigration channels. With the current administrations stance on illegal immigration, it's easy to see why this would become a hot-button topic. Ethically, Congress battles with the fact that many of these students were brought here at a very young age through no fault of their own, and in some cases, don't even speak the language of their "home country." The USA is the only home they've ever known, and many would consider their deportation to be wrong and a blow to the economy. As a future study abroad and academic advisor, it is important that I am able to advise DREAMers effectively about their academics and the potential ramifications of the current legislation. One potential scenario is for study abroad students. DREAMers may not be able to leave the country and come back. Advising a DREAMer to study abroad, and then have immigration issues upon their departure or return could cause serious issues, so it is important to know how to properly advise this student population.

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https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/dream-act-daca-and-other-policies-designed-protect-dreamers

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Step 4: Angelo State Library: DREAM Act 

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Step 4: Angelo State Library: DREAM Act 

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"DREAMers and their families: A family impact analysis of the DREAM Act and implications for family well-being."

https://easydb.angelo.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=sih&AN=96424129&site=eds-live

Mahatmya, D., & Gring-Pemble, L. M. (2014). DREAMers and their families: A family impact analysis of the DREAM Act and implications for family well-being. Journal of Family Studies, 20(1), 79–87. https://doi-org.easydb.angelo.edu/10.5172/jfs.2014.20.1.79

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I chose to write about the DREAM Act because I believe it is a very important piece of legislation in America. It's a difficult topic with many different view points, but I see it as a great example of not only a legality issue, but an ethical issue.

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(https://www.chronicle.com/article/Federal-Proposal-to-Redefine/244878?cid=wcontentgrid_6_4grid_2) This article discusses how the current administration is treating the issues of gender and gender discrimination. Under the Obama administration, certain protections were guaranteed for transgender students and those who did not identify as a certain gender or their gender at birth. The Trump administration did away with these protections, and under the direction of Betsy DeVos, schools and universities were told to decide for themselves how to handle transgender students.

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(https://www.chronicle.com/article/Practice-Mandated-by-Supreme/244889?cid=wcontentlist_hp_latest) This article discusses the court case regarding the Harvard University admissions process. A group called "Students for Fair Admissions" opposes affirmative action, and has said that Harvard's practices negatively impact Asian Americans. This case is being closely followed due to the potential it has to reach a newly conservative majority Supreme Court.

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NAFSA is an association dedicated to international education and exchange. It focuses on the well-being of international students in the US, and study abroad students in other parts of the world. They advocate for policy changes that positively impact those areas of student life, such as visa processes, expanding education abroad access, and more.
NAFSA has made several congressional recommendations, including passing the DREAM Act, and High Skilled Immigration Reform. NAFSA believes that passage of the DREAM act is an important step to ending the fear of deportation that thousands of people experience every day. In relation to education, NAFSA believes that if these people have an established history of attendance at a higher education institution, they should be afforded a path to citizenship. In regards to immigration reform, NAFSA believes in legislation that makes it easier, not more difficult, for international students to stay in America and work after they are finished with their studies. With the added intellectual capital from abroad, the United States can prepare itself for the future, and be a beacon for talent and intelligence.

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One of the issues facing the college landscape now is the idea of free tuition at public colleges and universities. The AASCU is concerned with the unintended consequences of free college tuition, such as the financial feasibility and the academic quality.  There needs to be much work between federal and state governments, and neither have unilaterally decided the financial feasibility. Secondly, academic quality is in question if tuition revenue is not able to be collected. There is a high risk of hurting academic quality when funding is dependent upon state or federal entities alone.

Another important policy issue for the AASCU is campus safety. AASCU remains committed to supporting policy that fosters inclusion for minority student groups and emphasizes commitment to sexual violence prevention. This includes opposing any federal or state policies that prevent institutions from making event or scheduling choices that may incite violence, like rallies or speakers.

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When I am finished with my M.Ed in Student Development and Leadership in Higher Ed., I want to become a study abroad advisor. Currently, I am a student affairs officer and enjoy my job, but my real passion is international education and study abroad.