“Equitable Student Employment Opportunities” University of California Policy FAQ
What does today’s vote mean?
After an in-depth discussion, the Board of Regents voted to adopt a policy statement that calls for the Chair of the Board of Regents to convene a Regents working group. The working group will collaborate with the UC President to consider relevant issues and determine whether, how and when to create an implementation plan and a legal strategy to provide equal access to University employment opportunities to all students, regardless of immigration status.
Who will be part of this working group?
Board of Regents Chair Rich Leib will determine the make-up of the working group in the upcoming weeks.
Would a student be part of this working group?
Board of Regents Chair Rich Leib will determine the make-up of the working group in the upcoming weeks.
How will the working group integrate student perspectives?
University leaders regularly meet with student representatives, including the Council of Student Body Presidents, UCSA, and UCGPC leadership. UC staff also meet monthly with staff who directly support undocumented students. These offices regularly share the issues impacting undocumented students and how the university can best support this student population. Students also provided their feedback to the Board through letters, public comment at meetings, and through informal conversations. UC leaders will continue to pursue avenues to solicit student feedback as this work progresses.
How often will the working group meet, and will their meetings be public?
The working group’s meeting schedule has yet to be determined.
What are the political and legal ramifications of this policy?
The Regents’ working group will work over the next several months to evaluate the relevant issues.
Why did the Board of Regents create this working group and not just implement the policy to hire undocumented students?
The Board of Regents adopted a policy statement where the Chair of the Board of Regents will convene a Regents working group to work with the President of the University that, by the end of November of this year, will consider relevant issues and determine whether, how and when to create an implementation plan and a legal strategy.
Who is eligible for employment under this new policy?
The Regents working group will complete its work by the end of November of this year. They will consider relevant issues and determine whether, how and when to create an implementation plan and a legal strategy.
Why only hire students?
The University strongly supports its undocumented students to realize the educational, financial and professional development benefits of University student employment as an integral part of their academic experience, which is the focus of the Regents Policy Statement on Equitable Student Employment Opportunities. This does not foreclose the possibility of exploring opportunities for other groups.
When can undocumented students apply for a job at the UC?
The Regents working group will complete its work by the end of November of this year. They will consider relevant issues and determine whether, how and when to create an implementation plan and a legal strategy.
When will this new policy be implemented?
The Regents working group will complete its work by the end of November of this year. They will consider relevant issues and determine whether, how and when to implement next steps such as an implementation plan and a legal strategy.