Resources for Marginalized Dalton State College Students: Support for Undocumented and DACA students
Books About Immigrants in Roberts Library
Just Like Us the true story of four Mexican girls coming of age in America by Call Number: F784.D49 M58 2009Four Mexican women coming of age in Denver as they attempt to pursue the American dream.
The Namesake by Call Number: PS3562.A316 N36 2004The Ganguli family move from their tradition-bound life in Calcutta through their transformation into Americans.
How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents by Call Number: PS3551.L845 H66 1992Uprooted from their family home in the Dominican Republic, the four Garcia sisters arrive in New York City in 1960 to find a life far different from the genteel existence of maids, manicures, and extended family they left behind.
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Call Number: PS3554.I259 B75 2007Oscar is a sweet but disastrously overweight, lovesick Dominican ghetto nerd. He dreams of becoming the Dominican J. R. R. Tolkien and, most of all, of finding love. But he may never get what he wants, thanks to the curse that has haunted Oscar's family for generations.
The Alchemist by Call Number: Graphic Novel CHILDREN"S COLLECTION PQ9698.13.O3546 A4513 2010; PQ9698.13.O3546 A4513 1998The magical story of Santiago, an Andalasian shepherd boy who travels far in search of a worldly treasure.
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SUPPORT FOR DREAMERS
Support for Undocumented/DACAmented Students
Though we tremble before uncertain futures . . . may we meet illness, death and adversity with strength . . . may we dance in the face of our fears. ~Gloria Anzaldúa
"During his presidential campaign, Donald J. Trump called DACA "illegal" and a violation of the constitution. As president, Trump has since softened his tone, but many young people protected under DACA are still fearful they'll be rounded up and deported." Claudio Sanchez "DACA, One Student's Story" nprED Mar. 9, 2017
Below you will find a list of resources that might help Undocumented/DACAmented students and those individuals who want to find ways to support Undocumented/DACAmented students.
Undocumented/Documented college students and youth are also often referred to as DREAMers. Learn more about the DREAM Act: proposed legislation that would benefit them.
Support for Undocumented/DACAmented Students
- National Immigration Law Center"One of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants."
- Immigrants Rising"Empowering undocumented youth to achieve educational and career goals through strategies including financial support, information, and resources."
- The Lived Experience of DACA Recipients Who Are US Nursing Program Graduates and Their Pathways to Professional Licensure: A Phenomenological Study.This article was written by Dalton State nursing faculty member Deb Richardson. If you'd like a copy, or to get in touch with her, you can do so by email at dcrichardson@daltonstate.edu
Article details: AIM This phenomenological study explored the experiences of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients who are nursing program graduates in the United States and their pathways to professional licensure. BACKGROUND DACA is a federal program facilitating lawful employment and higher education to qualified US immigrants. Understanding the experience of DACA recipients who have become registered nurses will inform nurse educators' advocacy to create a more diverse nursing workforce. METHOD DACA recipients (n = 17) who were US nursing program graduates were interviewed to explore the phenomenon of a pathway to professional licensure. RESULTS The pathway to professional licensure emerged within four themes: pursuing the dream, finding support, figuring it out, and advocating for others. CONCLUSIONTo contribute to a diverse nursing workforce, the authors recommend that nurse educators advocate for policies to support DACA recipients who graduate from US nursing programs to achieve professional nursing licensure.