UCSD Associated Students Office of Local Affairs

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We are happy to be able to share our Annual Report that provides an outlook of where the Office of Local Affairs was at the beginning of the year, where we are now, and our recommendations for where it needs to be moving forward. Together, we hosted 7 events, spearheaded 3 initiatives, participated in 2 committee involvements, and had 1 phenomenal year.

Don't forget to complete your FAFSA (https://fafsa.gov/) and/or your Dream Act Application (https://dream.csac.ca.gov/) by Thursday, March 2, 2017! Beginning this year, you can report the income and tax information from 2015, so that you are eligible to be considered for federal, state and other university-based financial aid.

During our Stafflights, the Office of Local Affairs will be showcasing our individual staff members, their insights, and their work as it pertains to our office. In this Stafflight, we are happy to highlight our Director of Internal Outreach, Edwin Valderrama, a third year student majoring in Political Science. As the Director of Internal Outreach, Edwin has been vital in strengthening our relationship with our own campus community. Just recently, these efforts culminated in ensuring there was student representation on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Committee so that students could effectively have a place at the table. We encourage you to visit Edwin during his Office Hours to learn more about his work in the Office of Local Affairs, every Thursday at 5:00 PM on the fourth floor of Price Center.

During our Stafflights, the Office of Local Affairs will be showcasing our individual staff members, their insights, and their work as it pertains to our office. In this Stafflight, we are proud to reflect on the contributions of Mishelle Arakelian, a first year student at Eleanor Roosevelt College. As the Director of the Political Partnership Program, Mishelle drafts and composes a dynamic and hands-on curriculum that is reflective of local, state, and federal government as well as the different functions of each entity. In effect, she works to increase literacy in civic engagement and democratic process for high school students at The Preuss School UCSD.

The Office of Local Affairs is happy to announce our office hours for Winter 2017! We welcome the greater campus community to engage with our framework, our projects, and our vision for the incoming year by connecting with our staff during our respective times. All office hours take place at the fourth floor of Price Center, in the cubicle near the Office of the President.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

The UCSD Undocumented Student Services Center is committed to serving our undocumented students and students from mixed-status families through a holistic approach that encompasses professional guidance, academic support, legal services, counseling and psychological services, and other forms of individualized support. Please be sure to "like" their page for the latest updates regarding any pressing news.

On behalf of the Office of Local Affairs, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for the service of Vice President of External Affairs, Lauren Roberts. In the light of these recent changes, Associate Vice President Adán Chávez will be serving as the Interim Vice President of External Affairs, while our Chief of Staff, has been appointed to fill his vacancy, and will be serving as the Interim Associate Vice President of Local Affairs. We are confident that we will continue to serve our community to the best way possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

The Office of Local Affairs and Associate Vice President Chávez has been meeting with other key campus student leaders, including President Juarez to ensure that all students can excel, regardless of their immigration status. We will continue to further these campus-wide efforts with administration to effectively foster a prosperous learning environment for everyone in our community.

Funding Update Regarding UC San Diego's Undocumented Community. Please help us share this information with the larger campus community.

Joint Statement from the Associate Vice President of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and from the Associate Vice President of Local Affairs.

Joint Statement