Our Hxstory
In 1982, Undergraduate Affairs established the Immigrant Student Program to address, in part, the issues and recommendations from previous reports. A continued survey of the research showed that the lack of appropriate English language preparation is limiting Asian immigrant and refugee students. Immigrant student graduates are locked in entry level positions, despite their technical skills and training.
Due to the fiscal crisis and the corresponding budget cutbacks in higher education, ISP experienced a period of decline in late 1980s at a time when immigrant student steadily increased. ISP and immigrant student issues were submerged as the issues of diversity and multiculturalism gain great attention against the political backdrop of the movement to jettison affirmative action.
Our Mission and Values
Our purpose is to build undocumxnted student support and solidarity at UC Berkeley through organizing workshops and community events, facilitating community meetings, and providing resources available on and off campus. We recognize that oftentimes undocumxnted students don’t feel that all of their needs are being met by the university and seek to bridge that gap.
Our People/Staff/Organizations
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Nadia: a 외국인 born in Seoul, Korea and raised in the LA area. 5th year studying brains and working alongside POC/immigrant community members to demanding comprehensive immigration reform. i luv people watching, competitive eating, and being outdoors [esp. in water] come thru my office hours & ask me for bad jokes!
- David: I grew up in Oakland, CA and I'm proud to call the Bay Area my home. I am a 2nd year studying Biology with an interest in working with health. I enjoy working with my community to advocate for immigrant issues and highlight the overlooked narratives of undocumented immigrants. I hope to create a supportive space for immigrant students to feel welcome and open to strategize and mobilize at UC Berkeley.