Posted 9:13 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017
A message from the Chancellor, university leaders in response to the recent Immigration Executive Order.
On Monday, Jan. 30, Chancellor Joe Gow, along with the rest of the UWL administrative team, sent this statement to all members of campus in regards to a recent executive order issued by the president. The statement was updated Wednesday, Feb 1.
In light of recent changes in U.S. immigration policy, the UWL leadership team and I are writing to reaffirm our University's commitment to support our international students, faculty, and staff, and our commitment to the values of international collaboration and engagement. Our students, faculty, and staff from around the world are an integral part of our campus community, and play a crucial role in our educational mission. Likewise, we want to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive campus environment for all individuals, regardless of their national origin, citizenship/immigration status, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability and other significant aspects of individual and cultural identity. And we also want to let you know that our university will maintain the privacy of information about the citizenship/immigration status of all individuals, except where required by law or authorized by the individual. Please know that, except where required by law, UWL Police do not assist in immigration enforcement or deportation of any individual, and do not inquire about or record immigration status when performing their duties. We will continue to monitor developments and do our best to provide guidance and support to affected individuals and the university offices providing relevant services to them. Our Offices of International Education and Engagement, Human Resources, and Counseling Services are available for those needing various kinds of support. Sincerely, Joe Gow, Chancellor Nizam Arain, Director of Affirmative Action Bob Hetzel, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Paula Knudson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Betsy Morgan, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Greg Reichert, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement