At Hartnell College, we understand that concerns surrounding immigration policies, LGBTQIA+ rights, and other critical social issues can create uncertainty, fear, and stress within our community. These concerns are real, and we want to assure you that we are here to support you every step of the way. We also recognize that navigating these challenges can be overwhelming, and we are diligently working to provide you, our students, and the community with the resources, guidance, and support needed to move forward confidently.
No matter the challenges that arise, we will face them with strength, resilience, and a shared commitment to justice and equity.
At Hartnell College, We Stand With Our Community
Board Resolution 17:3 - In Support of our Undocumented Students and Affirming the
Privacy of Student Records
Signed and adopted on February 7, 2017
Promoting a Safe and Secure Campus for All
Guidance and Model Policies to Assist California’s Colleges and Universities in Responding
to Immigration Issues
Office of the California Attorney General Rob Bonta - December 2024
This guide is intended to help colleges and universities establish practical steps to protect the rights of all students, including immigrant students, by stating the governing law and model policies for handling and responding to the following circumstances:
- Gathering and Handling Student Information;
- Responding to Law Enforcement Requests for Access to Campuses and Residential Units for Immigration Enforcement Purposes;
- Responding to Law Enforcement Requests to Access Student Records for Immigration Enforcement Purposes; and
- Responding to Immigration Actions Against Students or Family Members.
Know Your Rights
Immigration Information & Resources are now available for residents and employers, including "Know your Rights" booklets on the County of Monterey's Website.
The Family Education Right to Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal mandate designed to protect the privacy of students’ records. It includes academic records, financial aid records, attendance records and any other personally identifiable information collected by the college that, if shared, could violate the privacy rights of students and former students. Click on these links to view Hartnell College's Board Policy 5040 and Administrative Procedure 5040 regarding Student Education Records and Directory Information.
As a student, you have the right to block the disclosure of information that is considered “directory” in nature. At Hartnell College, the following is considered “directory” information:
- Name
- Major field of study
- Full or part-time enrollment status
- Participation in officially recognized athletic teams including weight, height, and high school of graduation
- Dates of attendance
- Degrees and certificates awarded including honors, scholarship awards, athletic awards and Dean’s list recognition
- Photographs, video or web image of the individual or campus scenes including the individual in College publications, promotional materials, or on the College’s website.
- Names, addresses, phone number of graduates and former students for publication in the College alumni directory and only with their consent.
- A student ID number
To block the disclosure of your directory information. Please complete the Authorization for Release of Student Records Form, and submit to Admissions and Records. Mi Casa staff is available to assist you in completing the form. Please check: I DO NOT wish to have my records included in Hartnell College’s Directory Information.
Hartnell College Upcoming Events and Workshops
As a student, you have access to workshops, trainings and other educational opportunities. Click here to access the event calendar.
Print Friendly Resources
Navigating Post-Election Stress - A Guide for College Students (pdf)
UPDATES: Information about executive orders issued 01/20/2025
A list of executive orders was issued during the first day of the change of administration. Here are some helpful explainers that lay out some of the protections, counter-suits, and possible next steps for these executive orders:
National Immigration Law Center
Analysis of Trump Day 1 Executive Orders: Unconstitutional, Illegal, and Cruel
Alliance San Diego
Analysis of Executive Orders Issued on January 20, 2025
Hartnell College Programs and Support Services
Hartnell College's Mi Casa is committed to supporting all students regardless of their residency status. Mi
Casa is open to all undocumented students and the community. Mi Casa provides specialized
services for all UndocuScholars. UndocuScholars registered with Mi Casa receive additional
benefits.
Mi CASA offers mental health support in the form of support groups and 1:1 therapy
sessions with a culturally competent licensed clinical social worker both at the Main
Campus and South County for students.
LGBTQIA+ Student Support Services acts as a central hub committed to fostering the overall well-being of LGBTQIA+ students by connecting them with essential resources that promote consistent support, health, and academic success.
Our mission is to offer comprehensive support, raise awareness, and provide resources that address the diverse needs of the LGBTQIA+ student community.
Free 24/7 mental telehealth available to all Hartnell students
With TimelyCare, you will be able to talk to a licensed provider from your smartphone or any web-enabled
device within minutes. Licensed providers are available to offer mental health support
via phone or secure video chats.
If you are experiencing a psychological emergency, please call 911 or 988.
Free Mental Health Services for Hartnell Students
Through both Hartnell College's Crisis & Emotional Wellness Services, you have access to free, confidential counseling services to help you cope with
stressful life issues.
If you are experiencing a psychological emergency, please call 911 or 988.
Hartnell's Umoja community is made up of educators and learners committed to the academic success, personal growth, self-actualization and agency of our students. As part of the community, Umoja students are provided with educational resources, support services, and highlighting African American and African Diasporic cultures. The Umoja Village is the center of our community on campus; our home.
Immigration Legal Services for Hartnell College Students and Employees
The ongoing collaboration between the California Community Colleges, the Foundation for California Community Colleges, and the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), the Higher Education Legal Services Project continues to connect students with trusted immigration legal services providers across California.
Eligibility
With a program expansion in 2022, 10 legal service providers are now able to serve all 115 community colleges within their designated regions. This program provides a wide range of free immigration legal services for the California Community College system. To be eligible for free immigration legal services, an individual must be affiliated with a California Community College in one of the following ways:
- Be a student at a California Community College
- Be a staff and/or faculty at a California Community College
- Be a dual-enrolled student at a California Community College
- Enrolled at an adult education
- Enrolled as a non-credit course student
There is no unit or income requirement as long as the client meets the qualifications. Client services can continue regardless of their affiliation period with a California Community College. Unfortunately, due to the current funding, we cannot extend free legal services to the entire alumni community, family members, and other college students at this time.
These services come at a crucial time for immigrant students amidst the uncertainty of DACA’s future, and the barriers immigration complications can cause towards degree completion. It is critical to ensure students are aware and can easily access and utilize these free services to eliminate barriers and uncertainties and reaffirm their ability to succeed in higher education.
Offers a wide range of resources for navigating immigration laws and protecting your rights. Visit their site at www.ilrc.org.
NILC provides resources and advocacy for undocumented individuals across the U.S., including information on DACA, protections for immigrant youth, and updates on immigration policies. Visit www.nilc.org for more information.
Other Mental Health Resources
Get Help Now! If you are experiencing a psychological emergency, please call 911 or 988.
Offers mental health services and support specifically for immigrant communities. Find resources at www.calmhsa.org.
Provides mental health resources and peer support for immigrants and their families. Visit their website at www.namica.org
For LGBTQ+ undocumented students, The Trevor Project provides confidential, free mental health support through texting, calling, or chat. Visit www.thetrevorproject.org for crisis counseling.
Mental Health Connector provides undocumented students in California with psychological support, allowing them to access their strengths and resiliency to focus on their personal goals and healing journey. This service is open to anyone.
Contacts
For questions regarding student records and privacy, contact Maria Ceja, Dean Student Affairs Enrollment Services
maceja@hartnell.edu or by calling (831) 755-6714.
For questions regarding free immigration legal services available to students, staff,
and faculty, contact Mario Flores, Director of Basic Needs
mario.flores@hartnell.edu or by calling (831) 770-6179.
For questions regarding student support services available to undocumented students,
contact Mi Casa: Undocuscholar Resource Center
micasa@hartnell.edu or by calling (831) 755-6723.
For questions regarding support services available for LGBTQIA+ student community,
please contact the Office of Equity Programs
lgbtqia@hartnell.edu or by calling (831) 755-6723
For questions about support services available for our African American and Black-identifying
student community, please contact the Office of Equity Programs
umoja@hartnell.edu or by calling (831) 755-6723
All press and media inquiries should be forwarded to the Hartnell College Communications
Office
communications@hartnell.edu or by calling (831) 206-9422