OU's Office of University Community has created a network of advocates for OU students protected under the recently rescinded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA).
Jabar Shumate, vice president for University Community, released an email list Sept. 12 of designated OU faculty members who can answer questions about the issue and directly assist impacted students. President Donald Trump's Sept. 5 decision to rescind the DACA program affected 80 undocumented OU students and approximately 7,000 undocumented Oklahomans.
Faculty members are available to both DACA students and concerned members of the community, according to the email. Advocates and contact information can be found below.
Alison Baker, Scholarships
Jeff Blahnik, Admissions and Recruitment
Matt Cancio, Student Life
R.C. Davis-Undiano, World Literature Today
Kellie Dyer, Admissions and Residency
Jenn Doughty, Housing and Food Services
Crystal Garcia, College of Engineering
Suzette Grillott, International Studies
Matt Hamilton, Enrollment and Student Financial Services
Paola Lopez, College of Arts and Sciences
Sara Mata, Oklahoma Biological Survey
Jessica Martinez-Brooks, Diversity Enrichment Programs
Jabar Shumate, University Community
Kayla Storrs, Diversity Enrichment Programs
Nima Zecavati, Human Resources International Faculty and Staff Services
