Immigration Response Guidance
Statement of our Values
Colorado College was founded on a commitment to providing education to all races and genders. While we have fallen short of fulfilling that commitment at many points in our history, our goal remains to continuously interrogate our past in order to evolve our future.
CC is anchored in the liberal arts traditions of free academic inquiry, humanity, and social responsibility. Even as new federal orders understandably raise uncertainty and concern, our commitment to antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion remains unchanged.
We continue to protect academic freedom, individual privacy, uphold the rights, and support the thriving of every member of our community.
Guidance if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement comes to campus
This resource outlines steps for the Colorado College community to follow if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents or other external agencies come to campus. This document is not legal advice; it provides guiding principles to protect the rights and privacy of students, staff, and faculty. This page will be updated as necessary.
Please contact Rosalie Rodriguez, College Diversity Officer, with questions or suggestions regarding this guidance.
Access to Colorado College campus and buildings
While CC is a private institution, areas that are open to the general public are not restricted. It is important to note the distinction between public access and restricted areas on campus.
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ICE/Law Enforcement Access: Administrative warrants from the Department of Homeland Security require permission from CC to enter restricted spaces. |
Steps to take if approached or contacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement or other Law Enforcement
To protect the privacy and safety of our community, we have established processes and designated college officials to respond to queries by external agencies or individuals. If you are approached by Immigration and Customs Enforcement or other external entities:
2. Protect student and employee privacy.
- Do not answer questions or provide personally identifiable information about yourself or anyone else. Personally identifiable information includes name, contact information, class lists, student schedules, etc.
- Comply with FERPA and HIPAA regulations by not disclosing private information to entities from outside the campus.
3. Contact Campus Safety.
- Inform the external agent(s) that you are not obstructing their process and that you will contact Campus Safety, who will respond to their inquiry.
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- Call Campus Safety at 719-389-6707.
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- Inform Campus Safety of your location and an officer will come to your location.
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- Please note that you are not required to answer questions or speak to an immigration officer.
- External agencies or individuals will be directed by Campus Safety to the appropriate designated college official.
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- CC has designated Cathy Buckley, Director of Campus Safety, to respond to external law enforcement agencies.
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- Designated Official Phone Number: (719) 389-6962
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- CC has designated Phil Apodaca, Registrar, to respond to student record/data requests
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- Designated Official Phone Number: (719) 389-6613
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- CC Has designated Ryan Simmons, VP for Human Resources to respond to employee record requests
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- Designated Official Phone Number: (719) 389-6202
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- Email: hr@coloradocollege.edu
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