College Statements and Contacts

• Albion College draws its strength from the rich diversity of our students. We are pleased to welcome qualified students from all backgrounds, regardless of citizenship and immigration status, into our living and learning community.
• We are mindful of the challenges faced by DACA holders and undocumented students during these uncertain times and are committed to continuing to welcome and support these individuals.
• Faculty and staff are not required to assist federal immigration authorities or allow entrance to rooms, access to information or any other student access, barring specific directions contained in an official warrant.
• Agents or officers claiming to have a warrant should be referred to Campus Safety, who will consult with College counsel as necessary to verify the warrant.

On-Campus Contacts

What do I do if I see Immigration Enforcement on campus?

Any situations on campus involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be referred to Dave Leib, Director of Campus Safety who can be reached by calling campus safety at 517-629-0911. Mr. Lieb will consult with College counsel as necessary to verify any warrant presented.

Where can I find resources locally?

Registrar Andrew Dunham, is available to help students and their allies find resources. He can be reached at 517-629-0216 or [email protected].

Undocumented Student Support Committee (USSC)

The Undocumented Student Support Committee (USSC) works to identify and address the needs of undocumented students at Albion College. The members of the committee are here to support undocumented and DACA students.

The following are active members of this committee in 2023-2024 and can be contacted to support undocumented students and their allies:

• Elizabeth Barrios, Associate Professor, Spanish ([email protected])
• Drew Dunham, Assoc. Dean of Academic Affairs and Registrar, ([email protected])
• Joe Lee-Cullin, Assistant Professor, Earth & Environment, ([email protected])
• Rivkah Gamble, Associate Director, Office of Belonging ([email protected])
• Sharese Shannon Mathis, Assistant Dean for Campus Life ([email protected])
• Vanessa McCaffrey, Assistant Provost ([email protected])
• Marcie Noble, Lecturer of Spanish ([email protected])
• Dena Reuben, Associate Director of International Student Services ([email protected])
• Angela Zito, Director of Writing Consulting, ([email protected])

Faculty Committee on Diversity

The Faculty Committee on Diversity works to address a wide variety of diversity related issues on campus. The members of this committee are:

• Elizabeth Barrios, Chair
• Roger Albertson
• Nancy Demerdash-Fatemi
• Lynn Verduzco-Baker
• Carrie Walling
• Keena Williams

Reporting Discriminatory Harassment

Albion College seeks to create a welcoming environment in which all students can learn. If a student experiences harassment or discriminatory treatment there are several ways they can report it. Please see this page for details, including an anonymous reporting tool.